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Music Buy Mail is proud to announce the release for October 2013.
		REDS’COOL Bad Story Label: Music Buy Mail Style: Hard Rock Release: 18. October 2013 Specials: Be prepared for the next sensation from Russia! REDS’COOL are GORKY PARK’s worthy successors! Great new Hard Rock act from Russia. Co-produced, mixed and mastered by legendary Michael Wagener!
Sharing the stage with such mega stars as Gotthard, Joe Lynn Turner, Whitesnake, W.A.S.P, Alcatrazz, Gorky Park, Doro Pesch, Royal Hunt, Kingdom Come, Lordi, Grave Digger, and Lake of Tears, REDS’COOL proved to be a potential new hard rock act from Russia. Their debut album “Attraction” was released in 2011 and included ten tracks which reflected the band’s high professionalism and technique. The album was recorded at band’s own studio SPACEX, mastering was done in Helsinki at FINNVOX Studios by legendary Mika Jussila who is known by working with such outstanding bands like HIM, Nightwish, Apocalyptica, Lordi, Children of Bodom. Before the album went on sale the song “One night” was repeatedly aired on Radio Rocks and stayed on top of the charts for weeks overtaking legendary Whitesnake’s single. In summer 2011 REDS’COOL played at Tavastia club in Helsinki and performed a solo gig at House of Rock in Kouvola. The band amazed the sophisticated audiences at the “Harley Davidson” and “Wervolves” bike festivals. In 2012 the band supported Glenn Huges, Royal Hunt, UDO, played the Narva Bike Fest, Tartu Rock Fest (AmmeRock), and Liuthanian Bike Fest, among others. The year 2013 is marked by the release of a new album. Michael Wagener (DOKKEN, ACCEPT, MOTLEY CRUE, GREAT WHITE, METALLICA, ALICE COOPER, W.A.S.P., POISON, STRYPER, WHITE LION, etc.) produced, mixed and mastered the album. REDS’COOL supported UFO in June 2013 and will hit the European stages again in fall together with BLACK STAR RIDERS (ex-THIN LIZZY). Don’t miss this! … For more information please login:

AOR Records is proud to announce the release for June 2013.
		CHASING VIOLETS Jade Hearts Label: AOR Records Style: melodic rock Release: 14. June 2013 Specials: Finest melodic rock featuring the best musicians from the AOR scene like like Frédéric Slama, Tommy Denander (Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley), Paul Sabu (Kidd Glove), Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen), Mikael Erlandsson (Last Autumn's Dream), Bob Harris (Axe), members of Alien, Hardline & Lionville!
Once again the talented and sensual French sisters Sarah & Mélissa Fontaine have surrounded themselves with the best musicians from the AOR scene like Frédéric Slama, Tommy Denander (Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley), Paul Sabu (Kidd Glove), Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen), Mikael Erlandsson (Last Autumn's Dream), Bob Harris (Axe), members of Alien, Hardline & Lionville, Christian Tolle (David Reece) among many others... With this new album, Chasing Violets will take you to melodic perfection with a sexy edge, killer songs, angelic vocals and unforgettable solos. Jade Hearts is the perfect illustration of what pure AOR is all about. After the 2012 release of Outside Heaven, their debut cd who took journalists and fans alike by storm, Chasing Violets is back for more with their second album entitled Jade Hearts. Written & produced by Frédéric Slama from the band AOR (who has worked with such legends as members of Toto, Chicago, Paul Sabu, Tommy Denander, Steve Overland (FM), James Christian (House Of Lords), Paul Shortino (Quiet Riot) among many other greats of the AOR world), Jade Hearts is the most impressive female fronted melodic rock album you can imagine, reminiscent of Journey, Heart & Survivor, with a glamorous touch … For more information please login

Escape Music is proud to announce the release for July 2013.
		LAWLESS Rock Savage Label: Escape Music Style: hard rock Release: 19. July 2013 Specials: Featuring DEMON and PERSIAN RISK members!
At the tail end of 2012, current Demon members Neil Ogden and Paul Hume felt a new project was needed to shake up rock music on the European circuit. Joined by Persian Risk guitar maestro Howie G and HeadrusH bassist Josh "Tabbie" Williams, LAWLESS have an 80's anthemic classic rock vibe which has been brought right up to the 21st century with the hooks all rock and metal fans are crying out for. With influences from the likes of Gotthard, Queensryche, Dio, Saxon, Scorpions and many more the band focus on catchy vocal melodies backed by soaring harmonies and meaty riffs which is driven by pounding bass and thumping drum work. The quartet from North Staffordshire, England plan to take the European rock and metal market by storm with their debut album "Rock Savage" which is due for release mid-summer and there will be a tour to follow. Exciting news indeed … For more information please login:

