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Wille and the Bandits Release Single “Wheal Jane”
A dark blues-rock portrait of life deep underground in Cornwall’s tin mines, with a music video filmed inside a mine shaft.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Laurence Jones releases third single “Get Back Up” alongside brand-new music video.
Following the momentum of his first two singles, the title track On My Own and One Life, Laurence Jones returns with his third single, the aptly titled “Get Back Up,” accompanied by a new lyric video.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 5, 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


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


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


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


Jack J Hutchinson Releases Single and Premieres Lyric Video for I Will Follow You.
Jack J Hutchinson releases the lyric video for ‘I Will Follow You’, the second single from his new live album ‘Battle Scars’. The melodic rock ballad was recorded live at the Grace, London, on his recent tour and features Greg Smith on bass and Phil Wilson on drums.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 29, 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


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


Thunder Guitarist Luke Morley releases new single ‘Breathe’ alongside video utilising pioneering immersive technology.
Today, Luke Morley, guitarist, songwriter and producer of legendary British rock band Thunder releases ‘Breathe', the new single and video from upcoming solo album 'Walking On Water’ which drops on August 1st.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 27, 20252 min read


English Music Greats Join Bill For Milkfest '26 Charity Music Festival At The O2.
Other names on the bill include duo Hamish Stuart & Robbie Macintosh, both of whom played in Paul McCartney’s band, whilst Macintosh was also the guitarist in the Pretenders.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 26, 20252 min read


Luke Morley Releases New Single and Video “Snakeskin Parachute”.
Luke Morley has just released his brand-new single Snakeskin Parachute, along with an accompanying video. The up-tempo track is taken from his upcoming solo album Walking On Water, due out on August 1st.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 4, 20252 min read


This House We Built Release Single & Video “Addiction” and Announce New Album ‘Get Out of the Rain’
Scarborough rockers This House We Built release of their new single, “Addiction”. This is the first taste of their second album, ‘Get Out of The Rain’, set for release in Autumn 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Chantel McGregor Releases Her Most Personal Album Yet. “The Healing”.
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Chantel McGregor releases her deeply moving new album The Healing — her most personal and soul-searching record to date. Alongside the album, Chantel also shares a raw and emotional video for one of its standout tracks, “I Will Breathe.”
Rock Metal Machine
May 25, 20253 min read


Jack J Hutchinson Announces Autumn Tour & New Live Album.
Blues-rock guitarist Jack J Hutchinson will hit the road this autumn with his power trio in support of his brand-new live album ‘Battle Scars’, which is due out early October.
Rock Metal Machine
May 3, 20252 min read


Elles Bailey to Release Beneath The Neon Glow Reimagined
Fresh off an incredible night at the UK Blues Awards 2025, where Elles took home Blues Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Broadcaster of the Year for her successful Planet Rock show, The multi-award-winning artist announces the upcoming release of Beneath The Neon Glow Reimagined, due out 9th May 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 26, 20252 min read


Dom Martin Wins Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2025 UK Blues Awards — Just Ahead of Upcoming Acoustic Tour
Fresh off winning Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2025 UK Blues Awards, acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter Dom Martin is gearing up for his much-anticipated UK Acoustic Tour.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Chantel McGregor releases single & Lyric Video for ‘Stand On My Own’
"Stand On My Own" is the second single from Chantel’s upcoming album ‘The Healing’, due to be released on 23rd May 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 18, 20253 min read
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