 Photo credit: Alex Bemis GRAMMY-nominated extreme power metal pioneers DragonForce announce their tenth studio album, "DragonForce", out 19th March 2027 via Napalm Records. Alongside freshly united lead vocalist and frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz and vocalist Alessio Garavello, long time members Herman Li, Sam Totman, Gee Anzalone, Alicia Vigil and new addition Billy Wilkins together take their biggest step forward, elevating new sides to each of their artistry and virtuosic prowess, while building on all of the elements that have made DragonForce so beloved for nearly three decades and counting. Harkening back to their formative material, DragonForce promises high energy, relentless speed and heavy, triumphant hooks, all woven in ways unlike anything fans have heard from them before. With 'Hunger of the Beast', DragonForce unleash the first single from DragonForce and offer the first taste of their new era.
Rapid-fire guitars, driving drums, infectious melodies and the combined energy of two exceptional vocalists meet the virtuosic guitar work of Herman Li and Sam Totman. Written specifically for the multiple dimensions and double-sided skillsets of White-Gluz and Garavello’s ferocious range, the song serves as the first taste of the forthcoming album, immediately showcasing the new dynamic at the heart of the band. 'Hunger of the Beast' is available now exclusively on YouTube alongside its official music video. The song will be released worldwide across all streaming platforms on Thursday, 24th September. DragonForce consciously brings back some of the raw energy and intensity of DragonForce’s early records while pushing those elements forward through the new line-up. 'Neverending Nightmare' continues the high-speed assault with captivating melodies and virtuosic guitar work, while 'The White Wolf' reveals another facet of the new material, combining melodic power metal with explosive instrumentation and monumental guitar work. Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren, the tenth studio album is driven by the uncompromising musicianship and technical precision that have always defined DragonForce. “Every time we begin making another album, we just think, ‘Wow – I can't believe we're still doing what we love after all these years.’ The approach of the tenth album is as important as the first one, or any of the albums, because the way we look at music is we're making a piece of art that's going to be frozen in time,” says DragonForce co-founder and lead guitarist Herman Li. “We always try to use everything we've learned from our years of experience, and put that into the new music. This is unlike any DragonForce album you've ever heard, and unlike any metal albums out there. There's just nothing like it, and everyone listening will realize that straight away. We're not trying to be commercial. We're not trying to be popular. We're not trying to be famous. We make music because we want to make something that we love to hear and elevate our musicianship to the next level.” “I have loved the entire process of making music with DragonForce. It’s great to connect with such elite musicians and work together to really bring out the best of our respective styles.” adds Alissa White-Gluz, who became DragonForce’s first frontwoman this past spring. “I think this new combo of speed and ferocity is refreshing and exciting. It's going to be so much fun to perform live.” With their tenth studio album, DragonForce bring more than two decades of history into a new era. DragonForce combines the band’s signature high-speed sound with the new dynamic of frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz and vocalist Alessio Garavello, merging their melodic power metal DNA with raw energy, infectious hooks and uncompromising guitar work. The artwork was created by Mark Riddick.
