Civil Daze - Once In A Blue Moon

Veröffendlichung: 24.10.2025

"Once In A Blue Moon" is the debut album from Civil Daze, a Melodic Rock band based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden. There must be some kind of secret rock'n'roll potion in the water there since it's also where bands like Europe, Candlemass, H.e.a.t & Universe III were born. Civil Daze started out as the solo project of Mikael Danielsson. However, since he didn't fancy his own voice ("I sounded like Tom Waits auditioning for Journey") the songs were put on a shelf for some time as he was looking for the perfect singer.
 
Playing together for years in different bands, Mikael realized the Helena Sommerdahl was "the one" who could give the songs some amazing new dimensions. They have since brought in their favourite musician friends to make Civil Daze complete. So even if the band is new, these guys have shared the stage thousands of times already.
 
The album is filled with both big AOR-choruses and 70-80's Melodic Rock in a cool and rocking mix. The title "Once In A Blue Moon" (which means "something that occurs very rarely") points to the fact that the album has been on the way for a very long time. After finding the perfect singer, there was a worldwide pandemic, heartbreak and that thing called life that always gets in the way. But now the album is finally here and the Civil Daze are certain that the next one will be ready "like tomorrow" in comparison.

Memories Of Old - Never Stop Believing

Veröffendlichung: 24.10.2025

A true piece of classic Epic Symphonic Power Metal, welded with fire and ice: After a five-year hiatus, British act Memories Of Old deliver a first class follow-up to their stunning debut ‘The Zeramin Game’. Gorgeous melodies and a talented new voice meet stellar guitar work, embedded in an impeccable production.
 
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Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and orchestrator Billy Jeffs, who names Yngwie Malmsteen and Freddie Mercury as his prime musical influences, laid monumental foundations to ‘Never Stop Believing’, collaborating with his partner-in-crime, keyboardist Anthony Thompson. Mastermind Jeffs, a lifelong disciple of Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy, not only hammered away all the drums tracks in style, but also added vast parts of the neoclassical guitar work himself.

Heart and Soul
Since 2017, Billy and Anthony have been the heart and soul of Memories Of Old. In the days before Billy founded the band, the duo played together with NightMare World, whose releases were produced by Threshold’s legendary lead guitarist, Karl Groom.
Billy greatly values his friendship with Anthony: “He keeps me going during dark times, and never lets me give up. Without Anthony I can truly say this band simply would not exist.” Anthony’s response sounds very similar: “I look up to Billy as a musician and songwriter, and as someone who forever influences me to be a better performer, writer, and overall, a better person.”
Anthony, a big fan of the likes of Nightwish and Sonata Arctica, started his musical journey in his teenage years as a guitarist, following the footsteps of heavy metal icons Metallica. However, in 2010 he switched his primary instrument: “A big part of my love for power and symphonic metal was the epic keyboards and orchestration, so becoming a keyboard player was a natural move for me.”

Self-taught Power Lessons 
Billy was on the road to stardom even earlier: “I started playing drums when I was around five years old. My half-brother, who left home when I was born, had left his drum kit in my fathers shed. Eventually I discovered it, however there were no sticks, so I grabbed two pieces of wood and just started bashing around.” In his early teenage years, he also taught himself to play electric guitar, and the rest is history.
Since releasing ‘The Zeramin Game’, the British band went through various line-up changes without any loss of quality. In 2022, bassist Rhys Morgan became the band’s low frequency backbone: “Rhys is a big friendly giant, a kind and quiet person with a heart of gold. He is an amazingly solid bass player who plays our style of music perfectly.”  

Funny as Hell
In 2024, Billy stumbled over the incredible talents of US-American singer Noah Simmons, who became the new voice of the band, following in the footsteps of former Memories Of Old vocalists Tommy Johannson (Majestica, ex-Sabaton) and Jamie Jordan (Skies Turn Black): “I actually discovered Noah on Facebook singing a cover, and fortunately he was already a fan of our music. He is a true legend, a very bright and vibrant person who is incredibly proactive and devoted to the band. He is funny as hell and is also very family oriented, which for me is very heartwarming. His voice is, in my opinion, one of the best in the world of power metal.”

Nailing Visions
The fifth star in the ‘Never Stop Believing’ mix is Wayne Dorman, former lead guitarist of British thrash pioneers Onslaught, who discovered Memories Of Old by answering an ad. His sense for crystal clear melodies connected strongly with Billy: “Wayne was our saving grace! He wanted to leave his thrash metal days behind and return to his power metal roots. At the last minute, we managed to get him onto the album, even recording solos during the final mixing sessions. He is an unbelievable guitarist, and his playing is truly flawless. He is able to write solos as if he is inside my mind, nailing my vision every time without fail.”
‘Never Stop Believing’ contains eleven epic tracks, two of which were previously recorded with former singer Jamie Jordan, those being ‘Guardians of the Kingdom’ and ‘Fly Away Together’. They were both released by Limb Music in 2022 and 2023 respectively.

Icing on the Cake
The icing on the cake for this stellar album came in the form of its production, highlighting all the best and most epic qualities it has to offer. Billy worked alongside former Power Quest vocalist Alessio Garavello to mix and master the album at Rogue Studios in London. The epic sweeping soundscapes and orchestration perfectly highlight the solo guitar work, and combine with the vocals to deliver an impact that is both majestic and heavy.
During the Covid-19 years, Billy decided to build and setup his own professional studio: “Building the studio was huge achievement and was always a dream of mine to accomplish. We are a Cubase house, and use a huge number of digital plugins for production, but I do have a 32 channel Allen & Heath desk which has some very nice EQ's. I love to use analogue wherever I can and a mix of analogue and digital can give amazing results.”

