Metatrone "SANGUEACQUA"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Power Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD
Release date: March 13, 2026
Tracklist

1. Fuori dal tempio – 3:42

2. Stato Infame – 4:09

3. Emmaus – 4:19

4. Facsimile – 4:41

5. I Want Out (Helloween cover) – 4:44

6. Il mio dolore – 4:36

7. Un nome nuovo – 3:59

8. Anima Christi – 3:09

Credits

Jo Lombardo - Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Stefano “Ghigas” Calvagno - Guitars, Bass

David Brown - Keyboards, Clean Vocals (8), Growl

Simone Alberti - Drums

Artwork by Nello Dell’Omo (ArtForMusic Studio)

Description/Reviews:

Blending the drive of European power metal with progressive structures and modern rhythmic precision, the album showcases Metatrone at their most focused, aggressive and cohesive.

Riffs are tighter and more assertive, grooves more grounded and impactful while melodic lines retain the crystalline character that defines the band’s sound. The production balances analog warmth with contemporary clarity, pushing the band toward a more direct and powerful sonic identity.

At its core, “SANGUEACQUA” explores the concept of identity and belonging - artistic, personal and spiritual.

The album confronts imitation and conformity in “Facsimile”, reflects on collective oppression in “Stato Infame” and challenges the idolatry of power and wealth in “Fuori dal Tempio”. Spiritual identity remains central, expressed as a call to action as well as a mystical root in “Anima Christi” based on an ancient Latin prayer.

Media/Samples
Stato Infame 
Emmaus
Facsimile

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Canvas of Silence "As The World Tree Fell"

Country: Finland
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: October 31, 2025
Tracklist

1. Watching the World Tree Fall - 6:20
2. Humanimal - 4:02
3. Anthem for Ashes - 4:54
4. Drown - 5:41
5. One With the Wind - 4:33
6. Wayfarer - 8:32
7. The Great Unknown - 4:38
8. Garden of the Fallen - 4:46

Credits

Hanna Uimonen: Vocals

Tatu Hanhikoski: Guitars, programming

Jaakko Puusaari: Guitars, backing vocals

Mikael Minkkinen: Bass

Iiro Vuori: Drums

Compositions: Tatu Hanhikoski

Lyrics: Tatu Hanhikoski

Arrangements: Canvas of Silence

Recorded at various studios in Jyväskylä, Viitasaari and Helsinki, Finland

Produced by Tatu Hanhikoski, Jaakko Puusaari and Joonatan Jaakonaho

Mixed by Joonatan Jaakonaho

Mastered by Miro Kiiski at MIRO MASTERING

Cover Art by Kim Kupiainen

Description/Reviews:

Canvas of Silence is a catchy prog-influenced female vocal-driven metal band from Finland. The music of Canvas of Silence paints its pictures on silence with complementary colours. It’s heavy but melodic, occasionally complex yet at the same time somewhat simple and catchy, glued together with female vocals and symphonic elements. Or as the drummer Iiro Vuori put it, the music can be described as ”Prog-influenced Chorus Metal”.

Media/Samples
Drown
One With The Wind

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Darkness Is My Canvas "The End Of Times"

Country: Finland
Genre(s): Progressive Alternative Rock
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: August 1, 2025
Tracklist

1. Wash (3:10) 

2. Rejected (3:59) 

3. Bleed (5:13) 

4. Ink In The Water (2:40) 

5. The Maze (8:52) 

6. The End Of Times (7:03) 

7. Day Zero (6:32) 

8. Subliminal (1:05) 

9. These Times (3:00) 

10. Skin & Bones (4:47) 

11. Day Zero (Radio Edit) (3:59) 

12. The Maze (Instrumetal) (8:50) 

Total Time 59:10

Credits

Pete - Lead Vocals

Panu - Guitars

Fellu - Bass

Guitar Juza - Drums

Description/Reviews:

"The End Of Times" is the debut full-length album from Finnish band Darkness Is My Canvas — a bold and emotional journey through melody, introspection, and modern rock expression. Blending progressive elements, cinematic atmospheres, and sharp alternative energy, the album explores the collapse and rebirth of meaning in a chaotic world. With intricate arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics, and powerful hooks, "The End Of Times" is a record that invites repeated listens, each time revealing new layers and deeper resonance.

