Epictronic announces the release of the official lyric video for “Neo Tokyo”, the new visual from masked rapper-guitarist Red Sky. The track is taken from his album Nostalgia del Futuro, available now via Epictronic.
“Neo Tokyo” envisions a future where humanity lives in peace and music is the universal language. Through images of everyday life, vulnerability, and hope, the song explores music’s power to bring people closer, offer comfort, and unite them, even when words aren’t needed.
Nostalgia del Futuro is an ambitious album inspired by Maxwell Maltz’s Psycho-Cybernetics and the longing for the person we are still becoming. Written shortly before Red Sky’s life-changing move to Japan, the album serves as a personal and sonic manifesto, bringing together metal, rap, electronic music, reggae, and traditional Japanese and Middle Eastern influences.
Across the record, Red Sky explores identity, ageing and self-worth through a distinctly cross-cultural perspective, combining personal experience with a genre-defying approach to songwriting.
Red Sky is a masked rapper-guitarist who has challenged musical conventions since 2011. His Kintsugi Music philosophy brings together rap, metal, electronic music, and global influences, with Japanese culture playing a central role in his evolving sound.
Over more than 15 years, Red Sky has released 14 albums, shared stages with major Italian artists and built an international following around his distinctive fusion of music and visual identity.
His music connects with listeners drawn to conscious Italian rap such as Caparezza and Rancore, modern metal acts including Linkin Park, Rammstein, and Falling in Reverse, and Japanese culture and music with a deeper message.
Formed in 2022 by drummer Wayne Noon (Phoenix Reign, Project Resurrect, Absolon), the band brings together bassist George Dimitri (Taz, Timeless Haunt), keyboardist Marc Muchnik (The Nightmare Stage), vocalist/guitarist Alex Repetti (Infinite Spectrum, Tension Rising), and guitarist Lou Mavs (The Rebel Medium, Doc Reinhart). Following their self-titled 2023 debut, 2024’s charting Skyward, and 2025’s label debut When Eternity Ends, the band built a rapid momentum-releasing three records in three years by focusing on melodic, trend-free heavy music.
The Cost of Creation is their most ambitious project yet: a nine-song, hour-long progressive metal concept album exploring grief, memory, identity, and artificial intelligence. It will be released on December 11th. Rather than preaching about technology, the narrative follows a human story: a protagonist who uses Al and robotics to recreate deceased loved ones, only to face devastating psychological consequences.
Inspired by classic progressive metal influences like Dream Theater, Queensyche, Rush, and Fear Factory, as well as Morse-code inspired rhythms, the album spans from the orchestral opener “Overture: Symphony of Circuits” to the lead single “Binary Code.” Guest features include Gail Bourque (Plant Based Metal) and Ken Pike (Absolon) on “Just One Kiss,” culminating in an epic 18-minute finale, “Immanence or Transcendence.”
SCARLET ANGER release the new single “Echoes Of The Past”, the title track from the forthcoming studio album, out on January 22nd 2027 at Metalville.
“Echoes of the Past” is not a nostalgic trap, but a sanctuary of strength. Reliving pivotal milestones—from first touch to painful farewells—the track turns memories into a healing force that chases away fear and prevents the abyss, proving that the present self is built from everything we’ve survived.
With “Echoes of the Past”, SCARLET ANGER present their fourth album to date.
Musically, the new songs take a slightly more modern and experimental direction.
“Our thrash metal roots are still clearly audible, but this time we’re moving further towards modern thrash metal, experimenting with new elements and exploring different musical approaches. Our aim was to develop our sound further without losing our identity.”
The band’s evolution over the years is reflected in the songs on the new album. The tracks sound more modern, more mature and more varied. Rather than simply repeating what SCARLET ANGER have done before, the band members wanted to explore new possibilities and take their music into new dimensions.
The cover artwork was designed by Fred Molitor and visually realised by Jeff Buchette. Jeff, who is also a guitarist with SCARLET ANGER, was additionally responsible for the design of the booklet.
As always, the recordings took place at our guitarist Fred Molitor’s studio, where he was also responsible for the mix. Tony Lindgren handled the mastering at the renowned Fascination Street Studios in Sweden, with whom the band had already had a very positive experience on the album “Freak Show”.
