Leprous

 

Artist:  Leprous

Origin:  Notodden, Norway

Genre:  Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Avant-Garde Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Original line-up:

Einar Solberg:   Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Tor Oddmund Suhrke:  Guitars, Backing Vocals

Stian Lonar:  Bass

Esben Meyer Kristensen:  Guitars

Kenneth Solberg:  Guitars

Truls Vennman:  Drums

Leprous is a Norwegian Progressive Metal Band from Notodden, Norway, formed in 2001 by Einar Solberg  (Lead Vocals, Keyboards) and Tor Oddmund Suhrke (Guitar), along with Stian Lonar (Bass), Esben Meyer Kristensen (Guitars), Kenneth Solberg (Guitar), and Truls Vennman (Drums).  Their music style is typically classified as Progressive Metal, or Progressive Rock, their sound has also been as Avant-Garde Metal.

Title:  Melodies Of Atonement (2024)

Genre:  Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Avant-Garde Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Label:  InsideOut Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Silently Walking Alone (4:05)

 2.  Atonement (4:49)

 3.  My Specter (3:55)

 4.  I Hear The Sirens (4:31)

 5.  Like A Sunken Ship (4:04)

 6.  Limbo (5:56)

 7.  Faceless (6:25)

 8.  Starlight (6:09)

 9.  Self-Satisfied Lullaby (6:21)

10. Unfree My Soul (5:21)

Personnel:

Einar Solberg:   Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Tor Oddmund Suhrke:  Guitars, Backing Vocals

Robin Ognedal:  Guitars

Simen Daniel Lindstad Borvan:  Bass

Baard Kolstad:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Lya. Cahuac Hun:  Piano on Tracks:  7, 10

John Lonnmyr:  Hammond Organ on Track 6

Melodies Of Atonement  is the eighth studio album by Leprous, released on August 30, 2024 by InsideOut Music.  The album reache No. 6 on UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.

Bob Seger

Artist:  Bob Seger
Birth Name:  Robert Clark Seger
Born:  May 6, 1945.  Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA
Genre:  Rock, Roots Rock, Heartland Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Detroit Rock
Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Bob Seger is an American Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Pianist from Detroit, Michigan.  In 1973, he formed The Silver Bullet Band, with a group of Detroit-area musicians, and became most successful on the national level with the album Live Bullet.  In 1976, he achieved a national breakout with the studio album Night Moves.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2012.

 

Title:  Face The Promise (Expanded Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Roots Rock, Heartland Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Detroit Rock

Label:  Capitol

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Wreck This Heart (3:53)

 2.  Wait For Me (3:42)

 3.  Face The Promise (3:18)

 4.  No Matter Who You Are (3:40)

 5.  Are You (3:35)

 6.  Simplicity (3:59)

 7.  No More (2:58)

 8.  Real Mean Bottle (feat. Kid Rock) (3:05)

 9.  Won't Stop (3:19)

10. Between (4:48)

11. The Answer's In The Question (feat. Patty Loveless) (3:41)

12. The Long Goodbye (3:07)

Expanded Edition Bonus Tracks:  (2026)

13. Time (4:23)

14. Little Jane (4:55)

15. Red Eye To Memphis (3:07)

16. Let Me Try (2:52)

Personnel:

Bob Seger:  Vocals, Synthesizer, Percussion, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Marlin Young:  Electric Guitar

Biff Watson:  Electric Guitar

Brent Rowan:  Electric Guitar

J.T. Corenflos:  Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Glenn Worf:  Bass

Larry Paxton:  Bass

Michael Rhodes:  Bass

Bill Payne:  Piano

Steve Nathan:  Piano

Gordon Mote:  Piano

John Jarvis:  Piano

Paul Leim:  Drums, Cowbell

Steve Brewster:  Drums

Eddie Bayers:  Drums

David Cole:  Percussion

Aubrey Haynie:  Fiddle

Steve Herman:  Trumpet

Jim Hoke:  Tenor Saxophone

Randy Leago:  Tenor Saxophone

Sam Levine:  Baritone Saxophone

Eric Darken:  Tambourine

William Huber:  Trombone

Bernie Barlow:  Backing Vocals

Bekka Bramlett:  Backing Vocals

Laura Creamer:  Backing Vocals

Special Guests:

Kid Rock:  Guitar on Track 8

Patty Loveless:  Vocals on Track 11

Strings:

David Angell

Zeneba Bowers

John Catchings

David Davidson

Conni Ellisor

Carl Gorodetzky

Jim Grosjean

Craig Nelson

Carole Rabinowitz

Pamela Sixfin

Ellisabeth Small

Gary Vansdale

Mary Kathryn Vanosdale

Matthew Walker

Face The Promise is the sixteenth studio album by Bob Seger, originally released o. September 12, 2006 by Capitol, remastered and reissued on September 12, 2026 by Capitol Records, featuring Special Guests:  Kid Rock and Patty Loveless.   20th Anniversary Expanded Edition with 4 New Bonus Tracks, 16 Page Booklet.