Media/Samples
Ink In The Water
Day Zero

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Rimmar "Raises"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Classic/Progressive/Industrial Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: July 4, 2025
Tracklist

1. Unreal (4:08) 

2. Mighty Messenger (3:58) 

3. These Ruins (3:50) 

4. 8th Sin (4:59) 

5. Planet Mars (4:08) 

6. Vortex (3:30) 

7. Queen Of The Gold (4:29) 

8. Cruel Summer (3:44) 

9. Raises (4:55) 

Total Time 37:41

Credits

Marco “Rimmar” Rinaldi: Guitars, Programming and Vocals

Antonio Inserillo: Bass Guitars and Programming

   With

Mattia Fagiolo (1,5)

Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra) (2,6)

Marco Biuller (3, 7)

Marco Andreotti (4)

Kyo (8)

Elisa Proietti (8)

Produced by Antonio Inserillo
Recorded at MHS Studio
Mixed and Mastered by Aldo Lonobile at Truck Me Hard, Alessandria (Italy).

Description/Reviews:

"Raises" is a genre-defying record that fuses classic, progressive and industrial metal with elements of synthwave and electronic music creating a modern and hybrid sound that speaks equally to fans of metal, prog and experimental music.

At the heart of "Raises" lies a conceptual journey built around themes of rebirth, transcendence and emotional elevation. The album’s symbolic core is the image of a volume knob in constant ascent—an allegory for the need to rise above indifference, superficiality and disconnection. Melodic yet heavy, nostalgic yet futuristic, "Raises" blends the epic attitude of ‘80s metal with the intellectual daring of ‘90s prog and the slick textures of modern synths.

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Unreal
Mighty Messenger
Planet Mars
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Beriedir "Liminal Spaces"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: January 10, 2025
Tracklist

1. Halo

2. Neon

3. In The Corner Of My Eyes

4. As Tight As Phantoms Hold

5. F.I.V.E.

6. More Than Starlight

7. Burnout

8. Anemoia

9. Massive

10. In The Liminal Space

Credits

Stefano Nüsperli:  Vocals, Keyboards

Simone Bacchi Mottin: Guitars, Backing Vocals

Francesco Ideo: Guitars

Ciro Salvi: Drums

Daniele Cantaboni: Bass Guitar

Mixing and mastering: Simone Mularoni (Domination Studio)

Description/Reviews:

Beriedir offers a sound that, throughout their discography, spans from progressive power metal—characterized by its signature, neck-breaking choruses—to a contemporary progressive identity, delivering tight rhythms, gargantuan emotional sections, and earth-shattering, surgically precise breakdowns. This powerful musical package is wrapped in introspective themes, melancholic and nostalgic, creating a dark and enveloping aesthetic.

With "Liminal Spaces", Beriedir have fully embraced a progressive and experimental sound, moving away from their power metal roots and creating something that will enthrall fans of Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, Gojira, and Dark Tranquillity. As they delve into melancholia, longing, and existential questions, the band cements their place as one of the most exciting voices in progressive metal today.

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Neon

Halo

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Ozora "Litany"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: October 11, 2024
Tracklist

1. Sensei (Animale Vergine) (3:50) 

2. Estraneo (4:18) 

3. Inedia (6:01) 

4. Quando Mangio Da Solo A Volte Piango (Hangover) (1:58) 

5. Il Gigante E La Formica (4:27) 

6. Litanie (5:46) 

7. Torna Da Lei (4:15) 

8. Al Di Là (Inferno) (4:50) 

Total Time 35:25

Credits

Paolo Marreddu - guitars

Luca Imerito - bass

Danilo Saccottelli - drums

Davide Conti - vocals

Description/Reviews:

ozOra continue to amaze with a unique sound that masterfully crosses various metal, progressive rock and alternative rock genres, enriching them with new sounds and original arrangements. Sung in Italian, the instrumental complexities typical of the best progressive and the overwhelming energy of rock blend harmoniously to create an unprecedented musical experience.

