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Megaforce Records co-founder Jon Zazula has died at the age of 69. Variety reports Jon died in Florida surrounded by his brother, daughters, granddaughters, and friends.
Jon’s wife, Marsha Zazuala, died from cancer in January 2021 at the age of 68.
The incredible story of how Jonny Z and Marsha founded Megaforce Records can be found in the book Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness, which was released in 2020.
On January 21, Battle Beast unleashed their brand new masterpiece, Circus Of Doom, via Nuclear Blast. In true Battle Beast fashion, the 10 tracks blend true heavy metal with pop and rock-vibes, paired with Noora Louhimo’s unique voice.
Since its release, the album has entered the charts worldwide, including #1 in their home country, Finland. Below is an overview of official chart results:
Forsaken – Evermore 1997
Evoken – Quietus 2001
Cruachan - Folk-Lore 2002
Immortal - Sons of Northern Darkness 2002
Hellion - Will Not Go Quietly 2003
Rainbow - Difficult to Cure 1981
Insania - Fantasy (A New Dimension) 2003
Septicflesh - Sumerian Daemons 2003
In Flames - Come Clarity 2006
Behemoth - The Satanist 2014
1. Firewind - Break Away (5:13)
2. Rick Renstrom - Towers Of Babylon (4:24)
3. Leash Law - Fight (4:26)
4. War Of Thrones - Damnation (4:10)
5. Crimson Glory - Astronomica (4:54)
6. Chris Caffery - Fade into the X (5:13)
7. Jon Oliva's Pain - Through The Eyes Of The King (4:35)
8. Archon Angel - The Serpent (4:47)
9. Savatage - The Wake Of Magellan (6:10)
10. Angra - Carry On (5:03)
11. Stratovarius - SOS (4:13)
Sabaton have released a new lyric video for "Inmate 4859", originally featured on the bonus version of the band's 2014 album, Heroes.
Historical fact: In September 1940 the Polish soldier Witold Pilecki used faked identity documents to be arrested and sent to Auschwitz, which he planned to infiltrate and destroy from within.
Iron Maiden – Killers 1981
Primal Fear - Primal Fear 1998
Domine - Emperor of the Black Runes 2004
Exodus - Tempo of the Damned 2004
Persuader - Evolution Purgatory 2004
Adagio - Archangels in Black 2009
Frontiers Music Srl recently released The Inner Side, the debut album from Italian symphonic metal band, Agarthic. Check out a lyric video for the song, "Illuminati's Reign", below.
The Inner Side was recorded under the direction of producer Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere, Archon Angel, Timo Tolkki’s Avalon, etc.). Order/save The Inner Side here.
Frontiers Music Srl welcomes legendary '80s hard rockers Autograph to the roster. The band, featuring vocalist Simon Daniels, guitarist Jimi Bell, bassist Randy Rand, and drummer Marc Wieland, are currently working on material for a new studio album.
"Exciting news for Autograph! We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new studio album with Frontiers Music Srl.
Heavy metallers, Spirits Of Fire, recently announced their return with new vocalist Fabio Lione (Angra, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire), who joins original members Chris Caffery, Steve DiGiorgio, and Mark Zonder on their second album, Embrace The Unknown. The album will land on February 18.
Produced by Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere, Archon Angel, Sweet Oblivion), Embrace The Unknown sees Spirits Of Fire picking up where they left off on their debut