Time Together, Franks’ first CD of new material in five years and his debut for Shanachie is unlikely to change anyone's opinion of him, but that doesn't mean this is a rote recording. Time Together is an airy, groove-ridden summer travelog that ranges from St. Tropez and New York to Paris, France, and Egypt; it journeys through the nostalgic past and finds space in the present moment, with cleverly notated, languorous, ironic observations about life. Franks split the production and arranging duties between Charles Blenzig, Gil Goldstein, Chuck Loeb, Scott Petito, and Mark Egan.

After three years' turmoil, Jyväskylä, Finland's RANDOM EYES returns stronger than ever and armed with its third album, "Light Up". RANDOM EYES presents its own brand of melodic metal in which modern metal soundscapesLight-hearted and uplifting, yet thought-provoking, RANDOM EYES is unique as a Finnish melodic metal act because of its international and multi-cultural influences. The group draws influences from the musical cultures of countries ranging from Uruguay to Egypt to Sweden to Finland.

In Flames, one of the most successful metal bands in the world, are finally back with their new studio album, Sounds Of A Playground Fading! A listen through this new album and it’s plain to see that In Flames is holding steady to the same path they’ve been on since Clayman. The record is rife with the band’s signature low-tuned heaviness and smooth melodic hooks. There is still the In Flames on this record, fast-paced and aggressive Gothenburg style.