Swedish glam rockers Lipz are thrilled to unveil their new single and official video, a new rendition of Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Lipz take on Paula Abdul’s iconic hit and flip it on its head. “Stripping the song down to its core and rebuilding it with roaring guitars and arena-sized energy, we’ve transformed the pop classic into a bold, hard-hitting rock anthem while keeping the unforgettable melodies intact”, they commented. Watch the official video for “Straight Up” HERE Stream “Straight Up” HERE The Lipz saga started in 2011, with the visionary Klintberg brothers, Alexander (vocals, guitar) and Koffe (drums), and guitarist Conny Svärd. The band's journey took a transformative turn when Alexander assumed the role of frontman, paving the way for their distinctive sound. Lipz's musical journey began with the release of their debut single, “Ghost Town”, in September 2012, followed by the EP “Psycho” three years later. The quest for a stable bass player added a unique twist, leading to a three-year adventure to complete their debut album. Undeterred by challenges, Alexander took on bass duties, exemplifying the band's unwavering dedication to their craft. In a ground-breaking move in 2023, Lipz joined forces with Frontiers Records, marking a pivotal moment in their musical odyssey. Their latest album, “Changing The Melody”, was released in March 2024, ushering the band in a new era of glam rock on the global stage. Renowned for their infectious energy and sonic brilliance, Lipz are rising as trailblazers in the realm of glam rock. Line Up: Alex K Klintberg - Lead vox/guitar Jonatan Berg - Guitar/backing vox Koffe K Klintberg - Drums/backing vox Taneli Armas - Bass/backing Vox

Rock 'n' rollers TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS can't stay away from UK soil for too long. Having spent 2025 on the road supporting Danko Jones and blessing Planet Rockstock with their Nashville-tinged melodies and riffs, they're pleased to share a string of 2026 tour dates this summer. The 7-date stint will see them kick things off at Maid Of Stone festival before taking in the sights of London, Southampton, Wolverhampton, Leeds, Glasgow, and an as-yet-unannounced show. On returning again so soon, vocalist and guitarist Tuk Smith shares: “I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the UK ever since I first started playing here a decade ago with my previous band. This is my first proper UK tour as a solo artist and I’m just as excited now as I was back then!" 2026 Tour Dates Sun 19th Jul - MAID OF STONE Festival Mon 20th Jul - LONDON The Grace Wed 22nd Jul - SOUTHAMPTON 1865 Thu 23rd Jul - WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steel Mill Fri 24th Jul - LEEDS The Key Club Sat 25th Jul - *yet to be announced* Sun 26th Jul - GLASGOW Classic Grind Tickets go on-sale Friday 27th March. Get yours here: https://www.tuksmithandtherestlesshearts.com/.

LORD OF THE LOST bring their ambitious album trilogy to a brilliant finale with OPVS NOIR Vol. 3. A direct continuation of OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, which were both unveiled in 2025, it releases on April 10, 2026 and gloriously expands on the genre-defying band’s opus. The most out of the box of the three, the third and final part of their latest journey has the six-piece end this chapter of their career on a fulminant high note, intertwining heavy guitars and dark electronica with compassionate messages and cinematic orchestrals. Another 11 enchanting songs extend the Hamburg-based band’s colorful repertoire. Following the captivating BLOOD & GLITTER, which brought them to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a #1 chart entry in their native Germany to go along with it, LORD OF THE LOST once again demonstrate their unmatched diversity. Initiated by beautiful cello melodies, “Kill The Lights” is an overture like no other, setting a dark mood, but also unafraid to switch it up to make room for catchy and reassuring “I’m A Diamond” featuring Alea, frontman of German medieval metal torchbearers SALTATIO MORTIS. “My Funeral”, despite the name, picks up the positive message, expanding the near-gothic soundscapes while sprinkling in tongue-in-cheek lyrics, promoting black as a happy color – wear pink to their funeral! Stomping “I Hate People” invites horror punk icon WEDNESDAY 13 to an industrial duet about equality, after which gentle “The Shadows Within” hits twice as hard with its symphonic arrangement. Next, Chris Harms and parting KISSIN’ DYNAMITE frontman Hannes Braun deliver the bombastic “La Vie Est Hell” (based on Charles Baudelaire’s influential