Frontiers Records Unveils New Visualizer for ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’, Feat. Ronnie Romero

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Frontiers Records unveils today the new single “Edge Of Tomorrow”, a powerful cover of the track originally released by supergroup Sunstorm in 2016, and now featuring Ronnie Romero, who is the current vocalist of the project. 

This new version is part of the upcoming “XXX Anniversary Compilation”, a special project celebrating 30 years of passion, creativity, and unforgettable music. The record is set for release on May 22, 2026, and will be only available on CD, on the label’s webstore.

Ronnie Romero stated: “What a joy and an honor to have recorded this song! It’s one of my favorites from the Sunstorm catalog, and I truly enjoyed it even before being part of the band. Furthermore, it’s a huge privilege that this song is part of the 30th anniversary celebration of Frontiers Records. Thank you for this incredible opportunity!”

“Edge Of Tomorrow” Line Up:
Ronnie Romero – vocals
Aldo Lonobile – guitar
Andrea Arcangeli – bass
Alessio Lucatti – keyboards
Alfonso Mocerino – drums

Pre-Order “XXX Anniversary Compilation” HERE

Starting from an Idea of Serafino Perugino, the “XXX Anniversary Compilation” brings together some of the greatest melodies and voices from the world of melodic rock. This special release celebrates the label’s rich legacy by revisiting iconic tracks from the Frontiers catalogue, reimagined with dynamic new performances from an extraordinary lineup of guest vocalists.

Each track has been recorded exclusively for this anniversary project and showcases the powerful reinterpretation of beloved Frontiers classics through the voices of today’s standout rock artists.

Aldo Lonobile, Head Of A&R Europe at Frontiers Label Group and producer of the record, commented: 

“Producing the 30th anniversary record for Frontiers Records has been both a honour and a responsibility. This label has built a legacy on passion and vision and, with this album, we wanted to celebrate that history in a meaningful way, having a mix of established and new generation of Frontiers artists reinterpret the iconic tracks that shaped our identity is more than a tribute – it’s a bridge between eras”. 

“With a tracklist discussed together with the Frontiers President Serafino Perugino, this record is a celebration of where we come from, and a powerful statement of where we’re headed”, he continued.

Under the expert production of Lonobile – who also performs part of the guitars on the album – the performances are backed by a stellar lineup of musicians: Alessandro Mammola (guitar), Andrea Arcangeli (bass), Cristian Timpanaro (bass), the keyboards team – Alessio Lucatti & Antonio Agate, Alfonso Mocerino and  Fortunato Grillo  on drums, delivering powerful new arrangements that bring renewed energy to these fan-favorite tracks.

The “XXX Anniversary Compilation” isn’t just a compilation – it’s a tribute to 30 years of rock excellence, a heartfelt thank you to the artists, fans, and collaborators who have been part of the Frontiers Records story. 

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or discovering these songs for the first time, this album delivers powerful performances, soaring melodies, and the unmistakable spirit of Frontiers.

“XXX Anniversary Compilation” Tracklist:

1.    Separate Ways (Feat James Robledo)    
2.    Watch The Fire (Feat Cassidy Paris)    
3.    Weight Of The World (Feat Karmen Klinc)    
4.    Viva La Victoria (Feat Dyan Mair)    
5.    Hypocrisy (Feat Stina Girs)    
6.    Edge Of Tomorrow (Feat Ronnie Romero)
7.    Love Will Set You Free (Feat Santiago Ramonda)    
8.    Songs The Night Sings (Feat Tezzi Persson)    
9.    My Guardian Angel (Feat Fabio Caldeira)    
10.    When The Heartache Has Gone (Feat Mattias Olofsson)
11.    No More Hell To Pay (Feat Giorgia Colleluori)    
12.    Down From The Mountain (Feat Nicklas Sonne)    
13.    Little Drops Of Heaven (Feat Robin McAuley)

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Italian Hardcore Veterans RAW POWER to Release “Live CBGB’s NYC 1998” LP on May 11th

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Legendary Italian hardcore band RAW POWER return with a raw and unfiltered document of their live intensity: the historic performance recorded at CBGB in New York in 1998, during their US tour in support of “Reptile House”.

This release captures the band at one of the most explosive moments of their career, delivering a fierce and uncompromising set on one of the most iconic stages in hardcore and punk history. The recording channels the full urgency of RAW POWER’s sound, driven by relentless speed, razor-sharp execution and an incendiary stage presence that leaves no room to breathe.

