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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


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


DeWolff Return To The UK For October Tour
DeWolff The Psychedelic Rock 'n' Soul trio are so in love with touring the UK following their April run of dates, that they're returning in October for the second part of their 'Muscles Shoals' Tour - where they will be playing songs from their latest studio album, Muscle Shoals, which was released in December last year and recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Alabama.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 29, 20252 min read


The Rolling Stones Announce Reissue Of Classic 1976 Album BLACK AND BLUE
Nearly five decades after its original release, The Rolling Stones are set to celebrate their groundbreaking 1976 album Black and Blue with a definitive Super Deluxe Box Set, arriving globally on November 14th 2025 from Universal Music. Originally released in April, 1976 Black and Blue marked a bold new chapter for the band and now returns in a stunning, remixed and expanded package across multiple formats.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 24, 20257 min read


Queen‘s Iconic A Night At The Opera Album and Bohemian Rhapsody Single To Get lavish 50th Anniversary Vinyl Reissues.
Regal rock icons Queen are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their monumental multi-platinum 1975 album A Night At The Opera and legendary Diamond-certified single Bohemian Rhapsody with opulent vinyl reissues.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Laura Cox announces new single "Do I Have Your Attention?" from upcoming album "Trouble Coming"
French rock firebrand Laura Cox hits hard today with her new single “Do I Have Your Attention?” released on Friday September 19th via earMUSIC / Verycords. The new single is a full-throttle, riff-driven blast of party rock - heavy on distortion, unapologetically loud, and built to shake the walls.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Elles Bailey Returns With New Album Can’t Take My Story Away.
After the release of her highest charting album to date last year Elles Bailey is back with brand new album Can’t Take My Story Away, which comes January 16th on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music. Alongside the announcement Elles releases the record’s first cut with ‘Growing Roots’ and announces a run of 2026 UK and EU dates, including London’s Islington Assembly Hall on March 19th. Listen to ‘Growing Roots’ HERE.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 19, 20253 min read


Rock Icon Marco Mendoza Announces September UK Tour Dates for “Shoot for the Stars Tour 2025”
Legendary bassist Marco Mendoza is heading to the UK this September for a run of very special, intimate shows following his return to the UK in 2025 as part of the Satriani/Vai band on tour this summer.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 16, 20252 min read


THE SWITCH - No Way Out - OUT NOW
Powerhouse newcomers The Switch are excited to announce the release of their debut album “No Way Out”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Dirty Honey - Release New Rendition Of Bad Company's "Rock Steady" Out Today.
Dirty Honey has released their rendition of the Bad Company classic, “Rock Steady” (written by Paul Rodgers) from the forthcoming tribute album, Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to BadCompany, to be released October 24, 2025 on Primary Wave Music.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 15, 20252 min read


The Rasmus - New Album "Weirdo" Out Today + Video For Title Track Ft. Lee Jennings Out Now.
It’s been almost a year since 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS (@therasmusofficial) released the first single (“Rest In Pieces” on October 24, 2024) from their highly anticipated 11th studio album, WEIRDO
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 13, 20255 min read


BLACKBERRY SMOKE to release 'Rattle, Ramble & Roll' album on November 14.
Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will release a new compilation album, Rattle, Ramble & Roll: The Best of Blackberry Smoke – Volume One, on November 14 via their label 3 Legged Records. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 13, 20254 min read


Duff McKagan - Announce "Lighthouse: Live From London" Out On 31st October via earMusic.
Duff McKagan has unveiled LIGHTHOUSE: LIVE FROM LONDON, an all-new live album and full-length concert film recorded last October during his sold-out Lighthouse Tour ’24. The 19-track collection will be available in a wide variety of formats, including digital, CD Digipak, CD + Blu-ray Digipak (with live audio and the complete LIGHTHOUSE: LIVE FROM LONDON concert film), 2LP 180g Black vinyl (with gatefold sleeve and ticket replica), and limited edition 2LP 180g Black vinyl
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Luke Morley Hits and more from Thunder mainstay on rare solo outing.
Luke Morley is undertaking a rare UK solo tour in September 2025, he will be playing some of those evergreen Thunder hits and more, and all shows will feature special guests Willie Dowling, and Bobbie Dazzle [main support]. Known, of course, as British rock royalty as the co-founder and lead guitarist of Terraplane, and then the mighty Thunder, Luke also founded The Union, and released his third solo album ‘Walking On Water’ to a great reception this year.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 8, 20252 min read


PETERIFIED release new single and video “Stole My Heart Away”
With “Stole My Heart Away”, Swedish rockers Peterified capture the very essence of young, innocent love. Today, September 1st, the band’s second single is an emotional rush that takes listeners back to those unforgettable moments when feelings hit like a tidal wave and words suddenly fail.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 7, 20252 min read


Mike Tramp Drops New Album & Single — A New Chapter Begins
Esteemed rock vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP is pleased to announce the release of his new album, 'Songs of White Lion — Vol. III,' due out on September 19th via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 6, 20253 min read


Brave Rival Release Second Single & Video ‘Control’ from their upcoming EP ‘5 to 4’.
Brave Rival today release ‘Control’ this second single from the award-winning band is their heaviest song yet. An angry, fast, and explosive song about taking back control from a failed relationship. Fast tempo and a huge breakdown with thrilling vocals give this song an Evanescence edge.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 5, 20253 min read


New recording artist Austen Starr releases new music video "Remain Unseen" out now via Frontiers Music Srl
Rising rocker AUSTEN STARR, recent signee to Frontiers Music Srl, has unveiled her latest single “Remain Unseen” alongside a powerful new music video. With this release, STARR continues to expand her ambitious and emotionally charged musical journey, blending vulnerability with unapologetic rock energy.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 3, 20252 min read


White Reaper Share New Single/Video "Blue 42"
White Reaper are gearing up for their new album, Only Slightly Empty, due out September 26th via their new label Blue Grape Music. Today, Kentucky's loudest export are sharing their biting new single, "Blue 42."
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 1, 20256 min read


Heavy Pettin - Return With New Album "Rock Generation" Out On 24th October Via Silver Lining Music
The Scottish rock warriors Heavy Pettin release the title track and video from the brand-new studio album Rock Generation, which is set for release on on October 24th via Silver Lining Music.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 28, 20253 min read
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