Pride & Joy Music News: Arkado, Niva, Revlin Project & Häven
The following albums are released via Pride & Joy Music today:
Arkado - III (CD, digital)
Niva - Stratospheric (CD, LP, digital)
Häven - Where Angels Fear To Tread (CD, digital)
Revling Project - Rising Hope (CD, digital)
Revlin Project
Rising Hope
Pride & Joy Music
13 November 2026
Revlin Project is a Peruvian Melodic Rock/AOR project founded by songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Nilver Pérez. Since its inception, the project has been dedicated to crafting a sound that blends memorable melodies, strong songwriting, and high-quality production, inspired by the essence of classic Melodic Rock, AOR, and Hard Rock.
Throughout its career, Revlin Project has released three studio albums—Dimension (2017), Trascender (2021), and Beyond the Dreams (2023) — establishing a distinctive musical identity through collaborations with outstanding musicians and vocalists from the international rock scene.
In 2026, the project unveils its fourth studio album, Rising Hope, marking a new chapter in its artistic evolution. The album features powerful songs filled with energy, memorable melodies, and a message of hope, perseverance, and passion for melodic rock.
The current line-up of Revlin Project consists of Thorsten Bertermann (lead vocals), Christian Sundell (drums), and Nilver Pérez (keyboards and producer). Together, they have developed a musical vision that captures the spirit of Melodic Rock and AOR, combining timeless influences with modern production to bring the music of Revlin Project to audiences around the world.
https://www.facebook.com/revlinproject
Niva
Stratospheric
Pride & Joy Music
13 November 2026
In the realm of Swedish melodic rock from Skövde, few bands command the attention and admiration quite like NIVA. With their signature blend of soaring melodies, powerhouse vocals, and infectious hooks, the band has established themselves as a force to be reckoned. Now, with the release of their highly anticipated 7th full-length album "Stratospheric," NIVA once again proves why they are considered among the elite in the genre.
From the opening chords of the title track, it's clear that "Stratospheric" is an album that aims for the stars and reaches new heights of sonic excellence. Led by the Swedish powerhouse vocals of frontman Tony Niva, the album is a tour de force of melodic rock anthems that resonate with passion, energy, and raw emotion.
Throughout "Stratospheric" NIVA demonstrates their mastery of the melodic rock genre, effortlessly blending elements of classic rock, melodic rock, and AOR to create a Nordic sound that is uniquely their own. With its larger-than-life production and infectious energy, the album is a testament to the band's evolution and growth as artists, while also paying homage to the rich legacy of melodic rock and AOR that has inspired them along the way.
For fans of NIVA and lovers of melodic rock alike, "Stratospheric" is a must-listen experience that promises to transport listeners to new heights of musical ecstasy. With its unforgettable hooks, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying performances, the album is a fitting tribute to the band's enduring legacy and a testament to their status as one of Sweden's most beloved rock acts. So, strap in, turn up the volume, and get ready to embark on a journey to the stars with NIVA's new upcoming release "Stratospheric".
Line-up: Tony Niva – Vocals, Lars Chriss – Guitars, Jan Stål – Bass, Johan Kullberg – Drums, Kay Backlund – Keys
Discography: Previous releases: No Capitulation (1994), Gold From the Future (2011), Magnitude (2013), Incremental IV (2014), Relievin’ Rain (recorded 1995, mastered 2015), Atmospherical (2016), Stratospheric (2026)
Häven
Where Angels Fear To Tread
Pride & Joy Music
While writing and recording songs for ‘Revolution’, Gabrielle de Val’s next solo album, it soon became apparent that some of these songs were coming out heavier than the AOR/Melodic Rock that the group had previously been doing, especially those that Gabrielle and Bruce Mee wrote together with Tommy Denander: there were Symphonic Rock songs, Power Metal songs and even just straight up Heavy Metal.
The solution seemed clear. Maintain the style for Gaby’s solo albums but create an actual band project for Häven. It had always bothered the group that her backing band live didn’t get any recognition on her solo albums. The guys are now part of this bigger project. And the cherry on top? Tommy Denander was happy to join the band as well, making for quite a brilliant line-up:
Gabrielle de Val (Lead vocals), Tommy Denander (Guitar), Gustavo Martín (Guitar), José Luis Gallera (Bass), Isabel Fernández (Keyboards), Robert van der Laar (Drums)
Gabrielle de Val comments: “I’m genuinely moved, because Häven feels like the natural outcome of everything we’ve been building over the past year with Tommy Denander and my live band. It wasn’t planned or calculated, it simply formed on its own, shaped by the music and all the emotion we’ve shared together.”
Tommy adds: “This grew together naturally through all the amazing and creative work we've done. I'm very happy to be involved here.”
It was de Val that came up with the name Häven (pronounced ‘Heaven’), the English word with the ä meant to demonstrate the coming together of the English/German/Swedish core writing team triumvirate.
The album cover and logo has been designed by award-winning artist Sebastian Kozak (Ten, Crown of Thorns etc).
https://www.facebook.com/GabrielledeVal
Arkado
III
Pride & Joy Music
13 November 2026
The Swedish melodic hard rock band ARKADO is making a spectacular comeback on November 13, 2026, with their third album, “III”!
After the previously released advance single “Phoenix & Stardust” - a duet with ZHIVA’s lead singer Anette Johansson - had already been streamed more than 100,000 times on Spotify this summer, the sextet led by singer Philip Lindstrand (Cruzh, East Temple Avenue) and keyboard player Mikael Svensson is raising the bar even higher with “III”!
Arkado delivers a dynamic musical experience where driving hard rock meets the melodic sound of AOR and the pompous grandeur of symphonic metal. With dual guitars, giant choruses, virtuoso solos, rich vocal harmonies, and epic arrangements, the band creates a sonic landscape that feels both timeless and powerful.
The album was produced by Mikael Svensson and again mastered by Thomas ‘Plec’ Johansson. Artwork by Nello Dell’Omo.
Line-up:
• Philip Lindstrand – Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
• Tony Rohtla – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
• Patrik Svärd – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
• Mikael Svensson – Keyboards
• Christer Engholm – Bass
• Mikael Skafar – Drums
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Arkadoofficial
Quelle: Germusica PR