book of poetry, “Les Fleurs du mal”) partly in French language, before going back to “Square One”. “When Did The Love Break?” is a heartfelt song of lost love – the addition of whimsical vocals by Ambre Vourvahis of XANDRIA drives the emotions of this universal topic right home. After “Your Love Is Colder Than Death”, LORD OF THE LOST team up with Damien Edwards of British glam rock band CATS IN SPACE for the captivating duet “Take Me Far Away”, before the album closes with a ballad, “The Days Of Our Lives” – the sweeping track simultaneously being the closest LORD OF THE LOST have ever been to a cinematic soundtrack. The happy ending is skipped, almost making it sound like a goodbye… OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 continues to walk LORD OF THE LOST’s unpredictable journey without settling for the familiar. Rounding off an impressive trilogy, this record takes you by the hand and guides you along your darkest paths. OPVS NOIR Vol. 3: the trilogy is finally concluded. Release Date: 10.04.2026 Photo Credit: VD Pictures OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 tracklist: 1 Kill The Lights 2 I'm A Diamond (feat. Saltatio Mortis) 3 My Funeral 4 I Hate People (feat. Wednesday 13) 5 The Shadows Within 6 La Vie Est Hell (feat. Hannes Braun) 7 Square One 8 When Did The Love Break? (feat.Xandria) 9 Your Love Is Colder Than Death 10 Take Me Far Away (feat. Cats In Space) 11 The Days Of Our Lives LORD OF THE LOST Live 2026 TOVR NOIR 2026 w/ AD INFINITUM [∞], DOGMA [†] & LEAGUE OF DISTORTION [x] 12.03.26 NO - Oslo [∞] 13.03.26 SE - Gothenburg [∞] 14.03.26 SE - Stockholm [∞] 16.03.26 FI - Tampere [∞] 17.03.26 FI - Helsinki [∞] 19.03.26 EE - Tallinn [∞] 20.03.26 LT - Vilnius [∞] 21.03.26 PL - Warsaw [∞] 22.03.26 PL - Kraków [∞] 24.03.26 AT - Vienna [∞] 25.03.26 HU - Budapest [∞] 27.03.26 GR - Athens [∞] 28.03.26 BG - Sofia [∞] 29.03.26 RO - Bucharest [∞] 09.04.26 NL - Amsterdam [†] [X] 10.04.26 FR - Paris [†] [X] 11.04.26 FR - La Roche-sur-Yon [†] [X] 12.04.26 FR - Toulouse [†] [X] 14.04.26 ES - Madrid [†] [X] 15.04.26 ES - Barcelona [†] [X] 17.04.26 FR - Lyon [†] [X] 18.04.26 BE - Durbuy Rock [†] [X] 24.04.26 DE - Hexentanz [†] [X] 25.04.26 CH - Pratteln [†] [X] 26.04.26 IT - Milan [†] [X] 06.05.26 CZ - Prague [†] [X] 07.05.26 DE - Herford [†] [X] 08.05.26 DE - Cologne [†] [X] 09.05.26 DE - Stuttgart [†] [X] Festivals 2026: 22.-23.05.26 DE - Eichstätt / Open Air am Berg 03.-04.07.26 DE - Mülheim an der Ruhr / Castle Rock 13.-16.08.26 FR - Carhaix-Plouguer / Motocultor Festival 21.08.26 DE - Oelde / Oelde Open Air LORDFEST 2026: w/ NACHTBLUT, NOTHGARD, WISBORG & VELVET RUSH 18.&19.12.26 DE - Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36 LORD OF THE LOST are: Chris Harms - Vocals, Guitar Pi Stoffers - Guitar Benjamin “Benji“ Mundigler - Guitar, Synths Klaas Helmecke - Bass Gerrit Heinemann - Piano, Synths, Percussion Niklas Kahl - Drums

“Mason Hill are most definitely back… and I like what I hear” mused this writer last month, completing 100 reviews for Rockfiend with a top rating for the Glasgow band’s latest single, ‘Twisted’. As someone who has taken an interest in the band’s development and progress over the last decade, it was reassuring to hear them in such magnificent form with new singer Tom Ward at the helm, continuing the bolder, heavier sound heard on comeback single ‘Remember’ a few months before. Two small comeback shows in London and Glasgow in late November cemented their return, with guitarists James Bird and Marc Montgomery, bassist Matthew Ward and drummer Craig McFetridge introducing Tom Ward to their loyal fanbase whilst taking the opportunity to unveil some new music. From there, a 5-date UK Tour was announced for March, with support from London-based band Defences… and that’s what took me to an almost sold-out Glasgow Garage on the city’s Sauchiehall Street on a Sunday night; Mason Hill, performing live in their hometown on the last date of the tour! There’s always been a hype around Mason Hill, whether from their more obsessive fans or from certain elements of music media but it must be acknowledged that the hype hasn’t quite transformed into the kind of success many believed they were destined to achieve. Will the updated version of the band, with its new sound, find the success they long for or will it be another hype-fuelled false start? Where better to judge than on a live stage in Glasgow! The venue was still filling up when the oft-talked about Defences took to the Glasgow stage, with Gothic-style candles burning on each side of the stage, similar to the ‘By Candlelight’ shows played by orchestras down the hill