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IRON SAVIOR - unleash powerful metal cover of “Relax” from upcoming album “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”!
Hamburg’s power metal pioneers IRON SAVIOR return with their brand-new single "Relax", a crushing metal reinterpretation of the legendary 80s hit by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

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21 hours ago3 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

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23 hours ago3 min read


Grammy artist to watch, Kashus Culpepper releases sweeping ballad 'Cherry Rose'.
GRAMMY® Artist to Watch Kashus Culpepper has released ‘Cherry Rose’, his most tender statement to date as an artist whose substantial early acclaim continues to build and prove he can deftly mix Americana twang, intimate soul and searing Southern rock. The sweeping piano ballad is featured on his forthcoming debut album Act I, out January 23. Its respective official music video, Act I, Scene 3, directed by Lewis Cater (Kacey Musgraves’ ‘The Architect’) premieres today.

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1 day ago4 min read


THERION Drops New Live Single "Draconian Trilogy" & Video!
Today, symphonic metal legends THERION release an absolute highlight from their upcoming live album Con Orquesta, arriving as a physical release on January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records! With a stunning live rendition of the epic “Draconian Trilogy”, the Swedish outfit led by mastermind Christofer Johnsson dives deep into the band’s rich discography, reaching back to the release of their landmark 1998 album Vovin.

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1 day ago3 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

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1 day ago4 min read


Fighter V announce new album “Deja Vu” out on April 10, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Swiss melodic rockers Fighter V are pleased to announce the release of their upcoming new album, “Déja Vu”, set for release on April 10, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

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1 day ago3 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.

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2 days ago1 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.

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2 days ago4 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)".

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2 days ago2 min read


The Georgia Thunderbolts turn down the stage lights on their swansong, Overlord.
So far, it’s been a wild ride for five young guys from Rome, Georgia. But, today, The Georgia Thunderbolts are turning down the stage lights on their journey for a while, with their single Overlord.

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2 days ago4 min read


”Gypsy Pistoleros Announce New Single “Dark Faerie Tales — Out January 23rd, 2026.
The world’s only Glam Punk Goth ’n’ Roll outlaws GYPSY PISTOLEROS return with the first taste of their most ambitious album to date. “Dark Faerie Tales”, the lead single and title track from their forthcoming record, is released January 23rd, 2026 via The New Church Records / Plastichead Distribution.

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2 days ago2 min read


ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES Release "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" Feat. Miles Dimitri Baker.
Los Angeles-based synthwave-meets-alternative-metal pioneers All The Damn Vampires drop "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" today, the album-closing track from their highly anticipated debut VICECORE (out February 6th). The single marks a pivotal moment for the project: the first proper introduction of guitarist and official live member, Miles Dimitri Baker (Ice Nine Kills) to All The Damn Vampires fans, and the emotional culmination of the story woven throughout the album.

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3 days ago4 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).

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3 days ago6 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.

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3 days ago2 min read


FULL HOUSE BREW CREW Kick Off The New Year with Video Single “The Tear”!
Full House Brew Crew start the new year with the release of their new single “The Tear”, accompanied by an official music video! The track marks the next chapter leading into their upcoming studio album “Glasgow Grin”, due out on February 6th, 2026 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-orders are available at: https://fhbc.rpm.link/glasgowPR

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3 days ago2 min read


Gabrielle de Val - Time To Die (EP) available from Pride & Joy Music!
‘Blade Runner’ is surely one of the most iconic movies of the early 80s, if not of all time to date. While not a financial success on release, the movie found its audience later on VHS and then DVD, and is now rightly regarded as an absolute classic.

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3 days ago2 min read


Mindfeels: third single "Something New" released.
Art Of Melody Music and Burning Minds Music Group are proud to announce the release of "Something New," the third single from Mindfeels’ sophomore album, "2WO". It’s now available online for streaming, along with a video.

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3 days ago2 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’.

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4 days ago2 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.

