Italian power metal veterans Highlord return with their brand new single and official music video “Resurrection”, out now via Rockshots Records.

“Resurrection” marks a powerful new chapter in the band’s career, introducing the renewed lineup featuring Andrea Racco (Sound Storm) as the new frontman. The result is a sharper, heavier and more aggressive sonic direction — while preserving the unmistakable epic and melodic DNA that has defined Highlord for decades.

The song reflects the fragile equilibrium of modern society, suspended between tension and transformation, turning the need for change into a metaphor of rebirth. This is not nostalgia. This is renewal.

Musically, “Resurrection” delivers:
– Driving and percussive guitar riffs
– Explosive double-kick energy
– Powerful and gritty vocals
– Epic, emotionally charged choruses
– A modern, massive production rooted in classic European power metal

Produced by Massimiliano Flak at Evolution Recording Studios (Turin), the track combines punch, clarity and melodic strength into a contemporary yet traditional power metal anthem.

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/rSuR3c

HIGHLORD – Resurrection
Out now via Rockshots Records

Official Website: https://highlordmetal.it/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlordofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlorditalia/

Label: https://rockshots.eu

#Highlord #Resurrection #PowerMetal #ItalianMetal #HeavyMetal #RockshotsRecords #Metal2026 #NewMetal #EpicMetal #EuropeanPowerMetal

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Based in Milan, Vikowski craft a minimal sound wrapped in a gloomy, nostalgic aura, blending new wave and post-punk with clear references to Joy Division and The Cure.

‘Transparency’ is a track from their album ‘Consistency’, released on January 30, 2026 via Icy Cold Records.

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(could be translated from French)

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Credits: 
Video by Rena Johnson

Lyrics:
Maudy La Lune
Waitress at the Hotel Unreal
My pot plant on the windowsill
I don’t mind what she puts on my bill

Maudy La Lune
Takes me to the top of the hill
I’m so in love it’s making me ill
So in love, it’s making me ill
So in love, it’s making me ill

Maudy La Lune
All I have and all I can lose (all I can lose)
If she left me now I’d be through
All I’d have is holes in my shoesAll I’d have is holes in my shoes

Maudy La Lune
She is my favourite tune
If you saw her you’d love her too
(She’s my favourite tune)
She is my favourite tune
(She’s my favourite tune)
She is my favourite tune
She is my favourite, she is my favourite tune

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Bill Fay – Maudy La Lune (Lyric Video)
#BillFay #MaudyLaLune #FromTheBottomofanOldGrandfatherClock

Dead Oceans is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Dead Oceans is a label included in Secretly Group, which also includes Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar.

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LISTEN: https://lnk.to/bEWati

Crushing riffs, soaring vocals & a haunting chorus merge modern heavy metal with symphonic & melodic vibes. The track explores the illusions of reality, fake images, and the final hand of destiny.

Watch the official video & feel the full power of Life Is A Lie!

For fans of Battle Beast, Halestorm, Epica, Delain.

#RainingNails #LifeIsALie #HeavyMetal

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We carry burdens no one sees. “Atlas” is a song about that invisible weight — and the quiet, powerful act of learning to release it.

Dark synths, crushing riffs and dual female vocals collide in a cathartic sonic storm.

Listen/Pre-save: https://lnk.to/VWMn1P
For fans of Amorphis, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity.

#metal #Hellfox #Atlas #OfficialVideo #MelodicDeathMetal #WomenInMetal #AltMetal #TheSpectrumOfHumanGravity

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Watch now the official video for “Not Your Dog”, the brand new single by Italian hard rock power trio SANDNESS. The track is the first preview from their fifth studio album Vertigo, an energetic mix of hard rock and power pop with anthemic choruses, driving riffs and a strong message of self-empowerment.

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Alessandro Del Vecchio at Ivorytears Music Works Recording Studio, Vertigo marks a new creative chapter for the band. Written during a time of personal and professional change, the album embraces a new songwriting approach while staying true to the band’s signature sound.

“Not Your Dog” is a powerful and catchy anthem about independence and breaking free from control and expectations. With gritty guitars, punchy rhythms and bold vocals, the track is perfect for fans of UFO, D-A-D, The Darkness, Y&T, and classic melodic hard rock.

Vertigo will be available on CD and limited edition purple vinyl.

Pre-order the album: https://lnk.to/ZtUHJ1
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SANDNESS will present the new album live on May 20, 2025 at Alcatraz – Milan, opening for Eclipse and Gotthard in their only Italian show.

Tracklist – Vertigo:

Per Aspera Ad Astra
The Match
Draw The Line
From Zero To Hero
Back For More
Midnight Dance
Rock’n’Roll High
Not Your Dog
Neverending Road
Train Of Time

#sandness #hardrock

Sandness Line-Up:
Mark – Bass, lead and backing vocals
Metyou – Drums and backing vocals
Robby – Lead and rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals

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This song marks a key moment for the Italian folk metal band, showcasing their evolution through a powerful mix of epic orchestrations, sharp riffs, and anthemic melodies.

