Few musicians can boast the artistic career of Stephen Tessarin , Lio Mascheroni and Roger Zanolini , proud bearer in Italy and in Europe of a healthy and natural rock played with skill and feeling. Armed with a career that has seen them achieve a good 8 successful albums in the '80s and early '90s under the auspices of the name Vanadium is brought out with undiminished energy and passion into the project Rustless , with Roberto Zari the item and Emanuele Panza on bass. The single "Sand of times" taken from their debut album "Start from the Past " peaked at number 43 in the ranking official of Music & Discs of the best-selling singles in Italy. In 2014 they come out with their third album titled Guardian Angel, in conjunction with the authorized biography of Vanadium, written by journalist Luke Fassina . Armed with a long live experience that has seen them share the stage with the greatest rock bands on the international scene (just to name a few tours with Alvin Lee , at the Monsters of Rock along with Motorhead and Twisted Sister , and in 1988, the stadium of the Alps Turin with Rod Stewart and Status Quo ) tread again the scene to offer their new compositions and a tribute to their glorious career.

Super Massive Black Holes are a Canadian technical/progressive death metal and jazz fusion act originally formed by Denver Bergreen (guitars) and Jake Reimer (guitars, vocals) as a "play anything" project. With their line-up completed by Tristan Peterson (bass, vocals) and Clay Steadman (drums) they released two EP's; Psilocybin EP and 2012 EP. This was eventually followed by their debut full-length album, Calculations of the Ancients, in 2014. - Biography by adg211288 (April 2014).

Pervy Perkin started out as a project between Alvaro (guitar) and Carly (drums) called Hybrid Blood, which was complete with the inclusion of Dante as a new guitar player along with Alvaro. Rafa ‘Fika’ then joined his bass to the cause and at the same time an old friend of the band, Ugo Fellone, took up the spot of the much needed keyboard player. The name ‘Pervy Perkin’ is stablished in 2011, the same year in which they would compete in an important music contest in Murcia, their homeland, reaching the semi-finals and being the youngest band to do so. Halfway through 2012, Pervy Perkin focused their efforts on the composition and recording of their debut album, coinciding with the departure of Rafa and the entrance of the magnificent Alex Macho, who would become the lead vocalist from that point on and would record the main vocals for the album. In October 2013, Pablo ‘Aks’, joins Pervy Perkin as the permanent bassist the band had been looking for since 2012. Shortly after, Ugo Fellone decides to leave the band for personal reasons. Since mid-2013, Pervy Perkin has set foot in many well known venues of Madrid, such as Sala Caracol, Sala We Rock or Sala Honky Tonk, alongside local and national bands and to a very well met response from critics and the public. After almost two years of hard work, INK dropped on 3rd of March to critical acclaim. A double LP with over two hours of music with a mixture of styles, passages and melodies Pervy Perkin style. http://pervyperkin.bandcamp.com/

Silent Opera is an Italian female fronted Symphonic Metal band, formed in 2007. Band has signed with Ravenheart Music Record for the release of their first album "Immortal Beauty". Silent Opera signs with Rock N Growl promotion!

A silent opera? Not really! Composed of Laure LABORDE and Steven SCHRIVER (vocals), Olivier SENTENAC (bass), Romain LARREGAIN (guitars), Jon ERVITI (drums) and Laura NICOGOSSIAN (keyboards), the story of SILENT OPERA began 5 years ago. Created in 2007 by the will and the complicity of Olivier, Laure and Roman, the first titles soon displayed a well sliced style mixing incisive riffs, clear and aggressive vocals and plaintive and poignant melodies. In 2010 the band released his first album ACT ONE, dark with black metal and progressive metal elements, supported by a constant opposition of its 2 complementary voices highlighting the characters inner pain described in the lyrics. This album was defended during a French tour in March 2011 and quickly got a great success. End 2012, after numerous concerts and a long work of composition still further towards the theme of introspection, SILENT OPERA is about to release its 2nd album. REFLECTIONS, recorded, mixed and mastered by Mobo (LOKURAH, ERYN NON DAE, GOROD, MINUSHUMAN, etc.) at the Conkrete Studio, is expected for Feb. 21st 2014 via MASSACRE RECORDS.