Earth, Wind & Fire

 

Artist:  Earth, Wind & Fire

Origin:  Chicago, Illinois, USA

Genre:  R&B, Soul, Funk, Pop, Disco, Progressive Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, Adult Contemporary, Psychedelic Soul

Original line-up:

Maurice White:  Vocals, Kalimba, Drums, Percussion

Verdine White:  Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Michael Beal:  Guitar, Harmonica

Wade Flemons:  Electric Piano, Vocals

Don Whitehead:  Acoustic & Electric Pianos, Vocals

Yackov Ben Israel:  Conga, Percussion

Sherry Scott:  Vocals

Leslie Drayton:  Trumpet

Alexander Thomas:  Trombone

Chester Washington:  Tenor Saxophone

Earth, Wind & Fire is an American Band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1969.  Their Music spans multiple genres, including Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk, Disco, Pop, Latin, Afro-Pop.  They are among the best-selling bands ever, with sales of over 90 million records worldwide.

Title:  Greatest Hits (Amazon Exclusive Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  R&B, Soul, Funk, Pop, Disco, Progressive Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, Adult Contemporary, Psychedelic Soul

Label:  Legacy Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side One:

 1.  Shining Star (2:50)

 2.  That's The Way Of The World (5:43)

 3.  SDeptember (3:34)

 4.  Can't Hide Love (4:07)

 5.  Got To Get Into My Life (4:10)

Side Two:

 1.  Sing A Song (3:22)

 2.  Gratitude (3:27)

 3.  Serpentine Fire (3:50)

 4.  Fantasy (4:36)

LP 2:

Side Three:

 1.  Kalimba Story (4:00)

 2.  Mighty Mighty (3:03)

 3.  Reasons (4:58)

 4.  Saturday Nite (4:01)

Side Four:

 1.  Let's Groove (5:35)

 2.  Boogie Wonderland (WithThe Emotions) (4:47)

 3.  After The Love Has Gone (4:24)

 4.  Getaway (3:55)

Greatest Hits is the best collection album by Earth, Wind & Fire, originally released on November 17, 1998 by Columbia Records, remastered and reissued on September 18, 2026 by Legacy Recordings, featuring 17 Chart-Topping Hits. Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition pressed on Aquamarine Colored Vinyl. For Music Collectors.

Five Finger Death Punch

 

Artist:  Five Finger Death Punch 

Origin: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Groove Metal, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Nu Metal

Original line-up:

Zoltan Bathory:  Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass

Jeremy Spencer:  Drums, Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Ivan Moody:  Vocals, Keyboards

Caleb Andrew Bingham:  Lead Guitar

Matt Snell:  Bass

Five Finger Death Punch is an American Heavy Metal Band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2005 by Ivan Moody (Vocals, Keyboards), Zoltan Bathory (Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass), Jeremy Spencer (Drums, Lead Vocals, Keyboards), Caleb Andrew Bingham (Lead Guitar) and Matt Snell (Bass).  They are the reipients of the Radio Contraband Rock, Awards for Indie Artist Of TheYear in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.  They were also honored with the  Radio Contraband Rock Radio Award for Album American Capitalist and Song of The Year "Coming Down" i. 2012, and Vide of The Year for "Wrong Side Of Heaven in 2014.

Title:  Legacy (Amazon Exclusive) (2026)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Groove Metal, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Nu Metal

Label:  Better Noise

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Legacy (3:30)

 2.  De Oppresso Liber (4:00)

 3.  Eye Of The Storm (3:15)

 4.  Nails In The Coffin (4:09)

 5.  In Tme (4:01)

 6.  Unscathed (3:56)

 7.  Joke's On Me (3:32)

 8.  Everybody Lies (3:20)

 9.  Shelter (3:45)

10. Scapegoat (3:15)

Personnel:

Ivan Moody:  Lead Vocals

Zoltan Bathory:  Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar

Andy James:  Lead Guitar

Chris Kael:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Charlie Engen:  Drums

Legacy is the tenth studio album by Five Finger Death Punch, released on September 18, 2026 by Better Noise.  Amazon Exclusive Audio CD, features alternate cover art and unique disc art.

