Renowned for CROSSON‘s first pumping sing-along rock anthems, the Glam Rock Warriors from Down Under have returned with a powerful, symphonic, heartfelt magnum opus. Drenched in emotion and wrapped in theatrical rock grandeur, “Heaven’s Bell” is a powerful ode to loved ones lost and the promise of reunion beyond the stars.
With haunting melodies, heart-piercing vocals, and lyrics that cut deep—“Some days are easy, the nights are hell”—Crosson taps into the raw pulse of grief while lighting the way with hope. A tender farewell turned rock ballad, this is Crosson at their most vulnerable… and most epic.
“Heaven’s Bell” is taken from Crosson’s album Guilty of Rock, out now via Wormholedeath.
Hot on the heels of their latest studio album “Plead The Fifth” (released in July via ROAR here), Austria’s high-voltage glam metal renegades Mädhouse turn the volume all the way up with their explosive new video for “Mad To The Bone”.
The track and video are a full-throttle showcase of the band’s identity: raw riffs, wild energy, and pure sleaze, attitude and hooks that cut deep. Visually and sonically, “Mad To The Bone” distills everything Mädhouse stand for: unapologetic, untamed, and impossible to ignore. Step into the Mädhouse, and see why glam will never die!
Drawing inspiration from legendary acts like Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, and Ratt, Mädhouse blends the raw energy of classic glam metal with a modern hard rock edge. Their sound is unmistakable—gritty riffs, anthemic choruses, and an unapologetic attitude that demand attention. Since their debut, the band has continuously evolved while staying true to their wild, rebellious spirit. “Plead The Fifth” pushes the boundaries even further with heavier riffs, bolder lyrics, and an electrifying presence.
Known for their explosive live performances and larger-than-life stage presence, Mädhouse continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The current line-up features Tommy Lovelace on vocals, Mikky Stixx and Thommy Black on guitars and backing vocals, Rickey Dee on bass, and Bobby B Bastard on drums. Together, they keep the spirit of glam metal alive, delivering high-octane rock that never backs down. With “Plead The Fifth”, they prove once again that glam metal is far from dead — it’s louder, bolder, and wilder than ever. Turn up the volume, join the madness, and let rock ‘n’ roll reign!
01 – Midnite Fever 02 – We Run Riot 03 – Bring On The Night 04 – Shotgun Rider 05 – Wicked Hearts 06 – Get A Grip 07 – Live And Tease 08 – It’s A Monster In My Head 09 – I’ll See You In My Dreams 10 – Mad To The Bone 11 – Loveplace 12 – I Die Alone 13 – You Got The Tail Down
MÄDHOUSE is: Tommy Lovelace – Vocals Mikky Stixx – Guitars Thommy Black – Guitars Rickey Dee – Bass Bobby B. Bastard – Drums
Finnish melancholic metal band Kivisydän invites their listeners into a world where fragility and strength coexist, and where the weight of sorrow feels both crushing and liberating. Melodic, symphonic metal meets powerful vocals and lyrics that delve deep into sorrow, despair, and pain – but ultimately also into hope.
“Varjoihin” is the last single release from the band’s debut album “Kuoleva Aurinko” to be released on October 17th 2025. The album was mixed by Heikki Marttila / Guru Studio, known as the guitarist for the band Stella, and mastered by Miro Kiiski / Miromastering.
“Varjoihin” tells the story of a child who is constantly criticized and belittled by his own loved ones, crushing his self-esteem to pieces. The child’s only escape and joy is running in the woods. The song presents a more energetic side of the band, contrasting with the funeral atmosphere of the previous single.” – Kivisydän
Finnish Rimbacher is known as a powerful live band and as a stylish AOR creator. Now they release a cover of the Song “Sold My Soul To Rock ‘n’ Roll” from the 2007 album “Sinner” by the original AC/DC vocalist Dave Evans.
“Jimbo and I had the honor of playing this song with Dave Evans, the original performer and founding member of AC/DC, in his Finnish tour band ‘His Finnish Badassess’. Dave emphasized energy, dynamics, power, and conviction. He instructed us to play each song as if it were our own. Sold My Soul To Rock n’ Roll touched to me in many ways, and I decided to ask the maestro for permission to record the song with our band. We got the go-ahead!” recalls the band’s singer, Niko Rimbacher.
Composition: Dave Charles Evans, Mark William Tinson
Lyrics.: Dave Charles Evans
Mixer : Eero Kaukomies / Helsinki Rock
Productions – Sonic Pump Studios
Mastering: Oskari Olkkonen / Soundear
Previous Rimbacher’s album High Hopes On The Rocks (2024) received widespread acclaim both in Finland and abroad. In the spirit of 80s stadium rock, AOR, and hard rock, the style-conscious band went straight into recording their next full-length album after the release of their debut. Songs from the upcoming album have already been heard at gigs, the official singles haven’t yet scheduled for release. That’s why now is the perfect time to release a new single to ease the anticipation of rock fans.
Earlier this year, the Finnish metal band Garden of Stone released their debut album, ‘The Grave Mistake‘, via Inverse Records. The band has continued to push forward, and their first single, ‘Silence Falters’, along with its accompanying music video, is now available. The track is taken from an as yet untitled second studio album, due for release later in 2026.