Beating the Drums
Above all, the quality of songwriting helps to define what makes this album so great. ‘Never Stop Believing’ is an album literally packed with anthems and emotions. ‘Guardians of the Kingdom, ‘Fly Away Together’, ‘Life Begins Again’, and the self-titled ‘Memories Of Old’, not to mention the album’s title track, are all perfect additions to the band’s repertoire. 
At the time of writing, the band is only missing one piece of the puzzle: a drummer for the stage line-up. Although Billy still loves playing drums, he prefers taking his guitar on the road: “I could always play both instruments and whilst drumming is and will always be my true passion, I wanted to play guitar in Memories Of Old in order to have a closer connection to the fans when playing live. Also, so I don't have as much gear to bring…”

Michael Schenker Group - Don’t Sell Your Soul

Veröffendlichung: 03.10.2025

Tracklisting: 
CD: 

1. Don’t Selll Your Soul
2. Danger Zone
3. Eye of the Storm
4. Janey the Fox
5. Can’t Stand Waiting
6. Sign of the Times
7. The Chosen
8. It’s You
9. Sixstring Shotgun
10. Flesh & Bone
11. Surrender

 LP: 
A 

1. Don’t Selll Your Soul
2. Danger Zone
3. Eye of the Storm
4. Janey the Fox
5. Can’t Stand Waiting

 
B 

1. Sign of the Times
2. The Chosen
3. It’s You
4. Sixstring Shotgun
5. Flesh & Bone
6. Surrender

BIOHAZARD - Divided We Fall

Veröffendlichung: 17.10.2025

Today, Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD are excited to announce 'Divided We Fall,' their first studio album in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity in chaos.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones), 'Divided We Fall' captures BIOHAZARD at their most raw, relentless, and unifying. The album blends the band’s unmistakable fusion of hardcore, metal, and streetwise groove with a sharpened edge for a fractured modern world delivering a powerful reminder of why BIOHAZARD remains one of the most vital and influential bands in heavy music.

Bobby Hambel (guitars) on the album:

"We are really excited to finally have the classic BIOHAZARD lineup back together in the studio. This album has been a long time coming, and the record is straight from our hearts - we can’t wait for everybody to hear it, and to head out and play these new songs live. See you out there!"

Recording sessions took place at Shorefire Recording Studios (Long Branch, NJ) and The Hydeaway (Van Nuys, CA), with engineering by Joseph DeMaio and additional recording from Matt Hyde. Guitar and production tech duties were handled by Phil Caivano.

BIOHAZARD’s upcoming release via BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in a storied career that began in the late ’80s, one defined by aggressive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and an unwavering commitment to their roots.

Pre-Order 'Divided We Fall' HERE 

'Divided We Fall' Track List:
1. F**k the System
2. Forsaken
3. Eyes on Six
4. Death of Me
5. Word to the Wise
6. Fight to be Free
7. War Inside Me
8. S.I.T.F.O.A.
9. Tear Down the Walls
10. I Will Overcome
11. Warriors

BIOHAZARD will be on their "Divided We Fall Tour" this Fall with support from Onyx, Bayway, and Swollen Teeth, including a homecoming show at the Warsaw in Brooklyn on October 28th. A full list of dates is below.

About the tour, Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass) comments:

"Judgement Night. The script writes itself. BIOHAZARD is excited to announce our first headlining tour of the U.S. in more than a decade, celebrating our 30-plus year history with Onyx, two of the most hardcore entities in our respective genres. Bayway are killing it, reminiscent of BIOHAZARD’s early rise, and Swollen Teeth bring an entirely different element of heaviness to captivate crowds and evolve our scene. This is going to be a tribal ceremony and a place to release your negative energy in a positive way - see you in the pit!"

BIOHAZARD Live: 
10/3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving
10/4: Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Annex
10/5: Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest
10/7: Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheeler’s
10/8: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
10/10: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/11: Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
10/12: Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
10/13: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
10/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/16: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/18: Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
10/19: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/21: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
10/22: Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater
10/23: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot
10/25: Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
10/26: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
10/28: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
10/29: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/31: Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
11/1: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
11/3: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s

Musical pioneers in every sense of the word, BIOHAZARD were one of the first bands to seamlessly blend hardcore, heavy metal, punk, and hip hop into an intoxicating genre all their own. After more than a decade away, the Brooklyn, NY band’s OG lineup reunited in 2023 to both fan fervor and critical acclaim, headlining the opening night of the legendary Milwaukee Metal Fest for their first show back. Ghost Cult Magazine said they “explosively unleashed their fury with fortitude and force” with “a superhuman set and an awe-inspiring show.”

The band followed with two sold-out hometown shows in New York City, a late-summer festival run in the UK and Europe, and a fall direct support slot with Megadeth across North America. That was just the start. They returned to Europe and the UK in 2024 for the early summer festival season – including a headlining slot at Download – and made their triumphant return to South America in spring, then returned home to blow out America’s exploding festival circuit.

Their return did more than turn heads; it caused whiplash, and they partnered with BlkIIBlk Records to record and release new music. More incendiary and relentless than ever, the trailblazers have a fresh outlook and revitalized spirit. This is more than a reunion - for bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, guitarist Bobby Hambel, and drummer Danny Schuler, it’s a revitalization and rebirth.

BIOHAZARD are:
Billy Graziadei - vocals/guitar
Bobby Hambel - lead guitar
Danny Schuler - drums
Evan Seinfeld - vocals/bass

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