product: Astrakhan - Adrenaline Kiss

release date: 03.06.2016

label: Dead End Exit

format: CD & download

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Astrakhan from Sweden is now ready to launch the the follower to their critically acclaimed debut from 2013. With experienced musicians seen in bands like Pain of Salvation, Royal Hunt, Evergrey and other scandinavian quality bands Astrakhan is now set to reach broader audience. Astrakhan’s “Adrenaline Kiss” has a personal and unique sound that is easy to embrace for every fan of classic/prog rock in general and good music in particular. The album is filled with dark riffs, atmosphere and focus on melody and finesse rather than technical excess. This combination, fairly represented in the world of progressive makes Astrakhan stand out and forge a strong band identity. Add the world class vocals of Alexander Lycke, well known musical artist having done the leading roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, American Idiot, Les Miserables all over Europe for that last ten years and you have a band that makes you stand up and take notice.

product: Fejd - Trolldom

release date: 27.05.2016

label: Dead End Exit

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FEJD - revolving around the brothers Rimmerfors return with their fourth full-length album “Trolldom”. Once again the Swedish musicians prove to be among the masters in the genre of authentic folk music. Combining classic and authentic folk instruments with distorted guitars, and adding the sound of Metal drums to create a sweeping mix of beautiful nature mysticism. The beautiful and characteristic vocals soar above the music and bring the listener into world of myths and legends. FEJD create an irresistible call with "Trolldom" that will bewitch fans all around the globe! Your ticket to the world of myths and legends! Folk Metal from Sweden!

product: SunStrike - Ready II Strike

release date: 20.05.2016

label: AOR Heaven

format: CD

PR territory: Europe

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Sunstrike was formed by guitarist Joachim Nordlund and drummer Johan Lindstedt together with singer Christian Eriksson  (Twilight Force, The Theander Expression) in late 2012. Joachim and Johan also are members  of  Swedish metal act Astral Doors. Right from the start the three guys had a very clear image of how the music should sound like: pure melodic hard rock was on the agenda!  Fredrik Plahn (Prey), Mats Gesar (Thalamus) and bass player Björn Lundqvist (Twilight Force) soon completed the band.

Two demo songs were posted on the band’s Facebook page in summer of 2013, and immediately the word was out about this new  melodic rock outfit from Sweden. The song-writing/recording continued through 2013 in Joachim’s Big Turn Studio until they had 12 songs that were strong enough for the album ”Rock your World” which was released in 2014 on AOR Heaven.

Now, SunStrike is back! After the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, Johan Lindstedt and Joachim Nordlund soon started working on new songs for an upcoming album. They once again teamed up with Christian Eriksson, Fredrik Plahn and Mats Gesar and started the recordings of what was to become album no. 2, “Ready to Strike”, in Joachims Big Turn Studio in the fall of 2015. Bass player Bjorn didn't find the time to lay down his tracks for  this album, so Joachim took care of the bass lines. To make the choirs as big and fat as possible two friends of the band, Danne Andersson and Annsofie Lindström, joined them  in the studio for a couple of days and nailed down some cool harmonies.

Being very pleased with Erik Mårtensson’s work with the mixing/mastering of the first album, the choice was pretty easy this time around. The cover art and booklet design was done again by Carl-André Beckston (Monowasp).

product: Blasted To Static - Blasted To Static

release date: 27.05.2016

label: Metalapolis Records

format: CD

PR: Europe

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BLASTED TO STATIC is a new band from the US with some really established musicians. Headed up by the incendiary vocals of JEFF MARTIN, who has his fame from 9 great records with the US Metal legend RACER X and influencing an entire genre of guitar players, Jeff continues to display his incredible vocal range with BLASTED TO STATIC. He also worked as a musician for MSG, UFO and BADLANDS.

Joined by Australian fret-melting guitar wizard STU MARSHALL (DEATH DEALER, DUNGEON, EMPIRES OF EDEN), which influenced an entire genre of guitar players, their goal was to bring back the high octane vocals combined with riffing mayhem and outstanding guitar shredding! The rhythmic talents of bassist REV JONES (STEELHEART, MICHAEL SCHENKER, LESLIE WEST) and Australian session demigod CLAY T. on drums play it very hard to add an incredible groove.

BLASTED TO STATIC represents an uncompromising and intense odyssey from veterans of the metal scene. But for all the high-octane, hook-laden riffing mayhem, the band’s versatility also encompasses acoustic elements and more subtle, understated interludes. “We’re embracing an organic approach with this band,” says guitarist Stu Marshall. “Don’t expect music from a single genre – BLASTED TO STATIC is all about full artistic freedom, so you might even hear echoes of Black Sabbath or Queen.”

More explosive than a hailstorm of hand grenades, they deliver a cutting-edge offering that is both refreshingly new, and re-imagines the hallmarks of 80’s guitar histrionics as a sonic hurricane that will blow the roof off.

product: rebelHOT - rebelHOT

release date: 27.05.2016

label: Metalapolis Records

format: CD

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rebelHot is a 4 piece band absolutely soaked in rootsy 70's Rock influences. A mix of rock, blues, and funk you can't miss.

Their first album includes 10 original songs in the vein of CRY OF LOVE, FREE and JIMI HENDRIX.

Soak up the 70’s rock atmosphere, put on a pair of bell bottoms and your most comfortable shirt, and prepare to get your groove on and stomp your feet!

With a mix of rock, blues, and funk, get ready for the band that was missing with a unique sound, no overdubs, no frills…just riffs, good vibes and a raspy, warm voice to guide the way.

Coming from various rock scene main acts, this four piece band consists of talented musicians with years of live international experience. These guys will let you relive the feeling of the best years of rock music… in a new, modern way. 

product: Edu Falaschi - Moonlight

release date: 20.05.2016

label: Pride & Joy Music

format: CD

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“Moonlight” is the first solo album of ex-ANGRA frontman EDU FALASCHI (currently ALMAH) dedicated to the 25th career anniversary of the worldwide known Brazilian singer and composer. The album presents acoustic versions of the most significant songs of Falaschi’s career in Angra and Almah, all the material was rearranged for the voice accompanied by piano, guitar and orchestra in order to present an outstanding mixture of rock, jazz, classic and popular music highlighting harmony and melody itself on the first place.

The album is a quintessence of Falaschi’s career in leading Brazilian bands with 16 records released worldwide, a national “Golden disc award”, more than one million CDs sold, countless world tours, appreciated by fans all around the globe, especially in Japan, Europe and South America.

“Moonlight” was recorded in São Paulo and Jundiaí (Brazil) at WINK Studio and mixed and mastered by Caio Cesar. Falaschi here performs together with several respected Brazilian musicians such as Tiago Mineiro (piano) who represents the Brazilian jazz and popular music scene; maestro and violinist Adriano Machado (string arrangements), creator and conductor of the Symphonic Orchestra Villa Lobos. Also, there are two special guests – João Frederico Sciotti known as “Derico” (flutes and saxophone) and Sandami (percussions).

The cover artwork was created by Brazilian designer Gustavo Sazes (Almah, Kamelot, Sepultura, Arch Enemy, Morbid Angel, Manowar, etc.).

Edu Falaschi’s “Moonlight” includes older and more recent hits of “Angra” and “Almah” such as Nova Era, Rebirth, Heroes of Sand, Spread your Fire, Bleeding Heart, Wishing Well and Breathe.

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