The setlist blends tracks from “Reptile House” with timeless classics taken from “Screams From the Gutter”, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the band’s enduring impact and unmistakable identity. The result is a powerful testament to their role in shaping and spreading hardcore worldwide, as well as a vivid representation of their lasting relevance.

This historic live recording is released via Time To Kill Records, in a strictly limited edition of 300 copies, available from May 11th 2026.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Raw Power
2. Power
3. A Certain Kind of Killer
4. Tax
5. Zaff
6. Start a Fight
7. Police Police
8. Politicians
9. You Are the Victim

Side B
10. Reptile House
11. You’re Fired
12. Joe’s the Best
13. Nihilist
14. White Minority
15. Hate
16. State Oppression
17. Fuck Authority

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From Sold-Out Tours to Charting Success, THE HOWLERS Return with a Dark New Chapter

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After returning in 2025 with the singles “Nightcrawling” and “You Can Be So Cruel,” and signing with indie label FLG, London indie rockers THE HOWLERS are back with their new single “Viper.” The newest offering comes alongside the announcement of their second album, ‘Heavy,’ due out on October 9th — a bold, visceral statement of intent as the band enters their most defining chapter yet.

Driven by pulsing riffs, a relentless rhythm section, and raw, urgent energy, “Viper” captures THE HOWLERS at their most immediate — indie rock ’n’ roll rooted in tension, desire, and consequence. It sets the tone for ‘Heavy,’ a record that sees frontman Adam Young push his songwriting into darker, more impulsive territory.

“‘Viper’ speaks to an experience of being totally drawn towards someone even though you can see the red flags — the desire for all of us to willingly make bad decisions for the thrill of what comes next, regardless of consequences,” says Young. “You’re lost in the moment together. But no matter how much you kid yourself into believing the Bonnie & Clyde fantasy, they will always cause you pain in the end.”

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Following a period of transition at the end of 2024, THE HOWLERS entered a new phase, with frontman Adam Young rebuilding the project as a two-piece alongside drummer Toby Richards — a shift that redefined both the band’s sound and creative direction, bringing a renewed sense of focus and identity.

That reset came off the back of a breakthrough year. Their self-funded debut album ‘What You’ve Got To Lose To Win It All’ landed to widespread European acclaim, breaking into the UK Independent Breakers Charts Top 10 while securing multiple positions across independent, vinyl and physical sales charts. Radio support followed from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Radio X and Absolute Radio, alongside international backing and editorial playlisting across Apple Music and Spotify.

That momentum translated directly to the stage. A sold-out 18-date UK headline tour established the band as one of the country’s most exciting live acts, followed by a European run that saw them sell out shows across eight countries — road-testing new material that would ultimately shape what came next.

Where that debut was defined by grief and personal loss, ‘Heavy’ emerges from a very different place. Driven by the tension between desire and consequence, recklessness and reality, it’s an album lit by the pull of the night, the thrill of impulse and the cold clarity that follows.

Written and produced alongside long-time collaborator Chris Ostler (Black Honey), the record deliberately sidesteps traditional studio methods. Instead, it was built remotely — with demos, ideas and reworked compositions exchanged across digital platforms — stripping everything back while pushing each track to its strongest form. Only in the final stages did the band enter rehearsal spaces to capture live drums, grounding its more experimental edges with a raw, physical energy.

Young adds:

“This album is those late night experiences, the after dark conversations, late night phone calls, the seductive nature of impulsiveness that seems so alluring and losing yourself in the addictive nature of recklessness — but it’s also the mirror in the morning, the wake up call, and the harsh reality of knowing those feelings won’t always last. It’s the moment you find yourself again.”

Pre-order the album here: https://ffm.bio/thehowlers_heavy

‘Heavy’ Track List:

  1. Cold Sweat
  2. Late Nights
  3. Viper
  4. L.A Morning
  5. Once In A Lifetime
  6. Night Crawling
  7. D.R.I.V.E
  8. Heavy
  9. You Can Be So Cruel
  10. White Heat
  11. Change My Name
  12. Goodbye
  13. Breakdown
  14. About Time

For a band that has always worn its honesty as a badge of honour — and built a fiercely loyal following on the back of it — ‘Heavy’ feels like the album THE HOWLERS were always moving towards. With an extensive UK and European headline tour to follow, 2026 is shaping up to be the year they fully arrive.

