Praying Mantis, the iconic trailblazers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), are delighted to announce the release of their first single, “Defiance” in conjunction with the unveiling of their highly anticipated 13th studio album. Watch the Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/NoxYnawQ_-s?si=EEQo_zv4R6S2omDf Pre-order the album “Defiance”: https://orcd.co/defiance The Album […]
The Great White North Collides with the good ole’ USA as Devilshine drops debut lyric video for “Resurrect.” The powerful, debut single brings to life inspiration, rising from the ashes of your own adversities and resurrecting to fight another day. DEVILSHINE is the brainchild of Peter Cat, lead vocalist of […]
Vanden Plas, the esteemed German progressive rock group, is excited to reveal the upcoming release of their latest album, “The Empyrean Equation of the Long Lost Things” scheduled to drop on April 19th . After a hiatus of four years since their last album, the band makes a […]
LIPZ, the dynamic force in glam rock, is thrilled to announce the release of their sophomore album, “Changing The Melody” on 15th March 2024. Pre-order “Changing The Melody”: https://orcd.co/changingthemelody This exciting development comes as a result of the band’s collaboration with Frontiers Records, a partnership that promises to redefine […]
Four years after bringing “The Last Viking” to Valhalla with their previous opus, Leaves’ Eyes resurrect with “Myths Of Fate” to celebrate their 20th year of existence. With their ninth studio album, the Germany-based artists consolidate their leading position in the symphonic metal universe. Powerful, epic and impressive […]
Finland’s Melodic, Power Metal Masters, Winterborn, announce new album “Break Another Day;” debut new single and video for “Winterborn.” Back from a nearly 15 year hiatus, Winterborn picks up right where they left off, with their most powerful and strongest album to date. With 5 new singles released, […]
REVOLUTION SAINTS, the band led by Journey vocalist/drummer Deen Castronovo, jumpstarts 2024 with a new album, ‘Against the Winds’, to follow up 2023’s stellar release, ‘Eagle Flight.’ Joined by fellow rockers bassist Jeff Pilson (known for his work with Foreigner and formerly of Dokken) and guitarist Joel Hoekstra […]
Grand, the Swedish AOR sensation, release their second album titled ‘Second To None’ In the vibrant landscape of their home music scene, Grand stands out as a beacon of excellence. The powerhouse trio consists of the exceptional high-pitched vocalist Mattias Olofsson, the versatile Jakob Svensson (formerly of Wigelius) […]
Frontiers Music Srl proudly welcomes powerhouse vocalist James Durbin back for a multi-album deal under the moniker DURBIN. The Santa Cruz, California native is set to unleash his latest heavy metal opus, ‘Screaming Steel,’ on February 16th, 2024 and today, DURBIN shares the title track along with a […]
Canadian melodic rock band HONEYMOON SUITE is set to release their new studio album ‘Alive’ on February 16, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl and featuring core band members, including Johnnie Dee (Lead Vocals), Derry Grehan (Guitars/Keyboards/Background Vocals), Dave Betts (Drums), Gary Lalonde (Bass), and Peter Nunn (Keyboards). ‘Alive’ […]
LIPZ, the dynamic force in glam rock, is thrilled to announce the release of their much-anticipated single, “Bye Bye Beautiful,” and the upcoming launch of their sophomore album, “Changing The Melody” on 15th March 2024. Pre-order “Changing The Melody”: https://orcd.co/changingthemelody “ ‘Bye Bye Beautiful’ is a timeless, guitar-infused composition […]
German power metal frontrunners, IRON SAVIOR, have announced the release of their new studio album, titled Firestar, for October 6, 2023 via AFM Records. The pre-sale is available at THIS LOCATION! Following previously-released songs, “Through the Fires of Hell” and the blistering, fast-paced album title track, today, IRON SAVIOR are premiering a music video for their […]
U.K. rockers VEGA have announced the upcoming release of their eighth studio album, BATTLELINES, on September 8, 2023. It will also be available as a limited edition double-vinyl (color red, 180g Gatefold) package. Formed in 2009, VEGA are a British hard rock band, who aren’t afraid to dip […]
