POWER PALADIN Release Lyric Video for New Single ‘Glade Lords Of Athel Loren’

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Icelandic heavy metal force POWER PALADIN have unveiled a brand-new lyric video for their latest single “Glade Lords Of Athel Loren.” Following the recent release of their first album teaser single “Sword Vigor,” the band now delivers another powerful taste of what’s to come.

The song is taken from POWER PALADIN’s highly anticipated new album Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, set for release on March 27 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, andsees the band embracing classic heavy metal and epic power metal influences, fueled by dynamic riffs, melodic leads and a commanding, larger-than-life atmosphere.

Guitarist and songwriter Atli Guðlaugsson comments:
“Glade Lords of Athel Loren is a roaring power metal anthem that chronicles the exploits of the Lords of Laurelorn and their heroic struggle to extinguish the masters of rock and iron.”

Stream / Download “Glade Lords Of Athel Loren”: https://powerpaladin.rpm.link/gladelordsPR

With their new offering Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, POWER PALADIN take the next step in their musical journey. The album features eight epic tracks, each unfolding like a chapter in a sweeping saga of power, mystery and adventure. 

Building on the success of their debut With the Magic of Windfyre Steel, the band delivers a more mature and refined sound while fully retaining the energy and spirit that defined their early days. The album was mixed by Haukur Hannes (AUÐN, DYNFARI) and mastered by Frank de Jong (BLEEDING GODS), resulting in a production that is both powerful and crystal clear.

Once again, POWER PALADIN pay homage to their influences – IRON MAIDEN, DIO and HELLOWEEN – while confidently carving out their own place in the modern power metal landscape. The album artwork, created by James Child (Astral Clock Tower Studios), perfectly captures the adventurous and fantastical essence of the record, that promises to be a bold and immersive next chapter for POWER PALADIN!

Pre-Save / Pre-Order Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment here: https://powerpaladin.rpm.link/enchantmentPR

Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment Tracklist:

  1. Sword Vigor
  2. Glade Lords Of Athel Loren
  3. The Royal Road
  4. The Arcane Tower
  5. Aegis Of Eternity
  6. Camelot Rock City
  7. Keeper Of The Crimson Dungeon
  8. Valediction

About POWER PALADIN

Formed in Iceland, POWER PALADIN emerged from a shared passion for classic heavy metal, soaring melodies and fantasy-driven storytelling. Since their inception, the band has blended the spirit of traditional power metal with the raw edge of NWOBHM influences, forging a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Their debut album With the Magic of Windfyre Steel quickly established POWER PALADIN as a rising force in the international power metal scene. With Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, the band further expands their musical and lyrical universe, proving their dedication to epic songwriting, strong hooks and timeless metal values.

POWER PALADIN is:
Atli Guðlaugsson (vocals)
Bjarni Þór Jóhannsson (guitars)
Ingi Þórisson (guitars)
Einar Karl Júlíusson (drums)
Bjarni Egill Ögmundsson (keyboards)
Kristleifur Þorsteinsson (bass)

More on POWER PALADIN:
Website: https://www.powerpaladin.is/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerpaladinice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerpaladinice/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpaladin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PowerPaladinOfficial

AYREON Reveal Stunning Live Spectacle “30th Anniversary – An Amazing Flight Through Time”, Out May 22nd

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In September 2025, Tilburg in the Netherlands was once again transformed into Ayreon City, as six spectacular shows took over the 013 venue— or what is fast becoming known as “Home” by Ayreonauts around the world.
 
All 15,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes, with fans traveling from an astonishing 71 countries to witness the latest Ayreon live experience: the 30th Anniversary – An Amazing Flight Through Time. This will now be released on 22 May via Music Theories Recordings/Artone.
 
For one unforgettable week, Tilburg lived and breathed Ayreon. The city center became a playground of Ayreon beer and themed dinners, streets flying Ayreon flags, Ayreon Camping, Ayreon Karaoke and legions of fans filling the city sporting Ayreon T-shirts from every era. Among the week’s highlights was the return of a now-cherished fan tradition: the Ayreon cinema quiz. Back for its third edition, Lucassen and van den Broek once again reinvented themselves as gloriously cheesy quizmasters turning the quiz into a show in its own right.

On stage, the setlist spanned three decades of Ayreon history—from beloved fan favorites to songs never performed live before, with highlights from Arjen Lucassen’s many side projects woven seamlessly into the experience.
 
