Harpazo "The Crucible"

Country: Multinational
Genre(s): Progressive Metal/Rock Opera
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: June 28, 2024 (Europe), July 5, 2024 (USA)
Tracklist

1 Ichor - 04:22

2 Legion Program - 01:06

3 I Am God - 03:50

4 Golden Crown - 08:11

5 The Crucible - 08:08

6 Two Witnesses - 10:11

7 Change Of Heart Pt. 1 - 08:04

8 Ultimatum - 03:26

9 We Are Weak - 02:18

10 Small Price To Pay - 03:55

11 Change of Heart, Pt. 2 - 09:22

12 The Book of Life - 08:01

Credits
Marc Centanni - Additional Electric Guitars, Drums and Keys

Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery) - Lead Guitars, Bass, Keys, Piano, Drums, Vocals as Jude Solomon
   With

DC Cooper (Royal Hunt) - Vocals  as Michael Lightborne

Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) -  Drums (1,4,5,12)

Les Carlsen (Bloodgood)  - Vocals as “The Stranger”

Rey Parra (Deny the Fallen, Sacred Warrior)  - Vocals as Moses

Christian Liljegren (Narnia)  - Vocals as Casimir Agnus

Michael Drive Lee (Barren Cross, Worldview)  - Vocals  as “Pope John”

Niklas Kahl (Lord of the Lost, Flaming Row) -  Drums (3,7)

Lee Lemperle (Outside the Wall) - Vocals as Princess Relena

Jennifer Eckhart (Jennifer K Eckhart & Stained Glass Road) - Vocals as Ellie

Stephanie Morykin - Violins

Gary Bredbenner - Trombones

Joe Stone - Guitar Solo #2 on “Golden Crown” 

Bruno Sa - Keyboard solo on“Change of Heart Pt. 2”  

Backing Vocals: Gary, Marc, John Zadeh, Gabriel Wehrkamp, Matthew O’Connell, Jim Roberti,

Rick Fisher.

Additional Vocals on “Golden Crown” by Enzo Donnarumma, Nicole Donnarumma, Gabriele

Donnarumma, Mariacarmen Barbato, Namid, Mr. Jack, Amelia Cuomo, Valerio Graziano,

Tommaso Naclerio, Claudia Coticeilli, Chiara Tarantino, Imma Losano, Emanuela Vitiello, Anna

Cuomo, Giuseppe D'Auria. Arranged by Enzo and recorded at Donnarumma Studios, Naples,

Italy.

Extra Vocals on “Book of Life” by Brendt Allman

Acting and Spoken Parts by: Marc, Gary and Ian McClain

Album Artwork / logo by Dusan Markovic

Lyrics and Story by Marc Centanni

Music by Gary Wehrkamp

Recorded at New Horizon Music Studios

Lead Producer: Gary Wehrkamp

Mixed by Gary Wehrkamp at New Horizon Music Studios

Mastered by CJ Grimmark at Lighthouse Mastering

Description/Reviews:

Featuring elements of progressive/power metal with symphonic / industrial undertones and a hint of Celtic influence, "The Crucible" delivers four epic tracks, each over 8 minutes long. The music has been meticulously planned to complement the lyrics and story resulting in an amazing sonic experience.

Described as "Armageddon Metal," the sound of Harpazo is both powerful and symphonic, with industrial nuances adding depth to the compositions. Drawing inspiration from classic progressive metal rock operas of the 90s and 2000s, "The Crucible" offers a modernized take on the genre.