“With ‘Echoes of the Past’, we want to show where Scarlet Anger stand today: as a band that remains true to its roots, continues to evolve musically and has the courage to break new ground.”
TRACK LISTING
(Un)breakable
Blurring Limits
Run Again
Echoes of the Past
Bad Blood
Inside Out
Twin of a Twin
Bewitched
Through the Ashes of Hell
LINE-UP Joe Block • Vocals Jeff Buchette • Guitars Fred Molitor • Guitars Vincent Niclou • Bass Rod Sovilla • Drums
DISCOGRAPHY 2009 • La Realidad Es Triste … • EP 2011 • Kill The King • EP 2012 • Dark Reign • Full-length 2016 • Freak Show • Full-length 2024 • Martyr • Full-length
To celebrate the release of Gods of Thunder on 22nd January, Biff Byford, Brian Tatler and Doug Scarratt will be hosting three exclusive in-store signing sessions at HMV!
Friday 22nd January – 5pm – hmv 363 Oxford Street, London
Saturday 23rd January – 3pm – hmv Vault, Birmingham
Sunday 24th January – 4pm – hmv Leeds
Meet the band, have your album signed and capture the moment with a photo! Guaranteed entry can be secured by pre-ordering an album + event entry bundle, subject to availability. Bundles and entry wristbands will be available to collect from the relevant store on the day.
Saxon‘s latest single ‘Medusa’ has been selected as one of Metal Hammer‘s best new metal tracks of the week!
“From one Hellenic icon to another. Granted, Biff Byford’s boys are from Barnsley, but they’re going full Clash Of The Titans on new track Medusa, putting their not inconsiderable pedigree of old school heavy metal riffs to work in a fist-pumping, NWOBHM tune about the gorgon Medusa.”
Help the Mighty Saxon take the top spot! Read the feature and cast your vote.
‘MEDUSA’ NAMED ONE OF CLASSIC ROCK’S EIGHT TRACKS YOU NEED TO HEAR!
Classic Rock has also included ‘Medusa’ in its latest Tracks Of The Week selection, naming it among the eight songs you need to hear right now!
“It chugs. It gallops. It shifts and soars. High on riff-caked drama and cackling mythological tales of Gorgon antics, it has everything you want from an epic piece of classic heavy metal.”
Read the feature and show your support for Saxon by voting for ‘Medusa’.
EXCLUSIVE CLASSIC ROCKGODS OF THUNDERBUNDLE – LIMITED TO JUST 300 COPIES!
Classic Rock is offering an exclusive Saxon collector’s bundle featuring a special new issue cover, a limited-edition red vinyl LP of the forthcoming album Gods of Thunder, and a lyric sheet signed by Biff Byford himself!
Limited to just 300 copies, this is a must-have for Saxon collectors.
LEE RICHARDS & FRIENDS release the official video for “Monsters”. The song is taken from their new studio album “Songs For A Broken World,” which was released on October 30th via Metalville.
You can watch the video here:
The debut album from LEE RICHARDS AND FRIENDS marks an ambitious milestone for the American musician, songwriter, and producer Lee Richards. Known as the original guitarist of Godsmack and a key songwriter for Dropbox and Another Animal, Lee Richards composed and produced the album, “Songs For A Broken World,” entirely on his own.
He is supported by a stellar lineup of seasoned rock veterans: drummer Justin Pacy (Digital Summer), legendary guitarist Billy Loosigian (The Boom Boom Band, The Joneses), and bassist/vocalist Sean Corcoran (RA, Fight Or Flight).
United by decades of top-tier hard rock experience, LEE RICHARDS AND FRIENDS delivers a captivating blend of powerful riffs, catchy melodies, and a first-rate production. The album reflects Richards’ diverse musical journey, from touring with international stars to songwriting with rock icons, and stands as an impressive testament to his artistic vision.
TRACK-LISTING 01. Shyra 02. Yesterday’s Child 03. Believe 04. Cry For You 05. Faithless 06. She 07. Say Your Last Goodbye 08. Rise 09. Fallen (Save Me) 10. Monsters 11. Summer Breeze
LINE-UP Lee Richards – Rhythm, Lead Guitars, and Vocals Justin Pacy – Drums William Loosigian – Rhythm and Lead Guitars Sean Corcoran – Bass Guitar and Back Up Vocals
Phil Soussan has released the music video for “The More You Take”, the second single from his upcoming release Cosmo Fighter Part One, to be released on BraveWords Records on November 13th.