in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. But that’s where any similarities with violins and cellos ends, as Defences delivered a loud, heavy and moody set of music that sits somewhere between modern metal and metalcore… but with so much more to it! Vocalist Cherry Duesbury’s voice is quite incredible, beautifully soulful one minute but fiercely metal the next. When mixed with heavy riffs, throaty screams and atmospheric keyboards, it’s the sound of a band trying to be something different, standing out from the others in a crowded metal music market. Having formed around 13 years ago, Defences has a healthy back catalogue of music to explore. I’d suggest you do that sooner rather than later and then make sure you catch the band the next time they’re in Glasgow. By the time the lights dimmed for Mason Hill, the Glaswegian audience had filled the venue, with many of the faithful bedecked in the band’s merchandise… new and old! I personally was mightily impressed that I could still fit into my 2018 t-shirt… but I digress! The point I’m trying to make is that the audience was made up of many fans who have been there from the beginning – let’s call them the Mason Hill veterans – with a healthy smattering of others who were there to enjoy their first experience of the band. As the lights dimmed, fans old and new became one, with phones held aloft and ready to record the returning heroes. An atmospheric, piano-based recording of DNA from debut album Against the Wall acted as the intro music before Tom, James, Marc, Matthew and Craig bounded onto the stage and cranked up the volume for the full electric version we all know and love. They kept the energy high, going straight into ‘We Pray’ and being joined in the “whoa ohs” by an enthusiastic crowd. If there was any doubt as to whether Ward could cope with the rigours of the older material, that was quickly put to bed in the first two songs – a very wise tactic! Latest single ‘Twisted’ was the first opportunity to hear the bold new Mason Hill sound… and arguably, it sounds even better in a live setting. Ward’s vocals were clear and concise, yet full of power and intent, with the riff-heavy music shaking the ceiling of the old building. Another new track, ‘Resonate’, had people pumping fists, even when they were unfamiliar with the music and that, my friends, is the sign of a good rock and metal song! James Bird briefly doodled the moody intro to fan favourite ‘Hold On’ before bringing the rest of the band in for an explosive and powerful rendition of the song, with fans singing the words from the front to the back of the venue. From there, it was another peek at the future, with new tracks ‘Tainted Wings’ and ‘Silence’ commanding a good reception from the Glasgow crowd. It was a good mix of old and new, with the band showcasing new music whilst acknowledging that the older music and the Against the Wall album remain special for many fans. That special relationship was abundantly clear in the fan participation during ‘Find My Way’, whilst another new track, ‘Hurricane’, tore through the venue with power and precision, just like its namesake! Ballad ‘Where I Belong’ has always occupied a special place in the hearts of Mason Hill fans and whilst it wasn’t played in its entirety, the audience was treated to a goosebump-inducing run through of the instrumental part of the song, including Bird’s sublime guitar solo. The guitarist’s musical skills have matured with him over the years, his tone and technique second to none during the brief segment, leading to a well-deserved rapturous applause. Great stuff, indeed! A surprise cover in the form of Muse’s ‘Hysteria’ actually worked very well, before ‘Remember’, the first single released by the “new” Mason Hill brought the main set to a conclusion. Of course, there was more to come, with the band returning to the stage with one more preview of a new song in ‘Burn it Down’ and two huge fan favourites, ‘Broken Son’ and the rocking ‘Against the Wall’. The energy remained high until the very last note, with Mason Hill leaving the stage victorious. The prodigal sons had well and truly returned to their home city. Mason Hill’s set in Glasgow was excellent from beginning to end. It was a good balance of old and new, nodding respectfully to the past that helped to make them whilst clearly showcasing the future that should take them to the next level. With a new album due towards the end of the year and a few live dates over the summer, 2026 could be the year when the band finally realise the potential we all know they have. Is Mason Hill still all hype? Nah… this time, I reckon they’re the real deal!