King Outlaw Records is proud to announce the release for July 2013.
		Tyla J. Pallas Devils Supper (Electric Sitting) Label: King Outlaw Records Style: hard rock Release: 15. July 2013 Specials: New solo album from legendary THE DOG'S D'AMOUR frontman TYLA!
I guess this album started when I heard about the death of Jackie Leven a few Winters past now. Id seen Doll by Doll back in the early ‘80’s at the Marquee Club in Londons Wardour Street. I read a few articles about him but none gave me such insight as the one by Paul Du Moyer in the now sadly defunct magazine (???). From what I read there and from what I knew I wrote the ‘Ode to Jackie Leven’ I even wrote the original version in Jackie’s tuning ( E/Ab/B/E/Ab/B). I knew this song had to be an Epic…and when Scotty (Mulvey) piano heard it he said pipe would be good, and so introduced me to Paul Brennan who’s Uillean pipes have adorned the soundtracks to such films as ‘Gangs of New York’ and ‘Harry Potter’ to name a but a few. Only problem being these pipes only come in the keys of D or F…and so when he came over to Alan’s (Clayton) we started the song from scratch with me now playing it in D. It was then while sitting in the garden that I asked Paul if he knew of any string and horn players of which he said his son was studying at the Royal Academy of Music on the Marylebone road in London and to where I met Cyrus (Reynolds) I sent him over my songs and ideas for horns and strings and he arranged all the players and all the parts and on one sunny Sunday in May we put all the parts down. And there you have it the ‘Ode to Jackie Leven’ A song I’m very proud of who’s journey went from kitchen to bedroom to shed to Royal Academy … For more information please login:

Doolittle Group is proud to announce the release for August 2013.
		BENESSER The Start Of Something New Label: Doolittle Group Style: hard rock Release: 20. August 2013 Specials: Benesser´s intense energetic mix of hard rock together with fusion elements with warm and beautiful melodies like a fresh summer breathe. If you love bands such as Muse, Coldplay, Rush, Black Country Communionand Subsignal you have found a new jewel from Sweden. It´s amazing how a trio can sound so big with lots of dynamics and spirit in the music. This is how new modernrock should be played!!
The first time Benesser struck a rock chord and spellbound an audience was almost 15 years ago, only 9 years old. People have been talking about them behind the scenes for a while and they sure have some exciting times coming up. With this debut album they enter the official rock scene and set sail with the boat they’ve been building through 15 years of rehearsal and numerous live performances. The album presents Benesser and shows qualities from all over the spectra. Their music is heavy and aggressive, atmospheric and dynamic, but in the meantime fragile and emotional, now and then groovy and smooth. Singer Robert slides up and down between a soft falsetto and attacking vocals at its heaviest. Guitarist Henric possesses a delicate touch in his fingers and his sound is fine-tuned down to his self-made amplifiers. It’s a joy to hear the timeless blues solo in Is It You, and the fabulous fusion-sound half way through Sleepless Nights. Together, they create an unreasonably rich sound for a three piece band that often leaves the listener in a grip of amazement and curiosity. They’ve played Sweden´s largest festival (the Peace & Love Festival) a couple of years and have also been seen at a couple of other well-known venues in Sweden, but so far they´ve held a low profile. With this album, they´re going out in public for the world to see Benesser – Stepping out from the rehearsal studio onto the stage … For more information please login:

