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All About Rock & Metal
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STEVE HACKETT & STEVE ROTHERY REVEAL THE ROARING WAVES
Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery unite for The Roaring Waves, an atmospheric instrumental album arriving on 28th August via InsideOutMusic. New single 'Red Dragon' reveals the project's heavier edge, blending medieval hurdy-gurdy, powerful guitar riffs, soaring melodies, and Hackett's distinctive sitar guitar work.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 63 min read
VELVETEEN QUEEN DROP ANOTHER HARD ROCK STATEMENT
Swedish hard rockers Velveteen Queen have released 'Too Far Gone', the third single from their upcoming album The Greater Good, due September 18th via Silver Lining Music. Packed with driving riffs and a huge chorus, the accompanying video showcases the band's electrifying live energy, directed by Patric Ullaeus.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 63 min read
CHEZ KANE ISN'T PLAYING IT SAFE
Chez Kane has released the new single “Bad Girl” and its official video, taken from her new album “Reckless”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The singer describes the track as a confident, playful anthem, while the album delivers soaring melodies, huge hooks, and an 80s-inspired melodic rock sound shaped alongside producer Danny Rexon.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 53 min read
KRIS BARRAS BAND HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE
Kris Barras Band have released the video for new single 'Beautiful Lie', taken from their forthcoming album Monsters We Made, due 14th August via Earache Records. The band will also celebrate the release with a series of UK in-store acoustic performances and signing events throughout August.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 55 min read
BARENAKED LADIES SOUND MORE PERSONAL THAN EVER
Barenaked Ladies return with “Careful (For Dee),” a warm, reflective folk-rock single exploring life, love, and protecting what matters most. The track arrives as th e band tours North America with Train and Matt Nathanson, ahead of a UK headline run in December, with a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl also available.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 24 min read
JOHN 5'S THE CREATURES ANNOUNCE A POWERFUL NEW PARTNERSHIP
John 5 has announced that Wednesday 13 will front The Creatures for the band's 2027 Summer and Fall tour. The shows will celebrate John 5's career with songs from Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Mötley Crüe, David Lee Roth and his solo catalogue. Their first confirmed appearance is at Wacken Open Air 2027, with more dates to follow.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 24 min read
King Zebra Dare To Go Acoustic
Swiss hard rockers King Zebra have unveiled an acoustic version of “Dina”, complete with a new visualizer, taken from the digital deluxe edition of Between The Shadows. Featuring four bonus tracks, the expanded release offers a fresh perspective on the album, with the band describing the acoustic version as a heartfelt reminder to make the most of every moment.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 14 min read
Tony Iommi's Darkest Chapter?
BMG Records are delighted to announce the worldwide release of the brand-new album from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, entitled From The Dark. Heralded by the first single ‘World Alone’ which received its premiere this afternoon at a special global streaming event hosted in Iommi’s hometown of Birmingham,
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 304 min read
Micah Martin just unleashed pure controlled chaos.
LA-based Rocktronic pioneer and leading bass music vocalist Micah Martin has announced his highly anticipated debut album All I Need for release on November 20th via Create Music Group. Consisting of 17 tracks the album sits at an intersection leading a thrilling collision between electronic bass music and rock, metal and punk.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 263 min read
Why Bernie Marsden saved the best for last.
The fifth and final album in Bernie Marsden’s Inspirations Series, STAGE is out on 21st August 2026 through award winning independent label, Conquest Music.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 243 min read
Metalite aren't holding anything back this time.
Swedish melodic metal force METALITE continues the journey towards their highly anticipated new studio album Discovery with the release of a music video for their brand new single "Echoes Of You".
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 243 min read
Why is Lonely 2 swimming against the current?
Danish Progressive Rock Duo Lonely 2 Announce New Single Against The Current
Danish progressive rock duo Lonely 2 will release their new single Against The Current on 21 August 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 231 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
Why is everyone talking about Corella's new single?
Corella have released the brand new single ‘Thunder Strike’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming second album A Beautiful World To Lose out September 18th via FLG.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 234 min read
Ricky Warwick teams with a rock legend and takes aim at fake salvation!
Ricky Warwick has released the new single ‘Seek Zen Destroy’, which features legendary guitar player Phil Collen from Def Leppard on guitar and backing vocals. The track is taken from his forthcoming album Fire & Vengeance, which is coming out September 4th via Earache Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 224 min read
Issa fans won't see this coming.
AOR sensation Issa, AKA Isabell Øversveen, unveils today a new single, “The Call Of Love”, along with an official visualizer, taken from the upcoming new album, “Fire And Ice”, out on August 28, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 222 min read
What makes Wood Burnt Red impossible to ignore?
Nightwish vocalist and solo artist FLOOR JANSEN returns with her new single, 'Run', released via REVAMP Music / Warner Music. Following her solo debut LP "Paragon", a sold-out theatre tour, and a strong streaming footprint of nearly 150 million streams across her solo catalogue, 'Run' marks the beginning of a powerful new solo chapter.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 177 min read
Journey, Ozzy, KISS... and Englebert Humperdinck?
Internationally renowned vocalist and performer Engelbert Humperdinck on a motorcycle on a desert road at sunset, with gold text Engelbert Humperdinck and Faithfully, one of the most enduring and beloved voices in popular music history, will release his highly anticipated new album Faithfully on August 28 via Cleopatra Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 173 min read
This new Theory Of A Deadman track pulls no punches.
Today, chart-topping veterans THEORY OF A DEADMAN are proud to release their new single, "Funeral Song," taken from the upcoming EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' set for release on September 4, 2026 via ONErpm.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 173 min read
Could this be Bywater Call's boldest song yet?
Canadian roots, rock, and soul band Bywater Call are excited to announce the release “Is This Thing On?”, leading up to the July 29th release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album Broken Souvenirs featuring the critically acclaimed singles “No One Else”, “Only” and “Hold Me Down.”.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 166 min read
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