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2112 Days of Christmas
This Christmas, we wanted to bring a little relief to children who are suffering. However modest it may seem, the entire Bad Dog Promotions family has united around a heartfelt mission: a double charity compilation (31 tracks) titled 2112 Days of Christmas, with every single penny going towards funding a magician’s visit to a children’s hospital.

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1 day ago2 min read


Big Big Train announce the Woodcut & Other Stories Tour.
Big Big Train are delighted to announce the Woodcut & Other Stories Tour, which will take place in autumn 2026. The band will play 18 shows across the UK, Belgium, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Switzerland.

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1 day ago3 min read


Thunder: 'RIVER OF PAIN (Official Live Video)'; 'LIVE' (Out 16th January 2026).
British rock institution THUNDER, known for their charismatic stage presence and distinctive sound, originally released ‘LIVE’ in 1998 - a work that marked a significant turning point in the band’s history. Now it is being re-released for the first time in a remastered version on vinyl, digitally, and as an exclusive digipak – a true rock document that revives the raw power of the original recordings in a contemporary sound.

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5 days ago2 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

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5 days ago4 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.

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5 days ago4 min read


VANDOR - The Ember Eye Part 2: The Portal Of Truth.
The swedish power metal band VANDOR returns with their much anticipated third album ‘The Ember Eye part 2: The Portal of Truth’!

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5 days ago2 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.

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Nov 183 min read


Wille & The Bandits Announce New Album “Salt Roots” and Release First Single & Video “Trouble Round the Bend”.
Wille & The Bandits, a band celebrated for fusing styles as freely as they speak their minds are back with their most ambitious project yet with a new album. Salt Roots is due for release Feb 27th, 2026. This ten-track album dives deep into the band’s eclectic musical DNA, from huge riffs that shake the ground to beautiful melodies and grooves that carry you away like the tide, this album is the culmination of everything we’ve worked towards.

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Nov 184 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.

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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

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Nov 121 min read


NITE STINGER - What The Nite Is All About -available from Pride & Joy Music.
Explosive riffs, high-energy vocals, and a full-throttle attitude — The Brazilian band Nite Stinger revives the glory days of hard rock with a modern edge. Drawing inspiration from icons like Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Def Leppard, and Poison, the band made their mark with the acclaimed 2021 self-titled debut, followed by the singles Beat It and Danger Zone – Live.

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Nov 121 min read


Martijn Westerholt’s EYE OF MELIAN Signs with Napalm Records & Announces New Album, “Forest of Forgetting” for February 20!
Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of EYE OF MELIAN – the Tolkien-inspired symphonic project founded by Martijn Westerholt (Delain) and Finnish vocalist Johanna Kurkela (Auri). Alongside this exciting partnership, the band unveils their new album, Forest of Forgetting, set for release on February 20, 2026.

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Nov 123 min read


Skindred announce brand new album + new single 'You Got This'.
Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred have today released their brand-new single ‘You Got This’, accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video.

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Nov 123 min read


Nashville-based Southern rockers Parker Barrow release "Hold The Mash" EP and "The Healer" single.
Nashville-based, blues-soaked Southern rockers Parker Barrow are pleased to announce the release of their new 5-track EP Hold the Mash on Wednesday November 5th. The EP is available on all streaming platforms

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Nov 74 min read


Miss Emily releases new album and title track single "The Medicine" today.
JUNO-nominated and Maple Blues Award winning Miss Emily returns with her new album, The Medicine. Released by Gypsy Soul Records on November 7th, the album is produced by Grammy winner Colin Linden (Keb’ Mo’, Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Gregg Allman, Diana Krall). To coincide, the focus track “The Medicine” will also be released.

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Nov 75 min read


Treat release new video “Out With A Bang” from upcoming album “The Wild Card” out on November 21st.
Swedish melodic rock band Treat have released today their new single “Out With A Bang”, along with an official video, taken from the upcoming new studio album, “The Wild Card”, out November 21, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

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Nov 73 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.

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Nov 75 min read


Myrath - Announce New Album "Wilderness Of Mirrors" Out On 27th March 2026.
Legendary Tunisian-French progressive metal band Myrath are back with a stunning new single, “Until The End,” featuring Elize Ryd, the powerhouse vocalist of Amaranthe. Released today alongside the official announcement of their highly anticipated seventh studio album, “Wilderness of Mirrors”, the single marks the beginning of a bold new era for the band.

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Nov 72 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.