I still remember the first time I listened to Crimson Glory. It was a gray autumn afternoon back in 1988; the only gray thing about that day was the weather, because my mind was blown when I discovered such an incredible record. From that moment on, I was hooked by the overwhelming energy the band displayed on their early albums. Today, when I put on their new album "Chasing the Hydra," I felt that old magic again—those songs so carefully structured between the progressive and the fantastic. Even though two of the original members are no longer there for different reasons you don't really miss CG; their spirit is still present. The songs are written with personality, with a modern touch but never sacrificing the soul that made them a household name around the world. After 26 years since their last release—with a record that, while very good (Astronomica) — returning with something new for their most loyal fans was clearly a difficult bet. Today, they embrace us again with Travis Wills…lot of personality of his own. He doesn't give up his style but adapts wonderfully to the band's particular sound. Mark Borgmeyer replaces Jon Drenning, and his work stands out alongside the three original members of the band: Jeff Lords, Ben Jackson, and Dana Burnell. All of them have achieved a perfect symbiosis to revive a sleeping giant that has come back to stay. The songs hit us right from the beginning-"Redden the Sun" opens with that energy that the best CG had accustomed us to. "Chasing the Hydra," the title track, assures us that this is going to be big, and the rest of the compositions follow a precise, atmospheric, deep, and dynamic rhythm that made these gentlemen from Sarasota become - and remain—great exponents of metal. "Broken Together, "Angel in My Nightmare," a great single that delighted us and brought back the excitement of witnessing this fantastic rebirth, along with "Indelible Ashes," "Beyond the Unknown," "Armor Against Fate," "Pearls of Dust," and "Triskaideka," sum up a work well worth listening to. Lifelong fans will be more than satisfied, and those who have never listened to the band will discover a new world full of the magic that Crimson Glory has gifted us. For both groups, the result is a brilliant album worthy of the history of this great band.

