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THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Conquer The Hunger Games in New Single “Can’t Catch Me Now”
Following the success of their debut album, Metamorphosis, enchanting quartet THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON embark on a new journey. Their new single, “Can’t Catch Me Now”, leads them into the sinister Panem. A rendition of pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s original addition to the soundtrack of Hollywood blockbuster “The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes”
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 232 min read


ASIA Featuring John Payne Announce New Band Member Francis Dunnery (It Bites, The Syn)
Long time former ASIA front man John Payne (1990 to 2006), and from 2006 to present, the lead vocalist of ASIA featuring John Payne, would like to welcome guitarist and singer Francis Dunnery to the band.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 233 min read


Lynyrd Skynyrd
The Florida Legends of Southern Rock returned to Birmingham (not the one in Alabama!) and brought with them the natural successors to their crown as support, for an excellent night of Southern Rock.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 224 min read


Highly Rated Irish Rockers Detail New Single And Debut Album!
Popular Irish rock crew, MIRRORGLASS, are making new friends and amassing new fans allured by their adrenaline-fueled anthemic sound that blends traditional hard rock elements with a modern twist. The band’s reputation is building for delivering music that hits hard and resonates deeply, and that reputation is set to grow even more so with the release of their debut album, Handle With Care, which arrives on Friday 12th September.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 min read


WASTED WIZARDS, young Swedish Hard Rock band unleashes new single “Hear Me Out!”
Meet Wasted Wizards, a fresh new force from the Swedish underground. Young, hungry, and loud, this rising Hard Rock band is ready to crash the scene with their latest and most explosive single yet: “Hear Me Out!”, out now on all digital platforms.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 min read


The Noise You Can’t Escape – The Ineffectuals Unleash ‘The Hum’, a Crushing Alt Rock Wake-Up Call.
The Ineffectuals return with “The Hum” — a slow-building, bone-rattling rock monolith that fuses alt rock grit, grunge soul, and progressive intricacy. It’s not just a song; it’s a reckoning.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 min read


Avatar release new single 'In The Airwaves'
The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have gone from strength to strength to strength over the past several years.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 196 min read


Bryan Adams releases new single 'A Little More Understanding'.
Today Bryan Adams has released his brand-new single ‘A Little More Understanding’, the latest song from his forthcoming album Roll With The Punches out August 29th. The album is available to pre-order now here.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 min read


BLACKBRIAR - release video for new single 'A Last Sigh Of Bliss'
Can love survive beyond the veil?
Blackbriar are proud to release their wistful new single, 'A Last Sigh Of Bliss', alongside a video. The song details a tragic romance between someone living, and someone deceased.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 182 min read


ALTER BRIDGE return with their self-titled 8th album; announce 31-date European tour.
With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and duelling guitar attack, the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 154 min read


Prog-Supergroup DarWin - Announce New Album "Distorted Mirror" + New Single "Loophole".
Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today announce the upcoming release of their new studio album, “Distorted Mirror”, on 26th September 2025 via OoS/Phantom Recordings. Today they also release a new song from the album, “Loophole.”
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 152 min read


Kansas City, MO's RxGhost Unveil “Sponsored Content”: A Haunting Pop Anthem for the Disconnected Age New Single + Music Video Out Now.
Kansas City post-rock quartet RxGhost deliver a jangly, Cure-inspired meditation on digital detachment with their latest single, “Sponsored Content,” out now on all platforms. Accompanied by a striking new music video, the track threads together upbeat melodies and unsettling truths about modern isolation in an era ruled by glowing screens and performative authenticity.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 122 min read


The Rasmus - New Single "Love Is A Bitch".
6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS has today (July 11, via Better Noise Music and Playground Music) released “Love Is A Bitch,” described by lead singer Lauri Ylönen as a “wildcard” track for the band. Known for their musically dark atmospheres, the band subversively merges catchy modern pop stylings with stadium-sized guitar crunch in this sardonic song about relationships.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 126 min read


