Fredagen den 27:e mars släpper Electric Guitars med Soren Andersen (Glenn Hughes/Jesper Binzer) och Mika Vandborg (Loveshop/Gnags) singeln ”The Messenger”, som är första smakprovet från ett nytt album som ges ut senare i år via bolaget Mighty Music.
Fredagen den 19:e juni gör det melodiösa rockbandet Mattador comeback med nya albumet ”III” via bolaget Frontiers Records. Så här går att läsa i ett pressmeddelande:
Born from the fiery spirit and rich musical heritage of Puerto Rico, Mattador is a melodic rock powerhouse that blends soaring vocals, razor-sharp guitar work, and a rhythm section as tight as it is thunderous.
During their initial run from 1988 to 1995, Mattador built a loyal following on the island and beyond, thanks to their electrifying live shows and emotionally charged songwriting. Their music resonated with fans of both melodic Hard Rock and Latin Rock, creating a crosscultural bridge that set them apart from their contemporaries and earned them the privilege of working with world-class acts such as Aerosmith and Iron Maiden, among others. During this run, Mattador also caught the attention of the European rock scene, which led to their feature in various rock music charts and music magazines across Italy, France, Belgium, the UK, and beyond.
After a decades-long hiatus, the original members of Mattador reunited in 2022, reigniting the creative fire that launched them all those years ago. What began as a nostalgic reconnection quickly blossomed into a full-fledged artistic rebirth. The result is ”Mattador III”, an album of all-new material that not only marks a return to form but also a bold step forward, infused with a lifetime of experience and influences from their international performances and collaborations as individuals with an array of well-known international artists during the band’s hiatus.
This new album, comprising 12 tracks, showcases the band’s signature style through a diverse collection of songs, ranging from classic power ballads to exhilarating rock anthems, heavy guitar riffs, and fast-paced juggernauts. The album benefits from the engineering and co-production of Bob St. John, whose impressive resume includes collaborations with renowned bands such as Extreme, Dokken, Collective Soul, and Duran Duran, among many others.
Their triumphant return caught the attention of Frontiers Music, the renowned Italian-based multinational rock label known for its roster of elite melodic and hard rock acts. With their support, Mattador III is poised to introduce the band’s music to a new generation while reigniting the passion of long-time fans.
Today, the band’s lineup features original members Michael Villegas on lead vocals, Carlos Benitez on drums, percussion, and vocals, Miguel ”Tito” Rodriguez on lead guitar and violin, and the new addition of Abraham Millet on bass and keys. Together, they forge a unique sound that combines the melodic sensibilities of classic Rock with an undercurrent of Hard Rock with a hint of Prog and a Modern Edge.
Today, Mattador stands as a testament to the enduring power of melody, musicianship, and brotherhood. With their roots firmly planted in Puerto Rico and their eyes on the global stage, Mattador is back—and louder, tighter, and more inspired than ever.
Fredagen den 29:e maj släpper det klassiska bandet Narnia nya albumet ”X” där man bland annat jobbat tillsammans med CJ Grimmark och Thomas ”Plec” Johansson. Plattan kommer att innehålla följande låtar:
1. Like a Thief in the Night
2. Oceanwide
3. Heavens Calling
4. Walk on Water
5. God Under Fire
6. Remedy (Sos)
7. Jerusalem
8. Every Breath
9. The War That Tore the Land (Reprise
10. The Man from Nazareth Pt. II
Klassiska Tyketto har nu kommit med sitt nya album ”Closer To The Sun”, som finns tillgängligt via bland annat Spotify.
Nu finns ett nytt poddavsnitt ute via bland annat Spotify och Apple Podcasts.
M.ILL.ION bildades i Göteborg i slutet av 1980-talet och är känt för sin melodiska hårdrock med tydliga influenser från klassisk 70- och 80-talsrock. I detta avsnitt gästas vi av basisten B.J Laneby och keyboardisten Marcus Berglund, som bland annat berättar om bandets långa historia och om den kommande plattan ”Legend”. I avsnittet bjuds vi även på en förhandslyssning av nya singeln ”Kingmaker”
Bandet består även av medlemmarna Hans Dalzon (sång), CT Rohdell (gitarr) och Magnus Rohdell (trummor)