The performance included songs from; Into the Electric Castle (Amazing Flight, Valley of the Queens, Castle Hall), The Final Experiment (Dreamtime, Sail Away to Avalon), The Theory of Everything (The Theory of Everything, Lighthouse), Universal Migrator (House on Mars, Dragon on the Sea, Carried by the Wind, First Man on Earth, Dawn of a Million Souls, Into the Black Hole), The Source (Everybody Dies), plus gems from Star One (Set Your Controls, Year of ‘41) and so many more.

The first song release from the spectacle is ‘Loser’ – originally from the 2004 album The Human Equation. “I’m extremely proud to share the first full live video from the upcoming Ayreon 30th Anniversary release!” says Lucassen, “I chose ‘Loser’ because it’s not just a personal favorite of mine, but a massive highlight for the fans. The moment Jeroen Goossens plays those iconic opening notes on the didgeridoo, the energy in the room explodes. This performance truly captures the magic of the night: Mike Mills delivers an incredibly charismatic lead, Joost van den Broek tears through a wild Hammond solo, and Ed Warby provides his signature virtuoso drumming. My absolute favorite part, however, is when Mike lets the crowd take over the first verse—hearing the audience roar “Loser!” back at the stage is pure goosebumps.”

Talking about the show Arjen Lucassen says, “Bringing Ayreon’s 30th anniversary to life with ‘An Amazing Flight Through Time’ was a dream come true. From the six sold-out 013 shows, uniting 15,000 fans from 71 countries, to turning Tilburg into ‘Ayreon City,’ it was an epic, immersive journey across three decades of music, including ‘deep cuts’ and tracks from side projects I never thought we’d play live. The grand production, the massive cast, the hard-hitting visuals—it was a truly unforgettable experience I’m incredibly proud of.”
 
The event marked 30 years since the release of Ayreon’s debut album, The Final Experiment (1995). This massive, state-of-the-art production involved over 100 cast and crew members, featuring a one-of-a-kind stage design, stunning visuals, and spectacular special effects that elevated the show beyond a concert into a true theatrical happening.
 
Ayreon Mastermind Arjen Lucassen, alongside lead producer and keyboardist Joost van den Broek, assembled a remarkable cast of many fan-favorite Ayreon vocalists that includes; Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Anneke van Giersbergen, Dino Jelusick (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake), Maggy Luyten, Heather Findlay, Marcela Bovio, Irene Jansen, Wudstik, Damian Wilson (Arena), Robert Soeterboek, Mike Mills (Toehider) as well as Lucassen himself.

The album also features the musical majesty of Joost van den Broek ( Keyboards), Ed Warby (Drums), Johan van Stratum (Bass), Timo Somers (Guitar),  Ferry Duijsens (Electric and Acoustic Guitar), Ben Mathot (Violin), Jeroen Goossens (Flute) and Jurriaan Westerveld (Cello).
 
Ayreon’s 30th anniversary celebration in Tilburg was a unique moment in time—etched forever into the hearts and minds of those who experienced it live. With this upcoming release, the wider world will finally have the chance to step into the Ayreon Universe and experience the magic from the comfort of one’s own home.
 
Welcome aboard Ayreon’s amazing flight through time!

Tracklisting

  1. Dream Sequencer 1
  2. My House on Mars
  3. Sail Away to Avalon
  4. Green and Cream
  5. Days of the Knights
  6. Childhood
  7. Dragon on the Sea
  8. Sign
  9. Sea Of Machines
  10. The Year of ’41
  11. The First Man on Earth
  12. The Lighthouse/
    The Argument 2/
    The Parting
  13. Carried by the Wind
  14. Dream Sequencer 2
  15. The Theory of Everything
  16. Actual Fantasy
  17. Into the Black Hole
  18. Dreamtime
  19. Dawn of a Million Souls
  20. Valley of the Queens
  21. Loser
  22. Band Introduction Mike
  23. The Castle Hall
  24. Amazing Flight in Space
  25. Everybody Dies
  26. Speech Arjen and Joost
  27. Set your Controls
  28. Dream Sequencer 3
  29. Isolation

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JEGONG Reveal New Single + Video ‘What Ever Happened To Gene’

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JeGong, the collaborative force of Dahm Majuri Cipolla (MONO) and Reto Mäder (SUM OF R.), have dropped the third single from their upcoming bold and genre-sculpting new album Gomi Kuzu Can (due 27th February via Pelagic Records).

