Jeff CANNATA, best known for his acclaimed work under the ARC ANGEL banner, returns with a brand-new chapter in his musical journey. Reintroducing the project as ARC ANGEL CANNATA, he will release the highly anticipated new album ”A Kaleidoscope of Madness” through Deko Entertainment on October 16, 2026.
A multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer, Cannata first gained recognition as a founding member of the influential 1970s progressive rock band Jasper Wrath, which toured extensively before disbanding in 1976. Following the group’s dissolution, Cannata shifted his focus toward a more melodic and expansive studio-driven vision.
Partnering with former Jasper Wrath bandmate Michael Soldan, Cannata developed what would become the legendary Arc Angel project. The duo attracted the attention of Portrait/CBS Records, resulting in the release of the self-titled Arc Angel album in 1983. Featuring fan favorites such as “Stars” and “Tragedy,” the album showcased contributions from acclaimed musicians including Jeff Bova and future Bon Jovi bassist Hugh McDonald. Produced with the involvement of industry veterans Tony Bongiovi, Lennie Petze, and Lance Quinn, the record remains a beloved classic among melodic rock and AOR enthusiasts worldwide.
Now, more than four decades later, Cannata revives the ARC ANGEL name with ”A Kaleidoscope of Madness”, a powerful new collection that continues his signature blend of melodic rock, AOR, progressive rock, and art-rock influences…

There are some things that, no matter how many years go by, will never go out of fashion. Classic hard rock, the orthodox kind that emerged during the ’70s and ’80s (or even a little earlier), is one of them. Especially as long as there are bands like Austrian SERGEANT STEEL, who may have been around for less than 20 years but sound as if they could rival DEEP PURPLE (sacrilege, I know, but you get what I mean) in experience and miles on the road.
With their new album, “Golden Absolution”, due out in October 16, SERGEANT STEEL prove once again that they are an incredibly entertaining and reliable band. They know the secrets of classic hard rock and, at the same time, manage to serve the genre without ever sounding outdated. Infectious grooves, powerful guitars and choruses that demand to be sung out loud in any situation — from the bathroom to a packed arena alongside hundreds of other old-school metalheads.
It is no coincidence that, for the first time in their history, SERGEANT STEEL chose to record the songs live in the studio. This approach gives the ten compositions greater immediacy, naturalness and cohesion, while preserving much of the energy of a live performance…

Among the growing ranks of symphonic power metal stalwarts to have risen to prominence in the aftermath of Rhapsody of Fire’s and Nightwish’s iconic early runs, Italy’s TEMPERANCE has been something of a dark horse. As one of numerous bands featuring the guitar, vocal and songwriting chops of founder and mastermind Marco Pastorino, there is a sense of familiarity that comes with their brand of melodic and power-driven anthem creation for anyone that has been paying attention since the early 2010s.
Yet when considering the more overtly operatic and classically focused sound of Visions of Atlantis and Xandria, as well as the more modern rock-infused stylings of Within Temptation and Delain; this quintet occupies a unique niche resting right in the middle of the aforementioned sides of the symphonic metal coin.
Their 8th upcoming studio album dubbed ”Arcani” takes this hybrid approach to its logical conclusion and codifies a new lineup following a brief period of instability a few years prior.
”Arcani” is a highly accessible affair that makes its mark through the immediately impactful approach of hard-hitting yet straightforward songwriting. The twists and turns that make this a highly unique experience are largely realized through variation between individual chapters, resulting in a sonic book that is as much a page-turner as it is the sort that makes the reader double back to reread a previous chapter…

FnA Records has unearthed yet another lost recording from the late ’80s, Oklahoma hard rockers TEASER never before heard album ”You Promised Me Heaven…’‘, and we’re featuring it exclusively on 0dayrox. When others promise what they don’t have, we deliver…
TEASER was formed in 1984 and quickly rose to the top of the Oklahoma rock music scene. In the fall of 1987 the band relocated to Los Angeles where they performed at all of the famous music venues along the Sunset Strip.
Throughout the years the guys from TEASER were fortunate to open / share the stage with a virtual who’s who of rock royalty including: Motley Crue, Poison, Skid Row, RATT, Tesla, DIO, Stryper, White Lion, Bullet Boys, and many more.
TEASER recorded several demos for shopping labels and some companies were interested to sign them, but in the overcrowded L.A. scene many fine bands ended with empty hands. Musically these guys were like a mix of SLAUGHTER, early SKID ROW, HERICANE ALICE, FIREHOUSE, etc, with strong songs such as the hard hitting ‘Go for Your Guns’, title track ‘You Promised Me Heaven…’, the punchy ‘Sweet Revenge’, or the killer rocker ‘The Devil Made Me Do It’ full of gang vocals and street attitude.
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