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Thames & Hudson have today released the hardback book IRON MAIDEN: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History. A magnificent visual celebration of the first 50 years of Iron Maiden, this new book chronicles the evolution of heavy metal’s most prestigious band, with unparalleled input from band members and management.

Since exploding out onto the scene like a tornado back in 2017, Midnite City have taken on the world, grabbed the tired music scene by the scruff of its neck, injected passion, fun, melody, and colour back into it, and climbed to the top of the tree to be crowned the true kings of Hair Metal.

Blacklist Union deliver Slay the Dragon, their explosive sixth studio album and the highly anticipated follow-up to Letters from the Psych Ward, which earned critical acclaim and over two million streams. Produced by Christopher Johnson (Evanescence, Scott Weiland, Josh Todd), the album perfectly encapsulates the band's signature blend of Stone Temple Pilots’ grit, Guns N’ Roses’ swagger, Malfunkshun’s otherworldly vibe, and The Cult’s anthemic power.

Swedish rock’n’roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER has inked a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records! Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is well-known for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring – some live highlights include supporting the legendary Scorpions both in North America and Europe, playing the KISS Kruise and performing regularly at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air. In 2021, THUNDERMOTHER was even awarded the GAFFA prize for

British rocker Chez Kane is thrilled to announce the release of her new studio album, titled “Reckless”, out on March 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

'1998 Live Hits' is a powerful time capsule capturing the energy, emotion, and artistry of legendary vocalist JIMI JAMISON at a pivotal point in his post-Survivor career. Recorded across three vibrant shows in Little Rock, AR, Nashville, TN, and Bettendorf, IA, and now to be released by Frontiers Music Srl,

Metal doesn’t get more uncompromising than this. Suppressed Intentions have unleashed “Blood and Rust”, the hard-hitting single from their brutal full-length album To Hell With The Rest.

The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — previously announced the thoroughly fitting October 31st release of their latest masterwork Don't Go In The Forest.

Germany’s intergalactic Power Metal force VICTORIUS have officially signed with PERCEPTION and celebrate this new alliance with the release of their brand-new single and video “Dino Race From Outer Space.”

Scarborough rockers This House We Built release their powerful new single “Broken Dreams”, accompanied by a music video. The track is the third single to be lifted from their second album, Get Out Of The Rain, set for release on 21st November.

The all-star hard rock collective Black Swan - featuring Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group), Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) – are pleased to unveil their new single and official visualizer, “The Fire And The Flame”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

Today, JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE are proud to announce their new album, 'River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1,' due out on December 12th via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the new single "The Cadence of Things (Feat. Jason Scheff)" is available now, accompanied by an official music video, available below.

Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce two consecutive nights at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday May 6th and Thursday May 7th, 2026.

Progressive folk rock act Spriggan Mist unveil the first single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, The Glare.

Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today release their anticipated new studio album, Distorted Mirror, via OoS/Phantom Recordings.

Wings of Steel, the rising stars of traditional heavy metal, unleash their powerful new single and music video “Burning Sands”. This...

Jack J Hutchinson releases the lyric video for ‘I Will Follow You’, the second single from his new live album ‘Battle Scars’. The melodic rock ballad was recorded live at the Grace, London, on his recent tour and features Greg Smith on bass and Phil Wilson on drums.

Raise your swords up high: BLOODBOUND march into a powerful future with Field Of Swords, out November 21, 2025 via Napalm Records. Twenty years after the release of their debut album, the Swedish warriors, who were just featured in the Paramount success series “Knuckles”, stand taller than ever on the front line of epic power metal, delivering their most modern work yet.

DeWolff The Psychedelic Rock 'n' Soul trio are so in love with touring the UK following their April run of dates, that they're returning in October for the second part of their 'Muscles Shoals' Tour - where they will be playing songs from their latest studio album, Muscle Shoals, which was released in December last year and recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Alabama.

Having earned the rare endorsement of K.K. Downing as the next big thing in metal, and touring the UK supporting KK's Priest, British newcomers TAILGUNNER have just signed with Napalm Records. Further endorsing his praise for the band, the Judas Priest guitar legend has now taken on a new role of producer for their dynamic sophomore album. TAILGUNNER have quickly made a name for themselves amongst heavy metal fans—this young band from the home country of metal is one to watch