Metalapolis Records is proud to announce the release for August 2013.
		MYSTERY 2013 Label: Metalapolis Records Style: hard rock Release: 24. August 2013 Specials: Classic 80ies Hardrock from the youngest international touring band from Australia. After a sold-out tour in Japan and four shows ROCKLAHOMA festival they now release their sensationall debutalbum "2013" in Europe. Produced by Stu Marshall (Death Dealer, Dungeon), the album combines the sounds of Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister or W.A.S.P. The future of Hardrock is named MYSTERY!!!
The band formed officially at the very beginning of 2010 after thirteen year old Rocky Ravic met twelve year old Tony Mlikota. Rocky was then introduced to twelve year old Kris Laccino who was a school friend of Tony. Kris and Tony would jam together and formed their very own band MYSTERY. In the later part of 2010, twelve year old Josh Scarpaci completed the line-up. Only several weeks later the band performed their debut show at CroktoberFest in Melbourne. In late 2010, MYSTERY recorded their first demo single ‘Rock’n’Roll Forever Be’ which was mixed by internationally renowned Stu Marshall of DEATH DEALER. He was so impressed that he offered to produce a debut album for the teenage band. The band started the recordings in late 2011, after filming a professional music video for their first single which was Co-Directed by the prominant Filmmakers Steve Ravic of Majestic Film and Hollywood based motion picture maker Neil Johnson. The professional approach was justified with their extremely successful back to back live shows in November 2011 on the main stage at Federation Square in the centre of the city of Melbourne. In 2012 the band played some big festivals in Europe with bands like MANOWAR and NIGHTWISH as well as a few club shows in Germany and the US! … For more information please login:

AOR Records is proud to announce the release for August 2013.
		DEGREED We Don't Belong Label: AOR Records Style: hard rock Release: 02. September 2013 Specials: Finest Swedish AOR / Melodic Rock. Produced by songwriter Erik Lidbom (best selling songwriter in Japan with over 16 million sold copies)!
Degreed is a Stockholm-based melodic/hard rock band formed in the beginning of 2005. Before degreed even released their first album they managed to tour Scandinavia and Germany, getting sponsored by legendary brands like Hagström and T-Rex, share the stage with greats like Europe, Turbonegro, Millencolin among others – and represent one of the largest musical instrument distributors in Europe, Musik Meyer, on the largest public music fair in the world, in 2007. After a few years of touring, gaining credibility and fans, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album life, love, loss in the fall of 2010 through Melodic Rock Records (Europe/USA), Spinning INC (Japan) and Rambo/Sony Music Entertainment (Sweden). The band also released a limited edition issue of the album on Rambo/Sony. Along with the release of this limited edition, the band teamed up with Gain Music Entertainment (Hardcore Superstar, Mustache, Crashdiet etc.) to run a promotion campaign which would help the band to reach out to a wider audience … For more information please login:

Doolittle Group is proud to announce the release for August 2013.
		Various artists Metal For Jesus Label: Doolittle Group Style: Christian Metal Release: 30. August 2013 Specials: The Metal For Jesus album is a 17 track compilation and a good introduction to Christian metal from Sweden featuring the following bands: Narnia, Divinefire, Golden Resurrection, Audiovision and Modest Attraction.
The man behind this album vision and concept to release the Metal For Jesus album is Johannes Jonsson who has written the liner notes in the booklet and also chosen each and every song. Johannes runs the Metal Community in Sweden who is a driving force for Christian Metal in Scandinavia … For more information please login:

Escape Music is proud to announce the release for August 2013.
		UNTIL RAIN Anthem To Creation Label: Escape Music Style: Progressive Metal Release: 23. August 2013 Specials: This quintet is poised to take the rock world by storm with their unique brand of Progressive Metal!
Until Rain is a progressive metal band which was formed back in 2004 in Thessaloniki, Greece. The band's music is a mix of many musical elements such as prog, melodic and experimental metal, art rock, electronic music sometimes combined even with extreme metal elements. In July 2009 Until Rain signed with Steel Gallery Records for their first label release, the debut concept album, "The Reign Of Dreams". The album was recorded during the first months of 2009 at Fragile Studios in Athens. Its concept concerns dreams, but its scenario could be a real and adventurous life story. It deals with the struggle of a man realizing his actions and sins during a voyage inside a Dreamworld. Until Rain quickly followed up with the EP "Pandemic", which consists of 4 new songs and 4 bonus tracks (acoustic versions, radio edits etc), giving a taste of Until Rain's next full length release, blended with 2 tracks from the past, sounding heavier than the first album and more mature. The Band has now finished the recordings of their new full-length album “Anthem to Creation” and the results are astounding. These five passionate guys have performed with many artists over the years - to name a few: Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), Firewind and Psychotic Waltz. Musically Until Rain sits comfortably between the melodic progressive metal of Shadow Gallery or Circus Maximus and the more epic orchestral power of Symphony X or Time Requiem. It's a great blend of well known facets and a unique take on the progressive metal genre with the inclusion of Greek folklore in both lyrics and melodies. This quintet is poised to take the rock world by storm with their unique brand of Progressive metal. Quote from Khalil Turk: One of the best progressive melodic metal band I have heard in years, I absolutely love this band, and I have not stopped playing this album!! … For more information please login:

