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30.X+ Metal Mind Records
30.X+ Karisma Records
30.X+ InsideOut Music


BANDS & PERFORMERS:

3rd Ear Experience
(Multi-national) / October 30, 2016

Forthcoming release:

The multi-national psychedelic space rock/fusion/metal combo 3rd Ear Experience will release its new album "Stones of a Feather" (78:16 CD, 2LP) on November 21, 2016. Line-up: Robbi Robb – guitar; Richard Stuverud – drums; Jorge Carrillo – bass; Alan Swanson – keyboards; Amritakripa – synthesizer; with: several additional musicians (mainly ob chamber instruments).

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Project Nightscape
(UK) / October 30, 2016

Forthcoming release:

Project Nightscape is an English supergroup, featuring Grammy-nominee Tony Gaglio on guitars, Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) on drums, Pete Trewavas (Marillion) on bass and a few more musicians. Their debut outing, “To Sin against Our Mercies”, is a concept album, based on the series of supernatural thrillers by writer-film director David W. Edwards. The music is progressive hard rock, influenced by classic Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Rush. Track listing: 1. Living in Sacred Time 5:37, 2. Only Reason 5:24, 3. The Last Case of Dr. Lacy 1:46, 4. Now Silence 4:57, 5. Inmortuorum Memorias 5:19, 6. The Dead Buried in the Air 1:29, 7. Occulted 3:47, 8. Exorcised 2:00, 9. To Sin against Our Mercies 6:24, 10. Hard Drift 4:12, 11. Nova Regna 2:00, 12. The Middle Sea at Rest 6:00, 13. Starlost 10:07. Release date: December 9.

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The Invisible
(UK) / October 30, 2016

New release:

The Invisible is the solo project of British multi-instrumentalist Jake Bradford-Sharp. The debut album “MK-Ultra” was released via ROK Music on October 14, 2016. The album explores the issues surrounding the fictional character's suffering of amnesia following the MK-Ultra tests (late 1973), but ultimately is a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. This is a concept album that explores many musical themes and styles. Written, Performed and Produced by Jake Bradford-Sharp. Track listing: 1. Inside Voices (2.24), 2. Amnesia (3.08), 3. This Drug (8.53), 4. Accident (5.31), 5. The Discovery (12.49), 6. Memories Returning (1.10), 7. Dreamscape (9.16), 8. That Drug (4.01), 9. Presence (5.51).

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Pandora
(Italy) / October 30, 2016

Forthcoming release:

"Ten Years Like in a Magic Dream", the new album by the Italian progressive rock band Pandora, will be released on November 30. Track listing: 1. Always and Everywhere 8:40, 2. The Way You Are 7:23, 3. Turin 03.02.’74 7:52, 4. Drunken Poet's Drama 8:21, 5. Passaggio di Stagioni 10:48, 6. Second Home by the Sea (Genesis) 8:51, 7. Man of a Thousand Faces (Marillion) 7:21, 8. Ritual II (Yes) 11:16, 9. Lucky Man (ELP) 6:25. Line-up: Claudio Colombo – drums, bass, el. & ac. guitars; keyboards; flute; Beppe Colombo – keyboards, backing vocals; Corrado Grappeggia – keyboards, vocals; Emoni Viruet – vocals; with: Dino Fiori.

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Marbin
(USA) / October 30, 2016


RECORDING COMPANIES:

Progressive Promotion Records
(Germany) / October 30, 2016

Forthcoming releases:

  • t – “Epistrophobia”
  • Steve Hughes – “Once We Were II”

    Progressive Promotion Records presents: "Epistrophobia", the new album (CD) by German multi-instrumentalist and composer t (Thomas Thielen). Tracklist: 1. In Abeyance, 2. The Dark beyond Our Fears, 3. What If, 4. What If Not, 5. Forgiven, 6. A Mask behind A Mask, 7. Epistrophe. Solo Pilot: Thomas Thielen – vocals; all Instruments. Release date: December 9, 2016.

    “Once We Were II”, the new album by the UK multi-instrumentalist and composer Steve Hughes will be released by Progressive Promotion Records on December 9, 2016.

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    Favored Nations Music
    (USA) /October 30, 2016

    Forthcoming releases:

  • Nicolas Meier – “Infinity”
  • VA – “She Rocks, Vol. 1”

    Favored Nations Entertainment, guitar legend Steve Vai's label, is releasing the new studio album of the UK based Swiss-born guitarist Nicolas Meier. Titled “Infinity”, it also features Jimmy Haslip on bass and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. We have already reviewed the album, and the review can be read here.

    Favored Nations Entertainment announces the upcoming release of the all-female compilation “She Rocks, Vol. 1”, featuring some of the best female guitarists today (Lita Ford, Sarah Longfield, Nita Strauss and many others). It will be released on January 20, 2017.

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    Metal Mind Records
    (Poland) /October 30, 2016

  • Fatal Fusion – "Total Absence"

    "Total Absence", the new album (CD) by the Norwegian progressive rock band Fatal Fusion, will be released on November 25, 2016, via Karisma Records. Line-up: Knut Erik Grontvedt – vocals; Erlend Engebretsen – keyboards; Stig Selnes – guitars; Lasse Lie – bass; Audun Engebetsen – drums.

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    InsideOut Music
    (Germany/USA) /October 30, 2016

    Forthcoming release:

  • Maschine – "Naturalis"

    "Naturalis", the new album (70 min CD) by the UK progressive rock/metal band Maschine, will be released on November 18, 2016, via InsideOut Music. Line-up: Luke Machin (The Tangent) – guitar, vocals; Daniel Mash (ex-The Tangent) – bass; Elliott Fuller – guitar; James Stewart – drums; Marie-Eve de Gaultier – keyboards, vocals.

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