New Hard Rocking Releases From Zeal & Ardor, Modern Maps, Bad Wolves & Jollymon

Arriving June 8th is the sophomore release, "Stranger Fruit" from Zeal & Ardor. The brains behind the music comes from Manuel Gagneux as he looks to grow his sound with this new 16-track release. He mixes blues and soul together on the rough, emotional opening of "Graveyard Chant," before delivering an all-out rock assault with the chorus of "Servants." He quickens the pace of "Don't You Dare" with a guitar frenzy and raging vocals as he continues adding to his music mixture with the hardcore metal appeal of "Fire Of Motion" and the enchanted gospel tones of "The Hermit." Gagneux lays down the power of his delivery during "Ship Of Fire" and "Waste," before finishing up his new album with the thick, heavy-hitting blues of "We Can't Be Found" and the rock gospel closer "Built On Ashes." To find out more about Zeal & Ardor and his latest release "Stranger Fruit," please visit zealandardor.com.

Southern California trio, Modern Maps are preparing to release their debut studio album "Hope You're Happy" on June 1st. Their new 11-song release kicks off with the high energy, alternative/pop sound of "Autopilot." Their sound is so addictive as displayed in "Heatwave" and "Ahold Of Me" that they should have no trouble rising up the albums chart. The beats are rocking during "Nightfall," before shifting gears for the acoustic ballad "One More Night." Modern Maps finish up their new album with the youthful, post-punk edginess of "Your Fault" and the grand rock appeal of "Something Different." To find out more about Modern Maps and their latest release "Hope You're Happy," please visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/ModernMaps.

The hard-hitting, heavy metal band Bad Wolves recently released their debut album "Disobey." The band is made up of ex-members of In This Moment, Devildriver and God Forbid and have been working toward this new album for the past 3 years. Their new 13-song release begins with the aggressive attack of "Officer Down" as you can instantly feel the chemistry between these band members as each one excels at their trade. They keep the energy flowing with the screams of "Learn To Live" and the modern edginess of "No Masters." Bad Wolves let up on the speed pedal for their dark, emotional rendition of  The Cranberries' song "Zombie." Then the band continues with the mainstream appeal of "Remember When," before returning to the aggressive/reckless feel of "Better The Devil." Bad Wolves finish up their new album with the chugging guitars of "Shape Shifter" and the last blast of hardcore energy in the form of "Toast To The Ghost." To find out more about Bad Wolves and their latest release "Disobey," please visit badwolvesnation.com.

Arriving June 8th, is the new full-length album titled "Void Walker" from the stoner-metal band, Jollymon. Their new nine-song release begins with the melodic chorus of "Tsunami" and the guitar frenzy of "Monkey Hawk" as the band draws from their sixties and seventies inspirations. Jollymon lock into a swinging groove for "Be Nice," before showcasing their more aggressive side on the quick moving "Missile Commander." The band wrap up their new album with the progressive metal appeal of "Void Walker" as the band switches gears and tempos, before closing out their new release with the thunderous rhythm of "Sky Burial." To find out more about Jollymon and their latest release "Void Walker," please visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/PDX.Jollymon.