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Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of American melodic hard rock band Guild Of Ages to the label’s roster.
With a career spanning more than three decades, the band is ready to embark on an exciting new chapter, with a new studio album currently in the final stages of production and scheduled for release in early 2027.
Guild Of Ages commented: “We are incredibly excited to be joining the Frontiers Music family. To have the opportunity to write, record, and release new music with a label that shares our passion for rock music is something truly special! We are proud of where we’ve been, excited about where we’re going, and can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on. Some things are worth waiting for. After all these years, the fire that brought us together is still burning, and we feel like there’s a lot of music left for us to make. Signing with Frontiers Music opens an exciting new chapter for Guild of Ages, and we’re grateful to have a partner who believes in what we do. We’re ready to turn the page, turn up the volume, and see where this journey takes us!”
Aldo Lonobile, VP of Global A&R, Frontiers Label Group, added: “We’re happy to bring Guild Of Ages back to all the fans of AOR and melodic rock around the world. Since their very early days as CITA, the band has created some truly iconic records, albums like “Heat Of Emotion” have earned a special place in the hearts of genre lovers and continue to stand the test of time. We’re proud to welcome Guild Of Ages to the Frontiers family and look forward to celebrating their legacy while bringing their music to a new generation of fans.”
Originally formed in 1993 under the name CITA, Guild Of Ages emerged from the vibrant melodic hard rock scene of the early ’90s. Founded by four high school friends – Danny Martinez, Antz Trujillo, Joe Marone, and Troy Benson – the band quickly secured record deals in Europe and Japan, laying the foundations for a career built on powerful melodies, soaring vocal harmonies, and guitar-driven hard rock.
Working alongside former Axe and Blackfoot member Bobby Barth, the band recorded their debut album, “Act I: Relapse Of Reason”, which earned them a dedicated underground following. Following lineup changes that saw the arrival of bassist James Lostetter and drummer Steve Stuntz, the band released “Heat Of Emotion”, further strengthening their reputation among melodic rock fans in Europe and Japan.
After a legal dispute over the CITA name, the band adopted the moniker Guild Of Ages, continuing their musical journey with the live album “Live Over Germany” and three studio releases: “One”, “Vox Dominatas”, and “Citadel”. Throughout these recordings, the band established a distinctive sound combining memorable hooks, rich vocal harmonies, powerful guitar riffs, and heartfelt songwriting.
Although the band disbanded in 2002, their music has continued to resonate with melodic hard rock enthusiasts over the years.
Now, more than two decades later, Guild Of Ages is preparing to write the next chapter of their story. Their upcoming studio album – coming in early 2027 – promises to carry forward the band’s signature blend of melody, energy, and musicianship, while introducing their sound to a new generation of rock fans.
ABOUT FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP:
Founded in 1996 by Serafino Perugino in Napoli, Italy, Frontiers Label Group has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent rock labels, with a strong international identity and a catalogue spanning classic rock, hard rock, metal, alternative and contemporary rock.
Frontiers Label Group brings together three distinct labels under one global music company: Frontiers Music Srl, its hard rock and heritage label, with a history that includes Journey, Def Leppard and Whitesnake and a current roster featuring artists such as Asia, Stryper, Lita Ford, Hardcore Superstar, Steel Panther, and The Damn Truth; FLG, its modern rock and alternative label, home to Skunk Anansie, X Ambassadors and Corella; and BLKIIBLK, its metal and heavy music label, with Megadeth, Hatebreed, Biohazard and Unto Others. Each label has its own identity, roster and musical focus, while drawing on the shared global infrastructure, resources and experience of the larger company. Together, they give Frontiers Label Group a broad reach across rock and metal, combining an established legacy with an aggressive commitment to artist development, new signings and long-term growth.
The Orchard serves as Frontiers Label Group’s global distributor for both physical and digital releases. The company is headquartered in Italy, with additional executive staff in London, Hamburg, New York, Boston, Raleigh, Los Angeles and Nashville. Hunter Cottingham PLLC provides legal representation in the United States, with international legal matters under the direction of Avv. Dario De Cicco of Studio Legale De Cicco Arts & Media in Rome.
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