Swedish supergroup Ginevra - comprised of vocalist Kristian Fyhr (Seventh Crystal), guitarist Magnus Karlsson (The Ferrymen, Primal Fear), bassist Jimmy Jay (H.E.A.T.), and drummer Magnus Ulfstedt (ex-Eclipse, Nordic Union) – are thrilled to release their new studio album, “Beyond Tomorrow”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

Bruce Dickinson and Z2 Comics have announced the upcoming publication of  The Mandrake Project: Year One, a graphic novel compiling the first four issues of the Iron Maiden singer's comic-book series. The deluxe edition of the set will be printed in ink mixed with soil from the grave of beloved English poet William Blake. In addition to featuring exclusive content and interviews, the deluxe edition is housed in a slipcase with a rotating embossed Mandrake dial, foil collectors cards, and a metal medallion. Dickinson is a member of the William Blake Cottage Trust, which oversees the poet’s only surviving house. “William Blake has given me so much over the years and I want to repay the debt by helping to restore the Cottage,” says Dickinson. The Mandrake Project: Year One will be released on August 5th, and is available for pre-order in three different editions from the Z2 Comics online shop.

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An upcoming tribute album titled, Magic Power: An All-Star Tribute to Triumph, will celebrate the music of the Canadian hard rock legends Triumph. The 15-track collection will be released on June 6th via Round Hill Records, and it includes Sebastian Bach's newly-released rendition of "Rock & Roll Machine.” The project showcases a series of Triumph covers featuring a star-studded lineup including Slash, Nancy Wilson, Joey Belladonna, Dee Snider, and more. Conceived by veteran producer Mike Clink, the album pairs a group of talented musicians with an impressive array of rock vocalists, covering classic Triumph hits like “24 Hours a Day,” “Magic Power,” “Lay It on the Line,” and “Fight the Good Fight.” “The first time I heard this song (‘Lay It on the Line’), I was blown away,” stated Snider. “There’s only one Rik Emmett and Triumph. I’m honored to be a part of this!” 

In a recent episode of Riff X's 'Metal XS', Zakk Wylde, the longtime collaborator and guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, discussed what might be in store for Black Sabbath’s upcoming farewell show. Wylde hinted at Osbourne performing from a specialized "throne" due to his Parkinson's disease, and expressed hope for potential future tours if Osbourne enjoys the farewell concert. “With Oz and his throne that just flies over the stadium or whatever, [where he] shoots out buckets of water,” Wylde imagined. He added, “Ozzy was just sitting at the chair and he was singing ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home,’ and it sounded great. So hopefully we’ll just do this, and then Oz will go, ‘Let’s just fire up the machine again and we’ll do another tour.’” The reunited Black Sabbath is set to perform a final gig on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, with Wylde concluding, “Everybody’s gonna be playing Sabbath songs, it’s gonna be pretty mind-blowing.”

On Thursday (March 20), Guns N’ Roses announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, one day after revealing the departure of their longtime band member Frank Ferrer. Carpenter has been drumming for AWOLNATION since 2014, and has previously worked with Duff McKagan’s Loaded, Adam Lambert, A Perfect Circle, and more, while also taking part in various film and television projects. Carpenter joins GN’R as they prepare for an international tour starting on May 1st in Incheon, South Korea, followed by dates in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, before culminating at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany on July 31st. While it was initially reported that GN’R and Ferrer had an “amicable” split, on Friday (March 21), the band’s former drummer released an official statement on Instagram stating his “disappointment that this chapter came to an end.” I will have immense gratitude and love always for Axl and the band,” Ferrer wrote. “It has been an incredible 19 years. Guns N’ Roses has given me life-changing memories and experiences.” 

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Over the past decade, California rockers Babylon A.D. have been experiencing a resurgence, and that momentum has led to an exciting milestone—their first-ever performance in Greece. The band is set to take the stage at Piraeus Academy in Athens on September 20, 2025, with support from Wild Machine. The concert is being presented by Rockpages & Hairspray Productions, and further details can be found at Rock Pages.

Italian hard rock power trio Sandness is back with their fifth studio album, “Vertigo”,  set to be released on May 16th, 2025 via Rockshots Records. 

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