Alt-prog band THE VALLEY, a young and talented group from Liguria, Italy, release today their brand-new single ‘Hypnagogia’, now available on all major digital platforms via Volcano Records & Promotion.
With a sound that merges modern progressive influences with intense and evocative atmospheres, Hypnagogia is a deep and poetic reflection on that suspended moment between sleep and wakefulness, where dreams and reality blend. The track highlights the band’s ability to alternate engaging melodic passages with heavier, more unsettling sections, always maintaining a strong emotional and creative tension at the core.
“Hypnagogia is the isthmus in the mind that separates sleep from wakefulness, where everything is so vivid it might be real—or you might wake up and find yourself back in reality. Some believe that this very moment is the birthplace of creation, the true face of inspiration,” explain The Valley. Taking inspiration from bands like Tool, Porcupine Tree, and Katatonia, The Valley offer a personal vision of alternative progressive rock, avoiding clichés and impressing with intensity and originality.
The single is accompanied by a suggestive and elegant lyric video, now available on YouTube:
Listen to Hypnagogia now and let yourself be carried away into the blurred boundary between dream and reality.
MARC AMACHER is releasing his new studio album ‘Load’ on 27 June on Hoboville Records.
One name. One legacy. One journey.
Imagine an abandoned railway station in the American Midwest. It’s late evening, the rails glisten damply in the pale light, and somewhere a guitar case rattles in the wind. It is the time of the hobos – those travelling men who roamed the country with nothing but a song on their lips and a dream in their luggage. My great-grandfather was one of them. About 140 years ago, he travelled by train, on foot, taken along by travelling traders, from the south to the north, in search of work – and perhaps also in search of himself.
‘Amacher Load’ is his legacy.
Not as a history record. Not as a reconstruction. But as an honest, raw reflection of a musical journey. This album is saturated with stories that were never written down – stories that seeped into the ground, were whispered around campfires, shouted into the wind from drawbridges. And now, many generations later, a descendant sings – not to imitate, but to carry on.
The sound? Really. Dirty. Full of groove.
The guitar scratches like gravel under your soles. The voice carries sand from a thousand paths. Bass and drums pulsate like a train on the tracks. The blues is not the decor here – it is the language. Soul pops up like an old friend, funk comes along to bring movement into play. But everything flows together – because this is not a museum. It’s alive.
And the ghosts? They are there.
Not in symbols or clichés. But as a reminder that music is always a carrier – for stories, for origins, for what shapes us, even if it is not spoken. The ancestors do not dance in the stage lights, they whisper in the pauses between the notes. In a bending. In a pause. In a breath before a chorus starts.
‘Amacher`s load’ is an album about connection.
About what we take with us – in our blood, in our voices, in our hearts. And about what we pass on when we have the courage to tell our stories.
TRACK LISTING “LOAD” 01 – Memphis 02 – Still 03 – Big Black 04 – Bullet 05 – Long Time No See 06 – Home Again 07 – Give It to Me 08 – Grandpa 09 – Shuffle N‘ Boogie 10 – Good Morning Mrs. Molly 11 – On My Way 12 – Mailbox Blues
Marc Amacher is the Swiss blues & rock musician who guarantees the finest entertainment. His impressive live performances and his love of melodious and unique blues have made him famous far beyond the country’s borders. Even at a young age, Marc’s life revolved around the instrument with the 6 strings, his ‘Peaches’ guitar. It was obvious that a musician with so much talent would lead his musical journey in the blues and rock genres. Musical genres that best suit his nature and abilities, but also his passion and authenticity. Marc Amacher’s music is deeply rooted in the traditions of the blues, but he also brings modern elements and his own creative touch to his songs. His style is raw, honest and penetrating, and he knows how to present the essence of the blues, but also of rock in its purest form.
Marc Amacher became known to a wider audience when he took part in ‘The Voice Of Germany’ in 2016. With his performance, he blew his competitors away right up to the final. His charismatic performances as well as the variability in his voice impressed not only the jury and the audience. Pop star and former Take That member Robbie Williams, who coached Marc of in the semi-final, was also impressed.
Since his appearances on ‘The Voice’, Marc Amacher has worked continuously on his music career. He has toured nationally and internationally through clubs, thrilled audiences at festivals and events, and can count on a growing fan base. Amacher is known for his energetic stage shows, in which he thrills his audience with his technically accomplished guitar work and intense expression. A first-class entertainer. It is therefore not surprising that Eric Clapton has also asked Marc to support his shows in Germany and Austria.