“Myth of Mankind” perfectly captures the band’s distinctive sound, combining grand arrangements, dynamic guitar work, and delivering a track that is as cinematic as it is heavy—offering a fresh take on folk metal while staying true to its melodic roots.

For fans of Eluveitie, Korpiklaani, Amorphis, Folkstone, Alestorm and Mago de Oz, this single is a must-listen. “Myth of Mankind” is not just a song, it’s a statement, showcasing Aexyllium at their most powerful and refined stage.

The album was recorded by Davide Tavecchia at Twilight Studio, and features stunning artwork created by the renowned artist Gustavo Sazes (Arch Enemy, Machine Head, Amaranthe).

For fans of Eluveitie, Korpiklaani, Amorphis, Folkstone, Alestorm and Mago de Oz

“Myth of Mankind” will be available in CD Digipak format starting May 23rd, 2025.

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Directed, filmed and edited by Davide Tavecchia at Twilight Studio

Make up: Ivan Scarabocchio

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Composed, Performed and Mixed by James Heather in London, UK 2024 on a Bosendorfer 200 Grand Piano.

–

#JamesHeather #CosmicConcerto #BillFay

Dead Oceans is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Dead Oceans is a label included in Secretly Group, which also includes Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar.

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Credits:
Conor Oberst – acoustic guitar, vocals
Nate Walcott – piano, organs, synthesizers, glockenspiel, horn arrangements
Mike Mogis – electric guitar

Lyrics:
I’m so bored of these intrusive thoughts coming after me
Sick of my own voice screaming right beneath my teeth
That old familiar sound when my cellphone hits the ground
When that thing just doesn’t sing it’s just something I drag around

And I can’t be what you need me to be
Lately I can’t sleep just lay awake feeding on my feed
Well I’m not shutting down
Well I’m not shutting down
Well I’m not shutting down
I’m shutting up

So you won’t hear me when I say, everything’s ok…
I’ll see you around
I’ll see you around

I just tune out the alarms when they’re loud and warning me
All the holes in the mufflers
All the vials in the street
When the rubber hits the road I got nowhere to go
No GPS anybody’s guess if I’ll ever get back home

And I can’t be where you need me to be
Cause I’m asleep at the wheel probably
So I’m not slowing down
No I’m not slowing down
Yea I’m not slowing down
I’m speeding up

So you won’t see my brake lights flash on that rainbow overpass

I’ll see you around
I’ll see you around

–

Bright Eyes – Rainbow Overpass (Official Audio)
#BrightEyes #RainbowOverpass #FiveDiceAllThrees

Dead Oceans is an American independent record label based in Bloomington, Indiana with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Dead Oceans is a label included in Secretly Group, which also includes Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar.

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Creating epic symphonic fantasy power metal combined with classical music, including choir, renaissance, and baroque elements, Finland’s CHAMELION, will be unveiling its debut album “Legends & Lores” this coming December 2023 on Rockshots Records.

Over the years they have released a few demos with various lineups. They now have a solid quintet of musicians that features founder keyboardist Marco Sneck, Tomi Viiltola (Vocals), Marco Sneck (Keyboards), Jari Satta (Guitars), Jukka Jokikokko (Bass) and Janne Kusmin (Drums).
Recorded in various studios and mixed by a legendary Tampere-based power metal mixer Jussi Kulomaa. Fans can hit the play button, and close their eyes to dive into a fantasy world where might and magic rules.

“It’s is pure Fantasy Metal. The album is meant to be heard from beginning to end, as all the tracks are lyrically entwined into a chronologically advancing story. There are heroes, elves, magical quests, and other fantasy elements to get listeners all inspired! It is 55 minutes of adventurous heavy metal.” says Marco Sneck.

Inviting fans last month on the band’s first quest with the track “The Shadowleader” https://youtu.be/y8M3o1j3amw, they are ready to tell their next adventure with their first song ever written and the album’s second single, “Hero’s Tale”.

“It’s a faster one and contains for example fast double bass drumming, a guitar solo, victorious chorus, and epic choir parts to name some elements of what you hear. Lyrically it’s a tale about the album’s main character, fighting for the good guys. This is what our fantasy metal is all about!” adds Sneck.

Video by Petri Marttinen & Janne Markus
Filmed in Raahesali

Crew:
Japa Roukala / Raahesali
Mikko Myllylä

Thanks to:
Raahesali
Antti Remes
Eetu Pikkumäki

Chamelion:
Tomi Viiltola – Vocals
Marco Sneck – Keyboards
Jari Satta – Guitars
Jukka Jokikokko – Bass
Janne Kusmin – Drums

Recommended for fans of Rhapsody, Twilight Force, Symphony X, Dragonland, and Gloryhammer, CHAMELION’s fantasy album “Legends & Lores” is due out on December 8, 2023 from Rockshots Records and is available for pre-order at https://bit.ly/ChamelionCD

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