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Mayhem Mavericks: second single & video "Killing Eyes" out now.
Street Symphonies Records & Burning Minds Music Group are excited to announce the release of "Killing Eyes", the second single from the self-titled debut album by Italian hard rockers, Mayhem Mavericks. The track is now available on all digital platforms for streaming, accompanied by an official music video.
Rock Metal Machine
1 day ago1 min read


Extreme - Release New Video "Here's To The Losers"
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.
Rock Metal Machine
2 days ago2 min read


Volbeat
I will confess that I knew absolutely nothing about two of the bands on the bill, including the headliner. My review will be written from the perspective of someone who has walked in off the street, which is pretty close to the truth.
Rock Metal Machine
7 days ago5 min read


Thunder: 'RIVER OF PAIN (Official Live Video)'; 'LIVE' (Out 16th January 2026).
British rock institution THUNDER, known for their charismatic stage presence and distinctive sound, originally released ‘LIVE’ in 1998 - a work that marked a significant turning point in the band’s history. Now it is being re-released for the first time in a remastered version on vinyl, digitally, and as an exclusive digipak – a true rock document that revives the raw power of the original recordings in a contemporary sound.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 212 min read


Wednesday 13
Nocturnal Affair from Las Vegas opened proceedings. They have toured with Wednesday 13 before and so it obviously works. They are generally pretty heavy, straightforward Hard Rock with strobes and a few death growls, but behind this lies a lot of traditional skill.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 193 min read


NITE STINGER - What The Nite Is All About -available from Pride & Joy Music.
Explosive riffs, high-energy vocals, and a full-throttle attitude — The Brazilian band Nite Stinger revives the glory days of hard rock with a modern edge. Drawing inspiration from icons like Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Def Leppard, and Poison, the band made their mark with the acclaimed 2021 self-titled debut, followed by the singles Beat It and Danger Zone – Live.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 121 min read


FOREIGNER To Rock 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®
With 10 multi-platinum albums, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, exceeding 80 million. Now, FOREIGNER will bring the ultimate holiday cheer by rocking the Stranger Things float in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, November 27.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 44 min read


Diamond Black release 'Dark Anthems': An EP of brooding songs to fill the winter months.
Dark, emotionally charged alt-rock trio Diamond Black unveil their long-awaited EP, Dark Anthems, via their own Shadow Cast label. The six-track release fuses cinematic darkness with anthemic hooks and unflinching honesty, featuring Chris Harms (Lord of the Lost) and Chloe Ozwell (Sister Shotgun), as well as a remix by The Birthday Massacre.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 22 min read


Michael Monroe announces new album 'Outerstellar'
Surprises are rare and wonderful. When music decides to just show up, strut, rock and roll, stomp with swagger and swing raw energy all over you, that’s the rarest surprise and Michael Monroe does not disappoint with his brand new studio album, Outerstellar, set for release via Silver Lining Music on February 20th 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 313 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


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 244 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


Bon Jovi announce their return to live touring in 2026: London, Dublin, Edinburgh, New York.
BON JOVI, the GRAMMY Award®-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic live acts, announces today a series of global concert dates that will mark the band’s much anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Starting in July of 2026 at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden and concluding at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. The tour is produced by Live Nation, the full itinerary is below and at www.Bon
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 224 min read


MAD MAX Announce New Singer Alan Clark.
German hard rock veterans MAD MAX proudly open a new chapter in their 45-year legacy with the announcement of their new lead singer Alan Clark from Durham, UK – also known from the band DARK HEART! Alan’s authentic British rock spirit and commanding melodic voice bring fresh energy to the band as they prepare for an exciting run of releases leading into their 45th anniversary in 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 212 min read


Lynch Mob announce farewell album “Dancing With The Devil” set for release on November 28, 2025, via Frontiers.
Legendary hard rock titans Lynch Mob are set to release their highly anticipated ninth and final full length studio album “Dancing With The Devil” on November 28, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl, marking the final chapter in their storied career.
To mark the announcement, the band share the title track, along with an official visualizer, available below.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 143 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


Magnum
I’ve been a fan of Magnum for forty-five years. The first album I bought from the English Melodic Hard Rock band was ‘Magnum II’ and I’ve been following them ever since.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 94 min read


Bryan Adams - 'Roll With The Punches'
It’s been over three years since Bryan Adams last studio record – 2022’s ‘So Happy It Hurts’ – but he’s remained busy with two years of touring plus the two three-disc Royal Albert Hall live albums in 2023 and 2024.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 32 min read


'Bite The Bullet' With Midnite City!
Since exploding out onto the scene like a tornado back in 2017, Midnite City have taken on the world, grabbed the tired music scene by the scruff of its neck, injected passion, fun, melody, and colour back into it, and climbed to the top of the tree to be crowned the true kings of Hair Metal.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 32 min read


Welcome to the Wild Wild West… Los Angeles shamanistic rockers Blacklist Union unleash new album Slay the Dragon.
Blacklist Union deliver Slay the Dragon, their explosive sixth studio album and the highly anticipated follow-up to Letters from the Psych Ward, which earned critical acclaim and over two million streams. Produced by Christopher Johnson (Evanescence, Scott Weiland, Josh Todd), the album perfectly encapsulates the band's signature blend of Stone Temple Pilots’ grit, Guns N’ Roses’ swagger, Malfunkshun’s otherworldly vibe, and The Cult’s anthemic power.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 32 min read
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