NEWS ARCHIVE
MAY 2026NEW SINGLE WITH MEZZROW NEXT WEEK
Swedish thrashers MEZZROW will release a new single, "In The Labyrinth Of Eternal Suffering", on Wednesday, May 20.More info and pre-save: save-it.cc/fireflash/in-the-labyrinth-of-eternal-suffering | facebook.com/mezzrowsweden
GEOFF TATE AND BULLET CONFIRMED FOR ROCKNYTT INDOOR
Geoff Tate's OPERATION: MINDCRIME, BULLET, CIVIL WAR, CRYSTAL BALL and SAFFIRE have been confirmed for the 1-day event Rocknytt Indoor, which will happen at Trädgår'n in Göteborg, Sweden on January 30, 2027.
secure.tickster.com/fd6myh2fmtr39yu | facebook.com/RocknyttIndoor
MÖTLEY CRÜE TO RELEASE PICTURE DISC BOX SET
MÖTLEY CRÜE is gearing up to hit stages across North America this summer on "The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins" tour. The band's first extensive touring in 2 years will see them hit 35 cities with dates in July, August, and September, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of MÖTLEY CRÜE's groundbreaking 2006 "Carnival Of Sins" tour with a reimagined show and updated setlist. $1 of every ticket sold will be donated to ASAP! (After School Arts Program) through the Mötley Crüe Giveback Initiative to support students with hands-on programs in music and the arts.To get you ready for the summer tour kick-off, MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced a limited-edition picture disc box set, "Crücial Crüe 1981-1989". It will be available via BMG on July 10 as a 5LP picture disc set, 5CD picture disc replica set, and ultra-limited 250 unit hand-numbered Crüeseum exclusive featuring a reverse color outer box.
"Crücial Crüe 1981-1989" includes MÖTLEY CRÜE's iconic first 5 studio albums: "Too Fast For Love" (1981), "Shout At The Devil" (1983), "Theatre Of Pain" (1985), "Girls Girls Girls" (1987) and "Dr. Feelgood" (1989).
motley.com
JOURNEY ADDS 40 DATES TO FAREWELL TOUR
JOURNEY is extending their massive "Final Frontier Tour" with 40 additional North American dates this fall.The newly announced leg begins Saturday, September 12 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California and concludes with a hometown finale show on Saturday, November 28 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
journeymusic.com
ALICE COOPER RE-RELEASE "Along Came A Spider" AND "Welcome 2 My Nightmare"
Alice Cooper returns with the reissues of "Along Came A Spider" and "Welcome 2 My Nightmare". They are available across all major platforms and in multiple physical formats via earMUSIC, and includes bonus material.
earmusic.com | alicecooper.com
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH BLUTGOTT
German metal universe BLUTGOTT releases the new single "Legacy Of The Bloodking (Debauchery version)". The track is taken from the upcoming album "Death Of The Bloodking", which will be released on October 30 through Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=s1DFRZYCcqE | blutgott.com | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH DEEP PURPLE
DEEP PURPLE has released the new single "Arrogant Boy", which is a taste of the new album, "SPLAT!", out on July 3 via earMUSIC.youtu.be/SoSr0sStFaE | deeppurple.lnk.to/SPLAT | deeppurple.com
THE WHO SINGER ROGER DALTREY ANNOUNCES U.S. SOLO TOUR
Rock legend Sir Roger Daltrey (The WHO) has announced a run of U.S. solo tour dates.The tour will kick off August 23 at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona and run through September, including a rare Daltrey performance at New York City's The Town Hall on September 27 and wrapping up in Medford, Massachusetts at the Chevalier Theatre on September 29.
thewho.com
IRON MAIDEN DRUMMER NICKO McBRAIN ANNOUNCES AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Harper Nonfiction is set to publish the deeply personal autobiography of IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain. "Hello Boys And Girls!" will be published into hardback, ebook and audio on October 22.Nicko joined IRON MAIDEN in 1982, replacing Clive Burr. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announced his retirement on December 7, 2024.
youtu.be/N2lkMwX2cbc?si=CL9p7Cv3uzbr-uVl
NEW SINGLE WITH ANTHRAX ON FRIDAY, NEW ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER
ANTHRAX will release a new song, "It's For The Kids", on Friday, May 15. The track is the first single from the band's long-awaited new studio album, "Cursum Perficio", due on September 18 in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. It will be their first new studio album in 10 years.
orcd.co/itsforthekids
THE FIRST SINGLE WITH ZAN/CODY IS OUT
Zan/Cody - the project with original SHOTGUN MESSIAH members Zinny Zan (vocals) and Harry Cody (guitars) - return with a new studio album, "Beautiful 'N Damned", out on July 24 via Frontiers Music Srl.To celebrate the announcement, the band unveil the first single and accompanying video, "Damn".
youtu.be/q07DkosDZNU?si=BftIAfnPi7zo9Wcs
SWEET TO RE-RELEASE "The Answer"
Originally released in 1992 under the title "A", a version of the original SWEET album expanded to include various bonus tracks, entitled "The Answer", was released 3 years later. The album will now be re-released on both CD and LP via Metalville Records on July 10.sweet.lnk.to/TheAnswerLP | facebook.com/TheSweetOfficial | metalville-shop.com
THE CROWN ADD MORE DATES TO FAREWELL TOUR
Swedish death metallers The CROWN has added some more tour dates to their farewell tour. Among the new countries that they will visit are Japan, South Korea, Dubai, Serbia etc.
