US power metal luminaries Kamelot has shared an instrumental demo of ‘Millennium’, taken from their forthcoming deluxe 3CD and 5 vinyl LP boxset ‘Ascension (1995-1998)’. ‘Ascension (1995-1998)’ brings together the band’s first three full-lengths and is set for release on September 19th, 2025.
Kamelot’s ‘Eternity’, ‘Dominion’ and ‘Siége Perilous’ are brought together on vinyl for the very first time with a new remaster from Jacob Hansen (Volbeat and Epica), as well as previously unreleased demo tracks for ‘Look Through These King’s Eyes’, ‘Millennium’ and ‘Eternal Flame’. Having been out of print for two decades, ‘Ascension 1995-1998’ is a deluxe box-set package with curation handled by guitarist/songwriter Thomas Youngblood.
‘Ascension 1995-1998’ showcases the origins of Kamelot, from original vocalist Mark Vanderbilt’s two album tenure on ‘Eternity’ and ‘Dominion’ all the way through to the introduction of long-term talismanic vocalist Roy Khan on his studio debut, ‘Siége Perilous’, in 1998.
Accompanying the boxset is a 20 page full-colour booklet with in-depth liner notes, featuring a fascinating insight into the band’s history through interviews with Thomas Youngblood, and a full-color poster.
Peter Frampton and Warren Haynes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Photo Credit: Jim Belmont
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician and one of the most celebrated artists in rock history, Peter Frampton, is the latest artist featured in the new public television series The Art of Musicpremiered September 6, 2025. Presented by United MileagePlus® CardsfromChase and filmed in front of a live invited audience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Frampton is interviewed by guitarist, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes.
As part of this unique series, Haynes led a conversation with Frampton about his musical journey, sharing insights into his creative processes. The discussion intertwined some of Frampton’s timeless hits such as “Do You Feel Like We Do”, “Baby I Love Your Way”, and “Show Me The Way”.
“It was wonderful performing for The Art of Music series, it’s such a unique way of putting art and music together and to have done this at The Met, what an honor,” says Frampton.
The Art of Music, created and executive produced by iMaggination’s Don Maggi, was created to give viewers a rare look inside the artists’ lives and their creative practice at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this episode, after nearly 50 years since Frampton Comes Alive! was released, which remains one of the top-selling live records of all time–selling over 17 million worldwide, the celebrated guitarist shares stories about his vast catalog and significant moments in his career.
“We’re excited to share this new episode of The Art of Music featuring Peter Frampton and Warren Haynes,” says Maggi. “The combination of these two legends together on stage within the walls of the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art offers audiences a unique and intimate look inside Frampton’s historic journey through storytelling and performance.”
Rob Arthur, Alison Prestwood, Peter Frampton and Warren Haynes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Photo Credit: Jim Belmont
“We were thrilled to welcome Peter Frampton to The Met for an unforgettable visit. Sharing our newly acquired collection of American guitars with him was a true privilege, made all the more special as Frampton recounted his journey as a guitarist and performed some of his most iconic music.” – Jayson Kerr Dobney, Frederick P. Rose Curator in Charge of the Department of Musical Instruments at The Met
Frampton’s episode of The Art of Music will air on public television stations nationwide beginning September 6, 2025. Fans may also watch on The Art of Music website or stream on the PBS app.
The national public television World Channel will air the episode Saturday, October 4 at 7pm ET, with a repeat on Monday October 6 at 5am ET (adjust by time zone). Visit worldchannel.org to find your local World Channel station. The program will air on the
All Arts Channel and on the All Arts app in the New York Metro area on Saturday, October 25 at 9 pm.
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Additional artists to be announced for the series soon. For more information, visit https://theartofmusic.org.
About Peter Frampton
In 2007 Frampton won a GRAMMY® for Best Pop Instrumental Album for Fingerprints and in 2014 was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. He received the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at NAMM’s TEC Awards in 2019 and most recently received the 2024 Les Paul Spirit Award at the Gibson Garage Nashville earlier this month.
In 2020 Frampton was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, his autobiography Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers list and he appeared on Dolly Parton’s latest album, Rockstar, as the only artist featured on two tracks. Despite the announcement of his farewell tour over four years ago due to a diagnosis of the degenerative disease inclusion-body myositis, the legendary musician has continued to play venues across the country to critical acclaim.
