Borealis "Fall From Grace"

With soaring vocals, lightning fast guitars and a rock solid backline, BOREALIS is bringing leather back and dragging power metal up with it. It's been that way from the start for these Canadian guys: all or nothing, and it shows in their music. Learn More...

Theocracy "Mirror of Souls" limited digibook

The "Mirror of Souls" limited digibook edition is strictly limited to 2000 copies worldwide. Except for the tracks from "Mirror of Souls" the limited 20 page digibook edition also includes; The classic THEOCRACY bonus track "Wages of Sin", New images created by Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire, Iced Earth], Foreword and track-by-track commentary by THEOCRACY vocalist Matt Smith. Learn More...

Gianluca Ferro "Unheimlich"

Celebrated Italian guitarist Gianluca Ferro (Doomsword, Time Machine, Heart Of Sun) offers his second solo album, 'Unheimlich.' Taking distinct influences from the likes of Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and John Petrucci, prolific Italian guitarist Gianluca Ferro has crafted another winner in his increasingly impressive discography. Learn More...

MEAN DEVIATION: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal by Jeff Wagner

Revered former Metal Maniacs editor Jeff Wagner analyzes the heady side of metal in this exhaustive narrative history of a relentlessly ambitious musical subculture. Beginning with the hugely influential mid-1970s efforts of Rush and King Crimson, Wagner unfurls a huge tapestry of sounds and styles, including Queensryche, Fates Warning, and Dream Theater; extreme prog pioneers Voivod and Celtic Frost; Norway’s post-black metal avant garde acts Ulver and Arcturus; and the 1990s global movement that spawned Ayreon, Pain of Salvation, and others. Learn More...

Lost In Thought "Opus Arise"

The band has a wide variety of musical influences, which is incorporated in their music. Combining the elements of progressive rock/metal, melodic metal-core and symphonic metal to create their unique and epic sound. From all these musical elements, Lost In Thought's music consists of both heavy and distinct riffs, large orchestrations, melodic guitar and keyboard unisons, epic vocal melodies, variable time signatures and dynamic ballad sections. Learn More...

CypherSeer "Origins"

CypherSeer's much anticipated follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut "Awakening Day", is stronger, heavier, faster and an overall outstanding sophomore effort for this young band. Equipped with an arsenal of new members, CypherSeer's "Origins" features fierce guitar work and vocals that highlight the powerful rhythmic ensemble. Origins can best be described as a cross between In Flames' "Clayman" and Evergrey's "Recreation Day", added spice of Scar Symmetry, Mercenary, Soilwork and others - It's fast, technical, and extremely melodic. "Origins" was edited and mixed by well known talent Fredrik Nordstrom ( In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Dream Evil). Learn More...

Alberto Rigoni "Rebirth"

Rebirth shows an extreme variety of music that remains memorable, even catchy with a union of experimental melody, rock-prog-fusion with sometimes heavy and sometimes ambient rock creating a poetic mix that is free of a defined genre. Included on the album credits, are some very well known names! Boasting contributions from, Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree / King Krimson), John Macaluso (Ark, ex-Malmsteen, TNT), Michael Manring and Yves Carbonne, and several others great players from DGM, Astra, Twinspirits and more. Learn More...

Sinbreed "When Worlds Collide"

Playing at next years ProgPower!! Sinbreed is the project around 27 year old Guitarist Flo Laurin who joined forces with dedicated artists of the European metal scene. The blistering combination of speed, melodic and aggressive arrangements combined with high and soaring vocals characterizes Sinbreed's distinctive Power metal, and they now present their debut album "When worlds collide". Learn More...

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. Fans of melodic metal and hard rock will for sure love the sound of Enbound, and the future of the band is really exciting! Learn More...