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 Operatic metal adventurers Fathomless Skywalker invite fans to join them on their latest quest with new single ‘Aurelia’, out now worldwide. The track continues the ever-expanding fantasy saga surrounding the band. Their previous adventure, ‘Sakekagura’, saw blue-haired bassist Nino join the party, before the newly assembled foursome accidentally summoned the god of alcohol. Now, with their crew complete, Fathomless Skywalker set forth in search of Aurelia, a fabled dungeon hidden in the sky. Musically, ‘Aurelia’ pushes further into Fathomless Skywalker's theatrical side, pairing Chihiro’s soaring operatics with guitarist Takuma’s male vocals as the two voices weave through the track’s grand orchestral metal soundscape. Sweeping symphonic arrangements, heavy guitars and dramatic shifts give the song the scale of a fantasy adventure in its own right, bringing the journey to Aurelia to life through both music and story. Of course, a new Fathomless Skywalker track wouldn't be complete without new lore. The band have chronicled the latest chapter of their adventure below, presented in English for international fans. Since the release of debut album "Anthems of the Resilient" and follow-up single and music video ‘Sakekagura’, Fathomless Skywalker have caused a stir on TikTok, where users struggled to believe that the band, or their fantastical music video, were actually real, with some convinced they were AI creations. Watch it here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?syclid=dak6ni7upb1s73cpjk90&v=pG7v4IPc9jQ&feature=youtu.be FATHOMLESS SKYWALKER AURELIA STORY:  Despite looking remarkably like a party of anime characters brought to life, Fathomless Skywalker are very much real. Chihiro (vocals), Takuma (guitar), Nino (bass) and Tetsu (drums; also drummer of Aliphdopa) compose and arrange their own music, create the lore behind their ever-expanding universe, and devise the concepts for their music videos. Freddy of Serenity In Murder handles the orchestral arrangements, helping give Fathomless Skywalker's fantastical world its suitably epic soundtrack. Chihiro comments: “The path to the heavens has finally opened, and so has the door to 'Aurelia'. I hope you’ll experience the new story we’ve created through the music. Now, come and join us on this adventure!”  Argentinian Power / Heavy Metal band Preludio Ancestral reveal details of their 6th full-length album "Guardians of Twilight", which will see the light on April 14th, 2026 via Fighter Records Listen to the first advance single here:
Preludio Ancestral was formed in Argentina in 2005 under the leadership of guitarist and composer Leonardo Gatti. After an early phase rooted in Hard Rock, the band gradually evolved towards an epic and Melodic Power Metal sound, shaping a strong and distinctive identity through different stages and line-ups. Currently, the band is finalizing their most anticipated album to date, “Guardians of Twilight”, a 12-track release scheduled for March 2026 through Fighter Records. The album was composed, mixed, and mastered by Leonardo Gatti, reaffirming Preludio Ancestral’s epic vision and his status as one of Latin America’s most inspired composers within the genre.
In 2012, they released their debut album “Hacia lo Inmortal” (Towards the Immortal), which received very positive national and international feedback and led to support shows with bands such as Rhapsody of Fire and Stratovarius. This was followed by the EP “Putrefaction” (2013), their first release entirely sung in English, and the albums “Kybalion” (2015) and “El Misterio de la Pasión Divina” (The Mystery of Divine Passion) (2016), further solidifying their position within the Epic Power Metal scene. In 2017, the band signed with Spanish label Fighter Records, which released their fourth full-length album “Oblivion” in 2018, an ambitious work featuring collaborations with Argentine musicians and European vocalists. Preludio Ancestral later released the EP “Gloria Futura” (Future Glory) in 2020 and the album “Magnus” in 2023, both self-released. www.facebook.com/preludioancestral2020  Italian Power Metal bards Embrace Of Souls have officially joined the Rockshots Records. Embrace Of Souls have forged a solid identity within the Italian power metal scene by blending classic ’80s and ’90s heavy and power metal foundations with epic and symphonic influences. After the releases of "The Number Of Destiny" and "Forever Part Of Me", the band reached a natural turning point, choosing to move forward with renewed focus, strengthened artistic vision and fresh creative energy. This new chapter is also marked by an updated line-up compared to previous albums. Giacomo Rossi, already involved in earlier recordings, now takes on a central role as lead vocalist joined by Martina Mazzeo as soprano vocalist. Their combined vocal approach broadens the band’s expressive range reinforcing the balance between driving power metal intensity and refined symphonic elegance