In 2023, Frampton released Frampton@50 on Intervention Records, a numbered limited-edition vinyl box set featuring Frampton’s essential 1972-1975 studio releases Wind of Change, Frampton’s Camel and Frampton. He also received The Myositis Association’s Heroes in the Fight 2023 Patient Ambassador Award in September and unveiled his historic performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall as a live album.
About The Art of Music
The Art of Music invites audiences inside The Metropolitan Museum of Art for intimate conversations and performances by today’s most iconic storytellers, taped and aired for public television. The series is created and executive produced by iMaggination’s Don Maggi. For more information, go to:https://theartofmusic.org
About The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 by a group of American citizens– businessmen and financiers as well as leading artists and thinkers of the day who wanted to create a museum to bring art and art education to the American people. Today, The Met displays tens of thousands of objects covering 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City– The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.
In May, The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced a landmark gift of more than 500 of the finest guitars from the golden age of American guitar making, spanning the years 1920 to 1970. This new collection of the most important guitars, anchored by a major gift from collector Dirk Ziff, will showcase the profound impact this celebrated instrument has had on popular music, culture, society, politics, and religion in America—and then resonated around the world. The collection displays the diversity of the guitar in all its forms—including electric, acoustic, archtop, bass, resonator, and lap steel—as well as related stringed instruments and amplifiers.
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Esteemed rock vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP is pleased to share his new reimagination of “All Burn In Hell” from the upcoming album ‘Songs of White Lion — Vol. III,’ due out on September 19th via Frontiers Music Srl. “All Burn In Hell” arrives accompanied by an official visualizer, available to view below.
Speaking about “All Burn In Hell,” MIKE comments:
“While the rock world is still mourning the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, a giant in every chapter of the rock’n’roll book, I am reminded of how much Vito Bratta and myself, we’re listing to Ozzy’s ‘Blizzard of Oz’ and ‘Diary of a Madman,’ while writing the ‘Fight To Survive’ album, and there is no denying that the spirt and influence of Ozzy is deep within ‘All Burn In Hell.’ R.I.P Ozzy, and thank you!”
MIKE TRAMP, the unmistakable voice and principal songwriter of White Lion, concludes his heartfelt trilogy with ‘Songs of White Lion — Vol. III,’ a powerful and deeply personal tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s melodic hard rock scene.
Tramp speaks on how this series of recordings came together:
“For me, the point of re-recording the old classic White Lion songs was all about letting the audience know HOW the band would sound if they come to see us live. Bringing the sound up today and away from a world no more. When I started with ‘Vol. I’ I must admit, I never thought I’d do ‘Vol. II’ and now ‘Vol. III.’ But having done it all now, makes all the more sense to me. If I have to be active playing White Lion in 2025 and onward, there’s got to be a natural progression in every way. That is exactly what this Trilogy is all about.
In this final installment, TRAMP revisits and reimagines ten more essential songs from the White Lion catalog, bringing them back to life with the passion, perspective, and authenticity that only decades of experience can deliver.
Once again backed by his trusted bandmates — Marcus Nand (guitar), Claus Langeskov (bass), and Morten Hellborn (drums) — TRAMP offers fresh but respectful renditions of these classic tracks, capturing their spirit while elevating them with a more refined, seasoned sound.
From the raw defiance of “Fight To Survive,” to the cinematic power of “Warsong,” and the infectious rhythm of “Radar Love,” this album is both a celebration and a reawakening.
Standing as more than a simple re-recording project, ‘Songs of White Lion — Vol. III’ is the emotional conclusion of a trilogy — a journey through time, memory, and music that connects the past to the present with integrity and fire.
This is not just a tribute, it’s MIKE TRAMP reclaiming and honoring his legacy.
