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Aeon Zen "Enigma"

Aeon Zen's music has been described as transcending stylistic and generic boundaries, moving from soft to heavy and defying categorization as purely metal, rock, progressive. A fusion of many stylistic elements, Aeon Zen's music, includes catchy melodies, a diverse mix of songs and styles which run through the gamut of emotions.

Tellus Requiem "Invictus (The 11th Hour)"

Tellus Requiem means; "The earths death mass." Tellus being Latin for The Earth, Requiem being the last composition a composer writes before they died. The main theme of the the bands musings is about Worlds Shattering. This can either be global, personal, fictional or literary. Leaving it open to interpretation.

Warnot "His Blood is Yours"

From the mind of CLOUDSCAPE guitarist/composer Björn Eliasson, with a host of various known vocalists, this one successfully combines symphonic, raw theatrical, doomy progressive rock/metal flawlessly. An epic adventure ride that rings fresh.

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Scelerata "The Sniper"

“The Sniper” will undoubtedly turn heads, forcing metal icons to watch their rearview mirrors as these guys pull up fast with the nitrous afterburners firing! Testosterone infused, Melodic power metal best describes their music, though there are many tasty moments showing a progressive edge and showcasing a huge new vocal talent.

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Germán Pascual "A New Beginning"

Blistering guitar riffs, gritty melodies, and hooks big enough to catch a whale, this could be the followup to Narnia's 2009 release "Course of a Generation" it's pure melodic power metal bordering on melodic thrash, following up where the last Narnia album left off. Vocalist GERMÁN PASCUAL (Divinefire / Narnia / Mind's Eye) is set to release his debut solo album A New Beginning in North America and Europe via Nightmare / Sony / RED. Oct. 9th.

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Seven Kingdoms "The Fire is Mine"

This new offering of SEVEN KINGDOMS shows a great solidification in their sound and direction, they've amped up every aspect from song writing, vocals to production and live performance. This one goes to eleven on all counts including the number of tracks. The vocals of beautiful crystalline melodies of Sabrina Valentine are uniquely set in a furious power/thrash metal attack, blended with epic choirs and the occasional brute growls of the men of S.K.

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Spheric Universe Experience "The New Eve"

French Prog-Metal sensation SPHERIC UNIVERSE EXPERIENCE is back and breaking musical boundaries The New Eve demands the attention of all diverse fans of progressive music! In four albums French progressive metal band Spheric Universe Experience have succeeded where most have failed; growing as a band musically and creatively from one album to the next With "The New Eve" the boys take yet another HUGE step forward creating one of the most compelling melodic prog metal releases of 2012, and bringing freshness again to the ever expanding genre.

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Cloudscape "New Era"

CLOUDSCAPE is a melodic power metal band with progressive touches from southern Sweden! Fans of both progressive metal, such as Evergrey, Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Pagan’s Mind, and old-school rock, like Aerosmith, Scorpions, and Journey, are sure to find something enjoyable about CLOUDSCAPE. Despite a short hiatus to work on side projects and the departures of founding members, the band's core membership and ambition are as solid as ever. All involved anticipate a new era, during which this monster attracts the attention of fans and critics alike, with bated breath.

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Prototype "Catalyst"

"Advanced Aggressive Attitude" describes PROTOTYPE's music and they certainly deserve a "Tripple A" for creativity, melody, brutality, technicality and aggressive musicality as well. Nightmare is proud to bring you this LONG awated followup to the bands 2006 release "Continuum".

PROTOTYPE’s music represents the consummate intersection of aggressive and progressive song construction, offering a high-energy performance that showcases exceptional musicianship in compositions that remain astonishingly melodic.

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All Too Human "Juggernaut"

ALL TOO HUMAN is a progressive metal band from various parts of the United States which is influenced by many diverse artists and musical genres. They have released three self-produced and self-financed CDs: "Forever and a Day" (1998), "Entropy" (2002) featuring Derek Sherinian on keyboards, and the long overdue "Juggernaut" (2012). A European version of "Entropy" (which includes bonus tracks) was also released in 2004 by Steelheart Records from Italy.

Sacred Oath "Fallen"

This latest album from Sacred Oath is a celebrated return to the original lineup and sound that established them as a cult power metal act back 1987. Rob Thorne, Pete Altieri, Glen Cruciani, and Kenny Evans are true to form here as they gallop, shred, and shriek their way through a dark and haunting album about the loss of innocence in a world dominated by terror, violence, and disallusionment.

A Sound of Thunder "Time's Arrow"

A Sound of Thunder's third full length album "Time's Arrow" features 11 powerful and supremely catchy songs in the band's trademark classic metal style.

