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ANTHRAX HAVE JUST UNLEASHED SOMETHING DARK
ANTHRAX have released their long-awaited 12th studio album, Cursum Perficio, alongside a striking black-and-white video for its title track. The band also celebrated the release with fans at a Louisville signing following their Louder Than Life festival performance.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 194 min read


BRUCE DICKINSON FOUND HIS METAL VOICE AGAIN
Bruce Dickinson’s 1997 solo album Accident Of Birth marked a powerful return to his hard rock and metal roots. Co-produced by Roy Z and featuring Adrian Smith, the acclaimed album delivered fan favourites including ‘Man Of Sorrows’, ‘Darkside Of Aquarius’ and its iconic title track.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 193 min read


U.D.O. ARE STARTING THEIR ANNIVERSARY YEAR DIFFERENTLY
U.D.O. kick off a landmark 2027 with “I’ll Die Trying,” the first single from their 20th studio album, Voodoo Ranger. The release coincides with Udo Dirkschneider’s 75th birthday and U.D.O.’s 40th anniversary, with the personal ballad setting the tone for this special album.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 185 min read


HÄVEN ARE BRINGING SOMETHING HEAVIER TO THE TABLE
Gabrielle de Val’s new material pushed beyond AOR and Melodic Rock into Symphonic, Power and Heavy Metal. The answer was Häven, a full band project giving her live musicians greater recognition, with Tommy Denander joining the impressive line-up.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 233 min read


BRUCE DICKINSON TURNS CHOAS INTO SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
Bruce Dickinson follows his acclaimed “Tears Of The Dragon” video with “Change Of Heart”, filmed in São Paulo. The emotional film contrasts Bruce’s performance with scenes of modern society, exploring suffering, disconnection and humanity’s capacity for renewal amid chaos.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 213 min read


ACCEPT BRING BACK A HIDDEN 1980 GEM!
ACCEPT celebrate 50 years with Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, featuring reimagined classics and 50 guest artists. The latest single, “Save Us”, brings Tobias Forge, Frank Bello and Ray Luzier together for a powerful tribute to the band’s enduring legacy and influence.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 66 min read


Judas Priest fans, something legendary has returned.
Exciter Records is proud to announce the release of Judas Priest’s Sad Wings of Destiny (Original 1976 Masters), a newly restored 50th Anniversary archival edition that will make its debut in CD format exclusively at merchandise stands during Judas Priest’s FAITHKEEPERS Summer European Tour.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 232 min read


Iron Maiden Turn Paris Concert Disaster Into Historic Knebworth Film Spectacular.
On 22nd June, in the middle of a ferocious heatwave in Paris with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees, Iron Maiden were performing at the La Defense Arena, playing to over 30,000 fans and filming the concert for posterity and a future cinematic release.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 24 min read


AXEMASTER Return Roaring With Explosive New Heavy Metal Album Of Beasts And Plagues.
US heavy metal veterans AXEMASTER release their highly anticipated new album "Of Beasts And Plagues" today via Cosmic Fire Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 202 min read


Lemmy's Ashes Installed At Download Festival In Incredible Tribute Fans Will Never Forget.
Among the music, the noise, and the unmistakable energy of a rock ’n’ roll crowd — the kind of place Lemmy always felt at home — his ashes have found their place at Download Festival.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 201 min read


Saxon Announce Explosive Gods Of Thunder UK And Ireland Tour With Giant Eagle Return.
We are extremely excited to be able to premiere 'Make A Deal With The Devil', the new song from the awesome Stargazer.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 192 min read


Inside Iron Maiden Drummer’s Life: Nicko McBrain’s Story Hits The Road.
We are extremely excited to be able to premiere 'Make A Deal With The Devil', the new song from the awesome Stargazer.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 123 min read


Lost Savatage Live Album Unearthed From Explosive 1990 Gutter Tour.
On June 26, 2026, a long-lost chapter of Savatage history finally comes to light. earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of "Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)", a previously unreleased official live recording capturing the band at the height of their legendary “Rulin’ Gutter” tour.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 83 min read


Inside Mathias Lillmåns’ Dark New Solo Journey Beyond Finntroll And Folk Metal.
Last year, Mathias Lillmåns – recognized by most as vocalist” Vreth” in Finnish folk metal institution Finntroll – dug through his personal vaults and released Remains, a 17-track collection spanning three decades of his work with different bands.
Rock Metal Machine
May 282 min read


Devin Townsend’s ‘The Moth’ Finally Emerges With Epic Orchestral-Metal Fury.
Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend is set to release his ambitious, orchestral-metal opus ‘The Moth’, on the 29th May 2026 via InsideOutMusic.
An album over a decade in the making, it existed in the back of Devin Townsend’s mind as his “life’s work”. Then, about six years ago, after an acoustic show in Amsterdam, Townsend was approached by the head of the North Netherlands’ Orchestra and Choir with an offer; and with that moment The Moth stopped being an idea and began t
Rock Metal Machine
May 204 min read


A COLD PARADISE Drop Powerful “Here I Rise” Video Packed With Emotion And Heavy Riffs.
Modern metal act A COLD PARADISE have released a new music video for their latest single “Here I Rise”. The project is led by Antonio Calanna, known to many metal fans as the former vocalist of All For Metal. Marking a bold new chapter, the track combines modern heaviness, emotional intensity and soaring energy into a powerful statement of intent.
Rock Metal Machine
May 162 min read


Kiss of Death Review: Motörhead’s Loud, Relentless Hard Rock Masterclass Returns.
Originally released in 2006, Kiss of Death is a ferocious reminder of Motörhead’s uncompromising, no-frills spirit—and a timely nod to the legendary status they’ve earned as one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time.
Rock Metal Machine
May 142 min read


DragonForce Recruit Alissa White-Gluz For Explosive New Era And Anniversary Tour!
Today, the world’s fastest band speeds up and into its biggest, boldest and most electrifying era to date: DRAGONFORCE have announced Alissa White-Gluz as their newest member and first frontwoman. In a momentous union of two storied and unstoppable forces, the preeminent pioneers of extreme power metal will now be joined by one of metal’s legendary vocalists, unleashing both an intrepid evolution of the genre and the start of a seismic year ahead.
Rock Metal Machine
May 93 min read


METALITE Ignite the Future: “Starchild” Blasts Off in Epic Style
Swedish modern metal force METALITE continue their forward momentum with the release of a stunning new music video for their latest single, “Starchild.” Following their recent signing with PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music and the high-energy introduction of the previously-released track “Our Time Has Come,” the band now dives deeper into the sonic universe of their upcoming concept album Discovery.
Rock Metal Machine
May 22 min read


Riff Titans Rise: Khemmis Return Louder, Heavier, Unstoppable.
KHEMMIS returns! Denver’s colossal heavy metal band is back with their massively anticipated fifth album, due out June 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. The self-titled record — the follow-up to 2021’s heralded Deceiver — represents KHEMMIS in their truest form: disciples of the riff. Adorned with artwork from Christopher Remmers and featuring eight tracks of unadulterated, monolithic metal, Khemmis is a celebration of heavy music, bound by the camaraderie and shared passion th
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 234 min read
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