JEFF SCOTT SOTO “Damage Control”, the new album by Jeff Scott Soto, is near completion and promises to deliver a one-two punch in the standard that is expected from the artist who has mastered the world of Melodic and Hard Rock music through the ages! The album is completed with appearances and co-writing by his current and former live line […]

JOE LYNN TURNER’s NEW SUNSTORM album pays tribute to his 80’s vocal sessions “Emotional Fire” out on Frontiers on February 24th in Europe and February 28th in North America Joe Lynn Turner’s popular AOR side project with German/American producer Dennis Ward, SUNSTORM, will release the third album entitled “Emotional Fire” on February 24th 2012 in Europe (February 28th in North America) on Frontiers […]

“You know a lot of people have been saying that it’s just building on what we’ve done in the past, it’s slightly different but it’s not a total departure.  It’s just kind of a progression I guess and that’s a pretty good feedback for me, that feels pretty good to hear someone say that to me.” From Bio: TOXIC HOLOCAUST […]

“I think Australians have a little higher level of craziness…I don’t know whether it’s the alcohol you’re feeding people down, you’re definitely crazier!” With a background in bands such as Pantera, Mudvayne and Nothingface, Hellyeah have two slammin’ metal albums under their belt and a third on the way in 2012, along with a third visit to Australia on the […]

Give it to me good ! TRIXTER are firing up the engines for their comeback album ! Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of TRIXTER for the worldwide release of the band’s reunion album in the spring of 2012 ! Formed in Paramus, New Jersey during 1983, TRIXTER would learn their chops playing live in the club circuit […]

The new AOR dream rising from Sweden ! SONIC STATION to debut in February 2012 on Frontiers Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing to the label of a brand new Artist SONIC STATION for the release of their self titled debut album on February 24th 2012 in Europe and February 28th in North America. SONIC STATION is a new Westcoast-AOR Project put together […]

The Dillinger Escape Plan are returning to Australia, this time for Soundwave Festival in 2012.  If you have seen them perform live before, then you will know what you are in for.  If you haven’t, then make it a priority and prepare yourself for power, intensity and a trail of destruction. With their last album Option Paralysis now over 18 […]

Official Bio: “BATTLE BEAST were born in the year 2008 in Helsinki, Finland in order to represent the traditional Heavy Metal sound – bringing you high screams, old school riffs and strong choruses. In a nutshell: power! In May 2010, BATTLE BEAST had the big opportunity to support ex-Iron Maiden singer BLAZE BAYLEY as they were performing in Finland during […]

“You’ll hopefully hear everything played well and like it is on the record rather that thinking who the hell is this, is this some terrible Conditions cover band!  You will probably see me, Brandon, fall off the stage, throw a mic or two, punch the air a lot.  You’ll see Alex throw his guitar down, who knows…we have a very […]

Well it’s that time of year, with the tick of December as XMAS trees are being put up in houses worldwide, now it seems the annual tradition is for some metal masters to lend their contribution with some XMAS metal tunes as your soundtrack.  In 2011, we already have the following 3 releases doing the rounds…. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY – […]

Released: 20 January 2012 If you’re talking about today’s European top metal acts the discussion is heading straight towards Primal Fear. Former Gamma Ray vocalist Ralf Scheepers and bassist/vocalist Mat Sinner, two of the most respected German metal musicians founded the band in late 1997. With eight studio albums released, two live products and a best of Primal Fear are […]

After a breakthrough year on the live circuit which saw the band perform 80 shows throughout the US, Europe, Canada and Australia including some of the biggest festivals on the planet, FOZZY have offered up a Christmas gift to their loyal fans by finally digitally releasing their debut live album ”Remains Alive” via Riot Entertainment). FOZZY who features former WWE […]

In 25 words or less: One of the most enjoyable and unexpectedly awesome releases I have heard this year.  Simply magnificent! 2011 has definitely been a truly monstrous year for lovers of melodic rock, AOR and all things “keytastic” and just when we probably thought we had heard it all, along comes one of the most magnificent names in rock, […]

 In 25 words or less:  Best band names ever? – “Whiplasher Bernadotte”,”Skinny Disco”, “Nightmare Industries”, “Vice” and “Cat Casino”. Releasing a “greatest hits” album when you have only released 3 albums in your 11 year history may seem a little over the top…but then again, over the top is what those Swedish natives, Deathstars have built their foundations upon, with […]

From Official Bio: In the last few years, Australia’s VOYAGER have attained what can only be described as a worldwide cult following. Hailed as “one of the most original and daring groups on planet”, the band has battled geographical isolation to tour Europe twice, perform at ProgPower Europe 2006 and share stages with diverse acts like NIGHTWISH, STEVE VAI, SOILWORK […]

