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Step inside the darkness: LONG DISTANCE CALLING have released their brand new studio album, The Phantom Void, and the response couldn’t be louder. Brutal, cinematic, and gripping from start to finish, the album arrives to widespread critical acclaim and marks one of the strongest moments in the band’s 20‑year history.

Listening to EVA UNDER FIRE is quite literally hard rock therapy, turning scars and demons into anthems of inner strength. As a licensed therapist and singer-songwriter, Amanda Lyberg blends emotional insight with powerful songwriting, delivering lyrics and performances that connect deeply and hit listeners right in the feels.

Tunisian‑French progressive metal visionaries Myrath release their highly anticipated and critically praised new album “Wilderness of Mirrors”. Long before its release, the album has been hailed as “one of the best and most inventive Progressive Metal” offerings of the year (Fireworks, UK), establishing it as a milestone in the band’s extraordinary ascent.

Tarja unleashes her brand-new metal album “Frisson Noir” on 12th June 2026 via earMUSIC, the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging. After years of exploring different musical landscapes, Tarja stands firmly where she belongs: in metal.

The Dead Collective are set to release a debut single from a forthcoming EP – the single “Cracks” is released on the 6th March 2026. The band also embark on their first headline tour of the UK throughout April and May 2026.

Guitarist JOHN 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to the UK and Europe in May 2026. Apart from a few shows in 2016 this is John’s first ever solo tour in these territories.

hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide, making impact with a distinctive amalgam of alt metal combined with songs that bracingly capture their generation’s anxieties. They’re a band that doesn’t run from the darkness but instead embrace it. The Lancaster, PA band’s streaming figures are in the billions, they’ve successfully sold-out tours, and performed alongside some of the biggest names in rock.

The Scottish rock warriors Heavy Pettin unleash the haunting new video for ‘Faith Healer (Kill My Demons)’ taken from their recently released album Rock Generation, out now via Silver Lining Music. Listen/Order at this location.

UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the comprehensive Rush albums expanded reissue series with the arrival of new Super Deluxe Editions of the band’s 1984 release, Grace Under Pressure, an album that saw the trio shifting gears to construct eight technology-driven tracks that were forward driving compositions from their previous works.

Today, global icons Def Leppard have released their new single “Rejoice”. The dynamic track comes ahead of Def Leppard’s triumphant return to Las Vegas for their Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency that kicks off on the 3rd February 2026. “Rejoice” is available via EMI Records now on all streaming platforms

Extreme’s sixth studio album was released worldwide on June 9th 2023 via earMUSIC and has continued to impact fans and fellow musicians around the world.

Legendary Tunisian-French progressive metal band Myrath are back with a stunning new single, “Until The End,” featuring Elize Ryd, the powerhouse vocalist of Amaranthe. Released today alongside the official announcement of their highly anticipated seventh studio album, “Wilderness of Mirrors”, the single marks the beginning of a bold new era for the band.

As SLASH gears up for the release of “Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival”, an electrifying, Blues-filled live album and concert film, fans can now dive into the latest single “Crossroads (Live)”.

Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (@5fdp) is celebrating their 20th anniversary with the release of two definitive greatest hits collections: Best Of – Volume 1 (released in July) and Best Of – Volume 2 (out today). Both albums feature newly re-recorded versions of 5FDP’s biggest anthems, created in response to the sale of the original song masters—made without the band’s knowledge or opportunity to reclaim them.

Def Leppard were honoured with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, October 9th at 11:30 am PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. Def Leppard received their star in the category of Recording. Joining emcee Bob Buchmann were Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff.

Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today release their anticipated new studio album, Distorted Mirror, via OoS/Phantom Recordings.

Mercury Studios will release on November 21 Def Leppard Diamond Star Heroes Live From Sheffield. The show, recorded in 2023 in their hometown of Sheffield at Bramall Lane during “The World Tour” with Mötley Crüe, will be available on Blu-ray+2CD, 2CD and 2LP. Pressed on red, white and black splatter, the vinyl nods to the home kit colors of Sheffield United FC, who play their home matches at Bramall Lane.

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.

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

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