Out Now On ROAR: MÄDHOUSE Unleashes New Studio Album "Plead The Fifth"!
Today, Austrian glam metal rockers Mädhouse release their hotly-anticipated, new studio album "Plead The Fifth" via ROAR. Now available on CD, limited Vinyl (incl. signed photocard) and in Digital formats, you can order your favorite choice of format via: https://madhouse.rpm.link/pleadthe5thPR
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 122 min read


Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH announces third album The End, shares new track "The Spell".
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen has unveiled all the information for his upcoming third album, The End. The album – released by BMG – is set for release on 24th October 2025. The 10-track album clocks in at 39-minutes and showcases the evolution of Wolf and his songwriting since he launched his solo career in 2020.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 122 min read


HALESTORM drop new song Rain Your Blood On Me, performed at Black Sabbath concert.
Hot on the heels of their show-stopping performance of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Perry Mason” at Black Sabbath's final show over the weekend, Halestorm today dropped new song “Rain Your Blood On Me,” debuted live in that short set.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 125 min read


Jeff Lynne’s ELO
What a fantastic weekend it was for the Birmingham music scene as we said our final goodbyes to two of the second city’s best-known acts. On the same night that Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath took their final bows just three miles down the road at Villa Park, in the City Centre at the Utilita Arena Jeff Lynne brought his Electric Light Orchestra back to his home town for the first of five shows of the ‘Over And Out’ farewell tour.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 105 min read


Discipline Announce New Album Breadcrumbs with a new single and CD Release Show.
Detroit progressive rock veterans Discipline are back with Breadcrumbs, their ambitious new studio album, releasing August 1, 2025 on acclaimed label ProgRock.com’s Essentials. Known for their intricate arrangements, theatrical performances, and independent spirit, Discipline have been a cornerstone of American prog since forming in 1987, inspiring audiences around the world with their emotional depth and fearless creativity.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 101 min read


Soul Seller: “Back To Life” digital reissue available now.
Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are proud to announce the digital reissue of “Back To Life”, the debut album from Italian melodic rock band, Soul Seller. Following the release of their highly anticipated new album “Fight Against Time”, the band revisits their quality debut with a special edition, featuring four bonus tracks: the three original bonus tracks from the Japanese edition, plus an exclusive, previously unreleased version of the fan-favorite “Keep O
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 102 min read


Black Sabbath – Back To The Beginning
What is this that stands before me? Figure in black which points at me… Yes, it is the prince of darkness Mr John Michael (Ozzy) Osbourne himself. Was it a “Symptom Of The Universe” or did I step “Into The Void” to witness both “Heaven And Hell” in one glorious sunny day at Villa Park? It was fitting after some 57 years that Black Sabbath ended their glorious career a few miles from their birthplaces in Aston, Birmingham.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 98 min read


The Switch announce debut album “No Way Out” set for release on September 12, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Powerhouse newcomers The Switch are excited to announce the release of their debut album “No Way Out”, set for release on September 5, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The first track and official video, “Danger On The Loose”, are also out today, giving a taste of what to expect from the record.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 62 min read


Melodic rockers Giant share new lyric video “It’s Not Right” from latest album “Stand And Deliver” out now via Frontiers.
Melodic rockers Giant are pleased to share their new official lyric video “It’s Not Right”, taken from their latest album “Stand And Deliver”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Giant return with a powerful new chapter in their storied career, featuring a fresh lineup that propels the band's signature sound to exhilarating new heights.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 63 min read


LAMB OF GOD release BLACK SABBATH cover Children Of The Grave.
SURPRISE RELEASE FOLLOWS LAMB OF GOD’S PERFORMANCE OF THE SONG AT BLACK SABBATH’S BACK TO THE BEGINNING CONCERT LAST NIGHT
Grammy-nominated metal masters Lamb of God have surprise-released an official studio recording of their cover of Black Sabbath's “Children Of The Grave.” Get it at all DSPs here.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 62 min read


Those Damn Crows - 'God Shaped Hole'
Welsh quintet Those Damn Crows have been causing quite a buzz on the Rock scene. This Modern Rock band is the antithesis of the New Wave Of Classic Rock that has gained popularity in recent times, offering something different and more contemporary whilst retaining a sense of melody.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 51 min read
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