Endtime Productions is proud to announce the release for October 2013.
		DROTTNAR Stratum Label: Endtime Productions Style: Extreme Metal Release: 27. September 2013 Specials: DROTTNAR offers a highly addictive and distinctly unique blend of modern technical bunker metal. For fans of avantgarde and experimental extreme metal spanning a wide range and for once truly difficult to label. Mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll [Emperor, Arcturus, Borknagar]
Ending seven years of silence, Norways DROTTNAR return fire with a hail of sonic bullets. Through eight tracks of disharmonic bunker metal they force seemingly formless structures into terrifying monoliths of industrial strength. Precisely dissonant, surgically passionate – STRATUM channels a claustrophobic, schizophrenic creativity that is highly unconventional and destroys all pretenders. The long awaited follow up to DROTTNAR’s critically acclaimed debut album WELTERWERK (2006) takes technical, experimental metal to the next level proving the scene is not only alive, but needs further clarification on the meaning of heaviness. Unapologetic blackened metal for those seeking the extreme end of the genre. And when we say extreme, we do mean extreme, pushing the concepts of extremity as no others do! Stratum (plural: strata) – a layer of sedimentary rock or soil with internally consistent characteristics that distinguish it from other layers … For more information please login:

Escape Music is proud to announce the release for October 2013.
		IMPERA Pieces Of Eden Label: Escape Music Style: Hard Rock Release: 18. October 2013 Specials: After an explosive 2012 Album “Legacy of Life” IMPERA are back with an even stronger album than before! Featuring Matti Alfonzetti (JAGGED EDGE, SCOTT GORHAM, ROAD TO RUIN, RED WHITE & BLUES), Tommy Denander (TOTO, PAUL STANLEY, MICHAEL JACKSON, ALICE COOPER), J.K. Impera (BRUCE KULICK, GRAHAM BONNET, VINNIE VINCENT, JOHN CORABI), Mats Vassfjord (VINNIE VINCENT, JOHN CORABI, GRAND DESIGN)
Impera are a melodic rock “supergroup” that consists of a guitar player who, seemingly effortlessly, delivers stunning solos and riffs of that classic, timeless grit you thought were killed off by grunge coupled with a pounding bass that will put you through the wall. Add blistering drumming that’s as solid as it is technically challenging and on top of all that, add a vocalist that sings circles around the competition. There’s no keyboard player, no nonsense, no fuzz - just rock and roll! To twist things around even further, the band is the brainchild of drummer J.K Impera who acts as the commander in chief in this state of rock. ”I started the band four years ago, and originally ex-Mötley Crüe vocalist John Corabi was on board to handle vocal duties”, J.K. says. ”However, our schedules couldn’t be matched, so I opted for a good friend of mine, who also happens to be one of Sweden’s best rock vocalists ever, Matti Alfonzetti”. The whole band consists of solid musicians who have earned their wings through hard work with an impressive number of world-class stars over the years. Their combined CV reads as a who’s who in today’s rock. In various constellations they have played with Vinnie Vincent and Bruce Kulick from KISS, Brian Robertson from THIN LIZZY, John Levén from EUROPE and many more. Guitarist Tommy Denander alone has played with almost everyone. His track record is jaw-dropping, having made solo albums with key members of TOTO and performed on albums with Michael Jackson, Paul Stanley, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin and Celine Dion. He recently toured Japan and Europe with Joe Lynn Turner of RAINBOW/MALMSTEEN fame, Toto’s Bobby Kimball and Chicago’s Bill Champlin. He is considered one of the world’s best session players and has contributed his axe work on an unsurpassed 2000+ albums. He is honoured with his own signature VGS guitar which features the innovative Ever tune bridge system and True Temperament frets … For more information please login:

