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"Stratego" is the second track from Iron Maiden’s long-awaited, 17th studio album, Senjutsu, out globally on September 3 via BMG. It’s one of two songs on the 10-track, 82 minutes long album written by guitarist Janick Gers and founder member/ bassist Steve Harris.
Recorded back in 2019 again at Guillaume Tell studios in Paris, the track was produced by Kevin ‘Caveman’ Shirley & co-produced by Steve Harris.
After Lucifer's first taste of their new album Lucifer V last month with the single "Wild Hearses", the group now reveals the cover artwork and tracklisting for their new long player. Lucifer V will be released on October 29 via Century Media.
Inspired by the expressiveness of classic albums of the 70's, the timeless provocative cover art of Lucifer's new album perfectly captures the group's defiant stance and sonic presence.
1. Screamer - Shadow Hunter (3:06)
2. Lethal Steel - Weekday Refugee (4:50)
3. Tyran - Tyrann (3:04)
4. Witchseeker - Scene of the Wild (2:29)
5. Saber - Midnight Rider (4:35)
6. Loanshark - Burning Out (4:07)
7. Fury - Burnout (4:19)
8. Axxion - Wild Racer (3:57)
9. Blizzen - World In Chains (4:12)
10. Hitten - Twist Of Fate (4:21)
11. Speed Queen - Midnight Murder (5:00)
12. Vulture - Star-Crossed City (5:11)
The remaining band members of METALIUM - Henning Basse, Tolo Grimalt, Matthias Lange and Michael Ehré - pay tribute to their friend, co-founder and bassist Lars Ratz, who died in spring 2021, with a digital single called "Never Surrender".
The single will be released on August 31, 2021 along with the accompanying video on Massacre Records.
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will release a new solo album, "Quantum Leap", in October via AFM Records.
Gus discussed the upcoming effort in a new video message posted to his YouTube channel. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's my first all-instrumental solo album. So this means there's no vocals at all, no guest singers
Fan-filmed video footage of SKID ROW's August 15 performance at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Shabby Trick").
Earlier this month, SKID ROW celebrated the 30th anniversary of its classic second album, "Slave To The Grind", by performing it in its entirety at The Amphitheater at Rolling Hills Casino And Resort in Corning, California.
Last summer, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan told SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk"
Speaking with Guitar Player, Jake E. Lee - known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Badland and Red Dragon Cartel - ran down the five songs that he believes best represent his career. An excerpt is available below.
Lee: "I had written the music to that song back when I was in Rough Cutt. But at that time the riff was all in eighth notes because that was the L.A. thing. It was sort of along the lines of (Mötley Crüe's) “Looks That Kill,” and it worked pretty good that way. Then when I joined Ozzy’s band, he said, 'Okay, we need some songs.'
Frontiers Music Srl will release the self-titled debut album from the new melodic metal project, Between Worlds, on September 10. The band is a vehicle for vocalist Ronny Munroe (ex-Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Metal Church) and highlights his incredible vocal talents.
Written and produced in partnership with Alessandro Del Vecchio, the Between World album is a must hear for fans of classic American heavy/power metal.
Canadian Speed/Heavy Metal band ÜLTRA RAPTÖR, has just signed a contract with Fighter Records for the release of their debut album that will be titled "Tyrants" which will be released next November 9th on CD, 12"LP, Cassette and Digital formats. To celebrate this signing, of which Fighter Records is especially excited, you can already enjoy the 1st advanced song, as well as the album cover and tracklist.
Vocalist Bob Catley and guitarist Tony Clarkin of British rock icons, Magnum, are coming to the end of mixing their new studio album (title TBA), which will be released through SPV/Steamhammer in January 2022. Complete details are forthcoming.
The band will also be celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2022, so be sure to check them out on tour.