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I Am God

Ichor  

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Shumaun "Opposing Mirrors"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Progressive Rock/Metal
Format: CD, digital 
Release date: June 28, 2024
Tracklist

1. The Perils of Amnesia (8:06)

2. Balance (6:00)

3. Opposing Mirrors (4:26)

4. Anxiety and Daydreams (6:00)

5. That Which Turns (4:54)

6. Beyond Reflection (6:28)

7. Some Memories 4:10)

8. Porcelain Trees (9:26)

Credits

Farhad Hossain - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Drums (2)

Jose Mora - Bass

Tyler Kim - Guitars

   With

Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert) - Drums ( 1, 3, 8)

Marco Minnemann  (Steven Wilson, The Aristocrats, Mike Keneally) - Drums (4, 7)

Leo Margarit (Pain of Salvation) - Drums (5, 6)

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Entity "Il naufragio della speranza"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Symphonic
Label: M.P. & Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: June 24, 2024
Tracklist

1. Derealizzazione (9:05)

2. Inettitudine (9:06)

3. Cristallo (6:27)

4. Osservatorio (7:48)

5. Fuori dalla realtà (1:22)

6. Risveglio - Tango (4:57)

7. Risveglio - Fuga (2:31)

8. Un volto senza nome (1:39)

9. The Enigma (5:36)

10. E sarà domani (2:17)

Total Time 50:53

Credits

Mauro Mulas: keyboards and percussions

Gianluigi Longu: bass

Marcello Panzino: drums

Marcello Mulas: guitars

Sergio Calafiura: vocals

Produced by Mauro Mulas and Vannuccio Zanella

Artwork and graphics by OndemediE

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Deezer     
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Roland Bühlmann "Figurative"

Country: Switzerland
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Rock, Fusion
Format: digital
Release date: June 23, 2024
Tracklist

1. Pareidolia (4:28) 

2. Figurative (11:38) 

3. Visions (6:47) 

4. Camouflaging (10:01) 

5. Hesychasm (7:07) 

6. Exteroception (9:45) 

7. Onomatopoeic (5:52) 

Total Time 55:38

Credits

Roland Bühlmann: Electric and bass guitars, aeon sustainer, Korg MS-20, logic software synthesizer, voice (1, 7), kalimba (2, 6), kinnor (3, 4), bullroarer (3) and various objects as percussion.

Composed, produced, mastered by Roland Bühlmann

Cover by Roland Bühlmann

Description/Reviews:

This album deals with perceptions and reactions to these perceptions, and is therefore introspective and very subjective

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Dice "Landing In Area 3-0"

Country: Germany
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Label: Galileo Music
Format: CD, digital
Release date: June 14, 2024 (digital), July 19, 2024 (CD)
Tracklist

1. Sand On The Shore (11:47) 

2. All That We Lost (9:11) 

3. Landing On The Earth (10:52) 

4. Never Ending Last Song Of The World (8:23) 

5. The Dawn Rises Today (13:34) 

6. New Area In A Different Zone (5:51) 

Total Time 59:38

Credits

Christian Nóvé - vocals, keyboards, bass

Ramona Nóvé - background vocals

Peter Viertel - guitars

Tom Tomson - drums

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IZZ "Collapse the Wave"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Format: CD, digital
Release date: June 11, 2024
Tracklist

1. We Are the 3rd

2. So Many Voices

3. Brace for Impact

4. Deep Inside

5. Collapse the Wave

6. Sometimes Sublime

7. There's Hope! 

8. Brethren

9. Not About Me

10. Soak Up the Sunlight

11. And We Will Go

Credits

Paul Bremner: Electric & Acoustic Guitars

Brian Coralian: Electronic & Acoustic Drums and Percussion

Greg DiMiceli: Acoustic Drums and Percussion

John Galgano: Bass Guitar, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Tom Galgano: Keyboards, Vocals

Laura Meade: Vocals

Description/Reviews:

"Collapse the Wave'' marks a significant evolution in IZZ’s musical journey, melding intricate rhythms and complex harmonies to craft a narrative both compelling and transformative. The album, produced by IZZ keyboardist and vocalist Tom Galgano, features a collection of eleven tracks that challenge conventional perceptions and invite listeners to explore beyond the boundaries of traditional rock.

John Galgano, co-founder and bassist of IZZ, describes the album as "a sonic exploration of the self and the universe." He adds, "We tried to weave together each of our musical influences with philosophical, spiritual, and scientific ideas to create an album that explores both personal and universal themes."

"Collapse the Wave" is not just an auditory experience; it’s a journey through the self and the cosmos, making for a listening experience that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining and fun.

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