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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


Robert Jon & The Wreck - 'Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes'
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 52 min read


Harem Scarem - 'Chasing Euphoria'
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
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 52 min read


FM announce new album "Brotherhood" and single "Living On The Run"
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
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 34 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


The Scorpions announce 'From The First Sting'
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 12 min read


BLACK OAK COUNTY surprise-release "Boom Boom Baby" video.
Black Oak County drop explosive new music video today for award-winning single “Boom Boom Baby”!
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 233 min read


MAD MAX - are working on extensive re-release of their debut album & a special new studio album to mark their 45th anniversary year!
The German based hard rock legends MAD MAX from Münster are currently in full swing, as they are working on two special releases at the same time. The focus is on the 45th anniversary of the band, which was renamed MAD MAX in 1981 and formed the previous year as a cover band before quickly switching to their own material.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 182 min read


Bruce Dickinson announces More Balls To Picasso, out July 25th.
In 1994, having left Iron Maiden for a time (he rejoined in 1999), Bruce Dickinson released his second solo album, entitled Balls To Picasso. Named in honour of the cubist pioneer whose representations of spherical objects were as squares, and reflected on the cover in graffiti style on a tiled bathroom wall, the album belied its irreverent title by solidifying Dickinson’s reputation as a serious solo artist.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 113 min read


Airbourne Release 'GUTSY' - Their First New Music In 6 Years
The mighty Airbourne are back in the game with ‘GUTSY’, the band’s first new song in six years; bristling with attitude and intent, this is Airbourne on steroids – “fired up & pissed off” and ready to take on the world…
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 102 min read


Crowne announce new studio album “Wonderland” set for release on August 22nd, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Swedish supergroup Crowne are pleased to announce the release of their third studio album “Wonderland”, set for release on August 22nd, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band share the first single and official video “Waiting For You”, available now.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 102 min read


Michael Schenker
The weather is glorious and I’m in North Wales for a long weekend, however all I can think about is the gig on Sunday night. After a two-hour mad dash I’m outside the Ritz and there is a sizeable crowd already gathered. Once inside you can sense the night is going to be special – it doesn’t get much better than my all-time favourite musician performing my all-time favourite live album in full.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 44 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


This House We Built Release Single & Video “Addiction” and Announce New Album ‘Get Out of the Rain’
Scarborough rockers This House We Built release of their new single, “Addiction”. This is the first taste of their second album, ‘Get Out of The Rain’, set for release in Autumn 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 43 min read


Swedish hard rockers EDGELAND- New exciting heavy singel!
Following their truly appreciated and reputable debut album KEEPERS OF THE LIGHT in 2023, which received massive cheering from the fans and high scores among reviewers both in Sweden and around Europe, Swedish lightkeepers and hard rockers EDGELAND now releases the first single of two from their highly anticipated second album set to release this fall.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 32 min read


TIFFANY KILLS releases debut album "World On Fire" on June 27th, 2025.
Experience, energy, fun and quite a show... that is TIFFANY KILLS! The six members have earned their spurs in the world of Rock'n'Roll. Combined they play on a few dozen records, have toured the world and decided in 2023 to throw each and everyone's catalogue in the middle with one goal in mind: an entertaining classic, heavy rock show. Since then TIFFANY KILLS supported VANDENBERG and TYKETTO and played several shows on their own.
Rock Metal Machine
May 82 min read


Bryan Adams announces new album, single & video.
Rocker, singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has announced his brand new album Roll With The Punches. Adams’ 17th studio album is his first full length record of brand new material to be released via his own independent label Bad Records. Roll With The Punches will be available on vinyl, CD, 2XCD (including acoustic bonus disc), Deluxe Boxset and digitally on August 29th 2025 and is available to pre-order now here.
Rock Metal Machine
May 82 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


Alice Cooper Group Reunites After 50 Years For New Album!
The original Alice Cooper Group – its surviving members Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway, Michael Bruce, and Neal Smith – have reunited to release their first album in over 50 years, ‘The Revenge of Alice Cooper’. With Bob Ezrin joining the band as producer in an old-school Connecticut studio, rekindling the magic from the 70s, this is truly a full-circle moment for the legendary band, and earMUSIC is especially proud to present this historic masterpiece.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 261 min read
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