All About Rock & Metal

Dirty Honey has released their rendition of the Bad Company classic, “Rock Steady” (written by Paul Rodgers) from the forthcoming tribute album, Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to BadCompany, to be released October 24, 2025 on Primary Wave Music.

It’s been almost a year since 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS (@therasmusofficial) released the first single (“Rest In Pieces” on October 24, 2024) from their highly anticipated 11th studio album, WEIRDO

Acclaimed American rock band Blackberry Smoke will release a new compilation album, Rattle, Ramble & Roll: The Best of Blackberry Smoke – Volume One, on November 14 via their label 3 Legged Records. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.

Duff McKagan has unveiled LIGHTHOUSE: LIVE FROM LONDON, an all-new live album and full-length concert film recorded last October during his sold-out Lighthouse Tour ’24. The 19-track collection will be available in a wide variety of formats, including digital, CD Digipak, CD + Blu-ray Digipak (with live audio and the complete LIGHTHOUSE: LIVE FROM LONDON concert film), 2LP 180g Black vinyl (with gatefold sleeve and ticket replica), and limited edition 2LP 180g Black vinyl

GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the third track from his upcoming studio album, The End. “I Really Wanna” comes on the heels of US Active Rock #1 single “The End” and the newly released single, “The Spell.”

What was already a standout moment of this year’s Wacken Open Air, the world’s largest metal festival, turned into something even bigger when Michael Schenker pulled a surprise no one saw coming. After delivering a fierce My Years With UFO set to tens of thousands of attendees on Thursday night, the architect of hard rock used the world’s loudest stage to announce a brand-new Michael Schenker Group studio album: Don’t Sell Your Soul will be released on October 3rd via earMUSI

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/

Luke Morley is undertaking a rare UK solo tour in September 2025, he will be playing some of those evergreen Thunder hits and more, and all shows will feature special guests Willie Dowling, and Bobbie Dazzle [main support]. Known, of course, as British rock royalty as the co-founder and lead guitarist of Terraplane, and then the mighty Thunder, Luke also founded The Union, and released his third solo album ‘Walking On Water’ to a great reception this year.

With “Stole My Heart Away”, Swedish rockers Peterified capture the very essence of young, innocent love. Today, September 1st, the band’s second single is an emotional rush that takes listeners back to those unforgettable moments when feelings hit like a tidal wave and words suddenly fail.

Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band Hell in the Club are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, “Joker In The Pack”, out on November 7, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Following the massive news of JINJER’s upcoming European Duél Tour in early 2026, Ukraine’s modern metal juggernauts have revealed two very special guests joining them on this highly anticipated run. Progressive powerhouses Unprocessed and legendary Dutch innovators Textures will round out one of the most exciting lineups the genre has seen in years.

With their upcoming US tour about to kick-off this week, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER are releasing a music video for the fan-favourite, critically-acclaimed track “Bend The Clock.”

Esteemed rock vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP is pleased to announce the release of his new album, 'Songs of White Lion — Vol. III,' due out on September 19th via Frontiers Music Srl.

Brave Rival today release ‘Control’ this second single from the award-winning band is their heaviest song yet. An angry, fast, and explosive song about taking back control from a failed relationship. Fast tempo and a huge breakdown with thrilling vocals give this song an Evanescence edge.

Bad Dog Promotions is proud to present the official video for Han Uil’s powerful new single, “Won By A Landslide.” The track offers a first glimpse into his highly anticipated upcoming album, I AM, which will be released on September 25.

Rising rocker AUSTEN STARR, recent signee to Frontiers Music Srl, has unveiled her latest single “Remain Unseen” alongside a powerful new music video. With this release, STARR continues to expand her ambitious and emotionally charged musical journey, blending vulnerability with unapologetic rock energy.

German metal icons HELLOWEEN have always been pioneers of the power metal scene: The godfathers of melodic speed metal are renowned for their brilliant records and unforgettable concerts.

White Reaper are gearing up for their new album, Only Slightly Empty, due out September 26th via their new label Blue Grape Music. Today, Kentucky's loudest export are sharing their biting new single, "Blue 42."

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.