The U.S. metal act Crimson Glory unleashes its fifth studio album “Chasing The Hydra”. After nearly three decades the veterans depict their legacy as the forebearers of progressive heavy/power metal. Out via BraveWords Records since yesterday, April 17th. Catch these legends live this summer at European festivals like Wacken and Alcatraz!
Genre-defying guitarist and innovator Tim Henson released ‘Original Sin’, his debut solo track, out with Rise Records!
Finnish progressive outfit Frozen Factory shared their new single ‘The Nothing I Want More’, a track from their highly anticipated upcoming album ‘Apocalypse Inc.’, set for release in January 2026 via their recently signed new label Wormholedeath!
By now, the Leprous European Tour 2025 came to an end… Luckily we got to attend one of their last shows of this tour at Trix in Antwerp! And with the support of the Nordic folk rock magicians of Gåte and Finnish promises Royal Sorrow, it was a great night for lovers of exceptional music!
A couple of friends of the site are bringing something quite new to Finland with Ankea Festival, to take place next summer in Tampere, giving a space for music that isn’t as much represented at festivals overall with a focus on alternative rock and progressive metal! The first dozen of names confirmed is already pretty impressive with Ihsahn, God Is An Astronaut, Oranssi Pazuzu, Kaelan Mikla, Green Carnation, Circle, A.A. Williams, Bruce Soord, Earthside, Ihlo, Vermilia and Virta!
Green Carnation is setting sail on an epic voyage with ‘The Shores of Melancholia’, the start of the first part of their ‘A Dark Poem’ trilogy, set for release in September via Season of Mist, and share a first taste with the single ‘In Your Paradise’!
Katatonia’s thirteenth album ‘Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State’ picks up where ‘Sky Void of Stars’ left off after the departure of Anders Nyström and sounds both very familiar with a few gems and a curveball tucked away at the end . Out on Napalm records.
Between The Buried And Me announced their InsideOutMusic debut ‘The Blue Nowhere’ to be out in September and shared the new track ‘Things We Tell Ourselves In The Dark’ as a first taste! Catch them live this summer at festivals like Alcatraz festival and Brutal Assault for a mind-bending experience!
The twenty-fourth studio album “Curious Ruminant” from Britain’s progressive folk rock band Jethro Tull captures the 70s heritage, achieving a brilliant level of performance instrumental dexterity. Out via InsideOutMusic since today!
ENTER SHIKARI gave a solid proof why they are among the UK top alternative acts with their blend of metal and electronic sounds. They brought an energy loaded live performance with stunning visuals, lights, and sound to Stuttgart’s ‘Im Wizemann’ last December. Musically, providing a cross-section of their musical evolution and craftsmanship, enlightening a fully packed venue. Support was given by locals WAIT OF THE WORLD.
