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  LORDS OF BLACK ICONS OF THE NEW DAYS  Frontiers Records Heavy Metal/Hard rock release date may 11th www.lordsofblack.com/ LORDS OF BLACK are a force to be reckoned with. The incredible dio-esque articulation of vocalist Ronnie Romero cannot be understated. His sonic prowess is perfectly captured on their latest offering, ICONS OF THE NEW DAYS. This album grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. From start to finish every song is a master class in audio brilliance. Hard rock and metal intertwine around Romero's powerhouse voice and the shredding mastery of guitarist Tony Hernando. Songs like "World Gone Mad", "When A Hero Falls", and "The Edge Of Darkness", are highlights from this incredibly rich sounding release. This is a must have for any fan of hard rock/heavy metal! 9/10 Wolf Howls

PRAYING MANTIS----GRAVITY Hard Rock/Metal Frontiers Records May 11th release date      Legendary riffs from a Legendary band. One of a select few NWOBHM bands that have withstood the test of time. Formed in 1973, PRAYING MANTIS have delivered a stunningly modern sounding, hard rock masterpiece. Their 11th album and the band continues to crank out hits like "Keep It Alive", and "Final Destination". But on the epic rock ballad, "Mantis Anthem", the strength of the band as seasoned songwriters really shines.Fans of melodic hard rock should not miss this May 11th release on the unstoppable Frontiers Records 7/10 Wolf Howls www.prayingmantisrocks.com

 Recently U.S. based power metal has seen a  resurgence. And while the genre is by no means dominating the airwaves, bands like MILLENIAL REIGN are contenders to change all of that. This band has some definite QUEENSRYCHE, and METAL CHURCH influences. From the opening Epic sound scape of "The Genesis" to the keyboard infused sonic tapestry of the closing title track, "The Great Divide" this is one album you cannot afford not to have in your collection. Monumental tracks to metal days gone by with a definite look to the future. MILLENNIAL REIGN are on track to become members of an elite power metal hierarchy. A new metal dawn is beginning and this band is at the forefront of that movement. 9/10 Wolf Howls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millennialreign Website: http://www.millennialreign.com Travis Wills  - Vocals Dave Harvey - Guitars Steve Nichols - Drums Neil Bertrand - Bass Ulterium Records contact Web:  www.ulterium-records.com Email: info@ul...

     Another hard rock gem from the unrelenting Frontiers records label. This time it is VEGA, a Melodic hard rock band hailing from the UK. "Only Human" is the bands 5th studio album. The most immediate impression is that VEGA is hands down one of the best sounding bands I've heard so far this year. Melodic hard rock, with a dash of modern aor, mixed with radio friendly vocals. This band, VEGA, is the best of all possible hard rock worlds. At times the vocals remind a little bit of the late great Ronnie James Dio.(Yes he's that good).Guitar shredding abounds but contained within a tasteful melodic approach. Check out the lead on "Mess You Made." This album rocks from start top finish. I can hear some serious DEF LEPPARD and maybe even a BON JOVI influence.Especially on "come Back Again". and " Standing Still" 9/10 Wolf Howls  Vega---Only Human available May 11th On Frontiers Records. Nick Workman: Lead vocals, backing voca...

      Marita- Bloodlust      This is a tour de force of 80's horror pop rock! If Freddie Krueger has a Spotify account then this album is surely on it. The album sounds like it should have been a john carpenter movie soundtrack! As a matter of fact any aspiring horror film director should use one of these songs in their next film.       Sticking to her passions, Marita pulls no punches on her love for all things metal and horror related. Stand outs include "10 to Midnight" and "Horror High".      The production value in both the sound and songwriting has surpassed her previous album, "Rough Stuff". Marita has matured into a formidable metal songwriting machine. Also of note is the incredible guitar work that shreds like Jason Voorhees at summer camp. Just overall a great album.Get your copy now and crank it up!!!! 9/10 Wolf Howls

An interview with FAIRIES DEATH WALTZ Operatic Gothic Metal Give us a brief history of the band.    After far too much coffee and YouTube, Jeff decided to combine two of his favorite musical styles, Opera and Metal. In the spring of 2017, he was joined by Mary, and the duo with the aid of temporary members proceeded to play and record "In the Mourning". Upon finding Tony and Nolan, the permanent lineup was completed in October 2017. Describe your live show    Loud, different, theatrical. Our fans know that Mary may be tied up at one point in the show, or even fully suspended by ropes, or may be harassing and whipping the audience. The writing process of "In the Mourning"    The songs, with the exception of "Your Ophelia", were written by Jeff during the fall of 2016. Generally, he composes as a whole, meaning the rhythms and melody are created at the same moment, usually scratched out in sheet music, with the words coming aft...

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