Cruxvae is a dynamic energetic experimental metal band dedicating their sound to the world. Their metal band synthesizes from all areas such as: ballads, heavy, melodic, progressive, speed metal yet infused with Andean folklore, Latin and classical rhythms. Cruxvae have performed throughout the Colorado region. All their songs are unique and utterly original. Cruxvae entered "virtual studios" late in 2012 to record their first full-length album.

In March 1980 Danny placed an advert in Melody Maker looking for a band, at the same time Jeff had placed one looking for a singer. Danny auditioned and was offered the job in Jeff's band, Fast Relief. After several weeks rehearsal and one gig under their belt, Danny & Jeff decided to replace the rhythm section. Danny recommended his best friend, bassist Baz Downes (ex- Inner City Unit), who played along side him in Snatch. Jeff suggested drummer Bruce Bisland (ex- Lip Service) one rehearsal later and NWoBHM band Weapon was formed. After doing a showcase gig for Laurie Dunn, then head of Virgin Publishing, the band were signed to Virgin. Whilst playing at The Venue, in London, Eddie Clarke from Motorhead happened to be in the audience, he liked what he heard and put it to the rest of the band and management team that Weapon should support them on their forthcoming tour. A showcase gig was hastily arranged for the band at The Camden Palace, where Motorhead and their manager came to see them. There had been a lot of personal problems between band members during the day, to the point where they were on the verge of splitting up so by the time they went on stage they were full of aggression and really pissed off with each other. This of course made for a great show; basically they didn.t give a toss what happened. In the words of Lemmy “any band that can have that amount of contempt for their audience have to tour with us” Weapon was offered, and accepted, the tour. The 32 date U.K. „Ace Up Your Sleeve. Tour started on 22nd October 1980 at Ipswich Gaumont and ended in November with a 'sell out' four-night stint at London's Hammersmith Odeon. The band released one single, the double A sided It's A Mad Mad World. b/w 'Set The Stage Alight., which got to number 2 in the 'Sounds' Heavy Metal charts. They also recorded several tracks for an album 'Set The Stage Alight' which never saw the light of day until October 2003 when it was released by Zoom Club Records. The band toured for the following 18 months before calling it a day due to managerial/contractual problems but all the guys remained the best of friends so much so that in the summer of 2005 they got together to celebrate what would have been their 25th anniversary. After a couple of warm-up shows in London they played Germany's 'Headbangers-Open-Air Ball' on Saturday, 8th July. A good time was had by all!!

The band pulls its inspirations from AC/DC, Jack White, ZZ Top and Eagles of Death Metal. With humorous motifs, and double innuendos Anthem has a mainstream allure combining modern rock with classic hard rock. Drawing upon rock n roll tradition, they use blues-based influences along with some hard-hitting metal riffs. Anthem was founded 2012 by vocalist/guitarist Lennis Hayes, the band consists of Lennis Hayes (vocalist/guitar), Sam Startzel (drums) and Carlos Crespo (bass). Members of the band have opened for popular acts such as Seether, Papa Roach, Down, Rob Halford (Judas Priest/Fight), Dave Lombardo(Slayer), Nonpoint, Adeama, Taproot, Drowning Pool, and Tantric, and have performed at the Hard Rock Cafe (Houston, Tx) & House of Blues (Dallas,Tx),(Disney World, Orlando, FL) Anthem of the Sun recently finished recording at Large Mouth Studios with David Zychek in China Springs, Tx and is touring regionally. Their debut album is slated to be released April of 2014.