September 1, 2023 sees hard rock power metal titans FIREWIND release their epic anniversary live album, titled “Still Raging”, through AFM Records. Recorded in 2022 at a frenetically-acclaimed hometown show in Thessaloniki, Greece, “Still Raging” will be available on Blu-Ray and as a 2CD edition, the pre-sale has just recently started at THIS LOCATION! Since more […]
Dokken consisting of frontman and founder Don Dokken, guitarist Jon Levin, bassist Chris McGarvill and drummer BJ Zampa have unveiled a video for their first single “Fugitive” from their upcoming studio album Heaven Comes Down, which will be released via Silver Lining Music on October 27, 2023. “An unapologetic celebration of everything Dokken do best, yet now through a wiser […]
With the scope of acts in the Melodic Hard Rock genre continuing to expand, there is much variety to consume. The listener’s palette can be filled with flavors that run from AOR to heavier- driven anthems that border on melodic metal. With so much variety out there and […]
Hell In The Club is an Italian hard rock/heavy metal band featuring members of Elvenking and Secret Sphere. ” F.U.B.A.R.” is the band’s sixth full length album and introduces their strongest material to date. Combining and taking to the next level the freshness of “Let The Games Begin” […]
Hurricane drop highly anticipated single and lyric video for “Rock Star Cheater.” This is the first single from the new album “Reconnected” that will release on August 25th via Escape Music. The single brings the classic Hurricane vibe, driving rhythm and big chorus all wrapped in a modern […]
Norway’s power rock project, Thomas Carlsen’s Transmission, releases debut album “A Brave Horizon.” With 10 tracks reminiscent of classic Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dokken with modern elements, this is an album that will appeal to the Power Metal Fans and Melodic Hard Rock Fans, as well. The New […]
The history of Swedish melodic rock band Rian begins in 2017 with their independently released debut album “Out To The Darkness”, which received favorable reviews especially in Europe. The band matured and was strengthend by their live appearances beginning in 2018, but also with the addition of lead […]
Swedish vocalist Kent Hilli has announced the upcoming release of his second solo album, NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE, on August 4, 2023. The first single and video from the album of the title track are out today. Pre-order/save NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE here. Produced by Jimmy Westerlund (One Desire) with […]
After two long years in the making, our labor of love is ready to hit your eardrums, brace yourself for the imminent arrival of our 3rd album. With the captivating artwork courtesy of artistic genius Nello Dell’Omo, and a track list that weaves an intricate tale – keep […]
When the mission is so clear, one can – no MUST – express this unmistakably. And so, under the banner of ALL FOR METAL, the metal enthusiasts Tim “Tetzel” Schmidt (known as the singer of the band Asenblut as well as a strength athlete and fitness influencer) and […]
There are many artists who have made a significant impact in melodic hard rock over the last decade, but there is one who has quietly lit up the genre and made us take notice. In noting his masterful performances with some of rocks elite artists, it is his […]
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of prog rockers Kikimora to the label for the release of their upcoming album “For A Broken Dime” on July 7, 2023. Kikimora was founded in 2011 by guitarist Nikolo Kotzev (who also founded Brazen Abbot) after moving back […]
Night Legion founder, guitarist and producer, Stu Marshall joins Talk In The Fast Lane to discuss the new Night Legion album “Fight Or Fall,” forming the band, playing with Death Dealer and his project Empires Of Eden. “Fight Or Fall” is a no-nonsense return to fast and powerful […]
With the 80’s being 35 years gone and the sounds of that time long passed in the rearview mirror, there is still a passion to reach back in time and relive those days. I remember those times and how the music made the memories even more prominent in […]
