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All About Rock & Metal
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CINEMA STEREO ARE ABOUT TO MAKE SOME NOISE
Nashville rock band Cinema Stereo will release their debut album, 12:34, on October 2, 2026. Produced by Paul Moak, the 12-track record explores growing up, relationships, ambition and self-doubt, blending atmospheric textures, harmonies, guitars, synths and infectious melodies. The band have also unveiled new single “Expectations.”
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 156 min read


Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is THE guitarist’s guitarist. He has performed in the past as part of G3 with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, as well as a solo artist.
Paul Gregory
Aug 153 min read


Parker Barrow
Despite the name, Parker Barrow aren’t inspired by a garden cart in Yorkshire but by Depression‑era outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
Mark Donnelly
Jul 284 min read


What makes Wood Burnt Red impossible to ignore?
Nightwish vocalist and solo artist FLOOR JANSEN returns with her new single, 'Run', released via REVAMP Music / Warner Music. Following her solo debut LP "Paragon", a sold-out theatre tour, and a strong streaming footprint of nearly 150 million streams across her solo catalogue, 'Run' marks the beginning of a powerful new solo chapter.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 177 min read


Could this be Bywater Call's boldest song yet?
Canadian roots, rock, and soul band Bywater Call are excited to announce the release “Is This Thing On?”, leading up to the July 29th release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album Broken Souvenirs featuring the critically acclaimed singles “No One Else”, “Only” and “Hold Me Down.”.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 166 min read


Why Ben Poole's Post-Midnight Behaviour Is Blues Rock's Most Exciting 2026 Release.
Post-Midnight Behaviour is Ben Poole’s first studio album of new material in eight years, following 2018’s critically acclaimed Time Has Come. Rooted in blues rock, it also explores new musical ground.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 36 min read


The Damn Truth Join Frontiers Music For Deluxe Edition And Remastered The Willow Release.
Following the success of their critically acclaimed, JUNO Award-nominated self-titled album, The Damn Truth are thrilled to be joining the Frontiers Music family as the label prepares the worldwide release of The Damn Truth Deluxe Edition with bonus track on September 11, 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 175 min read


Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar Ignite Soulful Live Album With Explosive Energy.
Two-time JUNO Nominee ‘Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar’ release their new live album A Beautiful Buzz via Gypsy Soul Records on May 22, 2026. Captured during the band’s Love Is All Around tour across Western Canada in 2022, the album documents the raw power, soul, and communal energy that have made Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar one of Canada’s most electrifying live acts.
Rock Metal Machine
May 245 min read


Beth Hart
"For those seeking the antithesis of AI, look no further than Beth Hart: honest, authentic, original, inspirational and spontaneous. You will not find a more human performer."
Mark Donnelly
May 225 min read


Blinded & Burning: Parker Barrow Roar Back in 2026 with Explosive New Single and ‘Hold the Mash’ Album Reveal.
We are extremely excited to be able to premiere 'Make A Deal With The Devil', the new song from the awesome Stargazer.
Rock Metal Machine
May 34 min read


Cinema Stereo Storm the UK: Swagger, Hooks & a ‘Lean On You’ You Won’t Shake.
Nashville-based rock band Cinema Stereo are pleased to announce their headline November and December 2026 UK Tour. Tickets are on sale via The Gig Cartel and Cinema Stereo.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 233 min read


Everything’s Falling Apart: Red Giant Unleash “It’s All Gone Wrong”
Red Giant’s new single “It’s All Gone Wrong” is released Wednesday April 8th, and is available on all streaming platforms HERE. Watch the official music video below.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 93 min read


Cork Erupts Again As Joe Bonamassa Revives The Spirit Of Rory
Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a powerful live album and film capturing his deeply personal tribute to Irish blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher, recorded during a series of sold-out performances in Gallagher’s hometown of Cork, Ireland last summer. The album will be released Friday June 19th via Bonamassa’s own J&R Adventures, with pre-orders starting today.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 26 min read


Laura Cox Fires Back With New Single ‘Not Your Story’ — Listen Now
French modern-rock artist Laura Cox returns with a brand-new, previously unheard single, “Not Your Story,” out now via earMUSIC / veryrecords. Released in the middle of her current tour, the track delivers a relentless surge of raw rock energy - a fresh chapter that continues the spirit of her acclaimed album “Trouble Coming” while revealing a darker, more urgent edge.
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 173 min read


Steve Louw announces new album "Traces of the Flood" featuring new single "Time To Move".
Steve Louw’s 2026 album, Traces of the Flood, is a ten-track sonic adventure where each track etches into your aural subconscious, delivering some of the South African singer-songwriter and guitarist’s most confident work to date. Released Friday 15 May 2026, the album is available to pre-order HERE.
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 15 min read


Nashville rockers Parker Barrow announce July 2026 UK Tour and new single 'Glass Eyes Cryin'.
Nashville-based, Southern rockers Parker Barrow are pleased to return to the UK in July 2026 to perform five intimate club shows and a highly anticipated performance at Steelhouse Festival. Tickets for the July club shows go on sale at 10am on Thursday February 19th via Planet Rock, The Gig Cartel and Parker Barrow.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 213 min read


Samantha Fish releases "Rusty Razor" single ahead of UK tour with support from The Zac Schulze Gang.
To celebrate Samantha Fish’s 2026 UK tour, the American guitarist and vocalist has released her new single “Rusty Razor” featuring Mick Collins.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 173 min read


Beth Hart announces Wille & The Bandits (Acoustic Duo) as special guests on May 2026 UK Tour.
Beth Hart is pleased to announce Wille & The Bandits (Acoustic Duo) as special guests on her “You Still Got Me” May 2026 UK Tour. Tickets are available from www.alttickets.com/beth-hart-tickets and Gigs in Scotland.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 289 min read


Orianthi sells out Leeds concert and confirms James Bruner as special guest on her January UK Tour.
Following the release of her new album Some Kind of Feeling, critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will embark on her UK tour in January 2026. Orianthi’s special guest at all concerts (except Planet Rock’s Winter’s End) is James Bruner.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 213 min read


Bywater Call release new single "Only" from highly anticipated new studio album.
On Friday, January 9th, Canadian Roots, Rock, and Soul band Bywater Call are excited to announce the release of their first studio single of 2026, “Only.”
The single is available on all streaming platforms via – https://linktr.ee/bywatercall
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 94 min read
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