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The Scorpions release 'Still Loving You' featuring Vanessa Mae as single.
German hard rock legends Scorpions are set to release ‘Still Loving You (Taratata, 28 Apr 1996)’ as the second single from their upcoming greatest hits album From the First Sting. This powerful live version of their iconic hit was recorded during a taping of the French music show Taratata, where they performed alongside internationally acclaimed violinist Vanessa-Mae.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 273 min read


Steve Rothery and Thorsten Quaeschning (Bioscope) are releasing “Gentō,” the title track of their upcoming album, as their second single.
Bioscope is the highly anticipated collaborative project from guitar maestro Steve Rothery (Marillion) and electronic composer Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream).
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Jul 272 min read


English Music Greats Join Bill For Milkfest '26 Charity Music Festival At The O2.
Other names on the bill include duo Hamish Stuart & Robbie Macintosh, both of whom played in Paul McCartney’s band, whilst Macintosh was also the guitarist in the Pretenders.
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Jul 262 min read


Led Zeppelin Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Masterpiece Double Album Physical Graffiti.
Led Zeppelin will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic sixth album, Physical Graffiti, with the release of their new Live E.P. on 180-gram 12" vinyl, CD and digital formats on September 12.
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Jul 264 min read


Spinal Tap II: The End Continues – Official Trailer & Poster – Only In Cinemas September 12
SPINAL TAP is back! After a 15-year hiatus, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are drawn back together for one last concert. Documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi returns to explore what the band members have been up to and immortalize the concert reunion.
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Jul 261 min read


THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Conquer The Hunger Games in New Single “Can’t Catch Me Now”
Following the success of their debut album, Metamorphosis, enchanting quartet THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON embark on a new journey. Their new single, “Can’t Catch Me Now”, leads them into the sinister Panem. A rendition of pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s original addition to the soundtrack of Hollywood blockbuster “The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes”
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Jul 232 min read


ASIA Featuring John Payne Announce New Band Member Francis Dunnery (It Bites, The Syn)
Long time former ASIA front man John Payne (1990 to 2006), and from 2006 to present, the lead vocalist of ASIA featuring John Payne, would like to welcome guitarist and singer Francis Dunnery to the band.
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Jul 233 min read


Highly Rated Irish Rockers Detail New Single And Debut Album!
Popular Irish rock crew, MIRRORGLASS, are making new friends and amassing new fans allured by their adrenaline-fueled anthemic sound that blends traditional hard rock elements with a modern twist. The band’s reputation is building for delivering music that hits hard and resonates deeply, and that reputation is set to grow even more so with the release of their debut album, Handle With Care, which arrives on Friday 12th September.
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Jul 192 min read


WASTED WIZARDS, young Swedish Hard Rock band unleashes new single “Hear Me Out!”
Meet Wasted Wizards, a fresh new force from the Swedish underground. Young, hungry, and loud, this rising Hard Rock band is ready to crash the scene with their latest and most explosive single yet: “Hear Me Out!”, out now on all digital platforms.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 min read


The Noise You Can’t Escape – The Ineffectuals Unleash ‘The Hum’, a Crushing Alt Rock Wake-Up Call.
The Ineffectuals return with “The Hum” — a slow-building, bone-rattling rock monolith that fuses alt rock grit, grunge soul, and progressive intricacy. It’s not just a song; it’s a reckoning.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 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


Bryan Adams releases new single 'A Little More Understanding'.
Today Bryan Adams has released his brand-new single ‘A Little More Understanding’, the latest song from his forthcoming album Roll With The Punches out August 29th. The album is available to pre-order now here.
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Jul 192 min read


BLACKBRIAR - release video for new single 'A Last Sigh Of Bliss'
Can love survive beyond the veil?
Blackbriar are proud to release their wistful new single, 'A Last Sigh Of Bliss', alongside a video. The song details a tragic romance between someone living, and someone deceased.
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Jul 182 min read


ALTER BRIDGE return with their self-titled 8th album; announce 31-date European tour.
With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and duelling guitar attack, the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 154 min read


Prog-Supergroup DarWin - Announce New Album "Distorted Mirror" + New Single "Loophole".
Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today announce the upcoming release of their new studio album, “Distorted Mirror”, on 26th September 2025 via OoS/Phantom Recordings. Today they also release a new song from the album, “Loophole.”
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 152 min read


Kansas City, MO's RxGhost Unveil “Sponsored Content”: A Haunting Pop Anthem for the Disconnected Age New Single + Music Video Out Now.
Kansas City post-rock quartet RxGhost deliver a jangly, Cure-inspired meditation on digital detachment with their latest single, “Sponsored Content,” out now on all platforms. Accompanied by a striking new music video, the track threads together upbeat melodies and unsettling truths about modern isolation in an era ruled by glowing screens and performative authenticity.
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Jul 122 min read


The Rasmus - New Single "Love Is A Bitch".
6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS has today (July 11, via Better Noise Music and Playground Music) released “Love Is A Bitch,” described by lead singer Lauri Ylönen as a “wildcard” track for the band. Known for their musically dark atmospheres, the band subversively merges catchy modern pop stylings with stadium-sized guitar crunch in this sardonic song about relationships.
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Jul 126 min read


Out Now On ROAR: MÄDHOUSE Unleashes New Studio Album "Plead The Fifth"!
Today, Austrian glam metal rockers Mädhouse release their hotly-anticipated, new studio album "Plead The Fifth" via ROAR. Now available on CD, limited Vinyl (incl. signed photocard) and in Digital formats, you can order your favorite choice of format via: https://madhouse.rpm.link/pleadthe5thPR
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 122 min read


Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH announces third album The End, shares new track "The Spell".
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen has unveiled all the information for his upcoming third album, The End. The album – released by BMG – is set for release on 24th October 2025. The 10-track album clocks in at 39-minutes and showcases the evolution of Wolf and his songwriting since he launched his solo career in 2020.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 122 min read


HALESTORM drop new song Rain Your Blood On Me, performed at Black Sabbath concert.
Hot on the heels of their show-stopping performance of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Perry Mason” at Black Sabbath's final show over the weekend, Halestorm today dropped new song “Rain Your Blood On Me,” debuted live in that short set.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 125 min read
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