Five songs and three different singers (Michael Podyrbau, Keith Flax and Rex McNew). When Glacier’s mini-album was originally released in 1985 on the French label Axe Killer Records, it was mostly overlooked by the record buying public. However, over the coming decades new generations of fans re-discovered this forgotten gem and cherished it for what it is: a fantastic example of traditional US metal. Glacier was originally formed in 1979 in Oregon as a cover band. “I was in a band called Harlot from Salem, Oregon, at the time, and my girlfriend told me about Glacier needing a singer,” explains vocalist Mike Podyrbau. “She put me in touch with Pat (Goebel, drums), and I went up to Portland to audition. I sang one Judas Priest song and an Iron Maiden song and they welcomed me to the band”…

This new release is an excellent representation of the elements that make up the German power metal scene. With Powerful riffs, mind-blowing soloing, heavy double bass, and strong singing, Sculforge creates an album which reaches standards often overlooked in the Power Metal genre.
Branching off from the traditional themes of the genre is always a nice respite. We were overwhelmed at one time or another by the dungeons and dragons legacy of the genre. It was pretty much everywhere and it felt claustrophobic to say the least. Most of the bands revolved around those themes for anything remotely close of Power Metal so bands like Sculforge talking about Science Fiction and distancing themselves from the themes of yore is always a great thing for longstanding fans like me…

RPM welcomes Southern German metal band Brainstorm, whose new album Plague of Rats releases on February 28, 2025. Produced by Sebastian Seeb Levermann with artwork by Gyula Havancsák, Plague of Rats features 11 tracks, including guest appearances by Elina Siirala and Alexander Krull, and a bonus cover of Rick Springfield’s “Celebrate Youth.” Brainstorm will embark on a release tour with co-headliners Arion and special guests Stranger Vision from February 27 to March 6, 2025, across Germany and Switzerland, with additional shows scheduled in Spain, the Netherlands, and festivals throughout 2025.

Over the years, Hamburg's legendary Helloween have carved a distinctive path, earning their place as the early pioneers of melodic power and speed metal. Making a lasting impact with the groundbreaking albums Keeper of the Seven Keys Parts I and II, the band now boasts a genre-defining discography that includes 16 studio albums, 4 live albums, 3 EPs, and 30 singles. With over 10 million records sold and having shared stages with giants like Iron Maiden, Scorpions, and Ozzy Osbourne, Helloween's influence is undeniable, and their enduring legacy secure. To celebrate 40 years of this remarkable journey, the band has released a new compilation, March of Time (The Best of 40 Years), which spans their entire back catalog. Featuring 42 handpicked tracks, this collection showcases the band's decades of work and shines a lasting light on the career of these influential godfathers of the genre.

Canada’s most exciting metal band, Unleash The Archers, recently ascended to worldwide power metal domination with their dual-concept releases of 2017’s Apex and 2020’s breakout triumph Abyss. The latter won a JUNO Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year, debuted at #1 on the US Current Hard Music and Top New Artist charts, was dubbed by Bandcamp as “a mandatory listen”, and named by Loudwire as one of the best rock and metal albums of the year - crowning the band as “gamechangers within the genre”. Now, the purveyors of futuristically-motivated metal return with their conceptual, AI inspired sixth studio album, Phantoma.
Frontwoman and lyricist Brittney Slayes conjured Phantoma’s concept in 2021; before the swarm of pressing commentary surrounding AI and its impending grip on society began to reach an all-time high…

Rock and metal flagship Avantasia return with thrilling 10th studio album, 'Here Be Dragons'!
Featuring absolute Avantasia essentials such as spellbinding choirs and theatrical symphonic metal elements, multitalented mastermind and frontman Tobias Sammet also surprises fans old and new with plenty of intriguing fresh soundscapes. Here Be Dragons gives the celebrated Avantasia sound that has been carefully crafted over a quarter of a century an exciting and powerful spin. The new album is the most consistent and concise piece of art that the band has ever crafted.
In typical Avantasia manner, the new full-length is rich in vivid storytelling and cinematic atmospheres, not to mention the highest level of musicianship…

Labyrinth are considered as one of the leaders of the entire New Wave Of Italian Power Metal. Formed in the early 90’s with the release of their 1998’s album “Return To Heaven Denied”, considered as a milestone for the genre, they caught the attention of the entire European scene, gaining success and building their important career made of great albums and tours. Labyrinth, together with acts like Rhapsody Of Fire, Lacuna Coil helped the entire Italian heavy metal scene to reach the next level globally.
Over the years the band went through difficult times and several lineup changes, taking a break from 2010 to 2017 when in the spring of 2016, the band’s founding members Andrea Cantarelli and Olaf Thorsen received a call from Frontiers, asking them to discuss with singer Roberto Tiranti the possibility of a comeback for the band…

NO MORE TRAGEDY documents LOVEBITES' full two-hour performance recorded at the iconic Tokyo Garden Theater on September 1, 2024. It's available as a double-disc live album, as well as released as a live video which is accompanied by an 80-minute world tour documentary. This exclusive documentary provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the band’s journey across the UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Denmark, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. Subtitled audio commentary from the band adds a personal touch, making this a must-have for fans.

