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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.

Bryan Adams has announced three new UK arena shows for December 2025. He will perform at Hull Connexin Live (Dec 8th), Cardiff Utilita Arena (Dec 9th) and the Brighton Centre (Dec 10th). Artist pre-sale starts at 9am BST on Wednesday 10th September and general sale commences at 9am BST on Friday 12th September at https://www.tegeurope.com/events/bryan-adams-dec/

The last time The Dead Daisies played The Picturedrome I made the mistake of not purchasing my ticket early enough. I was not about to make the same mistake twice, especially with two impressive support bands added to the bill. It was a wise decision as once again it was sellout at the venue in the picturesque market town in West Yorkshire.

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.

Powerhill hail from Switzerland and create self- proclaimed Farm Metal! These Hard Rockers don’t take themselves too seriously and are proud flag waving Gen X’ers who are lovers of the eighties Rock scene – which is abundantly clear in their music. Before you ask what is “Farm Metal”, it is more of a term coined by the band for their tongue-in-cheek approach to their music rather than a definable sound.

British melodic rock legends FM are pleased to announce the release of “Don’t Call It Love,” the second single taken from their highly anticipated 15th studio album Brotherhood. Released Wednesday 6th August, the new single is a compelling rock anthem tailor-made for rock radio.

I must admit that this was the first time I had ever attended something like this. I had actually hoped that I would be covering the following night’s concert with Judas Priest at the O2, and incorporate the two together, but that didn’t come off, so this may seem a little strange. Still, I regarded it as a historic night.

Today, Luke Morley, guitarist, songwriter and producer of legendary British rock band Thunder releases ‘Breathe', the new single and video from upcoming solo album 'Walking On Water’ which drops on August 1st.

German hard rock legends Scorpions are set to release ‘Still Loving You (Taratata, 28 Apr 1996)’ as the second single from their upcoming greatest hits album From the First Sting. This powerful live version of their iconic hit was recorded during a taping of the French music show Taratata, where they performed alongside internationally acclaimed violinist Vanessa-Mae.

Led Zeppelin will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic sixth album, Physical Graffiti, with the release of their new Live E.P. on 180-gram 12" vinyl, CD and digital formats on September 12.

Meet Wasted Wizards, a fresh new force from the Swedish underground. Young, hungry, and loud, this rising Hard Rock band is ready to crash the scene with their latest and most explosive single yet: “Hear Me Out!”, out now on all digital platforms.

Today Bryan Adams has released his brand-new single ‘A Little More Understanding’, the latest song from his forthcoming album Roll With The Punches out August 29th. The album is available to pre-order now here.

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.

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.

If you like your favourite bands to develop and evolve, to write about real life experiences, tour often and hard and produce a blend of Blues, Southern Rock with incredible talent, then stop right now. This is exactly where you need to be.

I’d lost touch a bit with Haren Scarem during the last decade, listening to releases but not having the time to fully digest them (a future joy to come). I decided to rectify that by reviewing their new sixteenth studio release, a decision helped by also covering their recent cracking London show; I am so glad I did. Ihave many favourite songs across their discography, but none come close to matching the amazing self-titled debut and sophomore stunner ‘Mood Swings’, but I’ll

British melodic rock legends FM return with their 15th studio album, Brotherhood – a compelling and cohesive statement of the band’s enduring class and creativity. Released by Frontiers Music Srl on September 5th, the album is available to pre-save digitally, and pre-order on CD and vinyl from https://ffm.to/fmbrotherhood

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.

In celebration of their sixth decade as a band, pioneering German hard rock group Scorpions will be releasing From The First Sting, a thrilling collection showcasing the raw energy, unforgettable anthems, and iconic moments from their illustrious career. From The First Sting will be available on a deluxe 2LP & 2CD bookpack and 2CD format for European and Rest of the World fans, as well as 2LP vinyl and 1CD format for fans in the Americas.

Black Oak County drop explosive new music video today for award-winning single “Boom Boom Baby”!