Image: Wacke Up The Wicket [album cover]
July is here, the festival season is in full swing, and there are more rock and metal highlights for us to enjoy. From rock to metalcore to power metal, there's a lot on offer this month. So, let's dive into the music month!
Powerwolf - Wake Up The Wicked
True to their name, Powerwolf really embraces the word "power." Not only are they celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, but they are also releasing their ninth studio album, Wake Up The Wicked, on July 26, 2024. This album delivers everything a power metal fan could wish for: melodic riffs, epic lyrics that invite you to sing along, and Attila Dorn’s powerful vocals. Get a taste of what to expect with the latest music video for "Sinners Of The Seven Seas."
Deep Purple - = 1
The hard rock pioneers, Deep Purple, are still going strong after over 56 years, and they demonstrate this impressively with their new album = 1, releasing on July 19, 2024. The first single "Portable Door" provides a solid impression of what to expect from the album: classic hard rock riffs combined with classic rock elements and crunchy guitars. But see for yourself:
Kissin Dynamite - Back With A Bang
German stadium rockers Kissin' Dynamite are coming back with a bang on July 5, 2024, with their new album Back With A Bang. The track "My Monster" features an extremely catchy melody. The album itself is packed with epic guitar riffs and outstanding rock vocals. With this multifaceted album full of highlights, Kissin' Dynamite truly are Back With A Bang with their guitar-driven stadium anthems:
Sable Hills - Odyssey
Up-and-coming metalcore act Sable Hills is gearing up to release their forthcoming album Odyssey on July 19, 2024. Hard, melodic riffs combined with powerful vocals that shift between screams and growls define Odyssey. Get a first impression with "Battle Cry feat. Kenta Koie from Crossfaith":
Orden Ogan - The Order Of Fear
The ninth studio album by German power metal band Orden Ogan, led by frontman Sebastian Levermann, is set to captivate you on July 5, 2024. The latest single "Conquest" delivers everything an Orden Ogan fan could hope for and offers a great preview of what to expect in The Order Of Fear:
More July Releases:
- Nyktophobia: To The Stars - July 5, 2024
- Octoploid: Beyond The Aeons - July 5, 2024
- Wormed: Omegon - July 5, 2024
- Axxis: Coming Home - July 12, 2024
- Black Lava: The Savage Winds Of Wisdom - July 12, 2024
- Seth: La France des Maudits - July 14, 2024
- Dio: The Complete Donington Collection - July 19, 2024
- Act Of Creation: Moments To Remain - July 19, 2024
- Highly Suspect: As Above, So Below - July 19, 2024
- Metal Church: The Final Sermon (Live In Japan 2019) - July 26, 2024
- Category 7: Category 7 - July 26, 2024
- Imperia: Dark Paradise - July 26, 2024
- Ironflame: Kingdom Torn Asunder - July 26, 2024