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ANY GIVEN SIN Channel Betrayal on New Single + Lyric Video ‘Lifeline’

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Any Given Sin return with their new single “Lifeline,” the first track from their new studio album coming later in 2026.  The band shares, “Lifeline is a song about betrayal; and the sometimes hopeless feeling that’s associated with that. And how in most cases forgiveness is the only real way to peace. We feel this track is highly relatable to most of the inhabitants of this planet, and no doubt many other worlds as well.”
 
Hundreds of seedy budget motels sit alongside the endless highways of North America. Between long haul drives and sweat-soaked gigs, you might find Any Given Sin’s vocalist Victor Richie and guitarist Mike Conner in one of these old hotel rooms toiling away over lyrics when they should be sleeping. Instead of getting rest, the musicians will confront life’s darkness and their own demons in the dead of night, sharing a piece of paper with thoughts and confessions scrawled in the form of verses and choruses. Victor will write a line, and Mike will answer with his own until a song slowly but surely takes shape. These nights give the Maryland band—rounded out by bassist Rich Stevenson and drummer Mike Showalter—an edge of their own. It’s evenings like this that have invariably informed their second full-length album coming later this year.
 
“The lyrics definitely happen in seclusion,” affirms Mike. “Victor and I have spent many nights in motels just writing words on paper until 3am, no matter when we need to wake up. He’ll write a cool line and show it to me and ask, ‘What do you think?’ I’ll share my own idea. It’s a long and meticulous process, but it’s really open. We’re speaking truthfully to one another. We’re dealing with darker subjects like sadness and depression. That’s usually what comes out in almost every song.”

This unfiltered honesty has defined the group’s sound since their emergence with 2015’s independent Forbidden EP. Gaining a buzz, they earned a bona fide underground hit with “Dynamite.” To date, it has eclipsed 13 million streams, but it also marked their first radio success, surging as SiriusXM’s “#1 Most-Spun Song on Octane’s Accelerator,” breaking the Top 5 of the popular BIGUNS Countdown, and closing out 2019 in the “Top 30 Songs of the Year.” From there, the guys notched two successive #1 entries on SiriusXM with “Insidious” and “Another Life,” which has clocked 10 million-plus streams thus far. Everything paved the way for the arrival of their debut LP, War Within, in 2023. That debut album has streamed over 70 million streams worldwide, with an additional 20 million coming from their cover of the Cutting Crew classic, “(I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight.” 
 
“It took a long time for us to make it this far,” Mike leaves off, “and we’re going to kick it in the ass until we can’t do it anymore. I’ve gotten a lot of messages from people who will tell us our songs got them through hard times. We hope to bring listeners comfort.”

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TODOMAL Release Melodic New Single ‘Humanised Gods’ with Music Video

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TodoMal are releasing “Humanised Gods” as the second single from their upcoming third album Graveyards of Joy. The song bears all the marks of the Spanish duo: solemn doom metal, strong melodies and cinematic atmosphere.

Graveyards of Joy comes out July 3, 2026 on Season of Mist. Pre-order: https://orcd.co/todomalgraveyardsofjoy

Where the first single from Graveyards of Joy, “Point of Coalescence”, opened on dense, uncompromising ground, “Humanised Gods” offers a different kind of weight. Mid-tempo and melodic, the new single draws its lyrical material from the excess and spectacle of the Claudian dynasty in ancient Rome: emperors regarded as demi-gods, figures onto whom desires and projections were freely cast. From there, the song widens its frame to address something more immediate: the hubris of contemporary individualism, the cult of the self, the particular vacancy that follows when admiration tips into deification. It is, within the arc of the album, a moment of relative relief, the music direct and unguarded in a way that the record’s darker corners are not.

Graveyards of Joy is the closing chapter of a trilogy that began with Ultracrepidarian (2021) and continued with A Greater Good (2023). Written in solitude following personal tragedy, the album draws on the landscapes and ghost towns of rural eastern Spain, a terrain the band describe as raw, honest and untamed. It channels grief, anger and hard-won hope through a sound rooted in the slow-burning weight of classic doom and dramatic rock. Vast Hammond organ-driven passages give way to desolate folk; strings with Morriconian openness sit alongside heavy, anchoring riffs. The band draw on a wide range of reference points, from the orchestral sweep of Vangelis and the warmth of Deep Purple to the dramatic sensibility of Tindersticks and Nick Cave, without losing the solemnity that defines TodoMal.

Catch TodoMal on tour this summer, including dates with Evoken.

