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Myrath - Announce New Album "Wilderness Of Mirrors" Out On 27th March 2026.
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 72 min read


SLASH - Releases New Single “Crossroads (Live)” Taken From The Forthcoming: “Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Fest.
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)”.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 242 min read


5FDP - Celebrate 20 Years With “Best Of – Volume 2" + New Single / Lyric Video "Cold" Now Available.
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 244 min read


Def Leppard - Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honour Rock Band Def Leppard With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 143 min read


Prog-Rock Supergroup DarWin Release New Studio Album Distorted Mirror Out Now.
Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today release their anticipated new studio album, Distorted Mirror, via OoS/Phantom Recordings.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 13 min read


Def Leppard - Announce "Diamond Star Heroes - Live From Sheffield" Out On 21st November via Mercury Studios.
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 223 min read


Dirty Honey - Release New Rendition Of Bad Company's "Rock Steady" Out Today.
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 152 min read


The Rasmus - New Album "Weirdo" Out Today + Video For Title Track Ft. Lee Jennings Out Now.
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
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 135 min read


Duff McKagan - Announce "Lighthouse: Live From London" Out On 31st October via earMusic.
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
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 103 min read


Michael Schenker - New Official Video "Don't Sell Your Soul" Out Now.
What was already a standout moment of this year’s Wacken Open Air, the world’s largest metal festival, turned into something even bigger when Michael Schenker pulled a surprise no one saw coming. After delivering a fierce My Years With UFO set to tens of thousands of attendees on Thursday night, the architect of hard rock used the world’s loudest stage to announce a brand-new Michael Schenker Group studio album: Don’t Sell Your Soul will be released on October 3rd via earMUSI
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 82 min read


Five Finger Death Punch - New Single "The End ft. Babymetal"
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (@5fdp) are marking their 20th anniversary with the release of two definitive greatest hits collections: Best Of - Volume 1 (available now) and, announced today, Best Of - Volume 2 (forthcoming October 24, 2025). Pre-save and pre-order Volume 2 HERE.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 84 min read


Def Leppard - Announce UK/EU Dates In June & July 2026
Def Leppard, the UK’s Greatest Arena Rock Band, today announce UK and EU tour dates in June and July 2026. The eleven dates announced today include headlining the iconic The O2 in London and the Utilita Arena in their hometown of Sheffield. Switzerland, Finland, Germany and the UK dates will be with Special Guests Extreme.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 15 min read


Heavy Pettin - Return With New Album "Rock Generation" Out On 24th October Via Silver Lining Music
The Scottish rock warriors Heavy Pettin release the title track and video from the brand-new studio album Rock Generation, which is set for release on on October 24th via Silver Lining Music.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 283 min read


Saxon Frontman Biff Byford Announces His Battle With Cancer And Upcoming Treatment In A Special Post To Fans.
In a special post on the band’s social media channels, SAXON frontman and singer Biff Byford discusses battling cancer following his recent diagnosis after the band’s Japanese Tour in late April and his upcoming 'mopping-up' chemotherapy treatment.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 172 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


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


Joe Stump's Tower Of Babel - New Single And Video "Rules Of Silence" Out Now
Joe Stump’s Tower of Babel, the hard rock quintet who bring the finest European ingredients to their no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll, release the high-octane video for ‘Rules Of Silence’. The track is taken from the new album Days Of Thunder out this week.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 23 min read


Solence - New Single "Dead_Alive" Out Today
Swedish electronic metal group SOLENCE is defined as much by their endless optimism as their boundless talent. For “Dead_Alive”—the blazing new single from their upcoming fifth album ANGELS CALLING, due out October 3 via Better Noise Music—they take an especially bracing lyrical turn. On the track, released today (June 27), they confront societal chaos and hold out hope by urgently singing lines like “Zombified, we need to stop the bleeding/Living like we’re dead alive.”
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 284 min read


Saxon - Unleash "Heavy Metal Thunder (Live At Hellfest)" Video Plus New Dates Announced.
To mark the upcoming Eagles Over Hellfest release, out this week, SAXON unleash the video for “Heavy Metal Thunder (Live at Hellfest)”. Eagles Over Hellfest is in celebration of the band’s fast approaching “Castles & Eagles” headline shows in September 2025 at the Zénith in Paris, Nantes and Toulouse and features the audio recording of the band’s sensational show from Hellfest 2024.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 114 min read


RUSH - THE ALBUMS: 2002-2012 "Feedback", "Snakes & Arrows, "Vapor Trails", "Clockwork Angels" Reissued On Vinyl.
Rush’s four albums with Atlantic Records, released between the years 2002-2012, will be reissued on vinyl in an upcoming boxed set that includes Vapor Trails (2002), Feedback (2004), Snakes & Arrows (2007), and Clockwork Angels (2012).
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 103 min read
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