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A.A. WILLIAMS Releases New Single “Just A Shadow” and Announces Signing to Reigning Phoenix Music!
Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) proudly announces the signing of acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist A.A. WILLIAMS, whose work blends haunting melody with a distinctly heavy edge.
Rock Metal Machine
1 day ago3 min read


Bryan Adams
I’ll hold my hands up, despite absolutely loving albums like ‘Reckless’ and ‘Waking Up The Neighbours’, I’d kind of lost my way with the Canadian star’s output. I remember really disliking ‘Cloud #9’ and when he duetted with Mel C, I freely admit the musical snob in me reared its head, with me muttering about him working with a bloody Spice Girl and how the guy had gone right off the boil.
Rock Metal Machine
3 days ago5 min read


Rockers ALTER BRIDGE Return With Latest Single “Playing Aces”.
With less than six weeks until the arrival of their eighth studio album on January 9, 2026, ALTER BRIDGE return with their brand-new single, “Playing Aces.” The track bursts open with the band’s trademark dual-guitar firepower as Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums) lock into the muscular groove that has defined their sound for more than two decades.
Rock Metal Machine
4 days ago5 min read


Cinematic rockers EARTHSIDE unleash new track “earthsink” featuring Daedric.
We are extremely excited to be able Today, cinematic rock visionaries Earthside unleash Let The Truth Speak – Deluxe Edition, marking two years since their triumphant return. They have also announced their first live shows in Latin America with an appearance at CL Prog Festival in Santiago, Chile on 14-15 March 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 43 min read


Smith/Kotzen: 'Blindsided' - brand new video out now.
Smith/Kotzen, the acclaimed pairing of guitar icons Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, have released the cinematic lyric video for album track ‘Blindsided’. A driving and heavy-hitting rock song, it’s one of the stand-out tracks from the band’s highly praised second album Black Light / White Noise, which was a UK No.1 hit on the Official Rock & Metal chart earlier this year.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 31 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 293 min read


Blue October: On Sale Now! 20th Anniversary of ‘Foiled’ Tour.
Blue October, the Texas-based, multi-platinum group announces a year-long celebration honouring the 20th anniversary release of ‘Foiled’, the platinum-selling album that opened the door to the hearts of audiences around the world.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 282 min read


Buckle up! CLUTCH drop limited edition ‘73 Dodge Dart Swinger Model Car Kit.
Start your engines! Groove masters CLUTCH have just dropped the limited merch item to end all merch items. If you’re quick enough, you can now grab CLUTCH’s ‘73 Dodge Dart Swinger Car Model Kit and associated new merch, exclusively on ClutchMerch.com
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 214 min read


Paul Gilbert Channels George Washington's Rules of Civility on "WROC".
The technical chameleon and guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert today announces his new album, WROC, which will be released on 27 February via Music Theories Recordings. To celebrate, he has revealed the music video for Go Not Thither, which you can watch below.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 214 min read


Cheap Trick release 21st studio album 'All Washed Up'.
The one and only Cheap Trick have released their 21st studio album today. All Washed Up is available now digitally as well as on standard black vinyl and CD, via BMG. A collector’s edition Orange Marble vinyl variant limited to 1,000 units is available exclusively via the band's new D2C store. The band's Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson appeared on TalkShopLive last week to discuss the new album.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 183 min read


Massive Wagons Release New Single & Video ‘Everywhere We Go’, Sign new Record & Management Deals in Germany and Announce 2026 UK Tour Dates.
Lancaster’s finest rock export, Massive Wagons, release their brand-new single and video “Everywhere We Go” today, Friday 14th November. The track, packed with the band’s trademark energy and stadium-sized hooks, comes accompanied by a video filmed at the Iconic Winter Gardens in Morecambe.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 183 min read


CIVIL DAZE - debut album "Once In A Blue Moon" now out on PRIDE & JOY MUSIC!
"Once In A Blue Moon" is the debut album from Civil Daze, a Melodic Rock band based in Upplands Väsby just north of Stockholm, Sweden. There must be some kind of secret rock'n'roll potion in the water there since it's also where bands like Europe, Candlemass, H.e.a.t & Universe III were born. Civil Daze started out as the solo project of Mikael Danielsson. However, since he didn't fancy his own voice ("I sounded like Tom Waits auditioning for Journey") the songs were put on a
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 121 min read


Black Eyed Sons Release Emotional New Video “Autumn Reigns” Featuring Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.
Black Eyed Sons have released the official video for their deeply personal new track, “Autumn Reigns,” featuring Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.
Written by Guy Griffin, the song holds special significance, inspired by the tragic loss of his brother Daniel in late 2021.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 42 min read


The Damn Truth release "Be Somebody" single and music video ahead of November UK Tour
Celebrated Montreal four-piece rock band the Damn Truth are pleased to announce their new single “Be Somebody” released by Spectra Musique on Thursday October 30th.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 33 min read


Ignescent announce new studio album “Eternal” out March 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Female fronted Chicago rockers, Ignescent, are excited to announce the release of their new studio album, “Eternal”, out on March 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 242 min read


Cats In Space / Rosalie Cunningham
The Komedia is a venue situated in the very heart of the beautiful Georgian city of Bath. Recently it has hosted When Rivers Meet and King King amongst many other bands. There are two headliners sharing the bill tonight.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 243 min read


Laura Cox - 'Trouble Coming'
Anglo-French guitarist, singer-songwriter, Laura Cox first came to the public’s attention via YouTube, accumulating over one million views. She backed that up with three excellent studio albums: ‘Hard Blues Shot’ (2017), ‘Burning Bright’ (2019) and ‘Head Above Water’ (2023). Cox now returns with album number four, ‘Trouble Coming’.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 232 min read


Mayhem Mavericks: debut album details revealed.
Street Symphonies Records & Burning Minds Music Group are thrilled to share details of hard rockers Mayhem Mavericks’ self-titled debut album.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 212 min read


ADVOCACY release new single and official video "This Night"
"This Night" is the first single from ADVOCACY's upcoming album - an intense journey into the night where hope fades, fear looms, and the struggle against overwhelming crisis becomes inevitable. The lyrics reflect the current age of polarization, insecurity, and war, shifting between resignation and defiance.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 191 min read


Renowned Guitarist John Norum Signs Record Deal With Frontiers Music Srl.
Europe’s founder/guitarist and solo artist John Norum has signed a record deal with Frontiers Music Srl. He will shortly enter the studio to record his tenth solo album, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 173 min read
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