St Patrick’s Day in the east end of Glasgow can only mean one thing – Stiff Little Fingers at the Barrowland’s. This is the bands 33rd St Patrick’s Day gig at this most iconic of venues; this is a run that, I think, started in 1993. I have not been at all of them, but I have been at most of them. I guess that raises two questions, why do they keep coming back and why do I consistently make the journey to Glasgow each March? I read earlier in the week that front man and lead provocateur, Jake Burns, loves the atmosphere of the venue, the affection the audience have for the band and the sheer terror of standing at the side of the stage as the crowd sing “Go For It”. But why do I keep coming back, well, it’s a lot of things. Tonight, Jake made a point of saying the band never set out to be political. For me, they always have been – “Suspect Device”, “Tin Soldiers” and “Wasted Life” point clearly to that. That was something I always loved about proper punk, the politics of it all baked into the heartfelt belief that a song could change the world. These Fingers anthems, all of which were given a run tonight, keep me believing in that. I love Fingers for the romance of it all. Not just the teenage, love stuff; magnificently wrapped up tonight in the glorious “Listen” which made a very welcome addition to the set, but also the romance of knowing things can get better, new song “Raise Your Heart” was testament to that. There’s the romance of what could have been different for Sonny Liston, sung with passion in “Walking Dynamite” or that young people are actually just fine and will eventually come from the pupa as well adjusted butterflies – “Bits of Kids” tells that story so well. I also come back because I love hearing the stories behind the songs; Jake’s dad looking for royalites for giving some, no doubt well intentioned, advice that turned into “At the Edge”. Or the band’s friendships with Spandau Ballet and The Specials, the latter of which saw the robbery of a song that became a stick out for both bands in very different ways, each made “It Doesn’t Make it Alright”, alright. I also come back to be part of the tribe. We are all looking a bit older, some fatter and many balder but we are all still there. It was great to be with pals who I have been watching and listing to SLF with for many years, in Big Andy’s case, since out teens. This love of punk has been a bedrock for so many friendships and, once again, tonight I am grateful for what music has brought me. I also come back simply for the great live show Fingers always present. Musically, I genuinely think the band are at the top of their game. Ian McCallum haunts the side of the stage. He is always a guy who stays out the spotlight but just takes care of his business. There are parts of the show when he is not playing, and the audible difference is clear and there are other times where this 60-year-old is jumping high into the air as he delivers yet another chord that underpins an anthem. At the other side of the stage there is original bassist Ali McMordie. Mid way through his own 6th decade he has the muscle and body tone many a man more than half his age would love, he also plays a ripper of bassline. Like so many punk bands, the SLF bassline doesn’t just support the guitar it has its own melody, its own key part in making the tune a whole experience. Have a listen to “Just Fade Away”; the bass line is masterful. Tonight was clear testament of that. At the back of the band is powerhouse that is Steve Grantly. When encore number “Johhny Was” began, it was Steve who was in the spotlight, the lighting making him look like a cross between Star Trek’s Data and Max Headroom: chalk white, blond quiffed and keeping time with the precision of a phaser set to malky. Finally, I keep coming back to see and hear Jake Burns, I want to be sure he is still doing what he does best, banging out riffage on that green guitar and still maintaining a justified anger at the troubles of the world. Tonight, I thought, Jake was on top form. The band are now in their 49th year. Forty-nine years of trying to change the world one song at a time. Forty-nine years of bringing people together in big rooms and forty-nine years of reflecting on a world of forty-nine years ago. As I listen to “Alternative Ulster” I reflect on how Jake’s ambition has come to pass. The streets of Belfast look so much different now as to how they were when that opening riff was first played. Can music change the world? In all honesty, I don’t know. What I do know is that bands like Stiff Little Fingers have tried and the world has changed a bit and in some shared places, that change has been for the better and driven by many of the tribe represented in the Barrowland’s tonight. This tour is called Raise Your Voice. Fingers have consistently done that, and we have just as consistently, sung along. Next year marks SLF’s half century and they are planning a return to the same venue on the same date in 2027. They will be there, you should come too and I very much hope you’ll see me and my pals standing and smiling. My mates will be even balder, and I will, no doubt, be even fatter but we will still be trying to help change the world, one song at a time.