Handmade and unadulterated, but by no means outdated: Marc Amacher fascinates with his very own musical diversity, up close and personal. He lives entertainment.
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to reveal the official set times of the Frontiers Rock Festival, set to take place on April 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2025, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan).
The festival will feature a total of 21 bands in three days – an unmissable experience for all Melodic Rock/Hard Rock fans offering the fans the very best that the scene has to offer these days!
The Set Times of the FRF 2025
DAY 1 – FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Doors Open: 13:45
14:45 – Fans of the Dark 15:35 – Art Nation 16:25 – Shakra 17:25 – Bonfire 18:45 – Honeymoon Suite 20:20 – Pride of Lions 22:00 – ASIA
DAY 2 – SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Doors Open: 13:45
14:45 – Cassidy Paris 15:35 – GATC 16:25 – Chez Kane 17:25 – Crazy Lixx 18:45 – FM 20:20 – Treat 22:00 – Winger
DAY 3 – SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Doors Open: 13:45
14:45 – Seventh Crystal 15:35 – The Big Deal 16:25 – Ronnie Romero 17:25 – Storace 18:45 – Robin McAuley 20:20 – White Lion 22:00 – Harem Scarem
The Complete Bill of the FRF 2025
The full bill for each day of the Festival, and the full list of exclusive VIP acoustic shows are as following:
April 25 – DAY 1 Asia Pride Of Lions Honeymoon Suite Bonfire Shakra Art Nation Fans Of The Dark
April 26 – DAY 2 Winger Treat FM Crazy Lixx Chez Kane Girish & The Chronicles Cassidy Paris
VIP (Acoustic) FM Chez Kane Girish & The Chronicles
April 27 – DAY 3 Harem Scarem Mike Tramp’s White Lion Robin McAuley Storace Ronnie Romero The Big Deal Seventh Crystal
VIP (Acoustic) Harem Scarem Ronnie Romero The Big Deal
Catch My Soul is 5th and the last single from the Dead End Irony upcoming album Battles and Brotherhood to be released on end of May via Inverse Records. The song is a heavy metal ballad with a chorus bigger than the Imatra rapids. Verse comes with acoustic guitars, rhythm section is solid and guitar leads fits perfectly in the song with the powerful vocals.
The song is written by the band and it’s produced by Teemu Aalto (Insomnium, Ginger Evil, Marianas Rest).
“The song’s story about a father languishing in a prison camp and a son he never met is not only tragic but also unfortunately timely. It creates a charge in the song but also offers hope amidst the sorrow. We wanted both catchiness and a heavier rhythm in the song, and we succeeded in this with Teemu Aalto” says the band’s singer and the song’s co-lyricist, Vesa Winberg.
Dead End Irony: Vesa Winberg – Vocals Simo Jokela – Solo Guitar Kristian Valkama – Guitar Antti Vainio – Bass Antti Pekonen – Drums
Ice, vengeance, and chaos—ALESTORM arrives with the first single from their upcoming album, The Thunderfist Chronicles, set for release on June 20, 2025 via Napalm Records! “Frozen Piss 2” barrels in with speedy riffs, pub-ready chanting choruses, keytar wizardry, and of course, sheer pirate madness. The track arrives with a new official music video, out today!
The Thunderfist Chronicles drops as the successor to ALESTORM’s epic seventh studio album, Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum, which peaked at #7 on the German Album charts and at #5 on both the US Current Hard Music and Top New Artist Albums charts, plus many more. Their eighth album appropriately contains eight new anthems packed with wild, shanty-driven melodies and utterly ridiculous lyrics—taking the high seas of metal to new depths.
After the release of last year’s Voyage of the Dead Marauder EP and extensive touring, the band is very well prepared for their next adventure. The Scottish pirate metal legends’ significant presence in the metal scene matches their ability to turn every venue into a boisterous pirate party, for which they are celebrated by their fans and recognized by the critics. Get ready to raise your tankards for their new album, The Thunderfist Chronicles, and join ALESTORM on their wildest adventure yet—louder and more raucous than ever!