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4 days ago4 min read


SUBWAY TO SALLY Release Acoustic Version of “Feuerkind (NACKT III Version)” + Video!
Just a few days ago, German folk metal institution SUBWAY TO SALLY bid farewell to the old year in thunderous style – with their Eisheilige Nacht tour. Continuing on in a more intimate and emotional vein, the Potsdam band will kick off the third part of the NACKT concert series on March 27, 2026 in Berlin under the banner NACKT III – Lügen & Legenden (Naked III – Lies & Legends). SUBWAY TO SALLY set the mood today with a reinterpretation of their cult song “Feuerkind” — strip

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4 days ago3 min read


Ross Harding Announces New 2026 Live Dates for ‘The Blood & The Blues’ UK Tour.
Award-winning Blues-Rock guitarist Ross Harding Announces New 2026 Live Dates for ‘The Blood & The Blues’ UK Tour which will see him continue to take his darker bluesy rock & roll throughout the UK in 2026.

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5 days ago6 min read


ALCATRAZZ Respond to Graham Bonnet’s Recent Remarks Regarding the Band’s Current Lineup.
Graham, thank you for the free PR... the Alcatrazz name has been trending quite nicely over the holidays. In a recent interview you seem to have had your say, so now we will have ours:

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Jan 15 min read


70,000 Tons Of Metal 2026
On board @70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy #MetalCruise, Sailors will enjoy the company of 60 bands who will play TWICE on board, plus meet & greets, intimate masterclasses with select musicians, world live premieres and exclusive listening sessions of unreleased material.

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Jan 11 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


ANGUS McSIX Joined by Rhapsody Of Fire on New Single “I Am Adam McSix” + Official Video feat. Alex Krull Out Now.
ANGUS McSIX reveals the epic new single, “I Am Adam McSix”, cut from the band's upcoming sophomore album, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records! The track gives the band's new main character, Angus McSix's brother Adam McSix, space to introduce himself, with his heroism further praised by a feature from Italian symphonic power metal pioneers Rhapsody Of Fire.

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Dec 23, 20254 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.

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Dec 22, 20252 min read


THE SONIC OVERLORDS release duet version with singer TONY MARTIN, “Past the End of Time” on all digital platforms now.
In 2022 Sweden’s THE SONIC OVERLORDS unleashed a magnificent opus, ‘Last Days of Babylon,’ that remains an underrated gem in our opinions. A combination of powerful doom riffs and epic, melodic majesty of late '70s/early '80s heavy rock.

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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.

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Dec 22, 20253 min read


Norwegian heavy metal warriors Rozario return with Northern Crusaders.
After receiving ecstatic reviews from all over the world for their 2023 debut „To The Gods We Swear“, Norwegian heavy metal warriors ROZARIO return with a vengeance.

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Dec 21, 20251 min read


Rock Legend JOHN CORABI Announces New Album 'New Day'
Today, rock icon JOHN CORABI is proud to announce his debut full-length solo album 'New Day,' due out on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, JOHN offers fans a first glimpse of the upcoming album with the release of it's title track, alongside an official music video, available below.

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Dec 17, 20252 min read


Firesky: debut album details unveiled
Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are thrilled to announce full details of the self-titled debut album by the new Melodic Rock/AOR sensation Firesky.

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Dec 17, 20252 min read


BATTLE BEAST - announce line-up change and welcome new vocalist.
BATTLE BEAST have announced that long-time vocalist Noora Louhimo will be departing the band. The news was shared on the band’s official social media channels yesterday.

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Dec 16, 20252 min read


N. Irelands Asylum Road Drop Their Heaviest Track Yet “Mask of Oblivion”.
Asylum Road return with Mask of Oblivion, a crushing and emotionally loaded groove-metal assault that dives straight into the reality of internal warfare. Hailing from Northern Ireland, the band fuses groove metal weight, metalcore urgency, and melodic depth into a track that feels both cinematic and confrontational. Fans of Killswitch Engage, Threat Signal, Sylosis, Parkway Drive, and Machine Head will feel immediately at home.

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Dec 15, 20252 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.

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Dec 15, 20252 min read


VISIONS OF ATLANTIS And WARKINGS Release Joined Single “Pirates & Kings”.
Prepare for a fight! VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WARKINGS unite for a mighty shared single, “Pirates & Kings”, forging their weapons for the upcoming co-headline tour of the same name. With a sweeping double vocal force and uplifting lyrics, the track showcases both the symphonic pirates’ and the power metal warriors’ strengths. Instantly opening with the impelling chorus, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WARKINGS craft an unmatched battle hymn. “Pirates & Kings” heats up the fight – be b

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Dec 15, 20253 min read
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