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Laura Cox announces highly anticipated new studio album "Trouble Coming".
Anglo-French guitarist, singer, and songwriter Laura Cox will release her highly anticipated fourth studio album Trouble Coming via earMUSIC on Friday October 31, 2025.

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8 hours ago3 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.

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2 days ago3 min read


Brian May & The Struts join forces on brand new single (out Sept 3rd)
Ten years after British band The Struts had their first huge hit in America with the original version of their debut single ‘Could Have Been Me’, they have teamed up with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May on a brand new version.

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2 days ago2 min read


Stan Bush Announce 'Born For Battle' Album Release
Legendary Emmy Award winning recording artist and AOR/Melodic Rock icon STAN BUSH is proud to announce his brand new studio album, entitled ‘Born For Battle‘, out on September 5th, 2025 via Cargo Records UK.

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6 days ago2 min read


Nick Fletcher Announces Upcoming Groundbreaking Progressive Rock Fusion Album: The Mask of Sanity.
UK progressive rock virtuoso Nick Fletcher is set to release his highly anticipated new album, The Mask of Sanity, taking his unique blend of progressive rock and fusion to exhilarating new heights on October 6th, 2025.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 172 min read


Saxon Frontman Biff Byford Announces His Battle With Cancer And Upcoming Treatment In A Special Post To Fans.
In a special post on the band’s social media channels, SAXON frontman and singer Biff Byford discusses battling cancer following his recent diagnosis after the band’s Japanese Tour in late April and his upcoming 'mopping-up' chemotherapy treatment.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 172 min read


Megadeth To Release Final Album In 2026
MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE revealed in a social post directly shared with his worldwide fanbase and Cyber Army that his forthcoming album (due out early next year) will be the final MEGADETH studio album of his career. MUSTAINE shared the announcement via his alter ego Vic Rattlehead.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 154 min read


FM release new single "Don't Call It Love" ahead of "Brotherhood" September 2025 UK Tour.
British melodic rock legends FM are pleased to announce the release of “Don’t Call It Love,” the second single taken from their highly anticipated 15th studio album Brotherhood. Released Wednesday 6th August, the new single is a compelling rock anthem tailor-made for rock radio.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 104 min read


SINSAENUM unleashes new album 'In Devastation'
International metal group SINSAENUM returns in full force with the release of their devastating third studio album, In Devastation - out now worldwide via earMUSIC. Featuring ten relentless tracks, the album marks a bold and emotionally charged new chapter in the band’s evolution - fuelled by loss, transformation, and unapologetic creative ambition.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 102 min read


Morgan Wade releases new album & video
Morgan Wade has released her new album The Party Is Over (recovered) via Sony Music Nashville. The 11-track offering, which is comprised of a blend of newly-released as well as revisited songs from her catalogue, sees Wade fuse her early artistry with her present musical journey.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 103 min read


FURY release new single/video "Don't Lie To Me"
Raging with urgency and defiance, the new FURY thunderous single “Don’t Lie To Me”, out today, is a rallying cry for the working classes around the globe. Powered by a fierce groove, commanding dual vocals and an incendiary chorus, the track channels collective frustration into a fist-raising anthem. Aimed at the lies, propaganda and greed of the 1%, “Don’t Lie To Me” is a no-holds-barred call for unity, truth, and resistance by the British heavy rockers.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 103 min read


Italian progressive-metal duo Asymmetric Universe launch new single ‘Feather On A Glass’
Founded by multi-instrumentalists Nicolò and Federico Vese, Italian progressive metal duo Asymmetric Universe has carved out a distinct space in the modern instrumental scene with a sound that seamlessly blends the aggressive intensity of metal with the rich harmonies and improvisational spirit of jazz fusion.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 93 min read


Robin Red shares new visualizer video “When Nobody's Watching Us” out now via Frontiers Music Srl
Swedish vocalist Robin Red (Degreed) is pleased to share his new single and official visualizer, “When Nobody’s Watching Us”.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 92 min read


Manchester-based, synth-hearty rockers SHAPE OF WATER have shared their hotly anticipated third studio album, Petrichor.
Manchester-based, synth-hearty rockers SHAPE OF WATER have shared their hotly anticipated third studio album, Petrichor, out today via self-release. The album's release comes alongside the album's final single, "Out of Time", which is accompanied by a music video. Discussing the album, the band states:

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 72 min read


Shiraz Lane announce new album “In Vertigo” set for release on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Finnish rock band Shiraz Lane are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “In Vertigo”, out on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The record will be available in the following formats: CD, digital, white vinyl, and a limited edition gold vinyl.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 43 min read


Kris Barras' "Hollow Souls" release "Bad Things" single featuring Chris Tapp from The Cold Stares.
Kris Barras’ new UK blues-rock collective Hollow Souls release their third single “Bad Things,” this time joining forces with Chris Tapp, the driving force behind acclaimed band The Cold Stares. The single is available on all streaming platforms.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 33 min read


Connor Selby Spreads His Wings Emotionally On The Intoxicating Folky Ballad "Amelia."
"Amelia" follows "The Truth Comes Out Eventually," which is about the feeling of not knowing or not being able to be the person that others expect of you, and the despair and confusion this brings, trying to navigate a world where you feel like you're playing by a different set of rules than everyone else.