TodoMal Graveyards of Joy 2026 European Tour

4 July – Viveiro, ES @ Resurrection Fest
24 July – Tolmin, SI @ Tolminator Fest
30 July – Paris, FR @ Le Klub*
31 July – Rouen, FR @ Fury Defendu*
1 August – Diest, BE @ Club Hell*
2 August – Rotterdam, NL @ Baroeg*
3 August – Hamburg, DE @ MS Stubnitz*
5 August – Berlin, DE @ Neue Zukunft*
6 August – Schlotheim, DE @ Party.San Open Air*
7 August – Karlsruhe, DE @ Die Stadtmitte*
9 August – Dresden, DE @ Chemiefabrik*
10 August – Prague, CZ @ Subzero*
11 August – Bratislava, SK @ Pink Whale
18 September: Barcelona, ES @ Sala Boveda
25 September: Madrid, ES @ Dark Echoes Fest (w/ Draconian, Dødheimsgard)
26 September: Auzas, FR @ L’Homme Sauvage Festival
*with Evoken

Tracklist:

  1. Mare Ignis (05:14)
  2. Lucid Nightmare (04:31)
  3. Point of Coalescence (05:04)
  4. Misericordiah (02:50)
  5. Unholy (04:22)
  6. Deliverance (07:25)
  7. Humanised Gods (03:54)
  8. For Mercy (03:02)
  9. Graveyards of Joy (06:51)
    Full runtime: 43:15

TodoMal came to life in 2020, conceived by Anglo-Spanish musician and composer Christopher B. Wildman and musician, composer and producer Javier Fernández Milla: two veteran multi-instrumentalists of the Spanish underground scene whose careers span a wide range of projects and styles. A product of pure serendipity, TodoMal represents a deeply personal fusion of the solemnity of traditional doom metal and the expansiveness of space rock, interwoven with nuances of ecclesiastical music, classic hard rock and cinematic soundscapes.

Their debut album, Ultracrepidarian (2021), evokes the placid yet desolate moorlands of their base in northern Alcarria and the region of Matarraña (Teruel), two emblematic landscapes of Spain’s so-called “emptied lands.” With A Greater Good (2023), the duo crafted a collection of what they describe as “dark songs,” evolving into a complex, dense and unclassifiable album that appeared on several year-end lists and sold through its initial pressing. Fuelled by this momentum, they expanded into a five-piece live ensemble, joining forces with Javier Félez (guitar; Teitanblood, Graveyard, Balmog), Javier “Bud” Martínez (drums; Dejadeath, Jade, Ktulu) and Cecilia Tallo (keyboards/vocals; Maud the Moth).

Graveyards of Joy is the third album and the closing chapter of a trilogy. Written in solitude following personal tragedy, it channels grief, anger and hard-won hope into nine tracks of slow-burning, widescreen doom. The music breathes: vast Hammond-driven passages give way to desolate folk, Morricone-like strings open onto dusty cinematic plains, and heavy riffs anchor songs that never lose sight of melody. A DIY record of striking emotional depth and modern, alternative edge.

Recording Line-up:
Wildman – Guitars and Vocals
Mile – Bass and Vocals
Javi – Guitars
Bud – Drums
Cecilia – Synths and Vocals

Production Credits:

Recording Studio: Trinitat-Montseny / 7th Middle Street / Moontower Studios
Producer: Javier Fernández Milla / Christopher B. Wildman; assisted by Javier Félez Rodríguez (drums recording and guitar engineering)
Mixing: Javier Fernández Milla at Trinitat Montseny
Mastering: Jaime López Arellano at Arda Recorders (Portugal)

Guest Musicians:
Cecilia Tallo (background vocals, tracks 4 and 6)
Teodora Gosheva (vocals)
Darío Garrido (acoustic guitars)
Manu Clavijo (live strings)

Cover Art:
Lluís Rigalt, Ruïnes (1865), Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.

Photography:
Christopher B. Wildman

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STEVE CROPPER & THE MIDNIGHT HOUR’s Posthumous Album “Watching The Tide” Out August 28th, Ft. Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons & Ronnie Wood

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The late-great Steve Cropper had another ace up his sleeve before his tragic passing in December 2025. To anyone who knows the roots and branches of American music, the loss of The Colonel was seismic. As guitarist, songwriter, producer and engineer – not just for the iconic Stax record label but on a forest of sessions and solo releases – the Tennessee soul man was the DNA that coursed through the post-war era, his fabled right hand setting the pace of rock ‘n’ roll for 60-plus years.
 
