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Bryan Adams Doubles Down: ‘Roll With The Punches’ Tour Explodes with New U.S. Dates and Rock Royalty Support from Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo.
Due to overwhelming fan demand, rock icon Bryan Adams has announced a second U.S. leg of his highly successful Roll With The Punches Tour. Promoted by Live Nation, the 16-city run kicks off Friday, July 24th and runs to Sunday, August 16th. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will join Adams as special guests on all U.S. dates.
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 244 min read


Romeo New Album Incoming — Here’s Everything You Need To Know Right Now
Street Symphonies Records & Burning Minds Music Group are thrilled to share details of Romeo’s debut album “Deja Vu Letters”.
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 182 min read


Boys From Heaven share new video “How Long” from upcoming album “The Wanderer” set for release on May 22nd.
Denmark’s finest AOR export, Boys From Heaven, are pleased to share their new single and official visualizer, “How Long”, taken from the upcoming third studio album, “The Wanderer”, set for release on May 22, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 72 min read


The Dead Collective - New Single "Cracks" Out Today + UK Tour Dates In April /May 2026.
The Dead Collective are set to release a debut single from a forthcoming EP – the single “Cracks” is released on the 6th March 2026. The band also embark on their first headline tour of the UK throughout April and May 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 72 min read


Chez Kane shares new visualizer “Personal Rock N’ Roll” from upcoming album “Reckless” out March 27th.
Chez Kane shares “Personal Rock N’ Roll”, the new single and accompanying visualizer taken from the upcoming album “Reckless”, out on March 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 212 min read


Jayler Announce Debut Album — And It Could Be One To Watch
JAYLER – the electrifying UK rock band fusing the spirit of the golden age of rock with a bold, raw modern edge – have announced their debut album Voices Unheard, set for release on May 29th via Silver Lining Music.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 214 min read


American singer-songwriter Gary Marks to release Crossroads as an official Record Store Day UK & Europe exclusive on April 18, 2026.
American singer-songwriter Gary Marks will release Crossroads, a vinyl album spanning a lifetime of work, as an official Record Store Day UK & Europe exclusive on April 18, 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 172 min read


The Michael Schenker Group to release ‘Live & Ready: 1980 – 1984’ boxset.
The Michael Schenker Group were founded in 1979 by one of rock’s greatest guitarists Michael Schenker, following his time in Scorpions and UFO. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1980 on Chrysalis Records, was hailed as a commercial and critical success.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 123 min read


John 5 - Announce First Ever Solo UK and Europe Tour.
Guitarist JOHN 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to the UK and Europe in May 2026. Apart from a few shows in 2016 this is John’s first ever solo tour in these territories.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 122 min read


KRIS BARRAS BAND returns with standalone ass-kicking new single 'All Falls Down'.
KRIS BARRAS BAND has returned with a music video for the new standalone ass-kicking single 'All Falls Down'. Reigniting his love of heavy music, this track combines frontman Kris' passion for blazing guitar solos and teeth-gritting riffs with anthemic choruses and fist-pumping chants.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 123 min read


Tale Cue Release Eclipse of the Midnight Sun
Tale Cue was formed in November 1988, when vocalist Laura Basla, guitarist Silvio Masanotti, and keyboardist Giovanni Porpora, after playing together in a cover band, decided to create their own project. Tale Cue has reunited to revive unfinished stories, weaving their signature style with the experiences, dreams, and sounds collected over the years of silence.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 122 min read


Francis Rossi: Enters the International Top 10 With ‘The Accidental’.
With his new studio album “The Accidental”, Francis Rossi achieves notable chart success across Europe.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 101 min read


Colder Suns’ to release second album ‘Yesterday Is All I Want’.
Released on 27 February 2026, Colder Suns’ second album ‘Yesterday Is All I Want’ marks the first salvo of a four-part concept album series, aiming to explore our perception of time and how it shapes who we are. The album was recorded at Francis Rossi’s ARSIS Studios and produced with acclaimed Quo producer and engineer Andy Brook. On 20 February 2026, there will be an album launch gig at The Cart & Horses pub, famous for being the birthplace of Iron Maiden, where Colder Suns
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 32 min read


Francis Rossi: ‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future’ Tour 2026
A brand new show, entitled Francis Rossi ‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future’, will see one of Britain’s most loved and influential musicians take to the road for 30 UK dates from September to November 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 272 min read


Stargazer release 'Trouble', ahead of their upcoming European tour supporting Michael Schenker.
Norwegian hard rockers STARGAZER are ready to release their new single, “Trouble”, ahead of their upcoming European tour supporting Michael Schenker. With “Trouble”, the band unleash an explosive, larger-than-life arena rocker that hits with immediate impact. Driven by a thunderous, blues-soaked riff and a hypnotic groove, the track showcases the band at full force: bold, electrifying and built to shake walls.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 222 min read


"True Black", “a gospel drenched American gothic” new single by Jay Buchanan out today - listen now
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Jay Buchanan, frontman of the Grammy-nominated rock group Rival Sons, debuts his new gospel-infused song, “True Black,” today. Listen HERE
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 93 min read


Paul Gilbert Unveils Official Video For 'Show Not Yourself Glad (At The Misfortune of Another)'.
Paul Gilbert has released the official video for his latest song, taken from his ambitious new conceptual album, WROC, which will be released on 27 February via Music Theories Recordings. You can watch the official video for "Show Not Yourself Glad (At The Misfortune of Another)".
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 82 min read


ALTER BRIDGE drop new single Scales Are Falling with visualiser from Marcin Pospiech (NIN, Tool).
With their self-titled eighth studio album arriving worldwide in just two days, ALTER BRIDGE return with the final song to be released ahead of the album’s official launch. “Scales Are Falling” is another signature rocker from the acclaimed quartet - Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums).
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 76 min read


Francis Rossi: 2 new songs out today, from ‘The Accidental’.
Francis Rossi kicks off 2026 in emphatic style with two brand-new songs, released today as a digital double single and taken from his long-awaited new studio album ‘The Accidental’, out January 30, 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 72 min read


Rising Mongolian Rockers UUHAI Release New Single, “Secret History of the Mongols”!
Closing in on the release of their debut album, Mongolian breakthrough rockers UUHAI offer another glimpse into the release with a new single. Named after the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolic language, dating back to the late 1220s and recounting the life and conquest of legendary Genghis Khan, “Secret History of the Mongols” seduces with an enticing atmosphere.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 64 min read
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