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GYPSY PISTOLEROS, the second coming begins!
Known as renegade glam-punk rockers, Gypsy Pistoleros are celebrated for their eclectic, unorthodox style. Critics praise their music as "unique," "sheer escapism," The band invites fans to join the "Church of the Pistoleros," a movement for the bold, unconventional, and outcast. Their music defies labels and embraces individuality, making them a true standout in the present rock world.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 213 min read


Laura Cox announces new single "Do I Have Your Attention?" from upcoming album "Trouble Coming"
French rock firebrand Laura Cox hits hard today with her new single “Do I Have Your Attention?” released on Friday September 19th via earMUSIC / Verycords. The new single is a full-throttle, riff-driven blast of party rock - heavy on distortion, unapologetically loud, and built to shake the walls.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 202 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


DREAM THEATER announce new live release, out Nov 28
With the US tour underway and playing to excited fans across the country, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are releasing a new live release on November 28th via their longtime label partner Inside Out Music/Sony Music. Quarantième: Live à Paris documents the the iconic lineup of James LaBrie [vocals], John Petrucci [guitar], John Myung [bass], Jordan Rudess [keyboards] and Mike Portnoy’s [drums] sold-out show from Paris, France on their 40th Anniversary
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 204 min read


BEYOND THE BLACK - release new single/video 'The Art Of Being Alone' feat. Lord Of The Lost.
Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are excited to share the third single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 194 min read


Elles Bailey Returns With New Album Can’t Take My Story Away.
After the release of her highest charting album to date last year Elles Bailey is back with brand new album Can’t Take My Story Away, which comes January 16th on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music. Alongside the announcement Elles releases the record’s first cut with ‘Growing Roots’ and announces a run of 2026 UK and EU dates, including London’s Islington Assembly Hall on March 19th. Listen to ‘Growing Roots’ HERE.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 193 min read


YES Announce UK Fragile Tour 2026
After their hugely successful ‘Classic Tales Of Yes’ UK Tour in 2024, Progressive Rock legends, YES, return to the UK once more for a 9-date trek across the country starting on 22nd April at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and ending with a two-night run at the prestigious Palladium in London on 3rd and 4th May.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 173 min read


MAD MAX - reveals Comic-Style Lyric Video for "Piece Of Candy" from upcoming "Heavy Metal" reissue.
The German hard rock legends MAD MAX are gearing up for an exciting run of releases leading into their 45th anniversary in 2026. Fans won’t have to wait long: on November 28th, 2025, the band will re-release their very first recordings— the debut EP In Concert (1981) and the groundbreaking full-length Heavy Metal (1982). Both titles have been remastered by Rolf Munkes (Crematory, etc.) and will be available on CD, LP, and digital.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 172 min read


Rock Icon Marco Mendoza Announces September UK Tour Dates for “Shoot for the Stars Tour 2025”
Legendary bassist Marco Mendoza is heading to the UK this September for a run of very special, intimate shows following his return to the UK in 2025 as part of the Satriani/Vai band on tour this summer.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 162 min read


LIMB MUSIC & Cristiano Filippini’s FLAMES OF HEAVEN announce details of new album ‘Symphony Of The Universe’.
LIMB MUSIC & Cristiano Filippini’s FLAMES OF HEAVEN announce details of new album ‘Symphony Of The Universe’; first single & video for “When Love Burns” released!
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 152 min read


THE SWITCH - No Way Out - OUT NOW
Powerhouse newcomers The Switch are excited to announce the release of their debut album “No Way Out”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 152 min read


Legendary prog outfit Spock’s Beard announce new album The Archaeoptimist.
Following their recent signing to the Madfish label, legendary prog outfit Spock’s Beard have announced their highly anticipated new album The Archaeoptimist. Set for release on 21st November, the new album sees the group at their effervescent and experimental best delivering some of their finest work from a career spanning more than 30 years.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 153 min read


Dirty Honey - Release New Rendition Of Bad Company's "Rock Steady" Out Today.
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 152 min read


The Rasmus - New Album "Weirdo" Out Today + Video For Title Track Ft. Lee Jennings Out Now.
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
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 135 min read


BLACKBERRY SMOKE to release 'Rattle, Ramble & Roll' album on November 14.
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 134 min read


Duff McKagan - Announce "Lighthouse: Live From London" Out On 31st October via earMusic.
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
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 103 min read


Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH reveals new single/video "I Really Wanna" + London event this Friday.
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.”
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 104 min read


Michael Schenker - New Official Video "Don't Sell Your Soul" Out Now.
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
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 82 min read


Five Finger Death Punch - New Single "The End ft. Babymetal"
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.
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 84 min read


Bryan Adams announces Dec 2025 UK arena shows
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/
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 81 min read
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