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 33 min read


BURNING WITCHES Unleashes Music Video for New Single, "High Priestess Of The Night", from Upcoming Studio Album "Inquisition"!
Swiss heavy metal act BURNING WITCHES have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, which is slated for release on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records!

Rock Metal Machine
Aug 34 min read


Robert Jon & The Wreck release new single “I Wanna Give It" from "Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes" album.
Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck continue the rollout of their upcoming album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes with the release of their latest single, “I Wanna Give It,” out now via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 273 min read


SABATON announce highly anticipated new album 'Legends'
SABATON—the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands—is ready to ignite a new era with the highly anticipated release of their 11th studio album LEGENDS. It arrives on 17th October via Better Noise Music and marks the band’s label debut.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 274 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 274 min read


Thunder Guitarist Luke Morley releases new single ‘Breathe’ alongside video utilising pioneering immersive technology.
Today, Luke Morley, guitarist, songwriter and producer of legendary British rock band Thunder releases ‘Breathe', the new single and video from upcoming solo album 'Walking On Water’ which drops on August 1st.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 272 min read


The Scorpions release 'Still Loving You' featuring Vanessa Mae as single.
German hard rock legends Scorpions are set to release ‘Still Loving You (Taratata, 28 Apr 1996)’ as the second single from their upcoming greatest hits album From the First Sting. This powerful live version of their iconic hit was recorded during a taping of the French music show Taratata, where they performed alongside internationally acclaimed violinist Vanessa-Mae.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 273 min read


Steve Rothery and Thorsten Quaeschning (Bioscope) are releasing “Gentō,” the title track of their upcoming album, as their second single.
Bioscope is the highly anticipated collaborative project from guitar maestro Steve Rothery (Marillion) and electronic composer Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream).

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 272 min read


English Music Greats Join Bill For Milkfest '26 Charity Music Festival At The O2.
Other names on the bill include duo Hamish Stuart & Robbie Macintosh, both of whom played in Paul McCartney’s band, whilst Macintosh was also the guitarist in the Pretenders.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 262 min read


Led Zeppelin Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Masterpiece Double Album Physical Graffiti.
Led Zeppelin will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic sixth album, Physical Graffiti, with the release of their new Live E.P. on 180-gram 12" vinyl, CD and digital formats on September 12.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 264 min read


Spinal Tap II: The End Continues – Official Trailer & Poster – Only In Cinemas September 12
SPINAL TAP is back! After a 15-year hiatus, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are drawn back together for one last concert. Documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi returns to explore what the band members have been up to and immortalize the concert reunion.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 261 min read


THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Conquer The Hunger Games in New Single “Can’t Catch Me Now”
Following the success of their debut album, Metamorphosis, enchanting quartet THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON embark on a new journey. Their new single, “Can’t Catch Me Now”, leads them into the sinister Panem. A rendition of pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s original addition to the soundtrack of Hollywood blockbuster “The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes”

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 232 min read


ASIA Featuring John Payne Announce New Band Member Francis Dunnery (It Bites, The Syn)
Long time former ASIA front man John Payne (1990 to 2006), and from 2006 to present, the lead vocalist of ASIA featuring John Payne, would like to welcome guitarist and singer Francis Dunnery to the band.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 233 min read


Highly Rated Irish Rockers Detail New Single And Debut Album!
Popular Irish rock crew, MIRRORGLASS, are making new friends and amassing new fans allured by their adrenaline-fueled anthemic sound that blends traditional hard rock elements with a modern twist. The band’s reputation is building for delivering music that hits hard and resonates deeply, and that reputation is set to grow even more so with the release of their debut album, Handle With Care, which arrives on Friday 12th September.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 min read


WASTED WIZARDS, young Swedish Hard Rock band unleashes new single “Hear Me Out!”
Meet Wasted Wizards, a fresh new force from the Swedish underground. Young, hungry, and loud, this rising Hard Rock band is ready to crash the scene with their latest and most explosive single yet: “Hear Me Out!”, out now on all digital platforms.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 min read


The Noise You Can’t Escape – The Ineffectuals Unleash ‘The Hum’, a Crushing Alt Rock Wake-Up Call.
The Ineffectuals return with “The Hum” — a slow-building, bone-rattling rock monolith that fuses alt rock grit, grunge soul, and progressive intricacy. It’s not just a song; it’s a reckoning.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 min read


Avatar release new single 'In The Airwaves'
The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have gone from strength to strength to strength over the past several years.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 196 min read


Bryan Adams releases new single 'A Little More Understanding'.
Today Bryan Adams has released his brand-new single ‘A Little More Understanding’, the latest song from his forthcoming album Roll With The Punches out August 29th. The album is available to pre-order now here.

Rock Metal Machine
Jul 192 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 182 min read
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