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Colder Suns’ to release second album ‘Yesterday Is All I Want’.
Released on 27 February 2026, Colder Suns’ second album ‘Yesterday Is All I Want’ marks the first salvo of a four-part concept album series, aiming to explore our perception of time and how it shapes who we are. The album was recorded at Francis Rossi’s ARSIS Studios and produced with acclaimed Quo producer and engineer Andy Brook. On 20 February 2026, there will be an album launch gig at The Cart & Horses pub, famous for being the birthplace of Iron Maiden, where Colder Suns
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 32 min read


Francis Rossi: ‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future’ Tour 2026
A brand new show, entitled Francis Rossi ‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future’, will see one of Britain’s most loved and influential musicians take to the road for 30 UK dates from September to November 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 272 min read


Stargazer release 'Trouble', ahead of their upcoming European tour supporting Michael Schenker.
Norwegian hard rockers STARGAZER are ready to release their new single, “Trouble”, ahead of their upcoming European tour supporting Michael Schenker. With “Trouble”, the band unleash an explosive, larger-than-life arena rocker that hits with immediate impact. Driven by a thunderous, blues-soaked riff and a hypnotic groove, the track showcases the band at full force: bold, electrifying and built to shake walls.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 222 min read


Escape Music has the pleasure to announce the release date for Lord Francis Soto titled of the album "Battle Royale".
Francis Soto is a German rock and metal vocalist and songwriter whose musical career began in the early 1990s and has continued for more than three decades. His artistic path is defined by multiple band projects, extensive stage and studio experience and a steady evolution as a powerful and authentic frontman.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 222 min read


"True Black", “a gospel drenched American gothic” new single by Jay Buchanan out today - listen now
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Jay Buchanan, frontman of the Grammy-nominated rock group Rival Sons, debuts his new gospel-infused song, “True Black,” today. Listen HERE
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 93 min read


Paul Gilbert Unveils Official Video For 'Show Not Yourself Glad (At The Misfortune of Another)'.
Paul Gilbert has released the official video for his latest song, taken from his ambitious new conceptual album, WROC, which will be released on 27 February via Music Theories Recordings. You can watch the official video for "Show Not Yourself Glad (At The Misfortune of Another)".
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 82 min read


ALTER BRIDGE drop new single Scales Are Falling with visualiser from Marcin Pospiech (NIN, Tool).
With their self-titled eighth studio album arriving worldwide in just two days, ALTER BRIDGE return with the final song to be released ahead of the album’s official launch. “Scales Are Falling” is another signature rocker from the acclaimed quartet - Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitars), Mark Tremonti (guitars/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott Phillips (drums).
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 76 min read


Francis Rossi: 2 new songs out today, from ‘The Accidental’.
Francis Rossi kicks off 2026 in emphatic style with two brand-new songs, released today as a digital double single and taken from his long-awaited new studio album ‘The Accidental’, out January 30, 2026.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 72 min read


Gong announce new album 'Bright Spirit' & share new single 'The Wonderment’
Psychedelic institution Gong have announced their new album Bright Spirit today, set for release on 13th March on the Kscope label. The news comes alongside a new single and video for the track ‘The Wonderment’.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 62 min read


Rising Mongolian Rockers UUHAI Release New Single, “Secret History of the Mongols”!
Closing in on the release of their debut album, Mongolian breakthrough rockers UUHAI offer another glimpse into the release with a new single. Named after the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolic language, dating back to the late 1220s and recounting the life and conquest of legendary Genghis Khan, “Secret History of the Mongols” seduces with an enticing atmosphere.
Rock Metal Machine
Jan 64 min read


Mayhem Mavericks release their third single.
Street Symphonies Records & Burning Minds Music Group are excited to announce the release of "More To Ask", the third single from the self-titled debut album by Italian hard rockers, Mayhem Mavericks. The track is now available on all digital platforms for streaming, accompanied by an official music video.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Francis Rossi - 'The Accidental'
The frontman of Status Quo has nothing to prove. He has penned countless UK hits, been active in the business since the sixties, and explored his penchant for melody, Country, Pop and Rock with his solo releases. However, with his newest effort ‘The Accidental’, Rossi has brought his guitar back to the fore, on what is a great Rock album.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 27, 20252 min read


Galaxy 2025: The Beginning of a new era.
After the surprise release of the album Runaway Men in 2022, followed by a series of concerts in 2023, Bart, Ard, Niels and Nils sat together. Runaway Men consisted of the recordings they made in 1997, just before parting ways. They hadn’t worked together for more than 25 years, but the warm reception of their 1997 work sparked new curiosity and motivation.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Austen Starr shares new music video "Read Your Mind" from debut album 'I Am The Enemy' out on February 13th.
Rising rocker AUSTEN STARR is pleased to share her new single "Read Your Mind," taken from her upcoming debut album, 'I Am The Enemy,' due out on February 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 22, 20253 min read


The Wildhearts
Ginger traditionally has a show in London this time of year, close to his birthday, this time it’s in Islington and the Christmas spirit is well on its way!
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 16, 20254 min read


Bryan Adams 'California Christmas' proves international radio hit.
Bryan Adams latest Christmas single ‘California Christmas’ has been quick to prove a festive favourite. Released on November 26th via Bad Records, the sun-soaked festive anthem has shot to No.1 on the Canada Radio Holiday Chart, while it is also on the playlists of 45 radio stations across the UK. Today (Dec 15th) it has now also been announced as Record Of The Week for both Radio 2 and Virgin Radio in the UK.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 15, 20252 min read


The Damn Truth
The Globe is not too far from Cardiff City Centre and can hold around 350 people. Tonight the venue is fairly well packed out. This is the last night of the UK tour for both bands. The intro music struck up and then the support act who was Parker Barrow started at 19.30.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 13, 20254 min read


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
Dec 11, 20253 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
Dec 10, 20255 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
Dec 8, 20255 min read
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