that defines Embrace Of Souls’ current sound. The journey continues with “Desolate Lands”, the upcoming single taken from the new concept album "The Battle Of The Dead". Pre-save “Desolate Lands”: lnk.to/7wfF6l Embrace Of Souls are an Italian power metal band founded by drummer and composer Michele Olmi, conceived with the aim of bringing together talented musicians around a shared vision rooted in collaboration, brotherhood and a deep passion for classic metal. Initially born as a studio project, the band took shape with the release of their debut album "The Number Of Destiny" in 2021 receiving positive feedback on an international level and notable acclaim in Japan. Drawing inspiration from ’80s and ’90s heavy and power metal, as well as the epic and symphonic metal of the early 2000s, Embrace Of Souls developed a sound characterized by powerful riffs, epic atmospheres and strong melodic sensibility. Over time, the project evolved into a full live band allowing the group to further consolidate its artistic identity and deepen its expressive range. In 2024, Embrace Of Souls returned with their second full-length album "Forever Part Of Me" marking a significant step forward in terms of maturity and songwriting. This phase also introduced important changes within the line-up bringing renewed energy and a broader musical perspective to the band’s sound. A key element of this evolution is the current vocal pairing. Giacomo Rossi, already involved in previous releases, now takes on a central role as lead vocalist while Martina Mazzeo, an accomplished soprano vocalist, adds a symphonic and operatic dimension to the band’s music. Together, their voices embody the duality that defines Embrace Of Souls: light and darkness, power and elegance, intensity and emotion. Having shared the stage with renowned acts such as Domine, Vision Divine, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica and Rhapsody Of Fire, Embrace Of Souls continue to refine their identity while looking toward the future. The band is now working on new material, further developing their epic and narrative-driven approach with the goal of solidifying their presence on the international power metal scene. Follow Embrace Of Souls: Instagram: Embrace Of Souls Facebook: Embrace Of Souls  Argentinian symphonic power metal band Preludio Ancestral have signed a deal with Fighter Records for the worldwide (except Asia) release of their fourth album, to be entitled Oblivion, during the spring of 2018. Formed back in 2005 by guitarist Leo Gatti, the band released a demo in that same year, but it wasn't until 2012 when a first EP and their debut album, Hacia lo Inmortal (Towards the Immortal), was released, being followed by another EP a year later and their second and third albums - Kybalion in 2015 and El Misterio de la Pasión Divina (The Mystery of Divine Passion) in 2016, respectively. Preludio Ancestral have been gaining quite a recognition not only in their native country, where they even opened for acts like Rhapsody of Fire and Stratovarius, but also around the world. Preludio Ancestral's Oblivion will be a magnificent opus of an epic-painted power metal with symphonic arrangements and awesome guitar work, where various European vocalists and Argentinian musicians give form to an album that will be the delight of any lover of this genre. Oblivion is still in the final production stages and will see the light during spring 2018 through Fighter Records. First single, full track-list, exact release date, and cover art will be revealed shortly. In the meantime, consult the band's official Facebook site below. www.facebook.com/preludioancestral2018 www.fighter-records.com www.facebook.com/fighter.records  French symphonic power metallers Hamka - featuring Spanish vocalist Elisa C. Martín (ex-Darkmoor) - premiere a lyric video for the new track "Earth's Call" at Legacy magazine's website. The track hails from the band's long-awaited second album, Multiversal, due for international release on December 14th via Fighter Records. See & hear Hamka's "Earth's Call" lyric video in its entirety exclusively HERE. Formed back in 2003 by guitarist Willdric Lievin and Elisa C. Martín, Hamka released a demo called Exodus in 2004 and their debut album, Unearth, came out a year later, but during the following years, the band was put on hold due to personal circumstances until, in 2013, it was resurrected with the addition of three new members and preparation of a second album entitled Multiversal, which was finished in summer 2017. Now it's Fighter Records who will properly release Multiversal, a magnificent 14-song opus of top-quality symphonic power metal with ethnic influences, giving it a worldwide promotion and distribution. The next track to be revealed is "Earth's Call," whose lyric video can be seen & heard exclusively HERE, courtesy of Legacy, Germany's defenders of the true. Previously, the first track to be revealed is "Inner Conviction," which can be heard at Fighter's official YouTube channel HERE.