Pre-order the album here: https://orcd.co/jegong-gomikuzucan

The band comment: “With ‘What Ever Happened To Gene’, we wanted to show that our music isn’t only driven by propulsive rhythms, but also leaves room for emotional spaciousness. The glowing harmonies and gently ascending melodies tap into a sense of nostalgia without becoming sentimental – that balance was important to us.”

In ‘What Ever Happened To Gene’, JeGong use their third single to lean into a sense of narrative mystery in this vocal-led track. A tale told through wistful melodic motifs that seem to search for something just out of reach.

Known for their immersive, rhythm-driven explorations of krautrock and experimental sound design, JeGong now take an exhilarating leap into brighter, nostalgically stranger territory.

Gomi Kuzu Can is an electrifying journey through kraut, post- and experimental rock, delivered with the analogue warmth of the ’70s. 

Across eleven meticulously crafted tracks, JeGong embrace their roots while fearlessly expanding into neon-lit, beat-driven worlds where kinetic rhythms meet playful sonic futurism. It is music built for movement, contemplation, and the ecstatic strangeness of possibility. Their approach borrows the endurance and patience of minimalism, but they subvert minimalism’s austerity with grit, distortion, and physicality. The result is music that feels alive in motion: constantly shifting, tightening, unfurling, and mutating even when its core pulse remains unbroken.

At the centre is the duo’s uncanny rhythmic intuition: drums that pulse with krautrock steadiness, bass lines that swing between monolithic foundation and crude melodic insistence. Together, these elements create a sonic environment that feels both mechanical and deeply human, ritualistic yet instinctual.

One of the album’s most striking achievements is its analogue warmth. In an era dominated by pristine digital surfaces, JeGong embrace imperfection: human element in every beat and modulation. Gomi Kuzu Can, is hand-built, lovingly assembled from circuitry, intuition, and raw creative impulse. This tactile quality is precisely what makes the album’s danceability so impactful. In blending organic rhythm with retro-electronic brightness, they’ve created a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new.

Tracklisting: 

  1. Golden Hairs Goes Back To Japan
  2. Outright Wolf Medicines
  3. Contortion
  4. Downed
  5. Chalk
  6. What Ever Happened To Gene
  7. Sister
  8. Parallel Tracks
  9. Patterns
  10.  Müll Schrott Dose
  11. Obaachan Bingo

JeGong are: 

Reto Mäder – bass, guitar, analogue synthesizer, electronics, mellotron, effects, amps, sounds
Dahm Majuri Cipolla – drums, percussion, effects, sounds

For more: PELAGIC PROFILE * INSTAGRAM * FACEBOOK * BANDCAMP

JON ANDERSON & THE BAND GEEKS to Release Deluxe Edition of “True” Exclusively for Record Store Day 2026 on April 18th

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JON ANDERSON & THE BAND GEEKS will release a Deluxe Edition of ‘True’ exclusively for Record Store Day 2026 on April 18, 2026.

The deluxe release expands on the critically acclaimed debut from the former lead singer of Yes. It includes a previously unreleased piano and string quartet version of “Build Me An Ocean,” along with alternate, exclusive artwork designed by Stan Decker.

This special Record Store Day pressing offers fans a new perspective on ‘True’ while presenting the album in a collectible, RSD-only configuration.

JON ANDERSON & THE BAND GEEKS will return to the road for a new run of U.S. dates this Spring. The 10-date tour kicks off April 17, 2026, at Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT, and wraps May 7, 2026, at Royal Oak Theatre in Detroit, MI. As with previous tours, the set list will feature well-known YES classics, deep cuts, and selections from ‘True.’

2026 Tour Dates:

April 17 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
April 19 – Ridgefield, CT @ Ridgefield Playhouse
April 21 – Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
April 23 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre
April 26 – Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center Theater
April 28 – Hershey, PA @ Hershey Theater
April 30 – Lansdowne, PA @ Lansdowne Theater
May 2 – Lansdowne, PA @ Lansdowne Theater
May 5 – Troy, NY @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
May 7 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Theatre

For more information:

Jon Anderson’s official website HERE
Band Geek official website HERE

Jon Anderson YES Epics and Classics:
Website HERE
Facebook HERE
Twitter – @JonYesEpic
Instagram – @jonandersonyesepicsandclassics
TikTok – @JonAndersonYESEpic
YouTube HERE

Bassist JEFF PILSON Says: “Foreigner is not anywhere near the end of the road”

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Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice recently spoke to Foreigner/ Ex Dokken bassist Jeff Pilson about the band’s upcoming Orchestra tour while taking a break at the 2026 Metal Hall of Fame rehearsals.