Divided Multitude "Feed On Your Misery"

A progressive power metal war horse, Divided Multitude would be best described to the uninitiated as a hybrid of In Flames, Nevermore and, due to Eskild Kløften's stunningly effective keyboard work, Dream Theater.

Seduce The Heaven "Field Of Dreams"

Powerful elements of Melodic/Death, Metalcore, Progressive-, Power- and Symphonic Metal - technical, brutal and on an awesome melodical way - make SEDUCE THE HEAVEN to a real exception and a unique fusion for fans of many sides of today's Metal ... Without forgetting their individual and personal touch!

Francesco Fareri "Mechanism Reloaded"

POWER PROG is proud to announce the signing of Italian shred master FRANCESCO FARERI with his new release and fourth solo album "Mechanism Reloaded“, featuring such well known names like Jeff Loomis and Jon Finn as guest artists.

Age Of Artemis "Overcoming Limits"

German-based label POWER PROG is proud to announce the signing of AGE OF ARTEMIS, one of the best known and highest rated Brazilian Power Metal bands of our time. Their debut album "Overcoming Limits", produced by none other than Edu Falaschi (Almah, ex-Angra, ex-Symbols) will be exclusively released in North America by Nightmare Records at February 22, 2013.

Lothlöryen "Raving Souls Society"

Lothlöryens "Raving Souls Society" is the third full lengh album of the "Crazy Bards Of Brazilian Metal" and their crucial step to be a well known part of the international Metal scene. Their recipe: Heavy/Power Metal with strong folk elements, a unique identity and a high recognition value. Take seat, these guys will blow you away!

Rygel "Imminent"

Rygel is a star which has 35 times the size of the sun and be situated in the constellation of Orion. This star is also the eponym of these stunning Brazilian Metal powerhouses, which are influenced from Hard Rock to Death Metal without to forget the traditional Metal elements.

Still Alive "Kyo"

German-based label POWER PROG is proud to announce the signing of the incredibly talented Brazilian Power Metal guys from STILL ALIVE. Their debut album "Kyo", produced by none other than Edu Falaschi (Almah, ex-Angra, ex-Symbols) will be exclusively released in North America by Nightmare Records at February 22, 2013.

Vandroya "One"

Vandroya is definitely one of the best kept secrets from Brazil and led by the fantastic vocalist Daisa Munhoz [Soulspell] they bring something new to the melodic metal table with their epic progressive power metal. Vandroya should be a perfect fit for fans of Kamelot, Symphony X, Angra and Sonata Arctica.

Allos "Spiritual Battle"

Enter Brazilian quintet Allos with their Progressive Power Metal battalion sound and their successful debut album 'Spiritual Battle', strap your belt tightly as the band takes you on a whirlwind journey through the mystics of the Amazon rainforest, the beautiful game of soccer and to the roots, bloody roots of this south American nation.

Symbolica "Precession"

The new metal juggernaut comes from the South of Brazil... SYMBOLICA is a mix of classic metal, great melodies, violent riffs played on 7-string guitars and tribal beats. The meeting of seasoned musicians with great rising talent. Modern meets timeless.

Imminent Sonic Destruction "Recurring Themes"

Detroit based progressive metal act Imminent Sonic Destruction are an unsigned band who just may have released the sleeper CD of early 2012. Recurring Themes is their sophomore release, and while you can clearly hear influences such as Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, and Genesis, the album is rich and satisying, featuring plenty of soaring melodies and stunning instrumental passages.

Alberto Rigoni "Three Wise Monkeys"

Half instrumental and half with vocals, Rigoni’s third solo album is thematically centered around the Japanese folk legend of the “Three Wise Monkeys” and further refines the stylistic contrasts and progressive spirit characterizing 2011’s “Rebirth” (Nightmare Records), concretely separating the mellow jazz, rock fusion, and ambient from the assertive melodic and hard rock and developing each extreme into Rigoni’s most aggressive and most delicate material.

Soulspell "Hollow's Gathering"

The third full-length album from the Brazilian power metal opera project SOULSPELL entitled "Hollow's Gathering" will be released in Europe and North America on October 12th through Inner Wound Recordings.

Youngblood "No Retreat"

After having their ears pleasured by Dont Play With My Head, Sony/Epic Records wasted no time in drawing up contracts for the boys in Youngblood to begin writing material for a debut album. The band worked tirelessly for nine months to generate forty-five tracks that were mixed and mastered by Diehl Productions. The label approved sixteen of them to be released on the bands first album with the others held in reserve for a future release.

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