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Streams
Inedia
Quando Mangio Da Solo A Volte Piango (Hangover)

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Isle of the Cross "Faustus The Musical"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Progressive Metal Opera
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: July 5, 2024
Tracklist

1. Prologue (1:02) 

2. Wittenberg 1587 (1:59) 

3. Metaphysics Of Magicians (5:43) 

4. The Divine Apostate (7:41) 

5. Blood Oath (4:36) 

6. Immortal Kiss (4:11) 

7. Coven Of Wittenberg (1:57) 

8. Hourglass (5:24) 

9. Ghost At The Feast (5:20) 

10. Dragons Astralis (5:45) 

11. Candlelight Contemplation (2:49) 

12. Eleven's Hour (7:48) 

13. 1200 (1:09) 

14. Epilogue (2:47) 

Total Time 58:11

Credits

Je Schneider: Production, Composition, Piano, Various instruments, Lyrics, Vocals: Evil Angel/Friars

Eric Gillette (Neal Morse): Guitar

Daniel de Jöngh - Lead Vocals: Faustus

Diane Lee - Vocals: Good Angel

Charles Elliott - Vocals: Lucifer

Matthieu Romarin - Vocals: Mephistopheles

Angela Di Vincenzo - Vocals: Helen

Amrit Sandhu - Vocals: Narrator

Mixing/Mastering by Joost van den Broek

Artwork by Theopisti Tiftikoglou

Description/Reviews:

"Faustus the Musical" is a metal opera based on the epic 16th century saga “Doctor Faustus” by Christopher Marlowe. Engaging compositions and a strong vocal delivery by the cast sends the listener on an exciting journey. From the symphonic to the brutal, the entirety of the album is impeccably mixed and mastered by the renowned Joost van den Broek. 

Their sound could be easily described as engaging, unique, melodic, cinematic and strong at the same time. Je Schneider is the mastermind of this project but the line up is complete with musicians like Eric Gilette, Daniel de Jöngh, Diane Lee to name a few. 

Since the beginning of their career / their first album the sound of the band has been developed a lot, it’s more mature now with much more emphasis on a more cohesive and better sound than the previous one. The sound of the band is influenced by bands like Textures, Persefone, Ayreon, Avantasia. 

Media/Samples
Ghost At The Feast
Immortal Kiss

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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.

Media/Samples
I Am God

Ichor  

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Auro Control "The Harp"

Country: Brazil
Genre(s): Progressive Power Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: May 31, 2024
Tracklist

1. Aurum Regium (1:30) 

2. Feel The Fire (4:21) 

3. Not Alone (4:50) 

4. Rise Of The Phoenix (5:14) 

5. The Harp (4:56) 

6. Afterglow (5:28) 

7. Head Up High (5:29) 

8. Conception (5:15) 

9. Runner (4:40) 

10. Breaking Silence (7:27) 

Total Time 49:10

Credits

Lucas de Ouro - Vocals

Lucas Barnery - Guitars

Diego Pires - Guitars

Thiago Baumgarten - Bass

Davi Britto - Drums

    With
Jeff Scott Soto (3)
Aquiles Priester (W.A.S.P., Angra) (4)
Aiace (5)
Felipe Andreoli (Angra) (5)
Thiago Bianchi (Noturnall, Shaman) (10)      

Produced by Thiago Bianchi
Recorded at Estúdio Fusão in São Paulo

Description/Reviews:

"The Harp" is an ambitious album, uniting the greatness of Power Metal with the depth of Prog Metal and the richness of percussion from Bahia-Brazil, resulting in a unique and surprising sound. 

The album is full of songs showcasing their main influences and delivering energizing anthems with messages that encourage introspection and reflection. As the album unfolds, listeners are taken on a journey through the subjectivity of the human soul, with moments of power and complexity interspersed with Brazilian percussion and Northeastern rhythms.

​The lyrics draw inspiration from dark moments and overcoming difficulties, serving as reflections and invitations to find one's spotlight in life. Metaphors of battling loneliness and transformation resonate throughout, emphasizing the importance of willpower and courage.

​For fans of bands like Angra, Stratovarius, Helloween, Symphony X, and Dream Theater, "The Harp" offers a refreshing and mature debut album that combines technical prowess with beautiful melodies and melodic ideas. It's a compelling fusion of Power Metal classics and the rhythmic traditions of northeastern Brazil, marking Auro Control as a band to watch in the metal scene.

