Upcoming 2015 releases

[Glen]

 

 

 

Destine have reached 100% crowd funding. Very cool and looking forward to a third album!!!

Cool, hopefully this one will be goodany sample on at least one of the songs ?

Both their albums are excellent.

 

Three clips were in the crowd funding campaign vids. All sounded great hooky melodic rock.

 

 

Excellent news!

 

 

Release date May 2015 :-)

[Stefan]

Nergard - A Bit Closer To Heaven

 

 

 

 

 

Night Demon - Curse Of The Damned (Jan 14)

 

[Glen]

New Degreed album in 2015 :-)

[KarpetRydOFunk]

New Degreed album in 2015 :-)

Well good!

[Stefan]

Legion - Animal Inside (Jan 26).

 

 

 

 

 

Pat Travers Band - Live at the Iridium NYC Jan 23/Frontiers Records).

 

[Stefan]

Smash Into Pieces - The Apocalypse DJ (Feb 25)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gamma Ray - The Best (of) (Jan 30)

 

[Stefan]

Richard Page - Goin' South

 

 

From FB:

 

Working with Toby Lankford on CD art for my new album at Unify Through Art studio. It's titled Goin' South and will be released shortly. Keep an eye out for it.

[Geoff]

Hmm, cool news about Smash Into Pieces. That was a good disc last year.

[Stefan]

 

 

 

Europe (March/UDR Records)

 

 

From FB:

 

Hi Friends

 

Well, you always hear it here first. We have finished the recording of our 10th album! Twelve songs were recorded at the the brand new PanGaia studios in Stockholm where we were the very first artist to record. We loved it! The studio is absolutely top of the range and the staff was incredibly helpful. Of course we packed the place full of vintage microphones and "gear" to create an atmosphere on this record and to warm the sound up. Dave Cobb, our producer, really brought something amazing to this album and made us play from heart and soul. He will now mix it in his studio in the US. This record sounds truly enigmatic! what a great vibe! As always we're on a new journey with every record we make and this time we have really gone for it. We can't wait for you guys to hear it! We did film some stuff during the recording and will put something together for you guys in a little while.

 

All the best

 

Joey

 

 

 

 

Tracks:

 

01. War Of Kings

02. Hole In My Pocket

03. Second Day

04. Praise You

05. Nothin’ To Ya

06. California 405

07. Days Of Rock n Roll

08. Children Of The Mind

09. Rainbow Bridge

10. Angels (With Broken Hearts)

11. Light It Up

12. Bonus: Vasastan (Instrumental) - Digi & Japan releases only

[Stefan]

Blind Guardian - Beyond The Red Mirror (January)

 

[Stefan]

Skarlett Riot - We Are The Brave EP (Feb 16).

 

 

[AlphaMale]

 

 

 

 

Europe (March/UDR Records)

 

 

From FB:

 

Hi Friends

 

Well, you always hear it here first. We have finished the recording of our 10th album! Twelve songs were recorded at the the brand new PanGaia studios in Stockholm where we were the very first artist to record. We loved it! The studio is absolutely top of the range and the staff was incredibly helpful. Of course we packed the place full of vintage microphones and "gear" to create an atmosphere on this record and to warm the sound up. Dave Cobb, our producer, really brought something amazing to this album and made us play from heart and soul. He will now mix it in his studio in the US. This record sounds truly enigmatic! what a great vibe! As always we're on a new journey with every record we make and this time we have really gone for it. We can't wait for you guys to hear it! We did film some stuff during the recording and will put something together for you guys in a little while.

 

All the best

 

Joey

 

 

 

 

Tracks:

 

01. War Of Kings

02. Hole In My Pocket

03. Second Day

04. Praise You

05. Nothin’ To Ya

06. California 405

07. Days Of Rock n Roll

08. Children Of The Mind

09. Rainbow Bridge

10. Angels (With Broken Hearts)

11. Light It Up

12. Bonus: Vasastan (Instrumental) - Digi & Japan releases only

 

 

I have absolutely ZERO interest in this after the last few TERRIBLE releases. Bag Of Bones was more like Pile Of Shit.