Phil Soussan discussed the song “The More you Take”:
“This is a song that was very much inspired in form and songwriting style by the music that I grew up with in London during the glam-rock era of the ’70’s. The song is obviously about being taken advantage of, be it in work or personally The message is that those that take advantage of us end up only hurting themselves in the process; I wanted to write a song about an experience to which just about all of us could relate!”
Cosmo Fighter is no ordinary album. It will be unleashed as a trilogy of three EP’s (Parts One, Two, and Three). The first single and video for the track “Fading Out”, is available now. All pre-orders of the new EP on Bandcamp will be able to immediately download the first single. “Fading Out”, brings to the surface a sequencer styled bass line, a magnetic guitar riff, and a time change in the chorus that you neither expect nor understand. And the message that whoever chooses to oppress will one day become “faded out” themselves.
Cosmo Fighter is a sonic roller coaster that forces us to reconfigure how we see the world. While it treats the listener with fierce respect, it plants subtle, haunting questions that linger long after the music fades. By the final track, the album clears out the background noise of modern society, leaving a profound, open mental space ready to be repopulated with life’s true harmony.
Written, performed, produced, and mixed entirely by Phil, other than a few guest appearances, it was born from an unexpected moment of silence. Finding himself off the road and on a rare hiatus, he felt an aggressive creative pull, an inspiration calling him to once again venture boldly into the labyrinths of creativity.
Tracklisting: “Fading Out” “The More You Take” “Fallen From Grace” “Please Don’t Make Me Wait”
All songs written and recorded by Phil Soussan. Mixed and Mastered by Phil Soussan at Blue Cat Studios, Las Vegas. All instruments and vocals by Phil Soussan, except for the guitar solos on “Please Don’t Make Me Wait” by Richie Kotzen.
About PHIL SOUSSAN:
For more than forty years, legendary bassist, songwriter, and producer Phil Soussan has laid the sonic foundation upon which global rock-and-roll royalty has built its towers.
British born singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer Phil Soussan has been involved in music since his school years in London, where he excelled studying classical violin and composition. His most notable memory of those days was performing at a private classical concert for HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Since then from rock and metal, to commercial and mainstream, Phil has worked with some of the biggest names in music and has earned himself a stellar reputation. Named by Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records as “the most underrated bass player in the rock/blues world” he has played with a who’s who of artists. As such he has been the driving force alongside titans such as Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Johnny Hallyday, Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter, and John Waite.
As a songwriter, he is the master craftsman behind Ozzy Osbourne’s mega-hit “Shot in the Dark”, he co-wrote Vince Neil’s first solo album Exposed, and co-wrote guitarist Steve Lukatherʼs solo album, LUKE. He followed that success by writing and arranging “After You’re Gone”, the opening track for Toto on their Mindfields album, which earned a Grammy nomination.
“As a member of Simon Kirke’s band on Swan Song Records we were managed by Peter Grant; that connection led to an invitation for me to play with Jimmy Page, who was in the process of igniting what was to become The Firm. After a one-off live TV appearance with an unrelated artist I received a call from Ozzy asking me to audition for his band. That was an enviable yet tough decision, whether to continue with Jimmy or to embark on a chapter with the great Ozzy!”
With that commenced a remarkable rock’n’roll rollercoaster ride. Submitting the song “Shot in the Dark” as a last-minute addition to The Ultimate Sin album, no-one could have been prepared for the ensuing success. A Top-Ten single for many weeks on the Rock Charts, six months at #2 on the MTV music charts, a double platinum album and quite possibly the biggest tour of Ozzy’s career, Phil found himself performing to many thousands of new generation Ozzy fans in sold out arenas world-wide. The now 150-million Spotify streamed song crossed Ozzy over into the mainstream, bringing Metal to the commercial masses, and the rest became history.
Jumping forward, and while currently anchoring the sensational rock band LAST IN LINE in, Phil is turning the page on his most ambitious chapter yet.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