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Streams

Rise of the Phoenix
Not Alone  

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MindAheaD "6119 Part 1"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Avant Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD
Release date: October 28, 2022
Tracklist

1. Prologue - 2:00

2. Burning Horizon - 5:24

3. Dancing In The Desert - 17:06

4. What You Are - 6:38

5. The Last Tide - 4:40

6. Beautiful Mistake -6:29

7. Innocence - 2:36

8. At The Gates Of Night Part I (The Old Poet) & II (At The Gates) - 9:05

9. At The Gates Of Night Part III (Lost In The Loop) - 3:12

Album Length: 57:14

Credits

Kyo Calati - Vocals

Matteo Prandini - Bass

Matteo Ferrigno - Drums

Guido Scibetta - Guitars

Sandro Macelloni - Vocals, Keyboards

Simone Mularoni - Mixing, Mastering

Description/Reviews:

Merging different aspects, sometimes opposite, of human feeling, bringing them together in a colorful and personal musical proposal, which has its roots in influences ranging from prog 70s to death metal, the band explains the new album in further detail:

"This album is a concept realized with the aim of telling a story that straddles the line between dystopian science fiction and the psychological investigation of the human mind, so the music and lyrics were created in order to reach these goals. We would like the listening experience to be completely immersive. We would like the listener to be able to take a break from the real world and step into another dimension, one that is distant but at the same time well known, not alien, but almost familiar. The listener should passionately follow the events of '6119' in its inner and outer search for reality, in a story that began in the previous album 'Reflections' and will end in the band's next release, so as to complete a narrative trilogy."

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What You Are

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Onelegman "Event Horizon"

Country: Italy 
Genre(s): Progressive Alternative Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD,digital
Release date: October 21, 2022
Tracklist

1 - Chaos Theory - 4:12

2 - Magnetar - 3:43

3 - Event Horizon - 4:38

4 - The Line - 3:53

5 - Radiate - 3:43

6 - Steric Hindrance - 4:03

7 - Black Holes Have No Hairs - 4:02

8 - The Order Of Time - 3:12

9 - Cosmos - 2:31

10 - Slaps Two By Two Until They Become Odd - 3:44

Album Length: 37:46

Credits
Richardo Sassi - guitars

Cristian Cecca Ceccardi - vocals

Riccardo Pinotti - drums

Artwork by Alan Zambonini 

Description/Reviews:

Chaos Theory is the opening track. A powerful melodical song with a great chorus and a tasty guitar solo. It describes how errors occours both in nature than in our relationship and how everything can change in the blink of an eye, with the flip of a wing. Ready or not, Chaos will find it’s path to our lifes.

Read Track By Track description at breathingthecore.com

Media/Samples
Spotify

Deezer

Event Horizon 

Radiate

Chaos Theory

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Hollow "Tower"

Country: Sweden
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Rockshots Records - RSCD128
Format: CD, digital
Release date: November 26, 2021
Tracklist

1. Birth (3:45)

2. The Tower (3:25)

3. Guardian (3:49)

4. The Waiting Is Over (3:26)

5. Destroyer of Worlds (3:38)

6. Every Drop of My Blood (3:58)

7. Sunrise (3:29)

8. A Home Forgotten (3:30)

9. Nation of Man (3:42)

10. Wander On (3:39)

Album Length: 36:24

Line-up
Andrea Stoltz (Binary Creed)

Stalder Zantos - drums

Media/Samples
The Tower

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Venus Syndrome "Cannibal Star"

Country: France/Brazil
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: October 22, 2021
Tracklist

1. Ouverture 2040 (2:41)

2. Dark Side of The Sun (4:07)

3. Sideral Groove (5:33)

4. Sun Inside Me (4:53)

5. Golden Mind (4:37)

6. Empire of The End (4:12)

7. Cannibal Star (3:11)

8. Breaking The Black Stars (4:23)

9. Tunnel of Light (3:31)

10. Like A Monster (4:08)

11. Contaminate Me (4:40)

Album Length: 46:01

Line-up
Thibaud Pontet - drums

Ayman Mokdad - guitar

Rodolfo Lima Sproesser - keyboards

Florian Guidat - bass

Emmanuelson - vocals

Description/Reviews:

On “Cannibal Star”, Venus Syndrome showcases eleven tracks for fans to not just enjoy its melodic progressive metal groove, but also go beyond the listening experience and understand the message behind their music.

