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Paul Gilbert Channels George Washington's Rules of Civility on "WROC".
The technical chameleon and guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert today announces his new album, WROC, which will be released on 27 February via Music Theories Recordings. To celebrate, he has revealed the music video for Go Not Thither, which you can watch below.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 21, 20254 min read


Cheap Trick release 21st studio album 'All Washed Up'.
The one and only Cheap Trick have released their 21st studio album today. All Washed Up is available now digitally as well as on standard black vinyl and CD, via BMG. A collector’s edition Orange Marble vinyl variant limited to 1,000 units is available exclusively via the band's new D2C store. The band's Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson appeared on TalkShopLive last week to discuss the new album.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Wille & The Bandits Announce New Album “Salt Roots” and Release First Single & Video “Trouble Round the Bend”.
Wille & The Bandits, a band celebrated for fusing styles as freely as they speak their minds are back with their most ambitious project yet with a new album. Salt Roots is due for release Feb 27th, 2026. This ten-track album dives deep into the band’s eclectic musical DNA, from huge riffs that shake the ground to beautiful melodies and grooves that carry you away like the tide, this album is the culmination of everything we’ve worked towards.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Massive Wagons Release New Single & Video ‘Everywhere We Go’, Sign new Record & Management Deals in Germany and Announce 2026 UK Tour Dates.
Lancaster’s finest rock export, Massive Wagons, release their brand-new single and video “Everywhere We Go” today, Friday 14th November. The track, packed with the band’s trademark energy and stadium-sized hooks, comes accompanied by a video filmed at the Iconic Winter Gardens in Morecambe.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 18, 20253 min read


CIVIL DAZE - debut album "Once In A Blue Moon" now out on PRIDE & JOY MUSIC!
"Once In A Blue Moon" is the debut album from Civil Daze, a Melodic Rock band based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden. There must be some kind of secret rock'n'roll potion in the water there since it's also where bands like Europe, Candlemass, H.e.a.t & Universe III were born. Civil Daze started out as the solo project of Mikael Danielsson. However, since he didn't fancy his own voice ("I sounded like Tom Waits auditioning for Journey") the songs were put on a
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Black Eyed Sons Release Emotional New Video “Autumn Reigns” Featuring Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.
Black Eyed Sons have released the official video for their deeply personal new track, “Autumn Reigns,” featuring Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.
Written by Guy Griffin, the song holds special significance, inspired by the tragic loss of his brother Daniel in late 2021.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 4, 20252 min read


The Damn Truth release "Be Somebody" single and music video ahead of November UK Tour
Celebrated Montreal four-piece rock band the Damn Truth are pleased to announce their new single “Be Somebody” released by Spectra Musique on Thursday October 30th.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Ignescent announce new studio album “Eternal” out March 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Female fronted Chicago rockers, Ignescent, are excited to announce the release of their new studio album, “Eternal”, out on March 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Mayhem Mavericks: debut album details revealed.
Street Symphonies Records & Burning Minds Music Group are thrilled to share details of hard rockers Mayhem Mavericks’ self-titled debut album.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 21, 20252 min read


ADVOCACY release new single and official video "This Night"
"This Night" is the first single from ADVOCACY's upcoming album - an intense journey into the night where hope fades, fear looms, and the struggle against overwhelming crisis becomes inevitable. The lyrics reflect the current age of polarization, insecurity, and war, shifting between resignation and defiance.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 19, 20251 min read


Renowned Guitarist John Norum Signs Record Deal With Frontiers Music Srl.
Europe’s founder/guitarist and solo artist John Norum has signed a record deal with Frontiers Music Srl. He will shortly enter the studio to record his tenth solo album, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Cassidy Paris unveils new video “Nothing Left To Lose” from upcoming album out November 21 + announces UK tour in May 2026.
The Australian rocker Cassidy Paris unveils today her new single and official video, “Nothing Left To Lose”, taken from her highly anticipated sophomore album, “Bittersweet”, scheduled for November 21, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Leah Martin-Brown Debut Album “Love & Other Crimes” Set For Release On October 24, 2025 Via Frontiers Music.
Acclaimed international singer-songwriter Leah Martin-Brown is pleased to announce the release of her debut album, “Love & Other Crimes”, out on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse Announce New Live Album “Hot Nostalgia Radio Live”
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse are proud to announce the monumental Hot Nostalgia Radio Live album and concert film which is due for release November 7, 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 10, 20252 min read


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)!
Rock Metal Machine
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


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
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