[Stefan]

Rainbow - A Light In The Black 1975-1984 (Jan 26)

 

 

Tracklisting:

 

DISC 1

01 Black Sheep Of The Family 3:19
02 Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 3:35
03 Snake Charmer 4:28
04 The Temple Of The King 4:43
05 Tarot Woman (Rough Mix) 6:06
06 Stargazer (Rough Mix) 9:08
07 Run With The Wolf (Rough Mix) 3:40
08 Mistreated (Live in Osaka, Japan / 1976) 11:10
09 Purple Haze / White Christmas / Lazy / Man On The Silver Mountain / Blues / Starstruck (Live In Osaka, Japan / 1976) 16:16

DISC 2

01 Sensitive To Light (Rough Mix) 3:03
02 The Shed 4:46
03 Rainbow Eyes (Rough Mix) 7:00
04 Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bob Daisley Rehearsal Tape) 1:40
05 Long Live Rock N Roll (L.A. Rehearsal / 1977) 6:56
06 Do You Close Your Eyes (Bob Daisley Rehearsal Tape) 6:18
07 Still I’m Sad (With Organ Intro / Bob Daisley Rehearsal Tape) 10:06
08 Gates Of Babylon 6:47
09 Catch The Rainbow (Live/1976 / With Applause) 22:03
10 Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll (Live In Munich, Germany / 1977) 3:32
11 L.A. Connection (Live In Munich, Germany / 1977) 5:13

DISC 3

01 Eyes Of The World (Instrumental Outtake) 6:50
02 Ain’t A Lot Of Love In The Heart Of Me 4:58
03 Lost In Hollywood 4:51
04 Danger Zone 4:30
05 Since You Been Gone (Album Version) 3:16
06 Bad Girl 4:48
07 Over The Rainbow / Eyes Of The World (King Biscuit Flower Hour Radio Broadcast / Live At Calderone, New York / 1979) 9:23
08 Love’s No Friend (King Biscuit Flower Hour Radio Broadcast / Live At Calderone, New York / 1979) 8:11
09 Ode To Joy (King Biscuit Flower Hour Radio Broadcast / Live At Calderone, New York / 1979) 5:41
10 All Night Long (Single Remix Version) 3:50
11 Weiss Heim 5:10
12 Stargazer (Live At Donnington/1980) 8:32

DISC 4

01 Midtown Tunnel Vision 4:31
02 I Surrender (Album Version) 4:01
03 Magic 4:05
04 Vielleicht Das Nachster Mal 3:20
05 Jealous Lover 3:09
06 Spotlight Kid (Live At Hammersmith Odeon, London / 1981) 5:07
07 Rule Britannia / Fire (Live At Hammersmith Odeon, London / 1981) 2:49
08 Death Alley Driver 4:36
09 Bring On The Night (Dream Chaser) 4:02
10 Stone Cold (Album Version) 5:17
11 Power (Live In San Antonio, TX/1982) 4:38
12 Miss Mistreated (Live In San Antonio, TX/1982) 4:25
13 Tearin’ Out My Heart (Live In San Antonio, TX/1982) 8:20

DISC 5

01 Can’t Let You Go (Album Version) 4:19
02 Desperate Heart (Album Version) 4:34
03 Anybody There (Outtake / Polar Mix) 2:51
04 Drinking With The Devil (Outtake / Different Guitar Solo) 3:42
05 Make Your Move 5:24
06 Snowman 4:30
07 Street Of Dreams (Album Version) 4:24
08 Stranded (Live At St. David’s Hall, Cardiff/1983 / With Applause) 5:51
09 Power (Live In Cardiff/1984) 4:29
10 Fire Dance (Live In Cardiff/1984) 4:26
11 Fool For the Night (Live At The Tokyo Budokan/1984) 3:59
12 Difficult To Cure (Live At The Tokyo Budokan) 11:13
13 Smoke On The Water (Live At The Tokyo Budokan/1984) 4:42

DISC 6 / DVD

01 All Night Long (Live At Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park, UK / 1980) 7:56
02 Catch The Rainbow (Live At Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park, UK / 1980) 5:06
03 Eyes Of The World (Live At Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park, UK / 1980) 1:23
04 Lost In Hollywood (Guitar Solo / Live At Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park, UK / 1980) 3:32
05 Will You Love Me TomorrowUpdate (Live At Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park, UK / 1980) 3:15
06 Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll (Live At Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park, UK / 1980 / Pt. 1) 2:29
07 Kill The King (Live At Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park, UK / 1980) 3:29
08 Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll (Live At Monsters Of Rock, Donington Park, UK / 1980 / Pt. 2) 2:20

 

 

 

 

 

The V-Veronica Freeman (Benedictum) - Now Or Never (Frontiers Records)

 

 

From kickstarter.com:

 

Well it's that time people. The "V" here from Benedictum and I am hammering away at finishing my first solo CD. The boys from Benedictum have been more than involved and I appreciate the chance to do it.

 

Honestly it is a bit out of my comfort zone as I am delving into more of a Melodic Hard Rock sort of vibe. Yes, it is on Frontiers but lets get real, I have gone into a lot of debt to make it really happen. A lot of people have come to the forefront including all members of Benedictum, Michael Sweet from Stryper, Jeff Pilson, John Herrera, Mike Lepond, Tony Martin,Leather Leone, Ryan Greene, Kenny Lewis, Peter Tentindo, Meliesa McDonell, Michael Harris and many more. Its going to be cool but I have a ways to go!