Black Oak Arkansas

 

Artist:  Black Oak Arkansas

Origin:  Black Oak, Arkansas, USA

Genre:  Rock, Southern Rock, Country Rock, Boogie Rock, Hard Rock, Album Rock, Arena Rock, Contemporary Pop, Contemporary Rock, Blues Rock, Dixie Boogie

Original/Classic line-up:

James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum:  Lead Vocals, Washboard

Rickie Lee Reynolds:  Guitar

Stanley "Goober" Knight:  Guitar

Harvey "Burley" Jett:  Guitar

Pat "Dirty" Daugherty:  Bass

Wayne "Squeezebox" Evans:  Drums

Black Oak Arkansas is an American Southern Rock Band from Black Oak, Arkansas, formed in 1965, originally under the name The Knowbody Else.

Title:  When Electricity Came To Arkansas:  Vol. 1 (1971-1973) (Box Set 5 CD) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Southern Rock, Country Rock, Boogie Rock, Hard Rock, Album Rock, Arena Rock, Contemporary Pop, Contemporary Rock, Blues Rock, Dixie Boogie

Label:  HNE Recordings

Rating:   ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

Title:  Black Oak Arkansas (1971)

Tracks:

 1.  Uncle Lijah (3:17)

 2.  Memories At The Window (3:05)

 3.  The Hills Of Arkansas (3:45)

 4.  I Could Love You (6:10)

 5.  Hot And Nasty (2:55)

 6.  Singing The Blues (2:17)

 7.  Lord Have Mercy On My Soul (6:15)

 8.  When Electricity Came To Arkansas (4:26)

Bonus Tracks:   

 9.  Lord Have Mercy On My Soul (Single Edit) (3:08)

10. Lord Have Mercy On My Soul (Mono Edit) (3:06)

Personnel:

James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum:  Lead Vocals, Washboard

Rickie Lee Reynolds:  12-String Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

Stanley "Goober" Knight:  Lead & Steel Guitar, Organ, Vocals

Harvey "Burley" Jett:  Lead Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Organ,Vocals

Pat "Dirty" Daugherty:  Bass,Vocals

Wayne "Squeezebox" Evans:  Drums

Disc 2:  

Title:  Keep The Faith:  (1972)

Tracks:

 1.  Keep The Faith (3:12)

 2.  Revolutionary All American Boys (3:35)

 3.  Feet On Earth, Head In Sky (4:10)

 4.  Fever In My Mind (2:52)

 5.  The Big One's Still Coming (3:57)

 6.  White Headed Woman (4:52)

 7.  We Live On Day To Day (5:16)

 8.  Short Life Line (4:52)

 9.  Don't Confuse What You Don't Know (4:38)

Personnel:

James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum:  Lead Vocals, Washboard

Rickie Lee Reynolds:  12-String Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

Stanley "Goober" Knight:  Lead & Steel Guitar, Organ, Vocals

Harvey "Burley" Jett:  Lead Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Organ,Vocals

Pat "Dirty" Daugherty:  Bass,Vocals

Wayne "Squeezebox" Evans:  Drums

with 

The Family:  Backing Vocals on Track 1

Disc 3:  

Title:  If An Angel Came To See You, Would YouMae Her Feel At Home?:  (1972)

Tracks:

 1.  Gravel Woman (3:11)

 2.  Fertile Woman (5:18)

 3.  Spring Vacation (3:01)

 4.  We Help Each Other (3:12)

 5.  Full Moon Ride (3:46)

 6.  Our Minds Eye (4:13)

 7.  To Make Us What We Are (4:53)

 8.  Our Eyes Ere On You (3:45)

 9.  Mutants Of The Monster (4:44)

Personnel:

James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum:  Lead Vocals, Washboard

Rickie Lee Reynolds:  12-String Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

Stanley "Goober" Knight:  Lead & Steel Guitar, Organ, Vocals

Harvey "Burley" Jett:  Lead Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Organ,Vocals

Pat "Dirty" Daugherty:  Bass,Vocals

Tommy "T.A." Aldridge:  Drums

Disc 4:  

Title:  Complete Raunch 'N' Roll Live (1973)

Over Here:  Paramount Theatre, Portland, OR, 12/1/1972

Tracks:

 1.  Gettin' Kinds Cocky (4:04)

 2.  Fever In My Mind (4:04)

 3.  Uncle Lijah (4:11)

 4.  Keep The Faith (3:58)

 5.  Mutants Of The Monster (6:08)

 6.  Hot Rod (3:21)

 7.  Lord Have Mercy On My Soul (5:45)

 8.  Full Moon Ride (4:19)

 9.  When Electricity Came To Arkansas (5:28)

10. Dixie (4:00)

11. Hot And Nasty (4:34)

112. Up (15:27)

13. Movin' (5:35)

Personnel:

James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum:  Lead Vocals

Rickie Lee Reynolds:  12-String Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

Stanley "Goober" Knight:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

Harvey "Burley" Jett:  Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar,Vocals

Pat "Dirty" Daugherty:  Bass,Vocals

Tommy Aldridge:  Drums

Disc 5:

Title:  Complete Raunch 'N' Roll Live (1973)

Way Over Yonder:  Paramon Thetre, Seattle,WA, 12/2/1972

Tracks:

 1.  Gettin' Kinds Cocky (3:55)

 2.  Fever In My Mind (4:04)

 3.  Uncle Lijah (3:27)

 4.  Gigolo (3:16)

 5.  Mutants Of The Monster (6:25)

 6.  Hot Rod (5:41)

 7.  Movin' (4:37)

 8.  Full Moon Ride (4:09)

 9.  When Electricity Came To Arkansas (8:34)

10. Hot And Nasty (4:27)

11. Up (12:23)

Personnel:

James "Jim Dandy" Mangrum:  Lead Vocals

Rickie Lee Reynolds:  12-String Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

Stanley "Goober" Knight:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

Harvey "Burley" Jett:  Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar,Vocals

Pat "Dirty" Daugherty:  Bass,Vocals

Tommy Aldridge:  Drums

When Electricity Came To Arkansas:  Vol. 1 (1971-1973) is the complete recordings Box Set of Black Oak Arkansas, released on August 28, 2026 by NHE Recordings.  Clamshell Box Set 5 CD.

Little Johnny England

 

Artist:  Little Johnny England

Origin:  Oxford, Banbury, & Northampton, England

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, Roots

Original line-up:

P.J. Wright:  Lead Vocals, Electric Slide Guitar

Gareth Turner:  Melodeon, Vocals

Guy Flether:  Fiddle, Violin, Vocals

Mat Davies:  Electric Bass

Edd Frost:  Drums

Little Johnny England is an English Folk Rock  Band, based around the Oxford, Banbury and Northampton areas, formed in 2000 by P.J. Wright (Lead Vocals, Electric Slide Guitar), Gareth Turner (Melodeon, Vocals), Guy Fletcher (Fiddle, Violin,Vocals), Mat Davies (Electric Bass), and Edd Frost (Drums).  The Band's original foundation combined Traditional Squeezabox and Fiddle Sounds balanced by a Rock Rhythm Section, and Electric Slide Guitar.

Title:  Greeting From Grolloo - Live The Netherlands, March 1, 2003 (2026)

Genre:  Folk, Folk Rock, Roots

Label:  Talking Elephant

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Introduction:  Dick (1:33)

 2.  The Way Things Ought To Be (5:14)

 3.  40 Years On (4:23)

 4.  The Moon At My Window (6:41)

 5.  The Gaslight March (4:58)

 6.  Johnny England (5:30)

 7.  Swine/UHT (5:07)

 8.  My Heart's Where My Home Used To Be (6:35)

 9.  Le Boeuf Anglais (4:07)

10. Copper's Son (6:01)

Disc 2:

 1.  Simon Nicol's Suggestion (3:50)

 2.  Thorns' Morris/Chasing The Jack (3:58)

 3.  Rabjerg Mile (3:27)

 4.  The Witherstone (7:30)

 5.  Jenny (7:40)

 6.  Jake's Jiig/Hayeswood (5:49)

 7.  Widdecombe Fair (5:46)

 8.  Whisper Of The Moon (8:23)

 9.  I Was A Young Man (6:37)

10. Dick - Thanks (4:52)

11. Maybe/Joust/Rocky Road (9:01)

Personnel:

P.J. Wright:  Lead Vocals, Electric Slide Guitar

Gareth Turner:  Melodeon, Vocals

Guy Flether:   Violin, Vocals

Hugh Bunker:  Bass, Vocals

Mark Stevens:  Drums, Vocals

Greeting From Grolloo - Live The Netherlands, March 1, 2003 is a live album by Little Johnny England, released on August 14, 2026 by Talking Elephant Records, in 2 CD.