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ROB ZOMBIE - reveals new single '(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller'.
Rock/metal legend ROB ZOMBIE has released the 3rd single, ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’, from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, The Great Satan, due out February 27th from Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
3 days ago2 min read


BEYOND THE BLACK - share video for 'Let There Be Rain' + new album 'Break The Silence' is out now.
Today, symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are celebrating the release of their eagerly awaited sixth studio album Break The Silence!
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 123 min read


HOKKA - unleashes second single 'Death By Cupid’s Arrow'.
The story of the warrior and the sensai continues as HOKKA presents their second single, 'Death By Cupid’s Arrow'. Following the powerful debut of 'In The Darkness', the new track expands HOKKA’s cinematic narrative with intensity, emotion, and epic scale.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 81 min read


SYLOSIS - drop devastating second single 'Erased' from forthcoming album 'The New Flesh'.
Late last year, SYLOSIS almost left a rift in the cosmos with furious track 'The New Flesh'. Now they're back for blood, delivering devastating second single 'Erased'.
'Erased' is taken from their upcoming seventh studio album, The New Flesh, slated to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 84 min read


THE HELLACOPTERS - announce rarities collection 'Cream Of The Crap! Collected Non-Album Works • Volume 3'.
Swedish high-energy rockers THE HELLACOPTERS have been celebrating their 30th anniversary recently and after releasing their much-lauded new album Overdriver on January 31, 2025, which reached No. 1 in the Swedish charts and a solid top 10 position in the German charts for the second time in the group’s career, it is time to offer their dedicated fanbase something truly nostalgic.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 29, 20253 min read


KREATOR pay homage to horror classic 'Suspiria' in video for new single "Tränenpalast".
Metal titans KREATOR have released a new single from their highly anticipated sixteenth full-length, "Krushers Of The World", which will be out on 16th January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 7, 20255 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 19, 20254 min read


BLACKBRIAR - release video for 'Bluebeard's Chamber' + new record 'A Thousand Little Deaths' is out now.
Blackbriar are proud to finally present their new studio album, A Thousand Little Deaths, released today via Nuclear Blast Records. A modern masterpiece steeped in gothic mystique, featuring breathtaking tracks such as The Fossilized Widow, Floriography, A Last Sigh of Bliss, I Buried Us and Harpy.
Rock Metal Machine
Aug 22, 20253 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 27, 20254 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.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 18, 20252 min read


BEYOND THE BLACK - release video for new single 'Rising High'.
BEYOND THE BLACK are delighted to unveil a brand new single today, which goes by the name 'Rising High'. The highly infectious song is the first new material the band has released in nearly two years. Following the hugely successful self-titled album from 2023 that entered the German album charts at number 2, 'Rising High' once again demonstrates BEYOND THE BLACK's unique flair for combining energetic melodic metal with elegant rock and pop hooklines.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 21, 20253 min read


SYLOSIS - release video for 'Soured Ground' + limited vinyl run of 'The Path' EP
Storming metal unit SYLOSIS have released the video for the vitriolic 'Soured Ground', taken from their most recent EP, The Path. The band have also announced a limited vinyl run of the EP which can be purchased now from https://sylosis.bfan.link/the-path
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 8, 20252 min read


GRAVEYARD - team up with GOAT to release collaborative single 'Ship Of Fools'.
Swedish rock veterans GRAVEYARD have teamed up with their long time friends GOAT to release a double A-side collaborative 7'' for record store day. While the first track 'Light As A Feather' had its digital premiere earlier this month, today sees the digital release of its counter part, 'Ship Of Fools'.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 16, 20251 min read


BLEED FROM WITHIN - release video for 'Violent Nature' + new album 'Zenith' out today
Metal titans BLEED FROM WITHIN have today released their brand new studio album, Zenith, via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 4, 20253 min read


MALEVOLENCE - announce biggest UK & EU headline tour to date
Following the recent announcement of MALEVOLENCE’s hugely anticipated new album, the Steel City shredders have revealed the details
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 24, 20253 min read


BLEED FROM WITHIN - release video for new single 'God Complex'
Just over a month away from the release of their new album Zenith on 4th April, Bleed From Within are giving fans one final taste
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 25, 20253 min read


EPICA & AMARANTHE - announce 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' for UK & Europe
Early 2026, symphonic metal pioneers EPICA and metal powerhouse AMARANTHE will unite on their European “Arcane Dimensions Tour”.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 11, 20252 min read


OBSCURA - unleash 'A Sonication' + watch the video for 'In Solitude'.
Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return with A Sonication, the highly anticipated second installment of their ambitious trilog
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 7, 20253 min read


EPICA - announce new album 'Aspiral' + release music video for 'Cross The Divide'
Symphonic metal titans EPICA are excited to announce that their 9th studio album Aspiral will be out on April 11th, via Nuclear Blast Record
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Threshold - 'Extinct Instinct' / 'Clone' Re-release.
Having had the pleasure of reviewing Threshold’s first two excellent remixes (‘Wounded Land’ and ‘Psychedelicatessen’)
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 16, 20252 min read
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