 

Um, they need to get paid LOL. Also I truly wish to create a very cool video which will be shot at the "Sanctuary LAX" a sort of "dungeon" if you will. How cool will that be? And I want my friends there with me. Don't want to have to settle for something I am not over the moon about.

 

I have credit card debt up to my eyeballs due to this project and that doesn't even include any new shoes! But even more importantly I think I have some cool stuff available for you! The usual things of course, downloads and signed copies of the CD when it is finally done. But also helmets, posters, vinyl and some one of a kind experiences. Hell, I may even add some more cool things as we go.

 

For those of you who want items as a Christmas presents, if they are purchased/pledged before Dec 24th I will make sure and email over a gift certificate if you wish, stating the item that you have pledged to purchase so that you will have something to put under the tree! :-)

 

Your donations will allow me to get out of debt, realize a dream and create some music that I feel was done well and not release something before it is truly at its full potential. To have a chance to connect with you on a whole new level as well...oh yeah. I would love that!

 

With much love and respect

 

The V

 

 

 

Coastland Ride

 

 

From FB:

 

Hi everybody! I guess that some of you think that we've vanished from the face of the earth. Sorry for that! I can tell you that we're still here. It's just that sometimes life gets in the way and one has to focus on the things that are the most important at the moment. Now we're back. In a week or two we will send three more songs to be mastered. We are also tracking the final vocals for a song called "Here in my heart". Then we will track new vocals on "Dead for Seven days". All in all we soon will have eight finished songs. Stay tuned!

 

 

 

Stargazery - Stars Aligned (Jan 28)

 

 

From FB:

 

Hello folks!

Just heard new info from our label and in this week the promotion of the new "Stars Aligned" album starts! New single/video will be online very soon
Also we confirmed the Japanese release (with bonus track) of the album through Rubicon Music \w/

 

 

 

 

Wolfpakk - Rise Of The Animal (Feb 27)

 

[Stefan]

Nightwish - Élan (single) (Feb 13/Nuclear Blast)

 

 

 

 

 

Black Stars Riders - The Killer Instinct (Feb 23)

 

 

Tracks:

 

1. The Killer Instinct

2. Bullet Blues

3. Finest Hour

4. Soldierstown

5. Charlie I Gotta Go

6. Blindsided

7. Through The Motions

8. Sex, Guns & Gasolin

9. Turn In Your Arms

10. You Little Liar

[Stefan]

Bonafide - Denim Devils (Feb 2)

 

 

 

Uriah Heep - Live At Koko (2 CD/DVD Deluxe Edition) (Feb/Frontiers Records)

 

 

 

 

 

Farmikos - s/t (Jan 15)

 

 

Tracks:

 

01. Scapegoat
02. Am I One
03. Kings Of Dust
04. The Spoon And Sun
05. Fragile
06. The Sound Of My Gun
07. Ascension
08. I Was Them
09. Exit Stencils
10. Facing East

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extreme - Pornograffitti (2 CD) (Jan 19)

 

 

Tracklisting:

 

Disc 1
Li’l Jack Horny
When I’m President
Get The Funk Out
More Than Words
Money (In God We Trust)
It (‘s A Monster)
Pornograffitti
When I First Kissed You
Suzi (Wants Her All Day What?)
He-Man Woman Hater
Song For Love
Hole Hearted

Disc 2
More Than Words (Remix)
Nice Place To Visit (B-side)
More Than Words (Radio Edit)
Decadence Dance (Edit)
Money (In God We Trust) (Edit)
More Than Words (Acapella)
Get The Funk Out (What The Funk? Mix)
More Than Words (A Cappella With Congas)
Get The Funk Out (12 “Remix)
Sex N ‘Love (B-side)

[Stefan]

Kid Rock - First Kiss (Feb 25)

 

 

 

 

 

Evil Masquerade - 10 Years in the Dark

 

[Stefan]

Kyle Vincent - Detour (Jan 25)

 

 

From his website:

 

"Detour" takes you on an emotional and melodic journey, tugging at your heart strings, but giving you hope that the detour was the right road to take. "Detour" features 13 Brand New Original Songs from the Crown Prince of Soft Pop. Loaded with heartfelt lyrics, and oodles of vocals, harmonies, melodies, and real people playing real instruments. Come on a musical detour and let Kyle Vincent be your guide.

[Stefan]

Robin Beck - All That Glitters (MMR Records / Cargo Records)

 

 

 

 

 

Furyon - Lost Salvation EP (Jan 26)

 

 

Tracks:

 

1. These Four Walls
2. Lost Salvation
3. Scapegoat
4. Dematerialised

 

 

 

Tygers Of Pan Tang - Tygers Sessions: The First Wave (Feb 28/Skol Records)

 

 

The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal pioneers TYGERS OF PAN TANG, will release a special Limited Edition album titled "Tygers Sessions: The First Wave" via Skol Records. The CD will be limited to only 1000 copies, and will include 11 classic songs of the band, re-recorded for the anniversary EP releases "The Spellbound Sessions" and "The Wildcat Sessions", which were originally available through the band's fan-club and website only, and quickly sold out.

