Where melody is what matters. This week’s show involved new singles from acts such as Laurenne/Louhimo, Never Obey Again and Pattern Seeking Animals, albums including Dream Theater, Thundermother and Marko Hietala, a reworking of an old track by Dirkschneider with bonus Doro and an all time classic from Kiss. If this is making the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, follow me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5. Playlist: Kiss – Strutter Edge of Paradise – Prophecy Unbound Majestica – No Pain, No Gain Laurenne/Louhimo – Damned Thundermother – Feeling Alright Phase Transition – Becoming (R)Evolution Never Obey Again – Control Pattern Seeking Animals – The Seventh Sleeper Dream Theater – Bend the Clock Conquest – Love Amplified Dirkschneider feat. Doro – Winter Dreams Marko Hietala – Two Soldiers