Media/Samples
Sideral Groove
Streams

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Endless Chain "Forthcoming Past"

Country: Finland
Genre(s): Progressive Rock/Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: June 25, 2021
Tracklist

1. Forthcoming Past (6:41)

2. They’re The Ones To Fall (4:31)

3. Hold Out Hope (5:30)

4. All of The Above (3:45)

5. A Letter (4:31)

6. Nothing More (3:53)

7. Feel (3:38)

8. The Wild One (3:53)

9. Scars On Me (3:18)

10. The Memories (4:33)

Album Length: 44:19

Line-up

Timo Mölsä - Guitar

    With

Mikko Heikkilä - Vocals (2, 3, 5, 7, 10)

Ville Hovi - Vocals (1, 4, 6, 8, 9)

Aki Salonen - Rough Vocals (1, 4, 6)

Salla Sundberg - Vocals (7)

Aleksanteri Kuosa - Guitar, Bass, Keyboards

Samuli Mikkonen - Drums

Sami Yli-Sirniö - Guitar Solo (3,9)

Antti Kolehmainen - Cello (3, 8)

John Egerton - Opening speech (1)

Media/Samples
Nothing More
Streams

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Ainur "War Of The Jewels"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Symphonic
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: March 19, 2021 (CD, digital), June 2021 (vinyl)
Tracklist

1. Fate Disclosed (2:08)

2. Wars Of Beleriand (6:58)

3. Hell of Iron (5:46)

4. Wars Begin (7:01)

5. Kinslaying (The First) (7:43)

6. Grinding Ice (8:27)

7. Battle Under The Stars (4:39)

8. Spirit Of Fire (7:17)

9. The Broidress (3:43)

10. The Great Battle (Or The War Of Wrath) (11:58)

11. Apocalypse (4:24)

12. Apocalypse (Acoustic Bonus Track) (3:46) [Digital only]

Album Length: 73:55

Line-up

Luca Catalano - Guitars, Vocals

Marco Catalano - Drums, Vocals

Alex Armuschio - Keys, Lead Vocals

Max Clara - Lead Vocals

Roberta Malerba - Lead Vocals

Elena Richetta - Lead Vocals

Giuseppe Ferrante - Bass, Contrabass

Luca Marangoni - Violin

Carlo Perillo - Viola

Daniela Lorusso - Cello

Cristiano Blasi - Flutes

Chiara Marangoni - Horns

Wilma Collo - Lyrics

   With

Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth) - Vocals

Ted Nasmith - Narration

Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X, Sons Of Apollo)

Media/Samples
Progstreaming

Spotify

Spirit Of Fire

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Proggnosis

Blue Hour Ghosts "Due"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Hard Rock, Progressive Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: February 12, 2021
Tracklist

1. Walking Backwards (4:02) 

2. On Black Clouds (3:46) 

3. Dead In August (5:12) 

4. Damn Wrong (4:23) 

5. Shine (5:19) 

6. Fearless (4:00) 

7. Lower The Wires (3:57) 

8. Disheartened (4:28) 

9. Involved-Bored (3:52) 

Total Time 38:59

Line-up

Ricky DC - vocals

Diego Angeli - guitars

Francesco Poggi - guitars

Simome Pedrazzi - keyboards

Matteo Malmusi - bass

Andrew Gunner - drums

   With

Giuseppe Bassi - additional arrangements, keyboards, sound design and programming 

Media/Samples
Walking Backwards

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Black Fate "Ithaca"

Country: Greece
Genre(s): Progressive Power Metal
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: October 23, 2020
Tracklist

1. From Ashes & Dust (1:35) 

2. Ithaca (5:30) 

3. Maze (3:55) 

4. Savior Machine (4:26) 

5. Fortress Of Solitude (4:17) 

6. Nemesis (4:57) 

7. Secret Place (4:16) 

8. Reach For The Stars (4:36) 

9. Rainbow's End (3:49) 

10. One Last Breath (4:50) 

11. Queen Of Shadows (4:38) 

12. Circle Of Despair (5:33) 

Total Time 52:22

Line-up
Nikos Tsintzilonis - Drum
Vasilis Georgiou - Vocals
Vasilis Liakos - Bass
Gus Drax - Guitars
Themis Koparanidis - Keyboards

Description/Reviews:

I found Black Fate sounding like, or perhaps better said, entering the realm of a band like Kamelot. With the addition of a stronger keyboard presence, combined with the melodic and lightly technical arrangements, the songs of Ithaca have become more expansive, engaging, and so quite entertaining. All said, if you like melodic and sometimes symphonic, progressive power metal in the best tradition, you will enjoy Black Fate's Ithaca. 