Originally released in 2004. Includes OBI and 36x36 cm poster with several photos. The album is scheduled to be released on December 6, 2024 by the band and will be exclusively distributed by Voice Music in Brazil.After almost a year of songwriting, arranging, pre-production, recording, mixing and mastering, Angras fifth full length studio album is finally ready. Temple Of Shadows is definitely the bands most mature, creative and daring effort to date. Its a refreshing record, even though the group has not given up embracing the melodic metal that has always been its trademark. Temple Of Shadows is a concept album. Its story was created by guitarist Rafael Bittencourt and tells the saga of The Shadow Hunter, an 11th century crusader soldier who questions the Catholic Church ideals. The series of events since his first questioning to the way it affects his whole life is narrated along 13 tracks that show the band in its prime form. Several heavy metal genres and sub-genres are portrayed in the album, masterly crafted by the talents of Edu Falaschi (vocals), Kiko Loureiro (guitars), Rafael Bittencourt (guitars), Felipe Andreoli (bass) and Aquiles Priester (drums).

Today, Axxis stands as one of the most enduring and influential hard rock bands in Germany. Their sixteenth studio album once again solidifies the band's exceptional status. And with Coming Home, the Axxis circle is closing. The two masterminds, Bernhard WeiSS and Harry Oellers, have led Axxis through highs and lows since the 90s, allowing them to look back on a solid 35 years of band career, especially with their loyal fans. With the release of the new album on July 12, 2024, on their own label, this chapter comes to a close. Axxis will release their final album and embark on a tour in the fall of 2024, including two major anniversary shows - returning home, indeed. On the new album, the band returns to its roots without neglecting the evolution of recent years…

MAJESTICA, the symphonic and power metal band from Sweden, is set to embark on an exciting new journey with their upcoming album Power Train, scheduled for release in February 2025. This spellbinding experience awakens sleeping dreams with powerful riffs and epic choruses in singles such as "Power Train," "Battle Cry," and "A Story in the Night." The enchantment rises like a breath of stars, propelling listeners into the heart of a fairytale world.

The Ferrymen, the high powerful trio, formed by masterful Swedish guitarist/songwriter/producer Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall), awesome vocalist Ronnie Romero (Lords of Black, Sunstorm, Rainow), and thunderous drummer Mike Terrana (Rage, Axel Rudi Pell, etc.), have become an established name amongst European melodic metal fans after their first three successful albums, Fans should now prepare themselves for album four! The Ferryman have wrapped up work on "Iron Will" and once again, the band takes the classic heavy metal sound and combine it with heavier, updated songwriting textures and arrangements. “Iron Will” is certainly a huge shot of adrenaline for all lovers of melodic heavy metal!

2025 will not only mark the 45th anniversary of German iconic metal institution, Grave Digger, but the release of their 23rd studio album “Bone Collector”, that is slated for a release on January 17, 2025 via ROAR! Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck, they set out to conquer the world; who would have thought that 45 years later Grave Digger would be one of the most important, consistent and influential metal bands from Germany. With the release of their ground-breaking debut "Heavy Metal Breakdown" in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation more than four decades later with the band's much-waited new masterpiece “Bone Collector”, an album that sees the band going back to their old school roots.

Combining virtuosic tapping, ferocious shredding, and deep hooks, Controlled Chaos is the debut solo album from versatile American guitarist Nita Strauss, who first caught the metal scene's attention playing in the all-female Iron Maiden tribute band the Iron Maidens and the popular West Coast hard rock/glam metal outfit Femme Fatale. Citing influences like Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker, and composer Johann Strauss, the latter of whom is actually a distant relative, the 11-track instrumental set delivers a lethal blend of melody and might.

The legendary heavy metal band Impellitteri have legions of fans around the world.
The band is known for their exciting music which features addictive riffs, mesmerizing melodies, Guitar Hero Chris Impellitteri’s guitar virtuosity, lead singer Rob Rock’s vocal range and power, all supported by the incredible rhythmic foundation performed by bassist James Pulli, while Slayer’s former Drummer Paul Bostaph sit behind the kit for the new album “War Machine”.
To date Impellitteri have sold over 2 million records worldwide and have performed on the same stages as Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Journey, and the list goes on and has been featured on multiple magazine covers, television, radio, and internet shows…