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Important Update for Our US Readers
Due to new customs regulations and tariffs introduced by the United States government on August 29, 2025, we have been advised by Royal Mail that all shipments to the USA are now subject to an additional tariff.
Rock Metal Machine
17 hours ago1 min read


Heavy Pettin - Return With New Album "Rock Generation" Out On 24th October Via Silver Lining Music
The Scottish rock warriors Heavy Pettin release the title track and video from the brand-new studio album Rock Generation, which is set for release on on October 24th via Silver Lining Music.
Rock Metal Machine
20 hours ago3 min read


USA Postal Suspension Announcement
We’re so sorry to share that, due to new customs regulations introduced in the USA (Aug 29, 2025), Royal Mail has had to suspend all deliveries to the United States.
We know how disappointing this is, and we want to make sure no one misses out:
Rock Metal Machine
3 days ago1 min read


Afterdome’s “Lust” Is a Sinful Metal Surge You Won’t Escape From.
Afterdome unleashes a crushing new single with “Lust,” a raw and unfiltered plunge into obsession and forbidden desire. Blending ferocious heavy metal riffs with hard rock grit, the track explodes with primal energy and emotional agony, tapping into the darker impulses that live beneath the surface.
Rock Metal Machine
3 days ago2 min read


70000TONS OF METAL 2026: IZEGRIM Announce Epic Reunion Shows and Celebration of 30th Band Anniversary!
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, known for always going the extra mile to present its Sailors with exclusive experiences, has just announced another highlight for the 2026 sailing: Dutch Death/Thrash Giants IZEGRIM will celebrate their band reunion on board
Rock Metal Machine
4 days ago4 min read


Laura Cox announces highly anticipated new studio album "Trouble Coming".
Anglo-French guitarist, singer, and songwriter Laura Cox will release her highly anticipated fourth studio album Trouble Coming via earMUSIC on Friday October 31, 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
5 days ago3 min read


BLACKBRIAR - release video for 'Bluebeard's Chamber' + new record 'A Thousand Little Deaths' is out now.
Blackbriar are proud to finally present their new studio album, A Thousand Little Deaths, released today via Nuclear Blast Records. A modern masterpiece steeped in gothic mystique, featuring breathtaking tracks such as The Fossilized Widow, Floriography, A Last Sigh of Bliss, I Buried Us and Harpy.
Rock Metal Machine
7 days ago3 min read


Brian May & The Struts join forces on brand new single (out Sept 3rd)
Ten years after British band The Struts had their first huge hit in America with the original version of their debut single ‘Could Have Been Me’, they have teamed up with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May on a brand new version.
Rock Metal Machine
7 days ago2 min read


Stan Bush Announce 'Born For Battle' Album Release
Legendary Emmy Award winning recording artist and AOR/Melodic Rock icon STAN BUSH is proud to announce his brand new studio album, entitled ‘Born For Battle‘, out on September 5th, 2025 via Cargo Records UK.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 182 min read


Nick Fletcher Announces Upcoming Groundbreaking Progressive Rock Fusion Album: The Mask of Sanity.
UK progressive rock virtuoso Nick Fletcher is set to release his highly anticipated new album, The Mask of Sanity, taking his unique blend of progressive rock and fusion to exhilarating new heights on October 6th, 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 172 min read


Saxon Frontman Biff Byford Announces His Battle With Cancer And Upcoming Treatment In A Special Post To Fans.
In a special post on the band’s social media channels, SAXON frontman and singer Biff Byford discusses battling cancer following his recent diagnosis after the band’s Japanese Tour in late April and his upcoming 'mopping-up' chemotherapy treatment.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 172 min read


Steelhouse Festival
It was the best weather at Steelhouse this year. Notorious for rain, we only saw a few light showers on the Sunday afternoon, with beautiful clear views of the surrounding hills being the order of the day for the rest of the time. Things are so much easier at a festival when the weather is good!
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 1515 min read


Megadeth To Release Final Album In 2026
MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that his forthcoming album (due out early next year) will be the final MEGADETH studio album of his career. MUSTAINE shared the announcement via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 154 min read


