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Brian May & The Struts join forces on brand new single (out Sept 3rd)
Ten years after British band The Struts had their first huge hit in America with the original version of their debut single ‘Could Have Been Me’, they have teamed up with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May on a brand new version.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 222 min read


Stan Bush Announce 'Born For Battle' Album Release
Legendary Emmy Award winning recording artist and AOR/Melodic Rock icon STAN BUSH is proud to announce his brand new studio album, entitled ‘Born For Battle‘, out on September 5th, 2025 via Cargo Records UK.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 182 min read


Nick Fletcher Announces Upcoming Groundbreaking Progressive Rock Fusion Album: The Mask of Sanity.
UK progressive rock virtuoso Nick Fletcher is set to release his highly anticipated new album, The Mask of Sanity, taking his unique blend of progressive rock and fusion to exhilarating new heights on October 6th, 2025.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 172 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


FM release new single "Don't Call It Love" ahead of "Brotherhood" September 2025 UK Tour.
British melodic rock legends FM are pleased to announce the release of “Don’t Call It Love,” the second single taken from their highly anticipated 15th studio album Brotherhood. Released Wednesday 6th August, the new single is a compelling rock anthem tailor-made for rock radio.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 104 min read


SINSAENUM unleashes new album 'In Devastation'
International metal group SINSAENUM returns in full force with the release of their devastating third studio album, In Devastation - out now worldwide via earMUSIC. Featuring ten relentless tracks, the album marks a bold and emotionally charged new chapter in the band’s evolution - fuelled by loss, transformation, and unapologetic creative ambition.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 102 min read


Morgan Wade releases new album & video
Morgan Wade has released her new album The Party Is Over (recovered) via Sony Music Nashville. The 11-track offering, which is comprised of a blend of newly-released as well as revisited songs from her catalogue, sees Wade fuse her early artistry with her present musical journey.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 103 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


Italian progressive-metal duo Asymmetric Universe launch new single ‘Feather On A Glass’
Founded by multi-instrumentalists Nicolò and Federico Vese, Italian progressive metal duo Asymmetric Universe has carved out a distinct space in the modern instrumental scene with a sound that seamlessly blends the aggressive intensity of metal with the rich harmonies and improvisational spirit of jazz fusion.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 93 min read


Robin Red shares new visualizer video “When Nobody's Watching Us” out now via Frontiers Music Srl
Swedish vocalist Robin Red (Degreed) is pleased to share his new single and official visualizer, “When Nobody’s Watching Us”.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 92 min read


Manchester-based, synth-hearty rockers SHAPE OF WATER have shared their hotly anticipated third studio album, Petrichor.
Manchester-based, synth-hearty rockers SHAPE OF WATER have shared their hotly anticipated third studio album, Petrichor, out today via self-release. The album's release comes alongside the album's final single, "Out of Time", which is accompanied by a music video. Discussing the album, the band states:
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 72 min read


Shiraz Lane announce new album “In Vertigo” set for release on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Finnish rock band Shiraz Lane are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “In Vertigo”, out on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The record will be available in the following formats: CD, digital, white vinyl, and a limited edition gold vinyl.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 43 min read


Kris Barras' "Hollow Souls" release "Bad Things" single featuring Chris Tapp from The Cold Stares.
Kris Barras’ new UK blues-rock collective Hollow Souls release their third single “Bad Things,” this time joining forces with Chris Tapp, the driving force behind acclaimed band The Cold Stares. The single is available on all streaming platforms.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 33 min read


Connor Selby Spreads His Wings Emotionally On The Intoxicating Folky Ballad "Amelia."
"Amelia" follows "The Truth Comes Out Eventually," which is about the feeling of not knowing or not being able to be the person that others expect of you, and the despair and confusion this brings, trying to navigate a world where you feel like you're playing by a different set of rules than everyone else.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 33 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


Robert Jon & The Wreck release new single “I Wanna Give It" from "Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes" album.
Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck continue the rollout of their upcoming album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes with the release of their latest single, “I Wanna Give It,” out now via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 273 min read


SABATON announce highly anticipated new album 'Legends'
SABATON—the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands—is ready to ignite a new era with the highly anticipated release of their 11th studio album LEGENDS. It arrives on 17th October via Better Noise Music and marks the band’s label debut.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 274 min read


BEYOND THE BLACK - announce new album 'Break The Silence' + release single/music video for the title track.
Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are excited to share the news that their brand new album Break The Silence is set to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the album announcement, the band has unveiled a stunning music video for the title track, which you can watch here.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 274 min read


Thunder Guitarist Luke Morley releases new single ‘Breathe’ alongside video utilising pioneering immersive technology.
Today, Luke Morley, guitarist, songwriter and producer of legendary British rock band Thunder releases ‘Breathe', the new single and video from upcoming solo album 'Walking On Water’ which drops on August 1st.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 272 min read
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