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Avatar release new single & video - 'Death And Glitz'
The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — previously announced the thoroughly fitting October 31st release of their latest masterwork Don't Go In The Forest.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 35 min read


WINGS OF STEEL: New Video & Single Out; New Tour Dates.
Wings of Steel, the rising stars of traditional heavy metal, unleash their powerful new single and music video “Burning Sands”. This...
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 304 min read


Rising Heavy Metal Stars TAILGUNNER Sign With Napalm Records!
Having earned the rare endorsement of K.K. Downing as the next big thing in metal, and touring the UK supporting KK's Priest, British newcomers TAILGUNNER have just signed with Napalm Records. Further endorsing his praise for the band, the Judas Priest guitar legend has now taken on a new role of producer for their dynamic sophomore album. TAILGUNNER have quickly made a name for themselves amongst heavy metal fans—this young band from the home country of metal is one to watch
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 252 min read


Iron Maiden return to Europe & beyond in 2026
IRON MAIDEN have announced the first dates of a very busy schedule for 2026, starting with a summer return to Europe to predominantly play festivals and also stadiums in countries and regions not visited in 2025. The subsequent month will see the start of visits to many other parts of the world, all of which will be announced later.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 205 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


Megadeth To Release Final Album In 2026
MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that his forthcoming album (due out early next year) will be the final MEGADETH studio album of his career. MUSTAINE shared the announcement via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 154 min read


FURY release new single/video "Don't Lie To Me"
Raging with urgency and defiance, the new FURY thunderous single “Don’t Lie To Me”, out today, is a rallying cry for the working classes around the globe. Powered by a fierce groove, commanding dual vocals and an incendiary chorus, the track channels collective frustration into a fist-raising anthem. Aimed at the lies, propaganda and greed of the 1%, “Don’t Lie To Me” is a no-holds-barred call for unity, truth, and resistance by the British heavy rockers.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 103 min read


BURNING WITCHES Unleashes Music Video for New Single, "High Priestess Of The Night", from Upcoming Studio Album "Inquisition"!
Swiss heavy metal act BURNING WITCHES have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, which is slated for release on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records!
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 34 min read


Avatar release new single 'In The Airwaves'
The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have gone from strength to strength to strength over the past several years.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 196 min read


Black Sabbath – Back To The Beginning
What is this that stands before me? Figure in black which points at me… Yes, it is the prince of darkness Mr John Michael (Ozzy) Osbourne himself. Was it a “Symptom Of The Universe” or did I step “Into The Void” to witness both “Heaven And Hell” in one glorious sunny day at Villa Park? It was fitting after some 57 years that Black Sabbath ended their glorious career a few miles from their birthplaces in Aston, Birmingham.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 98 min read


Metallica announce the reissue of platinum selling album 'Load' to be released June 13th.
Metallica has announced the definitive re-release of the band’s 5x platinum sixth studio album Load, out June 13 via the band’s own Blackened Recordings.
Rock Metal Machine
May 82 min read


Heavy Metal Force AMBUSH Announce Boisterous New Album, “Evil In All Dimensions”, out September 5!
Get your denim and leather jackets ready for AMBUSH and their Napalm Records debut Evil In All Dimensions, out September 5, 2025! Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their relentless quest for speed, AMBUSH captures the classic essence of heavy metal - championing the genre’s roots while setting a new benchmark for modern heavy music with their signature high octane vocals and riff driven anthems.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 244 min read


Quartz To Release New Album 'Six'
From Birmingham, the Home of Heavy Metal, QUARTZ have a long and established pedigree in the music business spanning over six decades now.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 231 min read


ROXXCALIBUR unleash single & video for the track “Wheels” today”!
German Metal band ROXXCALIBUR unleashes a new single & video for the song “Wheels” today! This song, a cover from the band TREDEGAR originally recorded in 1982, is taken from the group’s upcoming album “NWOBHM – From The Vaults” which will be released on Limb Music on May 9th, 2025!
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 192 min read


Sign Of The Wolf release 'Murder At Midnight' - Dare You Watch It?
Be prepared to witness the horror and suspense as Jack the Ripper prowls the Whitechapel streets in 1888 as the thrilling third single 'Murder At Midnight' from the highly anticipated Sign Of The Wolf album is released on us!
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 122 min read


Arch Enemy – ‘Blood Dynasty’
I’ve always loved Arch Enemy, in all of their guises, from the beloved Angela Gossow era, through to the records that included her replacement, Alissa White-Gluz.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 112 min read


Nordic Noise 2025 presents a true world premiere and a heavy metal surprise!
Nordic Noise 2025 presents a true world premiere and a heavy metal surprise by announcing the first-ever official concert with ARDENNERY!
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 63 min read


BLEED FROM WITHIN - release video for 'Violent Nature' + new album 'Zenith' out today
Metal titans BLEED FROM WITHIN have today released their brand new studio album, Zenith, via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 43 min read


NIGHTSTEEL Announces Debut Album; Releases Brand New Single/Video "Eternal Fight" (feat. Craig Cairns)!
Greek heavy/power metal band NIGHTSTEEL has released a music video for their new single, "Eternal Fight". This high-energy track, featuring
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 284 min read


Sign Of The Wolf - Escape Music Ltd Releases Details About Highly Anticipated Album.
Escape Music has the great pleasure to announce the release date for the most anticipated album Sign of The Wolf on the 24th April 2025,
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 273 min read
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