Watch the video below.

When asked about Foreigners upcoming tour

“Foreigner is doing  quite  a year of touring. We’re starting an orchestral run with the orchestra on March 6, 2026, we’re starting a residency in Vegas of five shows. And then we’re doing more orchestral shows, including the San Diego Symphony on March 20th. And it’s a really cool show cuz it still rocks, but it’s with an orchestra. It’s very cool, very dark and interesting. Um, then we’re just more touring. We’re doing a huge festival in Mexico in early May. We’re going to be in Europe for over a month in June doing festivals there. Uh, that’s going to be great. Uh then we tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd starting in July and that goes till I think September and then we’re going to tour all the way till the beginning of November. So busy year of touring,” 

 When asked if  this the end of the road for Foreigner 

“Actually not because you know we have a new singer and Luis Maldonado and his force of nature is incredible and wait till you hear him sing and perform. The guy is astonishing and uh he’s actually breathed a lot of new life into the band. So we have we have much more coming and no it’s not anywhere near the end of the road. We thought it was going to be at one point but not anymore. We’re rocking.”

When asked if he would ever consider doing a DOKKEN orchestration Tour? 

“Sure. I’d love to actually enjoy doing that. I mean, after working with orchestras like I’ve been doing, um, I would feel very, uh, capable of coming up with something very cool. So, sure, I’d consider that. I mean, I don’t think the opportunity will ever arise, but if it did, sure, I’d love it. “

LORD OF THE LOST & SALTATIO MORTIS Release New Single Video ‘I’m A Diamond’

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LORD OF THE LOST extend their latest journey with yet another innovative collaboration, coming in the shining form of “I’m A Diamond”. For the latest single leading up to OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, which releases on April 10, 2026 via Napalm Records, the genre-defying band teams up with German medieval metal torchbearers SALTATIO MORTIS. Featuring singer Alea, LORD OF THE LOST present a catchy song reminding us of our own worth and encouraging everyone to live true to themselves. Although the finale of OPVS NOIR is the most out of the box of the trilogy, the Hamburg-based band sticks to their core values: “Don’t change yourself to fit the system.”
 
LORD OF THE LOST are currently on tour in North America with The Birthday Massacre and Wednesday 13. After that, they’re headed to Australia and finally back to Europe for more headline shows. Find the list of dates below!
 
Chris Harms about “I’m A Diamond”:
“A song together with Saltatio Mortis was long overdue. Our bands have been connected for ages, and Alea and I share a deep friendship. That makes it even more special to be singing such a personal and important song together.”
 
Alea (Saltatio Mortis) adds:      
“What does our song ‘I’m a Diamond’ mean to me? It’s about how we’re all valuable in our purest form. It’s not about what others see in you or how the world wants you to be—it’s about who you are. What you are. A unique diamond.”

LORD OF THE LOST bring their ambitious album trilogy to a brilliant finale with OPVS NOIR Vol. 3. A direct continuation of OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, which were both unveiled in 2025, it releases on April 10, 2026 and gloriously expands on the genre-defying band’s opus. The most out of the box of the three, the third and final part of their latest journey has the six-piece end this chapter of their career on a fulminant high note, intertwining heavy guitars and dark electronica with compassionate messages and cinematic orchestrals.
 
OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 continues to walk LORD OF THE LOST’s unpredictable journey without settling for the familiar. Rounding off an impressive trilogy, this record takes you by the hand and guides you along your darkest paths.

Get Your Copy Of OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 NOW –
Available in Many Formats Including Strictly Limited Collector’s Editions!