Every now and again when listening to music a recommendation appears based on your listening history for an artist who you’ve never heard of before, you decide to give it a go and if you’re lucky the song grabs hold of you, elevates itself above casual listening and starts putting down roots within you and demanding repeat playing. This happened to me a couple of months ago. Just when I thought I might be familiar with most of the many genres and sub-genres which exist within rock and metal, a new one sprung up which in name alone fascinated me and felt worth checking out - Appalachian Possum Rock - and the band was Cigarettes @ Sunset, a young band based in Boone, North Carolina. Describing themselves as providing a “raw and soulful blend of Americana, Indie, Appalachian Folk and Rock” might provide you with a sense of Cigarettes @ Sunset’s sound, but this only tells you so much. Adjust the balance a little in the descriptor and what they produce is urgent and immediate big alt rock, with deeply raw vocals, highly memorable lyrics and with by turns haunting, fast and furious violin weaving its way through the songs and providing an even more distinctive sound. Or putting it another way - original, raw, immediate and powerful music made to be played on repeat. The song in question was “Old Bleached Hair” which started off in territory which may not be unfamiliar to fans of The Gaslight Anthem, John Mellencamp or Canada’s The Glorious Sons, but which takes on its own identity as the song progresses and Garret Dellinger’s distinctive vocals become more raw, urgent and intense as the lyrics unfold - “Somebody turn the lights down low in the living room, And I’ll grab a chair, I’m making friends with the ghosts of my youth, And my old bleached hair, Still pressing on a bruise to remember how it felt, When they cut the noose, Still pressing on a bruise to remember how it felt, When they cut me loose”. Very powerful lyrics from a song you’re unlikely to forget. Fast forward to last weekend and the latest new music Friday didn’t disappoint with the release of the Black Crowes’ ‘A Pound of Feathers’, which as a big fan I’d been really looking forward to, but haven’t been able to listen to as I can’t get past listening to Cigarettes @ Sunset’s EP released on the same day. Containing six songs, the EP starts off with ‘My Fix’. Everything about the song is big - the guitars and the urgent chorus with Garrett’s vocals somewhere between a song and a shout, as the distinctive lyrical style continues - “I can taste the nicotine on your lips, Baby, can I get a drag you know I need my fix” Weaving its magic, Sarah Vann’s violin steers the song along. Although different in effect, it’s reminiscent of the rootsier sound the wonderful Lisa Germano brought with her fiddle to John Mellencamp’s ‘The Lonesome Jubilee’. ‘Pavement’ follows, initially offering a mellower and melancholic vibe before the intensity and emotion increases again through the vocal delivery, rising and falling as it continues; with the band skilfully anchoring the song as the vocals soar and threaten to take it away. ‘Theresa’ is the closest the band get to humour here and is candidly about an ex-girlfriend who called Garrett by the wrong name in bed and is followed by ‘Old Bleached Hair’ which has lost none of its impact, has more than earned its re-release and inclusion on the EP, but also never over-shadows the other songs featured which match it for quality note for note and lyric for lyric. Lyrically the content of the EP is quite grungy, gritty and low-fi, reflecting the reality of modern life in rural and mountain towns - smoking in parents’ basements, substance use, mental health and angst but presented in a way which engages, connects and resonates while avoiding being depressing. “Rewind” continues the urgency (getting the musical pattern here?) with Garrett’s and Ryland Bagbey’s twin raw guitars filling the sound, with Wells Whitman’s bass rumbling beneath the surface and Ethan Moore’s drums providing the backbone, while the violin again weaves in and out sinuously to produce that distinctive Cigarettes @ Sunset sound. Switching gears, and revealing another side to their music, the last song on the EP, ‘Leave You (If It’s the Right Thing To Do)’ is a low-key raw and fragile duet sung by Garrett and Sarah accompanied by just violin, bass and muted guitar. Just beautiful. The EP is a very collaborative affair with all five band members sharing writing and production credits along with Taylor Kimball and Cole Covington on Production and Engineering. For a young band (or let’s face a band of any age) this is a seriously impressive release and I really like it. In 1974 the music critic Jon Landau was famously quoted as writing “I saw rock’n’roll’s future and its name is Bruce Springsteen”. While I would personally agree that this bold statement turned out to be true, I’ll try to avoid hyperbole and simply say that since discovering Cigarettes @ Sunset’s music I feel much more confident that rock music is not only still alive and kicking, but is flourishing and in very, very safe hands. The ‘Possom Rock’ EP is available on all of the usual platforms. GMcA

