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BLACK STONE CHERRY team up with Sands charity for emotionally vulnerable track 'Deep'; new EP out today.
Hailing from Kentucky, BLACK STONE CHERRY have released their brand new 7-track EP Celebrate. Out now via Mascot Records, the Southern rocking quartet have shared their latest offering in the form of an emotionally and personally vulnerable music video for the focus track 'Deep'. Teaming up with Sands, the UK charity saving babies’ lives and supporting bereaved families, this track sees BLACK STONE CHERRY wear their hearts on their sleeves.
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 75 min read


ARCH ENEMY reveal new singer, single, and club tour.
Swedish extreme metal juggernauts ARCH ENEMY charge into a new chapter with the release of their explosive new single “To The Last Breath” - the band’s first blast of fresh material since their latest album Blood Dynasty.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 213 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


SEVENDUST announce new album 'One', due out May 1st
Currently blazing their way across Europe opening for ALTER BRIDGE, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons SEVENDUST have announced their 15th studio album, One. The highly anticipated release from the quintet - Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums) - arrives May 1st via Napalm Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 224 min read


LAMB OF GOD's tenth album 'Into Oblivion' arrives March 13; watch title track video now.
Lamb of God have set a March 13 release date for their new album, Into Oblivion (Century Media & Epic Records), marking the band’s first full-length release in four years.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 174 min read


ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES Release "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" Feat. Miles Dimitri Baker.
Los Angeles-based synthwave-meets-alternative-metal pioneers All The Damn Vampires drop "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" today, the album-closing track from their highly anticipated debut VICECORE (out February 6th). The single marks a pivotal moment for the project: the first proper introduction of guitarist and official live member, Miles Dimitri Baker (Ice Nine Kills) to All The Damn Vampires fans, and the emotional culmination of the story woven throughout the album.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 74 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


Buckle up! CLUTCH drop limited edition ‘73 Dodge Dart Swinger Model Car Kit.
Start your engines! Groove masters CLUTCH have just dropped the limited merch item to end all merch items. If you’re quick enough, you can now grab CLUTCH’s ‘73 Dodge Dart Swinger Car Model Kit and associated new merch, exclusively on ClutchMerch.com
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 21, 20254 min read


KREATOR pay homage to horror classic 'Suspiria' in video for new single "Tränenpalast".
Metal titans KREATOR have released a new single from their highly anticipated sixteenth full-length, "Krushers Of The World", which will be out on 16th January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 7, 20255 min read


Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH shares new video for "Same Old Song" upon album release.
To celebrate the worldwide release of his third album The End, GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen is back with another instalment music video for the Mammoth-verse. “Same Old Song” picks up where the video for “The End” wraps up and returns the universe created by Wolfgang back to normal.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 24, 20254 min read


DREAM THEATER announce new live release, out Nov 28
With the US tour underway and playing to excited fans across the country, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are releasing a new live release on November 28th via their longtime label partner Inside Out Music/Sony Music. Quarantième: Live à Paris documents the the iconic lineup of James LaBrie [vocals], John Petrucci [guitar], John Myung [bass], Jordan Rudess [keyboards] and Mike Portnoy’s [drums] sold-out show from Paris, France on their 40th Anniversary
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 20, 20254 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


Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH reveals new single/video "I Really Wanna" + London event this Friday.
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the third track from his upcoming studio album, The End. “I Really Wanna” comes on the heels of US Active Rock #1 single “The End” and the newly released single, “The Spell.”
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 10, 20254 min read


DREAM THEATER share cinematic video for "Bend The Clock"
With their upcoming US tour about to kick-off this week, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER are releasing a music video for the fan-favourite, critically-acclaimed track “Bend The Clock.”
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 7, 20254 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 15, 20254 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 12, 20252 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 12, 20255 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 6, 20252 min read


VOLBEAT share new Demonic Depression video.
VOLBEAT are thrilled to release their ninth album God Of Angels Trust, out today via longtime label Vertigo/Universal. Get it here.
The album will coincide with plenty of summer touring on the band's "Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide," with further dates and details below.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 10, 20255 min read


HALESTORM reveals forthcoming album's title track Everest + official video.
With over 3.3 billion global streams under their collective belt, GRAMMY Award winning hard rock band Halestorm are steadily taking over the world. Today, the riff dynamos reveal “Everest,” the title track from their forthcoming album out August 8th, 2025 via Atlantic Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 4, 20255 min read
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