HRH PROG FESTIVAL entered another new Chapter – HRH Prog 9 is just around the corner this March using the Reading/Leeds styled format with the 02 Academy Sheffield as well as London’s iconic Shepherd’s Bush Empire on the same weekend, which are now virtually sold out. The exciting news is, the Tenth Anniversary Voyage of HRH Prog is just about to launch to repeat the format next October with a spectacular line up. The legendary Colosseum will headline the tenth HRH […]

UK progressive metal band, ARK ASCENT, featuring former SHADOWKEEP vocalist Rogue Marechal, current DGM bassist Andrea Arcangeli and SIRENIA drummer Michael Brush have announced the release of their debut album ‘Downfall‘ on September 27th, 2019 via Ascent Records. With their first release, ARK ASCENT take you on a journey, following the fate of humankind at the onset of a major disaster that will eventually lead to its destruction. Track listing: 1. Arrival 2. Point Of No Return 3. Sanctuary 4. […]

If the Swiss heavy rockers MAXXWELL do something then they do it right. After MAXXWELL announced the tour with THRESHOLD and finally put UK on the list of countries played, they’re coming with more dates. MAXXWELL are considered to be an extremely playful band. So it’s not surprising that after a short, three-week stopover, the next trip will be done. No less than ex-Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G. (also Firewind) has invited the band as direct support. The shows can be found […]

Swiss hardrock/metal band, MAXXWELL, have announced the release of their fourth album ‘Metalized‘ on September 21, 2018. Metalized says it all – many concerts have left their mark. On the new record, the band rocks harder, catchier and a lot more edgier than on their earlier releases. The lyric video for the title track ‘Metalized‘ will be released on June 29, 2018. The song is a homage to the band’s big influences, with a bit of a wink. A video […]