Talk In The Fast Lane Welcomes Mark Fox to the show. Lead vocalist of Swiss Hard Rock masters, Shakra, joins the Fastlane to discuss the bands new album “Invincible,” joining Shakra in 2003 for the “Rising” album, his departure and subsequent return, recording the classic albums and everything […]
Wings Of Steel, LA’s Classic, Power Rock Titans Announce the release of their debut Album “Gates Of Twilight” and new video/single “Leather And Lace.” Wings of Steel is a hard rock/heavy metal band founded by vocalist Leo Unnermark and guitarist Parker Halub in 2019. The two met while […]
The Norwegian, Power Rock project, Thomas Carlsen’s Transmission, drops first single “The Fire Within” and announces new album “A Brave Horizon,” releasing worldwide on July 14th “A Brave Horizon” is guitar virtuoso Thomas Carlsen’s highly anticipated, first full-length album, a 52-minute collection of Heavy Metal music, written and performed […]
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) has announced the upcoming third release from his solo project Joel Hoekstra’s 13, “Crash Of Life” on June 16, 2023. “Crash Of Life” introduces a new talent into the fold as Girish Pradhan (Girish And The Chronicles, The End Machine) takes […]
The Defiants have announced their return with a new album, their third overall, “Drive”! Formed by Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel, and Rob Marcello, who are all current or former members of popular hard rockers Danger Danger, The Defiants latest opus is yet another impeccable slice of melodic hard […]
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of Art Nation’s new album “Inception” on June 9, 2023. This will be the band’s first new album in four years and sees vocalist Alexander Strandell, guitarist Christoffer Borg, bassist Richard Svärd, and drummer Alexander Lundgren delivering a powerful […]
In This classic interview from 2017, Guitarist Jon Levin sits down for a chat with the Fast Lane. The talented, guitar master discusses how he got started in Warlock, Playing in Dokken and becoming an Entertainment Attorney. Jon Levin was involved with music very early on in life. […]
Magnus Karlsson joins the Fast Lane to discuss the upcoming Free Fall album “Hunt The Flame.” For the album, Magnus once again enlisted some of the strongest melodic singers in metal and hard rock. Stunning performances are provided, in order of appearance, courtesy of Alexander Strandell (Art Nation, […]
Zak Stevens, the legendary vocalist of Savatage, Circle II Circle and Transiberian Orchestra, drops by to discuss the second album of his project, Archon Angel. The new album titled “II” brings more of the massive Power Metal meets Progressive sound and is set for an April 14th, 2023 […]
Reggie Wu, guitarist of Heavens Edge sits down with Jon of Rock In The Fast Lane to discuss the bands new album “Get It Right” releasing on May 12th, 2023 via Frontiers Srl, the glory days and everything that is Reggie Wu and Heavens Edge.
Nearly 40 years ago I committed a betrayal. No, not the one that you all are thinking, but the one in which I walked away from the top 40, radio driven songs that I was listening to and I fully committed myself to the gods of hard rock […]
Guitar legend George Lynch “Mr. Scary” joins Talk In The Fast Lane to discuss the upcoming Sweet & Lynch album “Heart And Sacrifice,” which releases on May 19th via Frontiers Srl., working with Michael Sweet (Stryper), the days in Lynch Mob and Dokken, writing with Jeff Pilson and […]
Power Metal is about aggression, bringing speed with a mighty arsenal of melodic tones that release an emotion unlike any other to the listener. I know that when I want to just let loose, there is no better thirst-quencher than a great piece of powerful metal blowing up […]
The voice of the ages, Johnny Gioeli, drops in to chat about the new Hardline album, “Heart, Mind and Soul.” Johnny also discusses his legendary career fronting Hardline, Axel Rudi Pell, Crush 40 and his early days in Brunette. Ever since the release of their widely heralded album […]
In 1987 I was a senior in High School and at that time was well entrenched in the hard rock and metal scene that was the rage of the decade. With arena rock exploding, MTV in its prime was a place to catch not only the Whitesnake, Def […]
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