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The Michael Schenker Group were founded in 1979 by one of rock’s greatest guitarists Michael Schenker, following his time in Scorpions and UFO. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1980 on Chrysalis Records, was hailed as a commercial and critical success.

Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend is set to release his ambitious, orchestral-metal opus ‘The Moth’, on the 29th May 2026 via InsideOutMusic. An album over a decade in the making, it existed in the back of Devin Townsend’s mind as his “life’s work”. Then, about six years ago, after an acoustic show in Amsterdam, Townsend was approached by the head of the North Netherlands’ Orchestra and Choir with an offer; and with that moment The Moth stopped being an idea and began t

With “Memory”, the third single before the release of his debut solo album, Rachel Bolan from Skid Row delivers an honest, straight forward track from the upcoming record. The track leans into a more introspective mood, balancing strong melodies with direct, heartfelt lyrics. It reveals a new side of the album and sparks anticipation for what’s still to come.

Texas alt-rock quartet Olive Vox return with “We Are Not The Same,” a volatile new single that continues the band’s rapid rise following recent releases BABYDOLL, T.A.N.G.O, Dying Breath, and 14 Years. Released via Big Machine Rock, the track arrives as the band build serious momentum both online and onstage, fresh off recent US runs with Badflower and Raue, ahead of a summer tour supporting The Toadies from August through October. Fans can stream "We Are Not The Same" HERE.

German power metal veterans MOB RULES have unveiled their brand-new single, “Above the Maelstrom,” taken from the forthcoming studio album Stories From The Verdant Vale, set for release on August 21 via ROAR - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.

Astral Haven Records is excited to announce the signing of ARMAGELION, a modern melodic hard rock powerhouse shrouded in mystique and fantasy. To celebrate this new partnership, the band has released their epic official music video for the track “Fallen Angel”.

BLOSSOM CULT Release New Video For “Paint The Sky” From Debut Album Home German alternative/progressive metal collective BLOSSOM CULT have unveiled the official video for “Paint The Sky”, taken from their recently released debut full-length album Home, out now in Digital HR and CD formats.

Modern metal act A COLD PARADISE have released a new music video for their latest single “Here I Rise”. The project is led by Antonio Calanna, known to many metal fans as the former vocalist of All For Metal. Marking a bold new chapter, the track combines modern heaviness, emotional intensity and soaring energy into a powerful statement of intent.

Award-winning Brave Rival have officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the recording and release of their highly anticipated third studio album.

Originally released in 2006, Kiss of Death is a ferocious reminder of Motörhead’s uncompromising, no-frills spirit—and a timely nod to the legendary status they’ve earned as one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time.

Deep Purple have released a new song Arrogant Boy today. The powerful, fast-paced hard rock tune is the first musical statement from SPLAT!, Deep Purple’s new studio album, out July 3rd on earMUSIC.

Harper Nonfiction are set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of Iron Maiden’s unstoppable drummer, Nicko McBrain. Hello Boys and Girls! will publish into hardback, ebook and audio on 22nd October 2026.

Having recently wrapped up their colossal Arcane Dimensions Tour with Amaranthe and Charlotte Wessels, symphonic metal titans EPICA have unveiled an exhilarating live version of their track 'Cross The Divide', taken from their critically acclaimed latest studio record Aspiral.

Swedish hard-rock risers Velveteen Queen return with their most ambitious statement yet, their sophomore album, The Greater Good, set for release on September 18th via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders available from May 6th at this location.

George Thorogood and The Destroyers have announced the final tour of the UK, as part of The Baddest Show on Earth tour of North America and Europe. There will be just two shows: Monday 29th June 2026 at University of Wolverhampton at the Civic Hall, followed by Tuesday 30th June 2026 at indigo at The O2 in London. Tickets are on sale now [all links below]. This is the last chance to witness this incendiary performer live on UK stages.

Following the CD digipack release on December 5, 2025, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer Bob Saliba returns with the vinyl edition of his critically acclaimed album TESTIMONY, available worldwide on May 8, 2026 via VinylesTimes Production / FTF-Music.

Today, the world’s fastest band speeds up and into its biggest, boldest and most electrifying era to date: DRAGONFORCE have announced Alissa White-Gluz as their newest member and first frontwoman. In a momentous union of two storied and unstoppable forces, the preeminent pioneers of extreme power metal will now be joined by one of metal’s legendary vocalists, unleashing both an intrepid evolution of the genre and the start of a seismic year ahead.

We are extremely excited to be able to premiere 'Make A Deal With The Devil', the new song from the awesome Stargazer.

THESE WICKED RIVERS Derbyshire Blues-rockers, These Wicked Rivers, announce their third studio album Fire and Folklore set for release via Fat Earth Records, October 2nd 2026. The album was recorded in the band's hometown of Belper, Derbyshire, which is also the home of revered and prolific GRAMMY-award winning producer Andy Sneap (Sabbat, Judas Priest, Saxon, Megadeth etc.). These Wicked Rivers spent a month working with Sneap at his home studio together with producer Colin

Swedish modern metal force METALITE continue their forward momentum with the release of a stunning new music video for their latest single, “Starchild.” Following their recent signing with PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music and the high-energy introduction of the previously-released track “Our Time Has Come,” the band now dives deeper into the sonic universe of their upcoming concept album Discovery.