Stream and listen to new and full Hard Rock/Heavy Metal/Melodoc AOR music albums before their official release.
Good things come in threes – and the third album from heavy stoner rock trio Crystal Spiders is no exception. For METANOIA, bassist Brenna Leath (Lightning Born) is joined by Aaron Willis on drums (The Hell No, Few Good Things) and Reid Rogers on guitar (Cerebus, Knightmare).
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“Live at the Roxy” will be released on April 25th, 2025, via Metal Blade Records.
North German power metallers Mob Rules have unveiled the first details about their eagerly awaited, new studio album “Rise of the Ruler”, slated for a release on August 22nd, 2025 via ROAR!
For the second time, Stuttgart, Germany-based Front Row Warriors are taking up the cudgels for their very own melodic metal on their new studio album “Running Out of Time”, that has just been announced for a release on July 11th, 2025, via ROAR!
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M-Theory Audio is pleased to announce the latest signing to the label – hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse Firstborne. Firstborne features legendary drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God, Megadeth), virtuoso guitarist Myrone (known by some as the originator of soft shred), and electrifying vocalist Girish Pradhan (Girish and the Chronicles, The End Machine).Read more: Firstborne – Lucky 2025
Canada’s latest Rock sensation Linx signs with Metalville Records. The long-awaited debut album “Annihilation” will be released worldwide on August 15th 2025. The band from Montreal is a female-fronted Industrial-Rock duo formed by versatile singer, guitarist, bassist & keyboardist Zenab Jaber (nicknamed “Zee”), and by drummer, keyboardist & programmer Frederic Gauthier.Read more: Linx – Annihilation 2025
New release from: DERAPS – Viva Rock N Roll (May 23, 2025) Viva Rock N Roll is a journey back to the best years of classic rock music. The second DERAPS album is characterized by a nostalgic but unique sound and vibe, with dominant guitar riffs and solos, angelic vocal harmonies, deep and emotional but also funny lyrics, catchy musical hooks and choruses, and a variety of songs and styles that will delight from start to finish.
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On Friday, June 27th, singer Nicklas Sonne (Defecto, Evil Masquerade) will release his first solo album called ”Electric Dreams”.
Supervision and commentary: Kanazawa Toshikazu (Light Mellow) The long-awaited third album from the Swedish two-man unit, following their two excellent albums! A masterpiece featuring important figures in the Nordic AOR scene, such as Ezil Erdogan of Rava and Tomi Malm!
Read more: Backman Johanson And The Others – A Shout Out 2025
progressive metallers Empyrean Sanctum are excited to announce the release of their new studio album “Detachment From Reality”, out on April 18th, 2025. Justin Kellerman, founder, guitarist & composer of Empyrean Sanctum, alongside vocalist Albert Rybka (Katagory V), formed the project in 2007 with a shared love and passion for progressive music.
Read more: Empyrean Sanctum – Detachment From Reality 2025