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
“Life Force ” is the third release under the Darkyra brand. The album jointly arranged and produced by Garry King and Gina Bafile and Mixed and Edited by Garry King at ‘La Foret Studio’, South West France. Life-Force is a collection of songs based around both the light and dark aspects of human nature, It is a walk through an eclectic mind, cinematic storytelling driven by the push pull of good and evil, the inner and outer demons, slaves to a virtual world yet there are those still willing to give it all for a Celebrity Smile. Read more: Darkyra – Life Force 2025
Swedish deadly Thrash Metal pioneers and purveyors The Haunted are back with a bang! Following eight long years since the release of their latest and much acclaimed studio album “Strength in Numbers”, The Haunted are pleased to announce their upcoming, 10th studio album entitled “Songs of Last Resort”, to be released worldwide on May 30th, 2025, via longtime partners Century Media Records. Read more: The Haunted – Songs of Last Resort 2025
Tampere, Finland-based innovative space/psych rock trio Skyjoggers present their sixth LP, “12021: Post-Electric Apocalypse”, confirming the album for release on May 2nd, 2025, via Supernatural Cat, the label formed by the Malleus Rock Art Collective and members of Ufomammut. Read more: Skyjoggers – 12021: Post-Electric Apocalypse 2025
On his second solo album, “Gamle Mester” (Old Master), Lars Fredrik Frøislie pays homage to the greats of the past. Drawing inspiration not only from the pioneers of progressive rock but also from art, literature, and mythology, the album reflects on timeless acts of creativity that still resonate today.Read more: Lars Fredrik Frøislie – Gamle Mester 2025
Provogue are thrilled to announce the release of “Gary Moore Live – From Baloise Session” on May 23rd, 2025. The new live album will be released on CD/Blu-Ray, 2LP blue and also marble yellow flame (web exclusive) as well as being available digitally. Check out the live video for “Since I Met You Baby” below… Read more: Gary Moore Live – From Baloise Session 2025