Orianthi - 'Some Kind Of Feeling'
‘Some Kind Of Feeling’ is the sixth studio album by guitarist, singer and songwriter Orianthi. When it comes to her curriculum vitae, there are very few
that can match that of the Australian, Orianthi Penny Panagaris. The ultra-talented musician was hired by the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson, for his London performances before his untimely death, and has also performed with Alice Cooper, Dave Stewart, Steve Vai and Richie Sambora (RSO), to name but a few.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 102 min read


Powerhill - 'Generation X'
Powerhill hail from Switzerland and create self- proclaimed Farm Metal! These Hard Rockers don’t take themselves too seriously and are proud flag waving Gen X’ers who are lovers of the eighties Rock scene – which is abundantly clear in their music. Before you ask what is “Farm Metal”, it is more of a term coined by the band for their tongue-in-cheek approach to their music rather than a definable sound.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 102 min read


FM release new single "Don't Call It Love" ahead of "Brotherhood" September 2025 UK Tour.
British melodic rock legends FM are pleased to announce the release of “Don’t Call It Love,” the second single taken from their highly anticipated 15th studio album Brotherhood. Released Wednesday 6th August, the new single is a compelling rock anthem tailor-made for rock radio.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 104 min read


SINSAENUM unleashes new album 'In Devastation'
International metal group SINSAENUM returns in full force with the release of their devastating third studio album, In Devastation - out now worldwide via earMUSIC. Featuring ten relentless tracks, the album marks a bold and emotionally charged new chapter in the band’s evolution - fuelled by loss, transformation, and unapologetic creative ambition.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 102 min read


Morgan Wade releases new album & video
Morgan Wade has released her new album The Party Is Over (recovered) via Sony Music Nashville. The 11-track offering, which is comprised of a blend of newly-released as well as revisited songs from her catalogue, sees Wade fuse her early artistry with her present musical journey.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 103 min read


The Alice Cooper Band
I must admit that this was the first time I had ever attended something like this. I had actually hoped that I would be covering the following night’s concert with Judas Priest at the O2, and incorporate the two together, but that didn’t come off, so this may seem a little strange. Still, I regarded it as a historic night.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 104 min read


FURY release new single/video "Don't Lie To Me"
Raging with urgency and defiance, the new FURY thunderous single “Don’t Lie To Me”, out today, is a rallying cry for the working classes around the globe. Powered by a fierce groove, commanding dual vocals and an incendiary chorus, the track channels collective frustration into a fist-raising anthem. Aimed at the lies, propaganda and greed of the 1%, “Don’t Lie To Me” is a no-holds-barred call for unity, truth, and resistance by the British heavy rockers.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 103 min read


Italian progressive-metal duo Asymmetric Universe launch new single ‘Feather On A Glass’
Founded by multi-instrumentalists Nicolò and Federico Vese, Italian progressive metal duo Asymmetric Universe has carved out a distinct space in the modern instrumental scene with a sound that seamlessly blends the aggressive intensity of metal with the rich harmonies and improvisational spirit of jazz fusion.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 93 min read


Robin Red shares new visualizer video “When Nobody's Watching Us” out now via Frontiers Music Srl
Swedish vocalist Robin Red (Degreed) is pleased to share his new single and official visualizer, “When Nobody’s Watching Us”.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 92 min read


Manchester-based, synth-hearty rockers SHAPE OF WATER have shared their hotly anticipated third studio album, Petrichor.
Manchester-based, synth-hearty rockers SHAPE OF WATER have shared their hotly anticipated third studio album, Petrichor, out today via self-release. The album's release comes alongside the album's final single, "Out of Time", which is accompanied by a music video. Discussing the album, the band states:
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 72 min read


Shiraz Lane announce new album “In Vertigo” set for release on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Finnish rock band Shiraz Lane are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “In Vertigo”, out on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The record will be available in the following formats: CD, digital, white vinyl, and a limited edition gold vinyl.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 43 min read
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