Christopher Bowes about “Frozen Piss 2”: “’Frozen Piss 2’ is the first part of a trilogy of songs on the album that link together in an epic tale about a cursed treasure born of forgotten Sumerian gods, hidden beneath the streets of Bournemouth. Along with ‘The Storm’ and ‘Mega-Supreme Treasure of the Eternal Thunderfist’, it all connects up and reveals eldritch knowledge that’ll melt your brain. Enjoy the riffs and the dogs and the fantastic guest vocals from Shiori Sasaki!”
After the release of last year’s Voyage of the Dead Marauder EP and a journey of extensive touring, the pioneering pirate metal band returned to their ship and once again teamed up with Lasse Lammert of LSD-Studios (Gloryhammer, Wind Rose) for production, recording, mixing, and mastering of The Thunderfist Chronicles. The new album promises a wild ride through raging storms, absurd adventures, and epic battles across the vast ocean blue.
With explosive opener “Hyperion Omniriff”, ALESTORM unleashes a tidal wave of melodies that will sweep you off your feet, while “Killed to Death by Piracy” delivers thunderous choruses and crushing riffs worthy of the most legendary sea skirmish. Of course, no ALESTORM album would be complete without a dose of their signature humor—“Banana” is a ridiculously catchy singalong banger that will turn every concert into a drunken pirate celebration. Meanwhile, “Frozen Piss 2” is packed with icy grooves and razor-sharp wit. But it’s not all just chaos and rum-fueled madness—“The Storm” offers a dramatic, sweeping atmosphere, leading into “Mountains of the Deep”, a grandiose, anthem-filled voyage into the ocean’s depths. Then comes the Nekrogoblikon cover “Goblins Ahoy!”, a rowdy, fantasy-infused riot, before the album culminates in its climactic masterpiece: “Mega-Supreme Treasure of the Eternal Thunderfist”. This colossal, 17 minute long, over-the-top epic features heroic choirs, thundering guitars, and a swashbuckling tale that will turn every pirate into a legend.
With The Thunderfist Chronicles, ALESTORM proves yet again that they are the undisputed rulers of the seven metal seas. So, stock up on your rum—this is going to be loud, chaotic, and absolutely legendary!
Christopher Bowes on the new album: “This album is weird and full of difficult riffs that I already regret. There’s a bunch of fun things to discover on the record though – we’ve got a cover of a song by our friends in Nekrogoblikon, a whole lot of other heavy stuff, plus the longest song I’ve ever written (over 17 minutes long) which features guest vocals from Patty Gurdy (everyone’s favorite hurdy gurdy player) and Sir Russell Allen (Symphony X singer and my favorite vocalist of all time).”
Thunderfist Chronicles track listing: 1. Hyperion Omniriff 2. Killed to Death by Piracy 3. Banana 4. Frozen Piss 2 5. The Storm 6. Mountains of the Deep 7. Goblins Ahoy! 8. Mega-Supreme Treasure of the Eternal Thunderfist
Experience ALESTORM live: 04.05.25 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya WWWX 05.05.25 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya WWWX 06.05.25 JP – Osaka / Ruido 07.06.25 CZ – Plzeň / Metalfest 13.06.25 ES – Zamora / Z! Live Rock Fest 19.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop 21.06.25 FI – Nummijärvi / Nummirock 25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons of Rock 27.06.25 CH – Grenchen / Summerside 29.06.25 ES – Barcelona / Rockfest 01.08.25 RO – Rasnov / Rockstadt Extreme 22.08.25 PT – Pindelo dos Milagres / Milagre Metaleiro 24.08.25 FR – Chateau Gontier / V & B Festival 19.09.25 US – Louisville / Louder than Life 19.10.25 NL – Den Bosch / The Rock Circus
ALESTORM are: Christopher Bowes – Vocals, Keytar Gareth Murdock – Bass Máté Bodor – Guitar Peter Alcorn – Drums Elliot Vernon – Keyboard
Get your denim and leather jackets ready for AMBUSH and their Napalm Records debut Evil In All Dimensions, out September 5, 2025! Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their relentless quest for speed, AMBUSH captures the classic essence of heavy metal – championing the genre’s roots while setting a new benchmark for modern heavy music with their signature high octane vocals and riff driven anthems.
“Evil In All Dimensions”, the title track and first single, is an exhilarating 80s inspired heavy metal ripper refined with sleek, modern production. Taking listeners through a terrible nightmare that becomes reality, the song kicks off the record with thunderous drum fills by Linus Fritzson and powerful licks from guitar-virtuosos Karl Dotzek and Olof Engqvist. “Evil In All Dimension” arrives with a thunderous official music video and is now available on all streaming services worldwide, as well as a strictly limited 12” maxi single. To make this special collector’s item even more special, AMBUSH include a non-album track and a cover of Diamond Head’s “Canterbury” as a B-side.