With a voice that’s a half rasp shy of being the full berry and a band that instinctively know how to lock in killer grooves, ethereal harmonies and hooks that could skewer even the most unsuspecting of ears The Karma Effect are churning out singles that could sit comfortably on a greatest hits album let alone the always difficult third album. Having already released the cacophonous cautionary tale of ‘Dangerous Love’ and the playful perfection of ‘Waiting on a Miracle’ we’re now on single number three from the upcoming ‘Cruel Intentions’ album. Put simply, ‘Ride or Die’ is a positively filthy, groove charged, foot stomping, hair swinging, harmony laden, balls out booty call and it simply cannot be played loud enough! On this form it’s only a matter of time before The Karma Effect start gracing the stages that this sort of talent richly deserves, most definitely one to watch this year! Much love SS

Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce the upcoming release of the “XXX Anniversary Compilation”, a special project celebrating 30 years of passion, creativity, and unforgettable music. The record is set for release on May 22, 2026, and will be only available on CD, on the label’s webstore. To coincide with the announcement, Frontiers shares the new single “Down From The Mountain”, featuring Nicklas Sonne (Defecto, Aries Descendant). Originally recorded by Allen/Lande, the song is reborn through Sonne’s powerful vocal performance, delivering a dynamic reinterpretation of the melodic rock classic. The single follows the previously released anniversary renditions of “Little Drops Of Heaven” featuring Robin McAuley and “Viva La Victoria” featuring Dyan Mair, both offering fresh takes on beloved songs from the Frontiers catalogue. Nicklas Sonne said: “Allen & Lande have both always been a huge inspiration. Recording ‘Down From the Mountain’ was a real honour, and I tried to bring my own voice to a song I’ve admired for years.” Watch the official visualizer for “Down From The Mountain” - https://youtu.be/xHuvs5ElrJc?si=SUKk6jB8TrCnAFnr Pre-Order “XXX Anniversary Compilation” - https://ffm.bio/xxxanniversary Starting from an Idea of Serafino Perugino, the “XXX Anniversary Compilation” brings together some of the greatest melodies and voices from the world of melodic rock. This special release celebrates the label’s rich legacy by revisiting iconic tracks from the Frontiers catalogue, reimagined with dynamic new performances from an extraordinary lineup of guest vocalists. Each track has been recorded exclusively for this anniversary project and showcases the powerful reinterpretation of beloved Frontiers classics through the voices of today’s standout rock artists. Aldo Lonobile, Head Of A&R Europe at Frontiers Label Group and producer of the record, commented: “Producing the 30th anniversary record for Frontiers Records has been both a honour and a responsibility. This label has built a legacy on passion and vision and, with this album, we wanted to celebrate that history in a meaningful way, having a mix of established and new generation of Frontiers artists reinterpret the iconic tracks that shaped our identity is more than a tribute - it’s a bridge between eras”. “With a tracklist discussed together with the Frontiers President Serafino Perugino, this record is a celebration of where we come from, and a powerful statement of where we’re headed”, he continued. Under the expert production of Lonobile – who also performs part of the guitars on the album - the performances are backed by a stellar lineup of musicians: Alessandro Mammola (guitar), Andrea Arcangeli (bass), Cristian Timpanaro (bass), the keyboards team – Alessio Lucatti & Antonio Agate, Alfonso Mocerino and Fortunato Grillo on drums, delivering powerful new arrangements that bring renewed energy to these fan-favorite tracks. The “XXX Anniversary Compilation” isn’t just a compilation - it’s a tribute to 30 years of rock excellence, a heartfelt thank you to the artists, fans, and collaborators who have been part of the Frontiers Records story. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or discovering these songs for the first time, this album delivers powerful performances, soaring melodies, and the unmistakable spirit of Frontiers. “XXX Anniversary Compilation” Tracklist: 1. Separate Ways (Feat James Robledo) 2. Watch The Fire (Feat Cassidy Paris) 3. Weight Of The World (Feat Karmen Klinc) 4. Viva La Victoria (Feat Dyan Mair) 5. Hypocrisy (Feat Stina Girs) 6. Edge Of Tomorrow (Feat Ronnie Romero) 7. Love Will Set You Free (Feat Santiago Ramonda) 8. Songs That Night Sings (Feat Tezzi Persson) 9. My Guardian Angel (Feat Fabio Caldeira) 10. When The Heartache Has Gone (Feat Mattias Olofsson) 11. No More Hell To Pay (Feat Giorgia Colleluori) 12. Down From The Mountain (Feat Nicklas Sonne) 13. Little Drops Of Heaven (Feat Robin McAuley) “Down From The Mountain” Line Up: Nicklas Sonne – vocals Alessandro Mammola – guitar Andrea Arcangeli – bass Alessio Lucatti – keyboards Alfonso Mocerino – drums