RSR Music is proud to announce the release for October 2013.
		SHAMELESS Beautiful Disaster Label: RSR Music Style: Hard Rock Release: 02. October 2013 Specials: Finest Glam Rock/hard rock feat. Steve Summers (Pretty Boy Floyd), Stevie Rachelle (Tuff), Cherie Currie (The Runaways), Teddy ZigZag (Ex Guns n Roses, Alice Cooper)!
Shameless are a hard rock glam band that was formed in the spring of 1989 by bassist Alexx Michael in Munich, Germany. Although the band are based in Germany, they are notable for having numerous American rockers appearing on their albums. The original incarnation of Shameless was formed in April 1989 by bassist Alexx "Skunk" Michael. The band were relatively popular in their home town, selling out a 500 capacity club on their very first show. The vocalist left the band at the end of 1991 and they folded. Michael decided to reform Shameless in 1998 with his friend % guitarplayer BC. Alexx enlisted help from his friend, Eric Singer (drummer for KISS, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath). Through Singer, the band hired an all-star lineup that included Bruce Kulick (KISS), Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), Robert Sweet (Stryper), Steve “Sex” Summers (Pretty Boy Floyd), Stevie Rachelle (Tuff), Brian Tichy (Billy Idol, Whitesnake) and others to record their debut release, “Backstreet Anthems.” Produced by former Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Gilby Clarke, “Backstreet Anthems” was recorded at Studio City in Los Angeles, California. The release contained 10 tracks, including covers of “A Hard Dayz Night (The Beatles) and “Flaming Youth” (KISS) … For more information please login:

Ulterium Records is proud to announce the releases for November 2013.
		SIGNUM REGIS Exodus Label: Ulterium Records Style: Melodic Metal Release: 15. November 2013 Specials: Guest vocalists includes Göran Edman [ex. Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum], Matt Smith [Theocracy, Daisa Munhoz [Vandroya, Soulspell], Michael Vescera [Obsession, Animetal USA], Lance King [ex. Pyramaze, Balance of Power] and more! Mastered by Tommy Hansen [Helloween, Jorn, Circus Maximus]. Artwork by Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire, Iced Earth].
Signum Regis was formed in 2007 by bass player Ronnie König. The highly respected vocalist Göran Edman [ex. Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum] joined the band and they started to work on their debut album. The self-titled debut album was released during 2008 through Locomotive Records and received great reviews from around the world. In 2010 Signum Regis signed with Inner Wound Recordings and released the impressive concept album “The Eyes Of Power”, still with Göran on vocals. The album was received really well, especially in Europe. With this album it was clear that Signum Regis had found their own sound, within the melodic/neoclassical metal scene. When the guys started to write songs for the bands third album it was clear that the album needed more vocalist than one, since this was going to be a diverse and quite deep concept album. After careful consideration they decided to ask around some of their favorite vocalists if they would like to contribute to the album, and quite soon it was clear that some great vocalists would be on the album … For more information please login:

Inner Wound Recordings / Ulterium Records is proud to announce the releases for November 2013.
		SILENT VOICES Reveal The Change Label: Inner Wound Recordings Style: Progressive Metal Release: 29. November 2013 Specials: Featuring Sonata Arctica members Henrik Klingenberg and Pasi Kauppinen. Guest guest vocals by Mats Levén [ex. Therion, Yngwie Malmsteen], Tony Kakko [Sonata Arctica], Mike Vescera [ex. Loudness, Yngwie Malmsteen, Obsession] and Mike DiMeo [ex. Masterplan, Riot]. Mastered by Ted Jensen [Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, Megadeth].
Silent Voices was founded in 1995 by guitarist Timo Kauppinen, bassist Pasi Kauppinen, drummer Jukka-Pekka Koivisto and keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg. At the time their main influences were Dream Theater and Rush. A couple of years later the line-up was completed when Michael Henneken joined in on vocals. The band rehearsed intensely, made a couple of EP's & singles and finally signed a deal and released their debut album “Chapters of Tragedy” (in 2002) through Low Frequency Records. Two more albums were made, “Infernal” (2004) and “Building up the apathy” (2006) before the first era came to a end when the groups vocalist Michael Henneken left the band. Instead of desperately searching for a new vocalist the band opted for a time-out, taking a well earned break for over a year.. and now the silence is finally over. The fourth Silent Voices studio album entitled “Reveal The Change” features the quartet of Henrik Klingenberg, Pasi Kauppinen, Timo Kauppinen and Jukka-Pekka Koivisto as well as guest performances on lead & background vocals by Mats Levén (Therion, Yngwie Malmsteen), Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica), Mike Vescera (Loudness, Yngwie Malmsteen), Mike DiMeo (Riot, Masterplan) and Teemu Koskela (Winterborn) … For more information please login:

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