The evil in this world can’t hide – AMBUSH will take care of it with relentless heavy metal power!
AMBUSH about the new single “Evil In All Dimensions”: “Have you ever woken up in anguish from the fact that in your dream you did something terrible. Something so evil that – even if it was just a dream – you could not forgive yourself for even giving birth to such horror in your mind? What if you suddenly realize that your dream is reality?”
Evil in All Dimensions is undeniable proof of AMBUSH’s unwavering passion and talent for the genre. Now, with Napalm Records as their partner, they are primed to take the world by storm. AMBUSH wield an arsenal of of 80s metal prowess: with whipping drums, sharp guitars, and high-pitched vocals, “Come Angel of Night” explores themes of reconciliation when the damage seems irreversible, culminating in a soaring solo that highlights the band’s musical power. Bassist Oskar Andersson hypnotizes listeners with his infectious grooves in the brooding “The Night I Took Your Life”, while “Maskinovka” features an anthemic, standout performance from vocalist Oskar Jakobssons. The track’s mid-tempo groove personifies the difficulties of standing up for truth in a world shaped by manipulation.
In addition to their undeniable talent to revive fast and glorious 80s headbangers, the Swedes also surprise with the gripping power ballad “I Fear the Blood”. A song to pump your fist to, vacillating between themes of escapism and self destruction, amidst the battle against one’s inner demons. Founder Oskar Jakobssons screams his soul out in this heavy-hearted and honest masterpiece, which creates the perfect moment to wave your lighters in the air, passionately belting along.
AMBUSH about the album: “We are stoked to unveil Evil In All Dimensions – our long awaited 4th album. For us the album feels like a new dawn where everything is possible and steel rules the world. We regard it as the proudest moment in our hellbent strive for Heavy Metal mastery, and we hope that you guys will appreciate it!”
Evil In All Dimensions tracklisting: 1. Evil In All Dimensions 2. Maskirovka 3. Iron Sign 4. The Night I Took Your Life 5. I Fear The Blood 6. Come Angel of Night 7. The Reaper 8. Bending The Steel 9. Heavy Metal Brethren
Formed in 2013, AMBUSH quickly became a staple of the Swedish metal scene, delivering classic heavy metal vibes with a modern twist. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Judas Priest, Accept, and Iron Maiden, AMBUSH’s unique blend of traditional metal and fierce energy has earned them a dedicated fan base around the globe. From fingernail-shattering riffs to screaming-solos and emotional lyrics, the Swedes emerged from the underground scene landing performances at Europe’s most prestigious old school metal festivals like Muskelrock, and touring as a fan-favorite next to heroes like ENFORCER and COBRA SPELL.
Now AMBUSH, aligned with Napalm Records, prepare to hit the road again with fresh material – starting this Saturday, April 26!
AMBUSH Live 2025 26.04.2025 ES – Torello / From Enslavement to Obliteration Fest 30.04.2025 PE – Lima / La Residencia 01.05.2025 CH – Santiago / SALA RBX 02.05.2025 CO – Bogotá / Ace Of Spades Club 03.05.2025 MX – Mexico City / Circo Volador 07.05.2025 DE – Hamburg / Bambi Galore 08.05.2025 BE – Kortjik / DVG Club 09.05.2025 FR – Chauvigny / Anthems Of Steel 10.05.2025 DE – Mörlenbach / Live Music Hall 11.05.2025 DE – Kassel / Goldgrube 29.05.2025 SE – Alvesta / Muskelrock Festival 31.05.2025 DE – Wittstock/Dosse / Metal Power Open Air 07.06.2025 DE – Essen / BattleCry Festival 05.07.2025 SE – Knislinge / Time to Rock Festival 27.09.2025 DE – Rauschenberg / Erntedrunkfest 13.12.2025 SE – Eskilstuna / Luciarock
AMBUSH is: Olof Engqvist – Guitars & Backing vocals Karl Dotzek – Guitars & Backing vocals Oskar Andersson – Bass, vocals & Backing vocals Linus Fritzson – Drums & Backing vocals Oskar Jakobsson – Vocals
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