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DANKO JONES Pay Homage to KISS on New Video Single “Diamond In The Rough” feat. Marty Friedman (Megadeth)!
Toronto’s hardest-hitting rock ’n’ roll trio DANKO JONES are back with their explosive new single “Diamond In The Rough”, the latest cut from their upcoming album Leo Rising — out November 21, 2025, via Perception – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and Sonic Unyon (Canada)!
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Oct 10, 20252 min read


Cheap Trick release 'The Riff That Won't Quit' new single.
The one and only Cheap Trick have shared ‘The Riff That Won’t Quit’, the pulse-pounding new single from their eagerly awaited new album, All Washed Up. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ eagerly anticipated 21st studio album, All Washed Up arrives via BMG on Friday, November 14 digitally as well as on standard black vinyl and CD.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 10, 20252 min read


SOHO DUKES are proud to announce the imminent release of their brand new album.
SOHO DUKES & CARGO RECORDS are proud to announce the imminent release of their brand new album, ‘Nighthawks, Acrobats and Everything Under The Moon’.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 10, 20253 min read


tAKiDA to Release Physical Version of “Boxroom Tour – Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall”, out November 28.
tAKiDA, one of Sweden’s most successful rock bands, are adding their most recent live album, Boxroom Tour – Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall, to their physical repertoire.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 10, 20252 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 9, 20253 min read


'Bite The Bullet' With Midnite City!
Since exploding out onto the scene like a tornado back in 2017, Midnite City have taken on the world, grabbed the tired music scene by the scruff of its neck, injected passion, fun, melody, and colour back into it, and climbed to the top of the tree to be crowned the true kings of Hair Metal.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Welcome to the Wild Wild West… Los Angeles shamanistic rockers Blacklist Union unleash new album Slay the Dragon.
Blacklist Union deliver Slay the Dragon, their explosive sixth studio album and the highly anticipated follow-up to Letters from the Psych Ward, which earned critical acclaim and over two million streams. Produced by Christopher Johnson (Evanescence, Scott Weiland, Josh Todd), the album perfectly encapsulates the band's signature blend of Stone Temple Pilots’ grit, Guns N’ Roses’ swagger, Malfunkshun’s otherworldly vibe, and The Cult’s anthemic power.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Swedish Rock’n’roll Powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER Signs a Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records!
Swedish rock’n’roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER has inked a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records! Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is well-known for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring – some live highlights include supporting the legendary Scorpions both in North America and Europe, playing the KISS Kruise and performing regularly at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air. In 2021, THUNDERMOTHER was even awarded the GAFFA prize for
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Chez Kane announces new studio album “Reckless” out March 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
British rocker Chez Kane is thrilled to announce the release of her new studio album, titled “Reckless”, out on March 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Frontiers Music Srl to release collection of Jimi Jamison's greatest hits '1998 Live Hits' out December 12, 2025.
'1998 Live Hits' is a powerful time capsule capturing the energy, emotion, and artistry of legendary vocalist JIMI JAMISON at a pivotal point in his post-Survivor career. Recorded across three vibrant shows in Little Rock, AR, Nashville, TN, and Bettendorf, IA, and now to be released by Frontiers Music Srl,
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 3, 20255 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 3, 20252 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 3, 20255 min read


VICTORIUS Sign with PERCEPTION and Release New Video Single “Dino Race From Outer Space”!
Germany’s intergalactic Power Metal force VICTORIUS have officially signed with PERCEPTION and celebrate this new alliance with the release of their brand-new single and video “Dino Race From Outer Space.”
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 3, 20252 min read


This House We Built Release New Single & Video “Broken Dreams” Ahead of Forthcoming Album "Get Out Of The Rain"
Scarborough rockers This House We Built release their powerful new single “Broken Dreams”, accompanied by a music video. The track is the third single to be lifted from their second album, Get Out Of The Rain, set for release on 21st November.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Hard rock supergroup Black Swan unveil new video “The Fire And The Flame” out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
The all-star hard rock collective Black Swan - featuring Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) – are pleased to unveil their new single and official visualizer, “The Fire And The Flame”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Jim Peterik & World Stage announces new album ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1’ due out on December 12th.
Today, JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE are proud to announce their new album, 'River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1,' due out on December 12th via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the new single "The Cadence of Things (Feat. Jason Scheff)" is available now, accompanied by an official music video, available below.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Joe Bonamassa announces two consecutive nights at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 6-7, 2026.
Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce two consecutive nights at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday May 6th and Thursday May 7th, 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 1, 20253 min read


SPRIGGAN MIST unveil the first single from their upcoming album The Glare.
Progressive folk rock act Spriggan Mist unveil the first single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, The Glare.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Prog-Rock Supergroup DarWin Release New Studio Album Distorted Mirror Out Now.
Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today release their anticipated new studio album, Distorted Mirror, via OoS/Phantom Recordings.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 1, 20253 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 30, 20254 min read
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