Released in 1981, "Here We Are" by SPHINX was a visionary blend of progressive rock and heavy metal. The band, formed by sons of Italian guest workers in Stuttgart, mixed powerful guitars with playful keyboards and complex rhythm changes. Guitarist Thomas Metzger, later known as Tommy Newton, shaped the band’s sound. The album was re-released in 1985 under the title "Burning Lights" but never received the recognition it deserved at the time. Today, it is considered a cult classic, especially among metal fans. Now available again as an LP including CD!
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HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
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Skindred You Got This
Earache Records
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Blk Odyssy Mood Control (Green/Brown/White)
Earthchild
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Sevendust ONE
Napalm Records
May 1, 2026 -
Port Noir The Dark We Keep
Century Media
May 15, 2026 -
Zayn Konnakol (Swimming Through Seas)
Mercury/Republic Records
April 17, 2026 -
Arkells Between Us
Arkells Music Row
May 8, 2026 -
Linda Perry Let It Die Here Desert Glass [2xLP]
Kill Rock Stars
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Roomful of Teeth Gabriel Kahane Elevator Songs
Arts Music
May 1, 2026 -
Ultrabomb The Bridges That We Burn
The Label Group
May 1, 2026 -
American Football American Football 4 (Red) [2xLP]
Polyvinyl Records
May 1, 2026 -
Fink The City Is Coming to Erase It All
R'coup'd
June 5, 2026 -
Death Cab for Cutie I Built You A Tower
Anti
June 5, 2026 -
Mary in the Junkyard Role Model Hermit
Amf Records
July 3, 2026 -
sace6 Brutalist
Sumerian Records
May 8, 2026