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Nov 42 min read


JINJER Drops Powerful Live Performance Video for “Duél”!
Modern progressive metal force of nature JINJER are mere hours away from kicking off their massive North American tour with Trivium. To prepare fans for what’s to come, the Ukrainian four-piece has released a live video for “Duél”, the title track from their latest release, out earlier this year.

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Nov 44 min read


FOREIGNER To Rock 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®
With 10 multi-platinum albums, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, exceeding 80 million. Now, FOREIGNER will bring the ultimate holiday cheer by rocking the Stranger Things float in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, November 27.

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Nov 44 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.

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Nov 33 min read


DAYTONA reimagines Pat Benatar’s classic new single and video “Love Is a Battlefield”.
After a year marked by rising acclaim and a wave of momentum, Swedish AOR/Classic Rock band Daytona returns with a powerful new release. The band’s latest single and music video, a bold and emotional reinterpretation of Pat Benatar’s iconic hit “Love Is a Battlefield”, is officially out across all digital platforms.

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Nov 22 min read


Diamond Black release 'Dark Anthems': An EP of brooding songs to fill the winter months.
Dark, emotionally charged alt-rock trio Diamond Black unveil their long-awaited EP, Dark Anthems, via their own Shadow Cast label. The six-track release fuses cinematic darkness with anthemic hooks and unflinching honesty, featuring Chris Harms (Lord of the Lost) and Chloe Ozwell (Sister Shotgun), as well as a remix by The Birthday Massacre.

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Nov 22 min read


Robin Trower To Release 'One Moment In Time: Live In The USA'
The award-winning British blues icon Robin Trower will release his breathtaking new album One Moment In Time: Live In The USA on 30 January via Artone/Provogue. Listen to the blistering first taste on Day of the Eagle.

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Oct 313 min read


Michael Monroe announces new album 'Outerstellar'
Surprises are rare and wonderful. When music decides to just show up, strut, rock and roll, stomp with swagger and swing raw energy all over you, that’s the rarest surprise and Michael Monroe does not disappoint with his brand new studio album, Outerstellar, set for release via Silver Lining Music on February 20th 2026.

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Oct 313 min read


MOONSPELL Premieres Colossal Live Version of "Extinct" Feat. Orquestra Sinfonietta de Lisboa.
On October 26, 2024, MOONSPELL performed their first-ever symphonic Orchestra show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city.

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Oct 293 min read


Joanne Shaw Taylor announces January 2026 UK Tour.
Following her outstanding October 2025 UK tour, critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the UK in January 2026 for five regional concerts. Planet Rock starts a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am GMT on Wednesday October 29 via Planetrock.com.

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Oct 274 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.

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Oct 242 min read


SLASH - Releases New Single “Crossroads (Live)” Taken From The Forthcoming: “Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Fest.
As SLASH gears up for the release of “Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival”, an electrifying, Blues-filled live album and concert film, fans can now dive into the latest single “Crossroads (Live)”.

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Oct 242 min read


Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH shares new video for "Same Old Song" upon album release.
To celebrate the worldwide release of his third album The End, GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen is back with another instalment music video for the Mammoth-verse. “Same Old Song” picks up where the video for “The End” wraps up and returns the universe created by Wolfgang back to normal.

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Oct 244 min read


The Ceres Phenomenon: A Progressive Rock Odyssey Beyond Time and Space.
The Netherlands – The Ceres Phenomenon is an ambitious progressive rock project conceived by four seasoned Dutch musicians, united by a shared passion for storytelling and symphonic soundscapes. The concept and narrative come from the creative mind of Ruud Stoker, who, together with longtime collaborators from bands such as Timelock, Dreamcarnation, and The Last Detail, has crafted a musical journey inspired by legendary prog icons like Pink Floyd, Kansas, and Saga.

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Oct 242 min read


5FDP - Celebrate 20 Years With “Best Of – Volume 2" + New Single / Lyric Video "Cold" Now Available.
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (@5fdp) is celebrating their 20th anniversary with the release of two definitive greatest hits collections: Best Of – Volume 1 (released in July) and Best Of – Volume 2 (out today). Both albums feature newly re-recorded versions of 5FDP’s biggest anthems, created in response to the sale of the original song masters—made without the band’s knowledge or opportunity to reclaim them.

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Oct 244 min read


Bon Jovi announce their return to live touring in 2026: London, Dublin, Edinburgh, New York.
BON JOVI, the GRAMMY Award®-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic live acts, announces today a series of global concert dates that will mark the band’s much anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Starting in July of 2026 at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden and concluding at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. The tour is produced by Live Nation, the full itinerary is below and at www.Bon

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Oct 224 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.

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Oct 212 min read
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