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada – CONFLICTED create a truly unique, genre-expanding modern Hard Rock/Progressive Metal sound via a combination of expert technical ability, a fervency for volume, and a passion for power – all presented within the framework of well-crafted, memorable songs. CONFLICTED was founded, and is fronted, by singer/songwriter Jason Orton, whose astounding four-octave vocals have attracted considerable attention for their rich, pitch-perfect tones – delivered with both ferocity and emotion. In perfect contrast, guitarist/songwriter Mark Owen possesses a fiery and virtuosic stranglehold on the fret-board. Working with one another in various capacities for most of their musical careers has led to the development, and constant evolution of a long standing, deep and symbiotic musical partnership between the two and together they are the driving force behind CONFLICTED. Completing the line-up, and commanding the bottom end with a relentless intensity, is bassist Chris Boshis, with the percussive onslaught, played with seasoned precision, being provided by new drummer Mario Le Blanc. Formed in 2008, CONFLICTED independently released two EPs and, based on the strength of these releases and their ever growing reputation for putting on stunning “must-see” live performances, CONFLICTED was named “Best Metal Band” at the 2010 Toronto Independent Music awards while also taking home four ImageFM Radio Annual Independent Music awards (Male Vocalist of the Year, Guitarist of the Year, Drummer of the Year and Progressive Single of the Year). In 2011, CONFLICTED signed with the renowned progressive metal label Nightmare Records and released their first full length album entitled “Never Be Tamed”. The album was released worldwide and quickly garnered high praise and critical acclaim from the international metal community – with a particularly strong showing in Europe. With the positive reviews pouring in from all corners of the globe, tracks from the album received generous airplay internationally on both conventional and internet radio stations resulting in the album appearing high up on many “Loud” and “Metal” charts – at one point even reaching #1!!!! During this time, CONFLICTED was approached by, and started working with a gaming development company culminating in the song “Victor(ia)” being made available for purchase/download in game format for the prestigious RockBand III platform. The end of the year also saw the inclusion of “Never Be Tamed” on numerous “Best Metal Albums of 2011” and similarly named charts. Further promotion and support of “Never Be Tamed” continued throughout 2012/2013 with CONFLICTED performing numerous headlining shows in addition to providing support for international touring artists all the while continually writing and rehearsing new material. Currently, CONFLICTED has completed the recording of, and is now in the process of mixing their highly anticipated second full length album entitled “In the Water” – scheduled for a 2014 release.

Winter Tales is a Power Metal Band from Italy , formed in 2000. Influenced by Helloween, Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Iron Savior, Grave Digger, Edguy.

SOUND 'N' RAGE is a Female fronted heavy metal band from Brazil, formed in 2012.

Familiar internationally to music fans by his unique trademark signature sound, Yossi Sassi merges roots with contemporary music, and pioneers Oriental Rock. Voted "Top Newcomer of year 2012" by 'Rock Hard' magazine readers, Sassi is blending East with West, Rock with Folk music and traditional acoustic instruments with virtuoso electric guitar. With over 22 years experience as a Producer and Composer/Arranger, as well as founding member of "Orphaned Land" (Century Media USA/EMI), Yossi Sassi (Warner Music / Verycords), Orphaned Land's musical mastermind, continues to soar to new horizons. Sassi is known for being the constant explorer of sound and musical boundaries, driving inspiration from different cultures around the world. Sassi plays 17(!) different types of guitars and traditional instruments, and was invited to play live and share the stage with artists such as Metallica, Marty Friedman, Steven Wilson, Dave Lombardo, Ron 'bumblefoot' Thal and many others. As a veteran performing artist, with hundreds of global shows and major festivals in his record, Yossi Sassi performs ~80 shows in 30 countries on an average year. Yossi Sassi invented the unique Bouzoukitara instrument (Electric guitar combined with acoustic Bouzouki), gave a TED talk on 'The power of music to unite people', and was awarded 4 peace and friendship awards from cities and governments. He endorses some of the best musical equipment manufacturers in the world.

DGEDOWN formed in the heat of 2008, bringing together the talents of Andreas Meixner (Vocals), Mathias Gaßner (Rhythm Guitar), Michael Zebhauser (Lead Guitar), Peter Ramspott (Drums) and Stefan Rehrl (Bass). The band released an untitled 3-track demo in 2010 and there debut album will be released under Massacre Records in the next few months. Thanks to every supporter out there ;) Shared stages with: Epica, Serenity (feat. Lisa Middelhauve), Eisregen, Trollfest, We Butter The Bread With Butter, Onslaught, Dawn of Disease, Crimes of Passion, Vanderbuyst, Stamina, Juvaliant, Scavanger, Thytopia, First Class Ticket, Tuxedo, Dark Reflexions, Cyring, Amplified Hate, 50 Stitches To Salvation, Mosaik and many more