The legendary musician was working on this new record, and with Watching The Tide, he has left a beautiful gift to the world, featuring an all-star cast including Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons and Ronnie Wood.

Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour will release Watching The Tide on 28 August via Provogue/Artone Label Group. Listen to the first song, ‘Ticket First’ featuring Eric Clapton HERE.

The wider world assumed 2024’s star-dusted, Grammy-nominated Friendlytown was the full stop on this most seminal of careers. Little did we know this towering figure had one last play in his lifetime. “Making music was Steve’s greatest joy,” explains Jon Tiven, the acclaimed songwriter/producer who first met Cropper in the early-’70s, became a close friend and helped ignite his post-millennial solo career. “Steve was so encouraged by Friendlytown. He was adamant he wanted to do another record.”
 
Appropriately for an album whose title references the guitarist’s most famous co-write – Otis Redding’s 1967 standard ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’ – Watching The Tide saw Cropper roll back the years. Writing alongside Tiven and Midnight Hour vocalist Roger C. Reale – then tracking at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio C with a crack-squad band including Ana Grosh (vocals), Nioshi Jackson (drums), engineer Eddie Gore (keys/percussion), and a wishlist of guitar heroes (Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Brian May, Ronnie Wood) – the 83-year-old sounds ageless and energised.
 
Talking about ‘Ticket First,’ Tiven says, “Steve had a joke about a woman who rubs a magic lamp. The genie comes out and says, ‘You’ve got one wish’. The woman says, ‘I want to win the lottery’. And the genie says, ‘Sorry, you’ve got to get a ticket first’. When Roger and I heard that, we said, ‘Oh, that’s a song title’. I sent out some emails to guitar players I knew who had a great affinity for Steve and two days later, I got an email back from Eric Clapton’s manager, saying he’d be in Nashville for a concert and could we do it then. He did, I believe, 11 takes on guitar. At the end, Steve and I looked at each other and said, ‘Man, you just turned the song inside out. I think we’re gonna have to give you a writer’s credit’. Eric looked pretty stunned by that. And he said: ‘Well, anything to get my name next to Steve Cropper’s…’”
 
The A-list cameos continue with the valedictory ballad, ‘My Angels Are Calling,’ featuring Brian May and Billy Gibbons (“Brian is singing from Steve’s point of view,” says Tiven of the Queen man’s touching lyric, “looking back over his life and his road. It’s very powerful”). ‘Until Now’ makes stellar use of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood’s stinging slide, before Tiven himself takes lead guitar for the brassy strut of ‘Blood From A Stone’ and ‘Here & Gone.’ The latter is also one of the showcases for upcoming vocalist Ana Grosh (who features prominently on ‘Stand Right Here’ too). “We met Ana at the Grammys and I heard immediately that this 21-year-old had something,” recalls Tiven.

He might have been indomitable as ever in the studio, but as Tiven and Gore set to work on post-production, nobody could deny that Cropper was running out of time. Yet even as the great man slowly bowed to his medical issues in late 2025, he clung on to hear the mixes of Watching The Tide (10 of the 11 tracks were completed before his death, with only My Angels Are Calling still a work-in-progress).
 
“I finished the mixes about a week-and-a-half before Steve passed and we brought a CD to him at the medical facility,” remembers Tiven. “He called me the night before he passed to tell me how much he loved it. He was playing it for everyone who came to visit him, telling them it was the best record he’d ever made.”

It’s a huge statement for a musical colossus who towered over the rock ‘n’ roll age. Yet to play this posthumous release is to hear an all-time-great still at the top of his game, blending the burning passion of youth with the wisdom of an old master. Steve Cropper might have left us, but with Watching The Tide, the ripples continue to spread. “I know this record provided great joy to Steve in the last year of his life,” says Tiven. “And I’m so glad he was able to have this great creative burst that was so strong…”

Tracklisting:

1. Tandoori Chicken
2. Ticket First ft. Eric Clapton
3. My Angels Are Calling ft. Brian May & Billy F. Gibbons
4. Until Now ft. Ronnie Wood
5. Blood From A Stone
6. Here & Gone ft. Ana Grosh
7. It’s Gonna Get Worse
8. Down & Out
9. Stand Right Here ft. Billy F. Gibbons & Ana Grosh
10. Tipoff To The Ripoff
11. House of Cards
12. Tandoori Chicken Part 2

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