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Teramaze "Anhedonia"

Whilst loosely befitting the genre of thrash metal, the music of Teramaze conjures such adjectives as, "innovative", "progressive" and "groove-laden" but most notably, "engaging". Keeping the fundamental elements of metal alive in their music, Teramaze pushes metal into unchartered waters with guitar work that is incendiary and powerfully aggressive vocals that drive the song.

Hemina "Synthetic"

HEMINA are a unique voice in the ever-growing world of Progressive Metal. With a keen sense for melody and harmony. From Australia, the band takes the listener on an 80 minute aural journey into the life of an angel born onto the world, forced to live through our modern world and beyond with this, their debut concept album, 'Synthetic'. Hemina puts melody, songwriting and atmosphere before any of the instrumental histrionics one may typically think of in today's world of Progressive music whilst still maintaining the level of technical proficiency listeners have grown accustomed to.

Dark Empire "From Refuge to Ruin"

New Jersey's Dark Empire returns to the scene with their third release, From Refuge to Ruin. Fusing elements of extreme and classic metal, 70's prog rock, and poetic, meaningful lyrics, Dark Empire bring forth a tremendously successful amalgam that is both refreshingly unique as well as raw and aggressive.

A Sound Of Thunder "Out of the Darkness"

A Sound of Thunder delivers timeless metal with a focus on melodic, memorable songs with a "sardonic twist". Lead vocalist Nina Osegueda is a rare example of a metal frontwoman who delivers powerful, lung-busting performances more akin to Bruce Dickinson than Amy Lee. The band combines traditional heavy metal with elements of modern power metal, '60s and '70s blues based proto-metal combined with prog rock.

Lance King "A Moment in Chiros"

Lance King former vocalist of PYRAMAZE, BALANCE OF POWER, returns with an epic masterpiece of "Etheric Progressive Rock / Power Metal sure to please fans of REDEMPTION, DREAM THEATER, SYMPHONY X with a nod at legends LED ZEPPELIN. The Album's concept is based on the 11:11 time prompt phenomena happening to over 75 million people around the world, Lance being one, has dove in deep into find more, this album is one man's journey as a seeker of truth looking for answers to the worlds greatest mysteries. Produced by Kim Olesen and Jacob Hansen.

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Steve Cichon "Heavy Sleeper"

Steve Cichon has been writing, producing and performing his own material since the late 1980's.His current material is completely his own work. He has done all of the writing, arranging, producing, engineering & performing.

FeedForward "Upstream"

FeedForward’s style can be best defined as a mix between progressive rock and melodic metal. Although the arrangements are sometimes complex, the songs are accessible due to the recognisable vocals and catching melodies. FeedForward blends catchy rock songs, progressive pieces, pounding 80-like metal and epic songs into one package. And as an added bonus: female vocals - not common in this genre!

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Theocracy "As the World Bleeds"

Theocracy now present their third magnus opus entitled "As the World Bleeds". The album is mastered by Mika Jussila [Nightwish, Stratovarius, Children of Bodom] and features artwork by Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire, Iced Earth]. "As the World Bleeds" is definitely the strongest album from Theocracy so far, and will be loved by fans and critics in the scene. The band is going to Europe once again this fall for another headliner tour, and the future of Theocracy is exciting for sure!

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Andromeda "Manifest Tyranny"

Stronger than ever Andromeda is here to show you something you have not heard before. Dark, brutal, energic and intelligent. This fall they've got festival appearances like Generation Prog, Denmark Rock Festival and Slottsskogen goes progressive lined up, and when the new album hits the shelves many more shows will be announced. Open your ears and you too will trancend into the multifaceted galaxy of Andromeda!

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Hexfire "The Fire of Redemption"

Hexfire is a metal band from Poland which sound can be best described as power metal with a modern feel. The band combines powerful rhythms with fast & melodic guitar riffs, futuristic keyboards and strong vocals. Hexfire’s songs touch upon existential topics encouraging people to think about their life and the world around them. Combining their unique style, high tempos, well-thought-out lyrics and you have the essence of Hexfire.

