Category: Prog Metal

Hand of God – The Hand of God (2013)

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Also, concerning the vocals, while reference could be made to other bands like Nightwish, Epica, Theatre Of Tragedy or Within Temptation. Hand of God is the vocal project of talented Greek guitarist Theodore Ziras who has primarily released instrumental albums. His only previous non-instrumental release was eight years ago, the self-titled, one-off effort, called Euroforce. Ziras returns today with a melodic metal band, Hand of God, featuring female vocalist Marissia.

Simone Fiorletta – Personalities (2013)

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On this album Simone plays with drum greats John Macaluso (Yngwie Malmsteen / James LaBrie / ARK), and Mario Riso (Rezophonic – Rock Tv ) as well as iconic Italian rock bassist Dino Fiorenza and sees guest performances from guitarist Fabrizio Leo on “Bottom Line”, keyboardist Andrea De Paoli (Labyrinth) on “To The Station” and fellow No Gravity guitarist Davide Perruzza on “Your Grit Is My Reason Of Life”.

Sandstone – Delta Viridian (2013)

Sandstone - Delta Viridian (2013)On 7 Published in June 2013 Limb Music “Delta Viridian”, the new album of melodic metal band SANDSTONE.

Nearly two years have needed to bring their latest work “Delta Viridian” on the way “Cultural Dissonance” (end of 2011) SANDSTONE. On her now fourth output is the Irish Progressive Melodic Metal, with her 2009 album “Purging The Past” (2009) even the attention of Iron Maiden – attracted frontman Bruce Dickinson up, from which the disc as’ the most impressive album Ireland for many years, “called,

Headless – Growing Apart 2013

growingapartOn June 7 release the melodic hard rock band Headless his new album “Growing Apart” whose cover can be seen above. Headless instruments include the deserving singer Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum) and drummer Scott Rockfield (Queensrÿche).

Overtures – Entering The Maze (2013)

Overtures - Entering The Maze (2013)power from Italy

Since their inception ten years ago, Italy’s Overtures has had some better than modest success within their home country and across Europe. They arrive in 2013 with their third album Entering the Maze, recorded and mixed by vocalist Michele Guaitoli and mastered by the legendary Sascha Paeth.