Read the full review by Craig Hartranft at dangerdog.com

Media/Samples
Streams

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Sinisthra "The Broad And Beaten Way"

Country: Finland
Genre(s): Progressive Gothic Rock/Metal
Label: Rockshots Records - RSCD089
Format: CD, digital
Release date: May 15, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Eterne (4:19)
2. Closely Guarded Distance (13:10)
3. Halfway To Somewhere Else (7:43)
4. Morning Frail (5:56)
5. Safe In The Arms of The Everlasting Now (7:26)
6. Ephemeral (4:05)

Album Length: 42:43

Line-up: 
Tomi Joutsen (Amorphis) - Vocals
Markku Mäkinen - Guitar
Erkki Virta -Drums
Timo Vainio - Keyboards
Marko Välimäki - Guitar
Janne Telen - Bass

Description/Reviews: 

There’s a jaw-dropping moment about mid way through second song Closely Guarded Distance, where the band ease the listener gently out of the sturm und drang of it’s on-the-surface workaday Euro metal grind and deposits them in what appears to be a Marillion outtake from around 1983’s Script For A Jester’s Tear; It’s an impressive piece of sleight of hand, and, if you’re a fan of Fish and company from way back then you’ll feel a seismic shiver run up and down your spine with the sheer delight and surprise at what you’re witnessing. That the song then rebuilds itself into a crashing finale that modern day Paradise Lost would be proud of reinforces the feeling that Sinisthra can do just about anything they like within the broad church that is prog rock/metal and pull it off. 

Read the full review by Scott Adams at sentineldaily.com.au

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Closely Guarded Distance

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Enzo and The Glory Ensemble "In The Name Of The World Spirit"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Metal 
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: March 27, 2020
Tracklist: 
01 Precariousness
02 Nothingness (It's Everyone's Fate)
03 The Bronze Age
04 Try To Put In Pit The Fear
05 To Every Chest
06 Just In My Heart The Blame
07 I'll add more
08 My Pillory
09 Last Weep
10 Psalm 13 (Tell Me)
11 Echo
12 One Reason

Line-up: 
Enzo Donnarumma
   With:
Marty Friedman
Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear)
Kobi Farhi (Orphaned Land)
Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord)
Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery)
Brian Ashland (Shadow Gallery)
Nicholas Leptos (Warlord, Arrayan Path)
Amulyn Braught Corzine (Whisper from Heaven)
Derek Corzine (Whisper from Heaven)
David Brown (Metatrone)
Alessandro Battini (Dark Horizon)
Maria Londino(S91)
Francesco Romeggini(S91)
Mr Jack
Claudia Coticelli
Carta People
Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai)

Description/Reviews: 

Lasting over one hour across 13 tracks, ‘In The Name Of The World Spirit’ will be definitely a must-have for all those who are into progressive metal with ethnic influences. This final chapter of the trilogy is a bridge between the western and the eastern cultures, besides a huge step towards a top-notch production. The balance between the instrumental parts and the vocals are now improved, while the ethnic arrangements are driven by the magnificent Weza Meza Choir ensemble from Congo. Once again, thanks to the massive choir section, ‘In The Name Of The World Spirit’ sets a new standard into the so-called “Gospel Metal” scene.

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Last Weep

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The Oneira "Injection"

Country: Multinational
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Label: Rockshots Records
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: March 13, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Still Free To Choose (4:18)
2. Know That Feeling (6:38)
3. Edipsos (5:55)
4. Behind The Sun (3:47)
5. Make My Day (4:55)
6. Paint Your Soul (4:17)
7. Trust No One (5:19)
8. Over The Mountain (4:52)
9. Injection (7:35)

Total Time 47:36

Line-up: 
Filippos Gougoumis: Lead and rythm guitars, 12 strings guitar, bass, backing vocals
Manuel Ruscigno: Lead vocals
Gianpaolo “Banjo” Begnoni: Keyboards and programming
Danilo “Sakko” Saccotelli: Drums & percussion, backing vocals

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Still Free To Choose

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