Commented TYGERS OF PAN TANG founding member and guitarist, Robb Weir, "I am very proud of the band's history as well as the current lineup. We should never forget the TYGERS history and hope this shows we will always recognise the early days of the band. There are a lot of bands that want to modernise their sound or image and forget what made them great in the beginning… I am not one of them". "We are very pleased with the end result, in particular with the recorded sound achieved, it really does capture the early '80s NWOBHM spirit and feel we were looking for. To achieve that raw, almost 'live' vibe to the sound, we even replicated the microphone positioning that was used on the original recording" he adds.

"I would be lying if I were to say I'm a big fan of re-recording classic tracks, but in the case of TYGERS OF PAN TANG it's different. They've managed to keep the original vibe and magic, while delivering absolutely great sounding alternate versions of their classics. Remember SAXON and their great "Heavy Metal Thunder" album? We are talking about similar quality here. Let's not forget that TYGERS are not only the "goldmine of great riffs", but one of the bands that defined NWOBHM. It's an incredibly huge honour to have them on our roster" says Skol Records CEO Bart Gabriel.

The "Tygers Sessions: The First Wave" CD will be released on February 28, 2015, and will include thick booklet with lyrics, liner notes, and lot of previously unseen pictures.

Track listing:
01. Euthanasia
02. Slave to Freedom
03. Suzie Smiled
04. Don't Touch Me There
05. Wildcatz
06. Gangland
07. Take It
08. Hellbound
09. Mirror
10. Tyger Bay
11. Don't Stop By

 

 

 

Black Whiskey - Heavy Train (Feb 9/Rocksector Records)

 

[PeterS]

Really enjoyed the last Robin Beck. Hope it's as good.

[Stefan]

The Poodles

 

 

From FB:

 

After the last gig of many in a truly fantastic and eventful 2014 we are finishing the recording of the new album and listening to the fantastic mixes and masters of mr. Valentin and mr. Lindfors at Cuttingroom.
God damn, this will be a bombastic record to release early next year!
Rawk!!!

 

 

 

Symphony X

 

 

"The plan was to have everything tracked by Christmas, and we're pretty much on schedule. Things are moving at a good pace, and the songs are starting to come to life. More on that down the road a bit."

 

 

Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment (Feb 16/InsideOut Music)

 

 

Tracks:

 

1. Following The Call
2. The Grand Experiment
3. Waterfall
4. Agenda
5. Alive Again

[Stefan]

Tainted Nation

 

 

From FB:

 

Mixing Tainted Nation Demo's over the next week or so from the cockpit. There's a possibility , we may upload a small sample soundstream once this job is done. Who fancies a bit of that?
Have an extremely metal weekend one and all.!!!!

 

 

 

Like A Storm - Awaken The Fire (Feb 24)

 

 

 

 

 

ColdSpell

 

 

From FB:

 

No announcements yet but Im sure some of you will be glad about the comin shows in 2015 - time to close this 2014 chapter and look forward to a new year , including a new album and some great shows for ya!
/ Camp ColdSpell

[Geoff]

Good news about Like A Storm. Very good band. Looking forward to a full album.

[phaffas]

Nightwish - Élan (single) (Feb 13/Nuclear Blast)

 

 

 

 

Did i miss something? Is that a new lead singer? Is that a man or woman?! And has the band just doubled in size?!

[Stefan]

Tomorrow´s Outlook - A Voice Unheard

 

"Classic Heavy Metal from Northern Norway to be released in 2015 through the austalian label Battlegod Productions."

 

 

Tracks:

 

1. Within The World Of Dreams (Ralf Scheepers)
2. Descent (Tony Johannessen)
3. Through Shuttered Eyes (Tony Johannessen)
4. A Voice Unheard (Ralf Scheepers)
5. Outlaw (Scott Oliva)
6. Times Of War (Tony Johannessen)
7. One Final Prayer (Ralf Scheepers)
8. The Enemy (Ralf Scheepers)
9. Fly Away (Ralf Scheepers)
10. Nothing Shall Remain (Ralf Scheepers)
11. From The Ashes (Ralf Scheepers)
12. Cloudbreaker (Bonus) (Fabio Lione)
13. Crossing The Border (Heir Apparent Cover) (Yannis Papadopoulos)
14. Immune (Lethal Cover) (Tom Mallicoat)

[Stefan]

The Storyteller - Sacred Fire (Feb 27)

 

 

 

 

 

Angra - Secret Garden (January)

 

 

 

 

 

Nergard - A Bit Closer To Heaven (February)