Italian hard rockers Damn Freaks are back in the fast lane with *Still Running*, their fourth studio album and a fresh shot of high-voltage melodic rock. With former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso and new vocalist Giulio Garghentini in the ranks, the band delivers a swaggering mix of razor-sharp riffs, infectious hooks and pure ’80s rock ‘n’ roll attitude.

Hammer King – Poseidon Will Carry Us Home (Reaper Entertainment 2026) [12 tracks], 320|FLAC

Hammer King return to stormy seas with *Poseidon Will Carry Us Home*, revisiting their mighty 2018 nautical metal adventure. Thundering riffs, galloping rhythms and Titan Fox V’s commanding vocals steer this royal warship through crashing waves and battles of steel, where every chorus sounds like a victory cry from the deck of a Viking longship.

Hammer King – Kingdom Of The Hammer King (Reaper Entertainment 2026), 320+FLAC

All hail the Hammer King! German heavy metal warriors Hammer King reopen the gates of their kingdom with a thunderous anniversary remaster of their 2015 debut, *Kingdom of the Hammer King*. Galloping riffs, towering choruses and Titan Fox V’s commanding vocals still carry the unmistakable spirit of true metal, now polished for a new generation of loyal subjects.

Fernando Perdomo – TRGTR Reloaded: Playing The Fool (A Tribute To Todd Rundgren) (2026)

Fernando Perdomo revisits the musical universe of Todd Rundgren with *TRGTR Reloaded: Playing The Fool*, breathing fresh life into his 2021 instrumental tribute. From psychedelic guitar adventures to melodic pop-rock gems and progressive detours, Perdomo celebrates Rundgren’s restless creativity with plenty of six-string imagination.

Hammer King – King Is Rising (Reaper Entertainment 2026), MP3+FLAC

Hammer King’s royal banners are flying high once again! *King Is Rising* returns ten years after its original 2016 release, its thunderous riffs, battle-ready choruses and larger-than-life power metal anthems given a fresh coat of steel. Remastered by Alexander Ecker, this anniversary edition brings renewed fire to one of the German metal warriors’ defining records.

System Trashed – P.G.S.M. (2026)

Brisbane’s System Trashed come roaring back with *P.G.S.M.*, keeping their self-styled Power Groove Speed Metal machine running at full throttle. Built on a collision of old-school heavy metal, thrash aggression and hard rock swagger, the Australian veterans have never been interested in playing it safe — or slowing things down.

Młot na Czarownice – W Sidłach Złudzeń (2026)

Polish heavy metal warriors Młot na Czarownice return with *W Sidłach Złudzeń*, their long-awaited second album and a fierce successor to 2015’s *Popioły Wiar*. Classic steel meets sharp thrash-edged riffs, darker melodies and a new layer of atmospheric keyboards, giving their old-school fire a more sinister twist.

Wolfshead – Revelatio Obscurum [ep] (2026),

Finland’s Wolfshead emerge from the darkness with *Revelatio Obscurum*, a five-track EP steeped in sinister heavy metal and occult atmosphere. Gritty riffs, haunting melodies and an ominous sense of mystery give this release the feel of a midnight ritual, with the band keeping its underground spirit burning bright.

Unchained Vengeance – Unbound and Unforgiving (2026)

Unchained Vengeance ride into battle with *Unbound and Unforgiving*, a debut forged in the fires of classic epic heavy metal. Former Vicious Rumors vocalist Nick Courtney joins forces with multi-instrumentalist Nick Wusz for a storm of galloping riffs, commanding vocals and sword-wielding grandeur, where every chorus feels like a war cry.

Skanners – Midnight Call (2026)

Italian heavy metal veterans Skanners are back with *Midnight Call*, bringing over four decades of metal heritage into another defiant chapter. Forged in the spirit of the ’80s, their return promises old-school steel, thunderous energy and the kind of uncompromising attitude that never goes out of fashion.

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