New Albums - Page 36

The fusion pioneering band Yellowjackets has released “Parallel Motion,” marking the 27th album in their 41 years as a group. The album includes bassist Dane Alderson, who joined the band in 2015.

At long last, King’s X has returned with “Three Sides of One,” which marks the power trio’s first new studio album in fourteen years. dUg Pinnick’s biting tone and soulful vocals are still in perfect form.

Pat Travers has just released a new album called “The Art of Time Travel,” which is a musical throwback to his heyday of the late ’70s. Travers is joined by David Pastorius, who also contributed a beautiful instrumental song to the effort.

It’s been a wild ride for Megadeth over the last few years, and the tension has led to huge anticipation of their new album, “The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!” Now it seems the wait was worth it.

Muse’s music has often been about a dystopian future. However, their ninth studio album, “Will of the People,” focuses more on the here and now. Chris Wolstenholme helps to evoke a sense of urgency with his bass lines and enormous tones.

When Marcus King started gaining momentum several years back, he was surrounded by a full band, including keys and horns. The modern guitar hero has now released his second solo album, “Young Blood,” with Nick Movshon on bass.

Jeff Coffin has released a new solo album called “Between Dreaming and Joy,” but it’s far from a solo effort. The saxophonist, who many know from his work with Dave Matthews Band, has an absolutely stacked lineup to fill out the music.

The experimental improvising group Trio Xolo has made its recording debut with “In Flower, In Song.” The band consists of bassist Zachary Swanson, saxophonist Derrick Michaels, and percussionist Dalius Naujo.

Soilwork has just dropped their 12th studio album, and first with bassist Rasmus Ehrnborn. Over 25 years since their formation, “Övergivenheten” seems to only prove the band’s lasting power.

Five Finger Death Punch has returned with its ninth studio album. Recorded over the last two years, “Afterlife” marks the first release to feature lead guitarist Andy James, who joined after longtime member Jason Hook’s departure in 2020.

Two decades after their last release, Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey have unleashed the third Bass Extremes album. “S’Low Down” features the virtuosos with drummer extraordinaire Gregg Bissonette and a huge supporting cast.

Hawktail has returned with a third album, “Place of Growth.” The record is described as their most conceptual, leading listeners on a journey through the natural world. The acoustic quartet’s beautiful tones and melodies will certainly lead to multiple listens.