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  Words by Anselm Anderson Today's song review will be the latest single from Metal act 40,000 Leagues. The five-piece broke from their traditional melodic and progressive metal style to experiment with Power Metal. "The Dragon Will Rise" combines synths with soaring vocals and head-spinning guitar solos to give the genre a fresh outlook. The quintet hails from Manchester, England, and consists of vocalist 'Nips' Crossdale, guitarist Joe Leonard, rhythm guitar player Harry Hulme, drummer Paul Beesley, and bassist Rick Wiltshire. They follow the tried and tested tale of building a solid fanbase through hard work and dedication to their art. 40K Leagues has made a name for themselves following the debut release of EP 'A New Beginning', and the further successes of lead singles 'Reaper', 'Control' and Chaka Khan cover 'Ain't Nobody'. I will now redirect my attention to the single. "The Dragon Will Rise" immediately grabs ...

  Interview conducted by Anselm Anderson Rambling Man's Reviews recently caught up with blues guitarist Ross Harding to discuss his latest single, "A Thousand Snakes" (Deluxe Edition), his upcoming UK tour, and the reasons behind his relocation from South Africa to the UK. Scroll down to read the full interview. Hello, Ross. Congratulations on your latest single “A Thousand Snakes”.What is the decision to re-release it as a deluxe edition? Thank you very much for the opportunity to share some of my thoughts with your readers! The edition to release  'A Thousand Snakes Deluxe Version' is stylized and presented musically in the way I initially intended the song to sound and feel. Drastic changes were happening in my life, which directly influenced the recording process and release schedule of this body of songs (which all belong to an upcoming compilation/album called The Blood & The Blues). With this rendition, I really wanted to get into my more direct blues i...

  Words from Anselm Anderson                 Release Date: September 6th Metalcore band Cober Mouth , a rising star in the metal scene, has been lighting up stages and competing in prestigious competitions since their emergence five years ago. The quartet is now preparing for the release of their new EP, "Untethered," on Friday, September 6th. The five-tracker is an uncomfortable and unabashed blend of bludgeoning riffage, sinister breakdowns and emotionally unstable vocals mixed with raw and emotive lyrics, which have drawn comparisons with masked crusaders Slipknot  and contemporaries like Architects and Northlane. The band consists of vocalist Adam Jones, drummer Dylan Plenty, guitarist Lewis Cunningham and bassist Sam Windsor. Since their formation in Bristol, England, they have performed a sold-out show there and supported bands like Osiah and Drip Fed Empire. Cober Mouth  now hopes to change all that with their newest ...

  Words by Anselm Anderson Frontiers Music SRL has been experiencing recent success with notable releases from acts such as The Treatment, King Zebra, Mr. Big, and  Blue Oyster Cult. The legendary Heavy Metal pioneers return with their third release in nine months. The sequel to last year's LIVE IN NYC- 50th Anniversary  is released today (9th August) with the second night of the three-night celebrations of a career spanned over five decades. In September 2022, the band performed their second album, Tyranny and Mutations, in its entirety at a sold-out show in Sony Hall, New York City. The release includes a guest appearance from original drummer Albert Bouchard, in addition to the current lineup featuring singer Buck Dharma, guitarist Eric Bloom, drummer Richie Castellano, Jules Radino, and Danny Miranda. The album captures the same energy and performance as the original release and is available in a two-CD format, documenting the two nights. The band's chemistry ...

Photo Credit: Carlos Nemeth   New album Inner Self set for release on December 13th Iconic Record Label Eclipse Records  has announced its latest acquisition with the signing of In We Fall to a worldwide exclusive deal. An alternative metal band from Vila Real, Portugal, In We Fall, is known for creating a distinct and exotic sound through a mixture of alternative metal, progressive metal, and grunge. The band recently finished recording their debut full-length album entitled Inner Self which will be released on December 13, 2024. The album was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Daniel Moreira, at EvoluiSom Studios .    guitarist Carlos Carneiro says of the signing “We are really thrilled about signing with Eclipse Records and looking forward to the best work we can do with them!” says guitarist Carlos Carneiro. “Our debut album is ready to be released, so it really is great to be able to have this kind of support from them at this stage of our careers! Vo...