1. Dirty Woman 2. Warsong 3. Fight To Survive 4. She’s Got Everything 5. In The City 6. If My Mind Is Evil 7. Cherokee 8. All Burn In Hell 9. Don’t Say It’s Over 10. Radar Love
MIKE TRAMP Live Dates:
9/19 – Las Vegas, NV @ Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 9/20 – West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go 9/23 – Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power 9/25 – Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage 10/16 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center 10/18 – St Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre 11/5 – London, United Kingdom @ Underworld 11/7 – Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom @ Hard Rock Hell 11/8 – Buckley, United Kingdom @ The Tivoli 11/9 – Sheffield, United Kingdom @ Corporation 11/11 – Sirevåg, Norway @ Ogna Scene 11/12 – Trondheim, Norway @ HAVET 11/14 – Bergen, Norway @ Madam Felle 11/15 – Hamar, Norway @ Festiviteten Bar & Scene 11/16 – Oslo, Norway @ Herr Nilsen 11/20 – Helsingør, Denmark @ Karosserifabrikken 11/21 – Sønderborg, Denmark @ Sønderborghus 11/28 – Ishøj, Denmark @ Kulturium Ishøj Bibliotek 11/29 – Assens, Denmark @ Tobaksgaarden
Photo credit Linda: Linda T. Grahn — Photo credit Morten: Tom Knudsen
Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) released the second Mortemia song from ‘The Cover Collab Sessions’ today. A collection of 12 cover songs featuring 12 different guest singers. This track is a cover version of ‘Dream On’ originally recorded by Aerosmith, featuring Linda Toni Grahn on guest vocals. The song is available on all digital platforms as of today the 5th of September 2025.
Morten Veland:
“I’m proud and honoured to welcome my friend and collaborator Linda Toni Grahn back as my special guest for ‘The Cover Collab Sessions’. Me and Linda already released the song ‘Forever and Beyond’ a few years ago, as part of ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’. This time we have done our own version of the classic song ‘Dream on’, originally by Aerosmith. This is a song that we both have loved since our early years. While working on this song Linda’s voice appeared in my mind through the whole process, so I just had to check with Linda if she was up to it, and luckily she loved the idea as well.I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Linda on board my Mortemia project once more, and we can’t wait to share this song with you all.”
Linda:
“Dream On has been with me since my teenage years, a song that shaped me as an artist. I used to sing it while dreaming of the future, feeling the magic of music. When Morten asked me to collaborate, I didn’t hesitate. It was the perfect chance to connect my blues/rock roots with a modern metal sound, refined by Morten’s unique touch. Hearing his version made everything feel so natural.”
After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland activated his solo project Mortemia during the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic, this time with a brand new concept consisting of collaborations with multiple guest singers. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ was a series of singles released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene. Now he is ready to endeavor on the next project entitled ‘The Covid Aftermath Sessions’, once more the project will feature multiple amazing guest singers.
So far the following singers has contributed for his collaborations:
Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine) Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN) Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA) Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes) Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon) Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers) Maja Shining (Forever Still) Erica Ohlsson (Metalite) Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn) Zora Cock (Blackbriar) Linda Toni Grahn (Anima Veil, ex Follow the Cipher) Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic) Federica Lanna (Volturian) Ulli Perhonen (ex-Snow White Blood) Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria) Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie, Illumishade) Lindy-Fay Hella (Wardruna) Margarita Monet (Edge of Paradise) Marina La Torraca (Exit Eden, Phantom Elite) Nicoletta Rosellini (Alterium, Walk in Darkness) Maxi Nil (Jaded Star, ex Visions of Atlantis) Capri (Amberian Dawn) Emma Zoldan (Sirenia) Dianne van Giersbergen (DIANNE, Ex Libris) Chiara Tricarico (Moonlight Haze) Linda Toni Grahn (Anima Veil)
German heavy power metal force SKULL & CROSSBONES are set to return this autumn with their new studio album “Time”, to be released on November 14, 2025 via Massacre Records. The follow-up to their debut marks a strong step forward in both songwriting and production, delivering powerful, melodic, and timeless heavy metal that blends energy with emotion.
The first single and video, “Echoes Of Eternity”, is available now. A soaring anthem about inner strength and freedom, it sets the tone for an album which deals with themes of time, illusion, dreams, and human struggles, while staying true to the band’s classic metal roots.
“Time” was produced by SKULL & CROSSBONES together with Marc Ayerle, who also handled mixing and mastering at KlangMAnufaktur. Cover artwork was created by Michael Vetter, while additional keyboard arrangements on “Thunderstorm” and “The Ocean’s Call” were provided by vocalist Tobias Hübner.