Official press release via (www.frontiers.it)  – Frontiers Records is excited to announce the signing of DOKKEN for the worldwide release of the band’s forthcoming studio album in the spring of 2012. The cooperation between Frontiers and DOKKEN started with the release of the band’s CD Lightning Strikes Again in 2007. The album marked a return to DOKKEN’s signature style with melodic hooklines and blazing guitar riffs […]

Returning to Australia for their second visit, Bay Area natives and exponents of deathcore, All Shall Perish will bring with them their brutal live show that is none better evidenced than the film clip for their latest single, Royalty Into Exile (watch below!!).  This years release This Is Where It Ends and the bands fourth, sees the band having unleashed […]

ACCEPT’s fifteen year break from the music business only served as a distant warning to the 2010 thunderous return of ACCEPT to the metal forefront. Sweat soaked, table-sized club shows and triumphant appearances at the biggest rock festivals around the world created an excitement long not seen in the metal community. It was only natural that ACCEPT’s comeback album Blood […]

The name Melody Black may not be familiar to the majority of you, which incidentally is why we are featuring Melody Black as one of our “best things you’ve never heard”, however those who have kept even just a casual interest in the hard rock scene in Australia over the last 20 odd years will certainly be familiar with bands […]

Having existed for well over a decade now, when it comes to the Swedish “sleaze” scene, few bands are bigger than Gothenburg natives, Hardcore Superstar, who have blazed the trail since the year 2000 for the cavalcade of bands that have since followed.  With the prospect of a new studio album not likely to be released until April 2013, Hardcore […]

Having existed for well over a decade now, when it comes to the Swedish “sleaze” scene, few bands are bigger than Gothenburg natives, Hardcore Superstar, who have blazed the trail since the year 2000 for the cavalcade of bands that have since followed.  Their year 2000 release Bad Sneakers & A Pina Colada brought the band to worldwide prominence with […]

In 25 words or less:  Catchy as hell shout out choruses and tongue in cheek lyrics, horror inspired song titles against a backdrop of infectious hard rock riffs are the order of the day throughout the albums 11 songs… Wednesday 13 must surely be one of the most prolific music artists on the planet, having released an album (eg. Wednesday […]

“For me to be able to come back and tour as Wednesday 13 at Soundwave that’s a really big accomplishment for me. Not to be on a major label, doing my stuff DIY as I do it, and being listed up amongst a lot of the big bill bands, it’s really, really cool and makes me feel good that I’ve […]

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of the anticipated new BEGGARS & THIEVES album entitled We Are the Brokenhearted on November 29th in North America and December 2nd in Europe. Beggars & Thieves debuted on Atlantic Records in 1990 with their self-titled album, a record that was critically acclaimed with the first single appearing in the top 40 Billboard Magazine Album Rock […]

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of ROYAL HUNT 11th studio album entitled Show me How to Live  on November 29th in North America and December 2nd in Europe. Royal Hunt have been recently rejoined by DC Cooper, the American singer that marked the two most successful releases of the band in the 90’s :  Moving Target and the concept […]

With their brand new album Five Serpents Teeth having recently been released, it seems like the time is nigh for UK heavy metal band Evile to really make some inroads in the pursuit of global domination!  The journey between their second album Infected Nations and their now third release wasn’t an easy, with the tragic passing of bass player Mike […]

Official press release: What an incredible year 2011 has been for Perth Prog Metal masters VOYAGER.  Having nationally supported the huge Alestorm ‘Back through Time’ Australian tour in May, completed to their first USA trip to take part in the prestigious Prog Power Festival USA in September, and recently been selected as the nationwide support for Finnish Metal act Children of Bodom on […]

Following the tremendous success of ACCEPT’s comeback album Blood Of The Nations and the accompanying world tour (more than 180 shows around the globe), these German heavy metal legends have now withdrawn from the stage to start work on their next CD. The band is currently writing material for their new album with British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, NEVERMORE, […]

Official press release:  The leatherswept members of DEATHSTARS are getting ready for the release of their new video “METAL” and their The Greatest Hits on Earth collection (released on November 4). They are also proud to present their new drummer Vice (aka Oscar Leander/CRESCENDOLLS). Vice replaces Bone W. Machine who split ways with DEATHSTARS in 2010.  “I’m really excited to be […]

“The fact that I’m still listening to the record almost three months later, generally when an Anthrax record is finished I don’t put it on again unless it’s 15 years later and I need to relearn something, so I’ve been listening to this album like as a fan now for three months and that’s strictly because of Joey” Scott Ian […]