PRIDE & JOY MUSIC: Neptune, Hydra, Heartwind, Danger Zone
Germany based label Pride & Joy Music has released the new albums by Neptune, Hydra, Heartwind and Danger Zone today.
Neptune
End Of Time
Pride & Joy Music
20 September 2024
As with many lyrics, there are often multiple layers and underlying meanings where the listener frequently finds their own path and significance. This is also true for the story that unfolds in "Metal Hearts" – which our storyteller reveals as an insight into Viking leader Harald Hardrada's life in the early morning before a major battle. His task is to instill a calm yet powerful energy into his warriors before the final battle at Stamford Bridge.
Neptune, originating from Stockholm, is a melodic metal band with roots that trace back to the 1980s. Their musical journey began with the recording of an EP in 1986, which was not released until 2018, along with a collection of earlier demo recordings. Building on their legacy, 2020 marked the release of their debut full-length album, “Northern Steel”. Without resting on their laurels, they followed up in 2022 with the EP *The Rebirth*, which features new recordings of four of their songs from the '80s.
Their third full-length album, *End of Time*, is set to be released on September 20, 2024.
NEPTUNE:
Row Alex – Vocals
Anders Olsson – Guitars
Jan Tosh Ason – Bass & Vocals
Johan Rosth – Keyboards
Jonas Wikström – Drums
Music by: Neptune
Backing vocals: Linda Sonnvik & Caroline Jensen
Lyrics by: Linda Sonnvik
Produced by: Jan Tosh Ason
Recorded and mixed at Stockholm Soundroom
Mastered by Hoffe Stannow/Cosmos Mastering
Artwork by Spoil Video
recorded & edited by Anders Olsson
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Danger Zone
Shut Up!
Pride & Joy Music
20 September 2024
Danger Zone, one of the most popular, veteran Italian Hard Rock bands, began their musical journey in the early 1980s. After releasing several demos and undergoing numerous line-up changes, they debuted with their EP, "Victim Of Time," in 1984 and four more studio albums to follow (“Line Of Fire” recorded in 1989 but released in 2011); “Undying” (2012), “Closer To Heaven” (2016) and “Don’t Count On Heroes” (2019).
The pandemic in 2020/21 hindered the band's ability to fully promote their album, leading to a temporary hiatus. They reconvened in 2022, resuming live performances and writing sessions. During this time, they decided to return to a sound reminiscent of the golden era of American melodic hard rock, characterized by catchy choruses, loud guitars, pounding drums, and dreamy keyboards. This new chapter in their musical journey is encapsulated in their upcoming album, "Shut Up!," set for release on September 20, 2024, by Pride & Joy Music.
The album's first single, "Evil," precedes the release, showcasing the band's commitment to standing out while staying true to their unique style and will be released in advance on July 26th, 2024!
Hydra
ReHydration
Pride & Joy Music
20 September 2024
Swedish AOR group Hydra returns on September 20th, 2024 with their sophomore release “ReHydration”!
With a stable line-up, the band still consists of long-time friends from the Swedish rock scene, i.e. song-writer/ musician Henrik Hedström (First Signal, Angelica), drummer/ producer Daniel Flores (Find Me, First Signal etc.), bassist Jonny Trobro (First Signal, Find Me) and singer Andi Kravljaca (Aeon Zen, Seventh Wonder).
Hydra once again delivers a high-class AOR release with some obvious influences from the Westcoast genre as well.
The opening track “We Belong” will be released on August 2nd, 2024 as single in advance.
Line-up: Henrik Hedström – keyboards, backing vocals; Andi Kravljaca – lead vocals, guitars; Daniel Flores – drums, keyboards, backing vocals; Jonny Trobro - bass
Discography:
• Point Break (2022)
• ReHydration (2024)
Heartwind
Heartwind III
Pride & Joy Music
20 September 2024
Heartwind is a Swedish hard rock band that was formed in Stockholm in 2017. The current line-up consists of the three core members: Göran Engvall (guitars), Mikael Rosengren (keyboards) and Peter Svensson (drums). The band plays melodic hard rock with influences from the classic rock bands of the 80s such as Journey, Whitesnake and Europe and has released two albums, “Higher and Higher” (2018) and “Strangers” (2020) so far which both received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, showcasing the band's ability to create powerful and emotional songs with strong melodies and choruses. In early 2024, Heartwind reached 1 million streams on Spotify.
After signing a new record deal with German label Pride & Joy Music, Heartwind’s third album, Heartwind III, is set for release on September 20th 2024. It features 10 new original songs feat. an amazing line up of guest singers and musicians!
The single from the album, “Struck by Love” featuring rock legend Matti Alfonzetti on vocals, was released in December 2023 in advance. Other songs on Heartwind III feature the great talents of Nalle Påhlsson (Treat), Rick Altzi (Gathering of Kings), Fredrik Folkare (Unleashed), Jakob Samuel (The Poodles), Henrik Bergqvist (Prins Svart/The Poodles), Thomas Vikström (Candlemass/Therion), Andreas Novak (House of Shakira) Robert van der Zwan (Remedy), Carl Berglund (Age of Reflection/Nationwide), Matt Marinelli (Borealis) and Nina Söderquist (solo), to name a few (or not so few)!
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Quelle: GerMusica PR