Nightqueen is a Genk-bases Heavy Metal band bent on domination of audience and spectators, for which it has shown to be nothing short of willing and ambitious. Musically, Nightqueen brings a mix of heavy metal that is not only accessible within most metal communities, but also for all that enjoy a good riff; the style, as a result, is founded on these strong guitar riff, rooted in the '80 style, mixed with more modern metal beats, symphonic tunes and catchy melodies from the vocal department. When Rex wrote the first song of the then nameless band, titled "Queen of the Night", the name was easily found: "Nightqueen". However, the band itself was not staffed properly yet, but after only a handful changes, the standing line-up is one to reckon with a capital R; Singer Keely Larreina brings a true-born Queen of the Night on stage like none has ever been before!. 2010 saw the light for the first maxi-single, "Inauguration", that scored well with the critics. So well, it inspired the band to push the envelope and work on the full album, known as "For Queen & Metal", produced by Rex Zeco en Philip Weinhold (assisted by Daniel Kells) After less then a good year of writing, recording, adding and perfecting, the CD hit the stores (and the label) in January 2012! The seccond album will be expected at the begin of 2014. Prepare for the revolution. Bringing Nightqueen on stage means setting a stage on fire with smoke, flames and explosions, whereas energetic and experienced musicians will warrant a quality on stage, only surpassed by their own music!

Gloryful was formed in summer 2010 by lead singer Johnny La Bomba and Shredmaster JB. Their 3-track demo “Sedna’s Revenge” gained them a high reputation among the Classic Heavy Metal underground. The band already played numerous shows with bands like Powerwolf, Vicious Rumors, Ordan Ogan, Paul di Anno, High Spirits and Helstar and left screaming crowds longing for their debut album. As a full line-up consisting of advanced and professional musicians like Vito Papotto (guitar), Oliver Karasch (bass) and Hartmut Stoof (drums), they entered the studio in summer 2012 to record their debut album "The Warrior´s Code". They chose legendary Swedish sound alchemist Dan Swanö as their producer. After almost overwhelming responses from all over the globe, Gloryful focused right on time to complete their 2nd album. "Ocean Blade" will be released 28.03.2014 via Massacre Records. GLORYFUL’s music is not about any clichés or bullshit. It’s just what it is: Heavy Metal! http://www.reverbnation.com/gloryful

Shezoo is femininity and strength, with a touch of masculinity. Shezoo is adrenaline and, above all, Rock’n’Roll! Shezoo delights with their characteristic vocals, the tight interaction of the musicians and through their distinctively recognizable sound. (metalinside.de) This band has something which could be called magic. It pours out of them and is responsible for their true uniqueness. (bluevisions.ch) The name of the new album is accurate: Change, bringing real changes with it. It feels more seasoned, melodious, profound and emotional. While at the same time not losing any of the brazen liveliness and raw honesty of the music. In comparison with their previous album Open Zoo, the band has gone up another gear. After several tours through half of Europe, including concerts with Matt „Gonzo“ Roehr, Shakra, Bonafide, Blaze Bayley, Rhino Bucket, Van Canto, In Legend and at national and international festivals, the four band members are anything but tired. On the contrary, they have tasted blood and are hungry for more. Inspiration for this Swiss band is primarily the hard rock and heavy metal from the eighties. Swiss band? Shezoo, consisting of Natacha, Micha, Joey and Dana, is a Swiss band without any Swiss! They are a European union on Zurichs soil: Holland, Germany and Austria rocking together. As different as these nations, so are the four characters which, taken together, form a strong and distinctive unit.

Expain is a Progressive Thrash Metal Band from Canada, formed in 2013.

Valonkantajat is a Melodic Heavy Metal Band out of Finland, formed in 2010.

Decades of Despair from Paris, France. Playing the most epic melo black death metal since 2006.

Vigilante Justice is an American Hard Rock band, formed in 2009. Band's style is similar to Whitesnake , Skid Row , Van Halen etc. Failure to rock is never an option! Vigilante Justice is out to right these wrongs with an unique brand of upbeat, high voltage rock-n-roll that is reminiscent of an era when decadence was prerequisite to good times! If you happen to be looking for music to inspire your inner excess, you've just found it! Let there be no misunderstandings, we will be delivering 110%, 110% of the time. So then, let your hair down and prepare to rock! We will be comin' around to check up on you... just to be sure.