 Cardiant released their fourth studio album today November 24th 2017 via Inverse Records. The previous album 'Verge' was released approx. 4,5 years ago, so fans long anticipation is finally over. The album features several guest singers, Pasi Rantanen (Thunderstone, King Company), Nitte Valo (Burning Point, Seraphiel) & Janne Saksa who performed session vocals to Cardiant's debut album 'Midday Moon'. The band also rewarded their fans yesterday by releasing a lyric video for the track "Blank Star"and it is available here: https://youtu.be/3UX12xsRFT0 ""Blank Star" is one of the more high tempo songs, and it includes a middle part leaning towards 80's progressive metal. We are eager to play this and other songs from "Mirrors" live. The album has been written to be listened as a whole, from start to finish" says the band's guitarist / composer Antti Hänninen. Listen to the 'Mirrors' album: Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2hZmOCX Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/us/album/52127452 iTunes: http://apple.co/2zwWSX9 Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/81383669
A music video 'Life Has Just Begun' is available here: https://youtu.be/FRoniYzmXGc Line-up: Erik Karhatsu - vocals Outi Jokinen - vocals Antti Hänninen - guitar Mikko Mänttäri - bass Marko Lindroos - keyboards Lauri Hänninen - drums Official website: http://www.cardiant.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Cardiant Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/Cardiant Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2yiKtnH iTunes: http://apple.co/2iryePW Twitter: https://twitter.com/cardiantband  Nation number nine is nearly ready for deployment on the battlefields of World of Tanks Console, striking the front-lines of Xbox and PlayStation 4. The Swedish line will start to roll out on November 2 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, while Xbox One X players will be able to play with all nine nations right from the start at the upcoming console launch.Tankers can break out the meatballs, turn ABBA up to eleven, and sample some of the finest tanks the nation has to offer, as well as the unique Primo Victoria vehicle from Sabaton. 20 new vehicles are there for players to choose from, including light, medium, and heavy tanks through to tank destroyers. Sitting pretty at the top of the Tech Tree is the mighty Tier X heavy tank Kranvagn. For ambitious players it is more than a welcome alternative to fan-favourite Tier X tanks, like the AMX 50B and T57. Tank destroyers may begin with what players are used to, and all vehicles boast low profiles to secure great positions, but a pure game changer is introduced for the very first time at Tier VIII. The UDES 03 and onto the Strv 103B unveil a complete new play-style: Siege and Travel. The former is for when you’re safe and secure, ready to ramp up the damage by reducing your speed and upping your damage output. The latter is for when things get a little too hot to handle and you need to make a quick getaway. “Console players were demanding the implementation of the Swedish nation after its overwhelming feedback when launched a few months ago on PC, so everyone on the development team was really excited to bring them to console as quickly as possible,” said TJ Wagner, Executive Producer, World of Tanks Console. “We pushed all our resources to the max to throw in the unique Primo Victoria from Sabaton, too, so players can experience tons of great content to change up combat on their preferred console.” First revealed at this year’s gamescom, Sabaton are a Swedish power-metal band who, when not making music about epic battles, like to jump into a few themselves in World of Tanks. The guys created a special World of Tanks-themed video for their song Primo Victoria. As well as starring in the video, the band appear in-game in the Primo Victoria tank as crew members. With all that hot news, players may need to cool off. Luckily, the game has tankers covered with Murovanka in a new blizzard setting. Battle lines and tanks will be blurrier than usual, offering an extra challenge to even the most veteran players. World of Tanks Console Official Portal Sabaton: 'Primo Victoria' World of Tanks is a team-based multiplayer online action game dedicated to armoured warfare of the mid-20th century. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with other steel cowboys all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 500 armoured vehicles from the United States, Germany, the Soviet Union, France, Great Britain, Japan, China, Sweden and Czechoslovakia carefully detailed with historical accuracy. Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped over 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that includes the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal www.wargaming.net. As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile platforms, Windows 10 PCs and Mac OS X. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In 2016, Wargaming released World of Tanks for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®4 Pro. Coming in November 2017 the game is going to be a launch title for Microsoft Xbox One X, continuing its console campaign. http://www.wargaming.com Spain's Last Days Of Eden announce collaboration with the Oviedo Filarmonía Symphonic Orchestra28/10/2017   Last Days Of Eden are proud to announce that Oviedo Filarmonía Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Director Gaspar Muñiz will be recording a symphonic version of the new album. We are really looking forward to making this, and we thing that this is gonna be an amazing mix between classic, traditional and modern music. There´s no doubt that this is gonna be a really important step in our career!. www.lastdaysofeden.es www.facebook.com/lastdaysofeden  Italian Power Prog Metal masters Dragonhammer are going to release their 4th full-length album "Obscurity" on tomorrow October 27th on My Kingdom Music, and they present a new song taken from it with a Heavy Metal hit in the classic style of the Dragons. It is "Brother vs Brother" and can be listened to on the label's YouTube channel https://youtu.be/tuUxEz0qjc4 After the great success of their previous video for the song "Fighting The Beast" (here is the link https://youtu.be/B1reRy4JhAI ), it is time of a new testimonial that opens the way to the official release of "Obscurity" and its 10 tracks for 45 minutes of Power Prog Metal, a magic vortex of Heavy Music.
The Dragons are definitively back! CD order link at - http://smarturl.it/DRAGON-CD www.mykingdommusic.net www.facebook.com/mykingdommusic.label www.facebook.com/dragonhammer.official |
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