Following the captivating BLOOD & GLITTER, which brought them to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a #1 chart entry in their native Germany to go along with it, LORD OF THE LOST once again demonstrate their unmatched diversity. Initiated by beautiful cello melodies, “Kill The Lights” is an overture like no other, setting a dark mood, but also unafraid to switch it up to make room for catchy and reassuring “I’m A Diamond”. “My Funeral”, despite the name, picks up the positive message, expanding the near-gothic soundscapes while sprinkling in tongue-in-cheek lyrics, promoting black as a happy color – wear pink to their funeral! Stomping “I Hate People” invites horror punk icon WEDNESDAY 13 to an industrial duet about equality, after which gentle “The Shadows Within” hits twice as hard with its symphonic arrangement. Next, Chris Harms and parting KISSIN’ DYNAMITE frontman Hannes Braun deliver the bombastic “La Vie Est Hell” (based on Charles Baudelaire’s influential book of poetry, “Les Fleurs du mal”) partly in French language, before going back to “Square One”. “When Did The Love Break?” is a heartfelt song of lost love – the addition of whimsical vocals by Ambre Vourvahis of XANDRIA drives the emotions of this universal topic right home. After “Your Love Is Colder Than Death”, LORD OF THE LOST team up with Damien Edwards of British glam rock band CATS IN SPACE for the captivating duet “Take Me Far Away”, before the album closes with a ballad, “The Days Of Our Lives” – the sweeping track simultaneously being the closest LORD OF THE LOST have ever been to a cinematic soundtrack. The happy ending is skipped, almost making it sound like a goodbye…
 
OPVS NOIR Vol. 3: the trilogy is finally concluded.

OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 tracklisting:

  1. Kill The Lights
  2. I’m A Diamond (feat. Saltatio Mortis)
  3. My Funeral
  4. I Hate People (feat. Wednesday 13)
  5. The Shadows Within
  6. La Vie Est Hell (feat. Kissin’ Dynamite)
  7. Square One
  8. When Did The Love Break? (feat. Xandria)
  9. Your Love Is Colder Than Death
  10. Take Me Far Away (feat. Cats In Space)
  11. The Days Of Our Lives

LORD OF THE LOST Live 2026
 
DARK WINTER TOUR – USA & CANADA 2026
w/ THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE & WEDNESDAY 13
07.02.26 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Fonda
08.02.26 US – Berkeley, CA / UC Theatre
 
Australien 2026
19.02.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar
20.02.26 AU – Melbourne / Max Watts
21.02.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar
22.02.26 AU – Adelaide / Lion Arts
 
TOVR NOIR 2026
w/ AD INFINITUM [∞], DOGMA [†] & LEAGUE OF DISTORTION [x]
12.03.26 NO – Oslo [∞]
13.03.26 SE – Gothenburg [∞]
14.03.26 SE – Stockholm [∞]
16.03.26 FI – Tampere [∞]
17.03.26 FI – Helsinki [∞]
19.03.26 EE – Tallinn [∞]
20.03.26 LT – Vilnius [∞]
21.03.26 PL – Warsaw [∞]
22.03.26 PL – Kraków [∞]
24.03.26 AT – Vienna [∞]
25.03.26 HU – Budapest [∞]
27.03.26 GR – Athens [∞]
28.03.26 BG – Sofia [∞]
29.03.26 RO – Bucharest [∞]
09.04.26 NL – Amsterdam [†] [X]
10.04.26 FR – Paris [†] [X]
11.04.26 FR – La Roche-sur-Yon [†] [X]
12.04.26 FR – Toulouse [†] [X]
14.04.26 ES – Madrid [†] [X]
15.04.26 ES – Barcelona [†] [X]
17.04.26 FR – Lyon [†] [X]
18.04.26 BE – Durbuy Rock [†] [X]
24.04.26 DE – Hexentanz [†] [X]
25.04.26 CH – Pratteln [†] [X]
26.04.26 IT – Milan [†] [X]
06.05.26 CZ – Prague [†] [X]
07.05.26 DE – Herford [†] [X]
08.05.26 DE – Cologne [†] [X]
09.05.26 DE – Stuttgart [†] [X]
 
Festivals 2026:
22.-23.05.26 DE – Eichstätt / Open Air am Berg
03.-04.07.26 DE – Mülheim an der Ruhr / Castle Rock
13.-16.08.26 FR – Carhaix-Plouguer / Motocultor Festival
21.08.26 DE – Oelde / Oelde Open Air
 
LORDFEST 2026:
w/ NACHTBLUT, NOTHGARD, WISBORG & VELVET RUSH
18.&19.12.26 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36

LORD OF THE LOST are:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Benjamin “Benji“ Mundigler – Guitar, Synths
Klaas Helmecke – Bass
Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, Synths, Percussion
Niklas Kahl – Drums
 
LORD OF THE LOST online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
LORDSHOP
NAPALM RECORDS