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Skindred announce brand new album + new single 'You Got This'.
Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred have today released their brand-new single ‘You Got This’, accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 123 min read


KREATOR pay homage to horror classic 'Suspiria' in video for new single "Tränenpalast".
Metal titans KREATOR have released a new single from their highly anticipated sixteenth full-length, "Krushers Of The World", which will be out on 16th January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 75 min read


Sci-fi heavy rockers NEREIS with brand new single “From Scratch” off their upcoming album “AZURE”,
In only just over a month, NEREIS, one of the most exciting young bands, which for the rare occasion finds itself at the intersection of bombastic hard rock à la Europe, modern metal, and a touch of prog, will release its new album, “AZURE.”
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 105 min read


Iron Maiden's stunning book Infinite Dreams out now.
Thames & Hudson have today released the hardback book IRON MAIDEN: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History. A magnificent visual celebration of the first 50 years of Iron Maiden, this new book chronicles the evolution of heavy metal’s most prestigious band, with unparalleled input from band members and management.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 93 min read


Suppressed Intentions Drop Explosive Single “Blood and Rust” From To Hell With The Rest
Metal doesn’t get more uncompromising than this. Suppressed Intentions have unleashed “Blood and Rust”, the hard-hitting single from their brutal full-length album To Hell With The Rest.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 32 min read


Avatar release new single & video - 'Death And Glitz'
The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — previously announced the thoroughly fitting October 31st release of their latest masterwork Don't Go In The Forest.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 35 min read


WINGS OF STEEL: New Video & Single Out; New Tour Dates.
Wings of Steel, the rising stars of traditional heavy metal, unleash their powerful new single and music video “Burning Sands”. This...
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 304 min read


Rising Heavy Metal Stars TAILGUNNER Sign With Napalm Records!
Having earned the rare endorsement of K.K. Downing as the next big thing in metal, and touring the UK supporting KK's Priest, British newcomers TAILGUNNER have just signed with Napalm Records. Further endorsing his praise for the band, the Judas Priest guitar legend has now taken on a new role of producer for their dynamic sophomore album. TAILGUNNER have quickly made a name for themselves amongst heavy metal fans—this young band from the home country of metal is one to watch
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 252 min read


JINJER Announce Very Special Guests For 2026 European Duél Tour.
Following the massive news of JINJER’s upcoming European Duél Tour in early 2026, Ukraine’s modern metal juggernauts have revealed two very special guests joining them on this highly anticipated run. Progressive powerhouses Unprocessed and legendary Dutch innovators Textures will round out one of the most exciting lineups the genre has seen in years.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 75 min read


HELLOWEEN release brand new album 'Giants & Monsters'
German metal icons HELLOWEEN have always been pioneers of the power metal scene: The godfathers of melodic speed metal are renowned for their brilliant records and unforgettable concerts.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 14 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
Aug 252 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
Aug 254 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
Aug 223 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


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


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


BURNING WITCHES Unleashes Music Video for New Single, "High Priestess Of The Night", from Upcoming Studio Album "Inquisition"!
Swiss heavy metal act BURNING WITCHES have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, which is slated for release on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records!
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 34 min read


Spinal Tap II: The End Continues – Official Trailer & Poster – Only In Cinemas September 12
SPINAL TAP is back! After a 15-year hiatus, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are drawn back together for one last concert. Documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi returns to explore what the band members have been up to and immortalize the concert reunion.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 261 min read


Avatar release new single 'In The Airwaves'
The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have gone from strength to strength to strength over the past several years.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 196 min read


BLACKBRIAR - release video for new single 'A Last Sigh Of Bliss'
Can love survive beyond the veil?
Blackbriar are proud to release their wistful new single, 'A Last Sigh Of Bliss', alongside a video. The song details a tragic romance between someone living, and someone deceased.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 182 min read
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