The record is a journey through powerful riffs, anthemic choruses, and lyrical depth – ranging from the mystical (“Eye Of Wisdom”) and the dramatic (“The Price”) to the thunderous and uplifting (“Thunderstorm”) and even playful, with the pirate-inspired closer (“The Ocean’s Call”).
With “Time”, SKULL & CROSSBONES deliver their most mature and focused work to date. Lyrically, the album reflects on the fleeting nature of existence – from stolen hours (“Time Thief”) and human decay (“Labyrinth Of Time”) to rebirth and transcendence (“Eye Of Wisdom”). Musically, the band balance classic heavy/power metal with a modern edge, crafting songs which are as anthemic as they are thought-provoking.
This is not just an album – it’s a journey through past, present, and future, bound together by the unrelenting power of heavy metal.
Track Listing
Echoes Of Eternity
Labyrinth Of Time
Time Thief
The Illusionist
The Price
Thunderstorm
Passing Hours
Eye Of Wisdom
Nocturnal Dreams
The Ocean’s Call
SKULL & CROSSBONES live: 06.09.2025 – DE Waldbronn, Soundcheck One (w/ Q5) 13.09.2025 – DE Heidenheim/Brenz, Treff 9 02.10.2025 – DE Nagold, Rocknacht Alte Seminarturnhalle 15.11.2025 – DE Dunningen-Lackendorf, Eventlocation Krone 22.11.2025 – DE Freiburg, Artik (w/ Sacred Steel & Portrait) 28.11.2025 – DE Balingen, Sonnenkeller (Release Show) 20.12.2025 – DE Schauenburg, Rittersburg 27.12.2025 – DE Runkel, No Sleep After X-Mas Festival 21.02.2026 – DE Leonberg, Beat Baracke 14.03.2026 – DE Kempten, Cambo Metal (Allgäuhalle) 25.04.2026 – DE Hochspeyer, Metal Garage 27.06.2026 – DE Weselberg, Sicking High Rock Open Air
With more than 1 billion streams and features in the History Channel TV show Vikings, Danheim has become a cornerstone for Nordic folk, Viking and World music alongside Heilung and Wardruna. Now, after signing with Season of Mist, producer Reidar Schaefer Olsen is continuing to evolve the Nordic sound by journeying home on his upcoming new album.
Today, Danheim is releasing the title track as the first advanced single from Heimferd. “Heimferd” embodies the album’s essence; its journey isn’t bound by mythological narrative but guided by ancestral memory. Composed entirely by Olsen, the song balances pounding percussion with restrained minimalism, primal ritual with quit introspection. It resonates with a sense of cultural return: familiar yet distant, grounded – and yet, timeless, too.
Heimferd comes out October 31st, 2025 on Season of Mist.
“For me, Heimferd is a journey home”, Olsen says, “not to a physical place, but to my ancestry, honoring the weight of old paths while also forging new ones”.
DANHEIM is a Nordic folk/Viking inspired project from the Copenhagen-based Danish producer Reidar Schæfer Olsen, a man with 10 years of experience in electronic and ambient music – focusing on Nordic Folk and Viking age inspired music with a certain Nordic authenticity or mood. Danheim’s music is often composed of ideas and stories based on the darker side of the Viking period, inspired or consisting of Nordic Mythology, old Danish folklore, and a vivid imagination.
Danheim hit 1 billion streams across streaming platforms in 2022, has 585.000 subscribers on YouTube, with music featured in multiple seasons of the popular TV show Vikings.
Early information: Singer-songwriter Reidar Schæfer Olsen, (born in 1985, Brøndby, Denmark), transitioned to focus on music in the early 2000s and has been composing music almost continuously ever since, alongside doing radio shows and starting the indie label Fimbul Records.
With a passion for songwriting running through his veins from an early age, Reidar Olsen’s Viking-inspired music and dark melodies have broadened the Nordic folk genre and inspired millions of listeners around the world, bringing them back in time with a blend of his imagination and creativity.
“A deep connection to his Danish roots and heritage fueled his interest in the Nordic Folk/Viking genre, prompting the creation of Danheim and his indie label Fimbul Records.”
Ǽttartrú, a self-made Scandinavian belief system that reconnects oneself with their ancestors.
Line-up: Reidar Schæfer Olsen – All Instruments & Production
Production Credits: Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Reidar Schæfer Olsen in his home studio.
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
