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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
2 days ago4 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 204 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 134 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 104 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 74 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


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


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


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 105 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 45 min read


MASSIVE WAGONS confirmed as Metal For Good ambassadors,
After years of working together to better the community within and outside of music, Lancaster five-piece MASSIVE WAGONS have been confirmed as official brand ambassadors for charity organisation Metal For Good. Using the unstoppable energy of rock and metal to inspire change, improve mental health, unlock young potential, and amplify underrepresented voices, it's a natural match made in heaven.
Rock Metal Machine
May 254 min read


Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH returns with Robert Rodriguez-directed video/single The End
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the latest single from the band he masterminds, Mammoth.
Rock Metal Machine
May 34 min read


SHINEDOWN announce intimate acoustic show in London.
Multi-platinum rock titans SHINEDOWN have announced a very special acoustic show in London on June 17th, featuring frontman Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers. The one-night-only event will offer fans a rare opportunity to see the duo perform acoustic versions of SHINEDOWN’s biggest hits, deep cuts, and fan favourites in the intimate setting of Islington's Assembly Hall.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 285 min read


MACHINE HEAD share video for ØUTSIDER
Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have sharpened their sound into its most direct and impactful form with the release of their eleventh album, UNATØNED. The record - which is now available via Nuclear Blast Records - is a testament to momentum, an album honed to its sharpest edge, forged on creative discipline and the hunger to push forward.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 263 min read


THE LAZYS announce bone-shaking UK and EU tour!
After a successfully hot return to UK shores in late 2024, the rambunctious Aussie scamps THE LAZYS are coming back to Europe!
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 193 min read


THOSE DAMN CROWS officially #1 in UK Top 40 Midweek Album Chart; drop new vinyl & expanded edition.
Premier league Welsh rock squad THOSE DAMN CROWS recently dropped their highly anticipated fourth album, God Shaped Hole, via Earache Records. Officially flying high in the UK Top 40 Midweek Album Chart in the much coveted #1 spot, the Bridgend quintet had this to say about their midweek glory:
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 153 min read


MASSIVE WAGONS roll through the UK this May!
What's better than big wagons? MASSIVE WAGONS! And the chief rock squad are rolling across the UK this May for four select dates through England and Wales with support from alternative metallers InMe.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 113 min read


KILLSWITCH ENGAGE share instant classic, new single I Believe with official video.
Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 234 min read


ARCH ENEMY announce European Tour for 2025
Swedish metal legends ARCH ENEMY confirm they're set to ignite stages across Europe on their new “BLOOD DYNASTY”
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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