-Composed by Jere Mäntysalo & Jesse Salo -Lyrics by Jesse Salo -Mixed by Joona Muistola, HAW Studios -Artwork by Noora Khouya -ISRC: FI3FC2594701
Garden of Stone is a melodic metal band that weaves together heavy/death metal with melancholic rock. From the band you can expect brooding atmospheres, beautiful melodies, and face melting riffs.
The band was formed in 2023 when guitarists Jere Mäntysalo and Ville Penkari recruited Jesse Salo to sing and scream for their project. Soon after, drummer Tapio Haverinen joined to keep the rhythm department in check. The group was completed when bassist Kalle Hänninen joined to govern the lowest frequencies.
Garden of Stone published their debut EP, Tides of Decay, in February of 2024, and their debut album The Grave Mistake a year later. The band is showing no signs of slowing down, as the release of their most brutal single is just around the corner.
Line-up: Jere Mäntysalo – Guitar Jesse Salo – Vocals Kalle Hänninen – Bass Ville Penkari – Guitar Tapio Haverinen – Drums
Glasgow Kiss are a Norwegian female-fronted Alternative Metal band with a power-rock vibe that will rattle the windows and shake the foundations of your mind! They come right at us with that heavy rhythm guitar groove and a vocal attack that is both rich and addictive. The band just dropped a savage new single and music video entitled “Those Wasted Years“. The music video was directed by Bård Leite at USF Verftet in Bergen, Norway. This is the first single & music video taken from their upcoming full-length album Down In Flames which will be released on December 12, 2025 via Eclipse Records.
The album was produced by Glasgow Kiss, and mixed/mastered by Peter Michelsen (Rat City, Madelene, Byting) at The Norwegian Sound studio. Tracking by Dan Mikal Ultang at Secret Location Studio, w/ vocal tracking at Elephant Studios.
“We decided to film a music video for this track because we wanted to give the song a life beyond just the sound” says lead vocalist Charlotte Marlen Midtun. “Music is powerful on its own, but sometimes the emotions and stories we write about deserve to be seen as well as heard. The video lets us share the atmosphere, the energy, and the message in a way that words and melodies alone can’t always capture. For the darker and more intense parts of the song, we leaned into shadowy, low-key lighting to create tension and intimacy. It gave the impression of being pulled into the raw emotion of the lyrics. When the music opened up—whether with hope, energy, or release—we shifted toward warmer tones and brighter contrasts, symbolizing light breaking through.”
The debut album, Down in Flames, by Glasgow Kiss is a burst of sweet dichotomy, altered reflections, foils, doppelgangers, and visions of the self through enchanting and fractured perspectives. First off, the lyrics are devastating portraits of loneliness, toxicity, grief and loss, desire and darkness. The contrast; however, is the rhythm guitar sound: a bold power-rock groove that launches us into the stratosphere, almost as if the band first tempts us to make love with our own misery, just to shake it off and rock ‘til we drop. In conjunction with the band’s overall theme of aesthetic duality, lead vocalist Charlotte Marlen Midtun puts on a clinic of tonal dynamics and emotional depth. From captivating soaring high range to powerful gritty belting to delicate passages in the mid-range, her remarkable range makes for a compelling emotional performance. Moreover, and more specifically, one cannot listen to this record without appreciating the mix on the vocals. Charlotte is produced sonically to be right in our ear, deep in our minds straight down through the heart, and when harmonies are added, they are produced as elegant backdrop, a whisper, like lace. This technique would, at first, seem like the natural “go-to” for most projects, but the effect is quite new compared with the latest trend in the industry to bring the harmony tracks equal in volume and tonality, creating what some might refer to as a “choral wash.” Glasgow Kiss; however, do not “wash” or dilute a darned thing. They write our stories, raw and unedited. All things considered, Glasgow Kiss offer us Down in Flames so we can relate to their sorrow and share in their joy. They prove to us that the two opposite viewpoints can live simultaneously, that both can be true, that both make a beautiful, delicate balance. We can confide in Glasgow Kiss. We come to them with our demons, and they give us a safe space. We include them in our victories and they high-five us when we all reach the top of the mountain. The album was produced by Glasgow Kiss, and mixed/mastered by Peter Michelsen (Rat City, Madelene, Byting) at The Norwegian Sound studio, with tracking by Dan Mikal Ultang at Secret Location Studio. Vocal were tracked at Elephant Studios. Artwork for the album and singles was created by Frode Andreassen and Sveinung Sveen. Down In Flames by Glasgow Kiss will be released on December 12, 2025 via Eclipse Records.
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Down In Flames track listing 01. Destiny 02. Down In Flames 03. On Your Own 04. The Wall 05. One Last Time 06. Forsaken 07. Those Wasted Years 08. Put the Blame On Me
Lineup: Charlotte Marlen Midtun (Vocalist), Daniel Anker-Goli (Guitarist), Frode Andreassen (Drummer), John Erik Soltvedt (Bass), Sveinung Sveen (Guitarist)
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
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