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Patrick Hemer "More Than Meets the Eye"

A long-respected studio musician, touring hired gun and guitar instructor, Patrick Hemer gained worldwide recognition at the dawn of the 2000’s as the main man and fretboard wizard of the German metal band HORIZON with whom he recorded a few cult albums, including the critically acclaimed “The Sky’s The Limit” (Massacre Records - 2002) and the outstanding “Worlds Apart” (Massacre/King - 2004) that received a warm welcome in Japan, thanks to the fervent support of legendary magazine Burrrn!.

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Pastore "The Price For The Human Sins"

The album was released in the beginning of the May 2011 in Japan by Hydrant Music obtained high points at most respect printed magazine in that country and around the world, reaching 9 from 10 points at Burrnn magazine, besides a two Page interview in the magazine and good reviews also in Young Guitar and Guitar Magazine with 90 from 100 points again!

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Soulspell "A Legacy of Honor"

Re-issue of the hard to get debut album of Soulspell. Produced by Tito Falaschi [Shaman, Almah]. Artwork by J.P. Fournier [Avantasia, Edguy, Dragonforce]. Feat. Renato Tribuzy [Tribuzy], Iuri Sanson [Hibria], Leandro Caçoilo [ex. Eterna] among others on vocals.

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Kreyson "Angel On The Run"

Re-release of this classic metal album from the Czech heavy metal band Kreyson. Originally released in 1990 and co-produced by Rolf Kasparek [Running Wild]. "Angel on the run" sold gold in Czech Republic during the first year of it's release.

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Kreyson "Crusaders"

Re-release of this classic metal album from the Czech heavy metal band Kreyson. Originally released in 1992. "Crusaders" sold gold in Czech Republic during the first year of it's release.

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Lisa LaRue's 2KX

Fast and Blue is about how life can change so quickly, but yet this life we live may be but one of many we live throughout one long soul life. The esoteric mysteries of the Knight's Templar, the Holy Grail and even my own indigenous culture all tie together in a big musical story featuring consistent elements of progressive rock.

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Enbound "And She Says Gold"

"And She Says Gold" is a masterpiece of melodic power metal, and definitely one of the best debut albums to come out during the last ten years in the scene. The powerful arrangements that characterize Enbound, together with the smooth and emotional vocals by Lee Hunter, Enbound has created something special.

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Lost In Thought "Opus Arise"

A new generation of Progressive Metal has been born in Wales by the up and coming Lost In Thought. Lost In Thought formed in late 2007 when David Grey and Simon Pike embarked on a quest to find other musicians to compose and perform progressive tinged music with. Linking with Greg Baker and Chris Billingham, they soon became a force to be reckoned with in their home of UK.

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LoNero "J.F.L."

What is Guitarcore? The answer is simple......JFL!! Guitarcore is about the song, the band and the fans! No limits, no borders, no nonsense. Unlike most instrumental rock artists whose songs are a seemingly endless display of solos, LoNero chooses to focus on rhythm, groove, verse, chorus and melody.

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Sandra Dee "Visions of Pain"

The saying goes, what’s in a name? Well, when that name is Sandra Dee, what’s in it is some cranking hard rock and street-mean metal that will slam your ears, kick your ass, and leave you begging for more.

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TNA "Self-Titled"

TNA, we all know what the acronym stands for. Southern sleaze-metal mavericks from Memphis, Tennessee, started out as a cover band, but soon turned their collective attention to writing originals, influenced by everyone from Kiss and Aerosmith to Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.

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Malison Rogue "Malison Rogue"

Malison Rogue has definitely created a unique album that will for sure be loved by all fans of heavy metal. The Malison Rogue sound can be described as a mix between Iron Maiden, Queensryche and Fates Warning.Together with bands like Enforcer and Steelwing, Malison Rogue creates a new wave of Swedish heavy metal that will take the world by storm!

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Images of Eden "Rebuilding The Ruins"

Known for their own unique breed of universal, uplifting progressive metal, Images of Eden is a passion-based, melodic metal band originating from the Baltimore, MD/ York, PA-USA region. IOE combines a very dynamic sound with a wide range of metal/ hard rock styles, ranging anywhere from progressive rock to power metal.

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Truly a wonderful melodic metal band with thrash elements.Songs are well crafted always with great melodic choruses that stand out.The guitar work is top notch and very skillfull,if this band came around in the heyday of metal(1980,s)im sure they would be a household name and would be played on all classic rock radio stations.Still if your reading this we can still support great bands like these guys buy purchaseing the cd along with some of the other bands with in this store.
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