More info: facebook.com/thecrownofficial
THE CLASH RE-RELEASE OLD SINGLE
The CLASH will re-release the 7" vinyl single "Should I Stay Or Should I Go", with "Straight To Hell" on the b-side, on June 12. It was originally released in September 1982.theclash.lnk.to/SIS7 | facebook.com/theclash
DREGEN GOES TO SOUTH AMERICA
BACKYARD BABIES and The HELLACOPTERS guitarist Dregen are going to South America in October for a few shows in Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Tickets are out now.
facebook.com/DregenOfficial
NEW ALBUM WITH SAXON IN JANUARY
In a new interview with France's Last Ride podcast, vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON spoke about the status of the band's recently completed 25th studio album. It seems like it will be released on January 22, 2027, and there will be a first single in September. No title was revealed..
youtube.com/@vinylestimesclassicrockrad2985
NICKE BORG TO PLAY BACKYARD BABIES SONGS IN THE FALL
BACKYARD BABIES frontman Nicke Borg heading out on tour this fall playing all your favourite BACKYARD BABIES songs. More info soon..
facebook.com/backyardbabies
DEZ CADENA TO PLAY AN ALL BLACK FLAG SET IN PHILLY
On May 16, for the first time since 1981, punk icon Dez Cadena will perform a full BLACK FLAG set at Philamoca in Philadelphia, USA. Other bands that will play are the newly reformed DROOGETTES, NOUN, and The BROOD.Note that this is a matinee show and doors are at 1pm.
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/dez-cadena-plays-all-black-flag......
NEW SINGLE WITH ELEINE
Swedish metal band ELEINE return with their brand-new single "Empire Of Lies". It's the first glimpse of their highly anticipated new album, set for release on December 4 through RPM.ELEINE are going on a European tour in October/November.
eleine.rpm.link/eol | eleine.com
GRAHAM BONNET BAND ANNOUNCES UK SHOWS
GRAHAM BONNET BAND will do 2 shows at Holy Diver in Stockport, UK on November 26-27.facebook.com/grahambonnetmusic
STEEL PANTHER SIGNS WITH FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
American glam rock jokers STEEL PANTHER has signed with Italian label Frontiers Music Srl.To celebrate the signing, the band has released the new single "The Mother's Day Song".
ffm.to/steelpanther-themothersdaysong | facebook.com/frontiersmusicsrl
NEW ALBUM WITH TUNGSTEN IN OCTOBER
Swedish power metal act TUNGSTEN are ready to unleash their fifth studio album, "Ashes", set for release on October 9 via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, and celebrate the announcement with their brand-new video single "Joker".
The band has further revealed co-headline tour dates with INDUCTION.
tungsten.rpm.link/jokerPR | tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR | tungstenofficial.net | perception.music
L7 SAYS GOODBYE
After more than a decade back on the road, L7 have announced their farewell tour. Dubbed "The Last Hurrah Tour", the North American run will take the iconic Los Angeles band across the United States and Canada this fall.The tour kicks off October 9 in Phoenix and wraps up November 14 in Los Angeles, with stops in cities including Austin, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, and Vancouver.
Pre-sale begins today, May 8. Public on-sale Monday, May 11.
facebook.com/L7theband
MÄRVEL TO RELEASE THE LATEST ALBUM ON CD
Swedish melodic energy rockers MÄRVEL released their 10th album, "Brain Drain Diaries", digitally in December last year, and on vinyl a while ago. Now it's time for the CD edition, which features 3 bonus tracks: "Insane (Jag Blir Galen)", "Secrets" and "Connection". This edition will be released through Leather Lake on June 15.
marveltheband.com
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR WITH MUNICIPAL WASTE AND IMMOLATION
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT will take MUNICIPAL WASTE and IMMOLATION with them on a Latin American tour in November/December. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 8.testamentlegions.com
NEW ALBUM WITH FLOTSAM AND JETSAM IN AUGUST
American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will release their new album, "Rats In The Temple", on August 28 via Napalm Records.THE BABOON SHOW ANNOUNCES SUMMER DATES
Swedish punk/rock band The BABOON SHOW will do some tour dates in Europe during the summer.
thebaboonshow.com
THE QUIREBOYS, THUNDERMOTHER, BULLET AND TORCH CONFIRMED FOR HÅRDROCK AT SEA
Hårdrock At Sea will leave Stockholm, Sweden on November 14 for a crusie on the Baltic Sea. Entertainment will come from bands like The QUIREBOYS, THUNDERMOTHER, BULLET, TORCH, GRAHAM BONNET BAND, CIRCUS PRÜTZ, TRENCH DOGS, BALLBREAKER, The GRISTLE etc.
vikingline.se/hardrock | julymorning.nu
NEW SINGLE WITH SOCIAL DISTORTION
SOCIAL DISTORTION has released "The Way Things Were", the third and final song to be released in advance of the band's long-awaited 8th album, "Born To Kill", out May 8 via Epitaph Records.youtu.be/4XsH7h1HHkI?si=1y3butfH6tlqhTkA
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ HAS JOINED DRAGONFORCE
DRAGONFORCE has announced Alissa White-Gluz (BLUE MEDUSA, ex-ARCH ENEMY, The AGONIST) as the group's newest member and first frontwoman.Beginning this Saturday, May 9, at Welcome To Rockville, and Sunday, May 17 at Sonic Temple, DRAGONFORCE's debut live performances with White-Gluz will also kick off the 20th anniversary of "Inhuman Rampage".
instagram.com/reel/DX9aO5Os9eK/....
THE WHO RELEASES NEW SINGLE FROM UPCOMING LIVE ALBUM
Following the reveal of THE WHO's upcoming live album "Live At Eden Project", earMUSIC presents the album's second single: "You Better You Bet (Live at Eden Project)", available today as an instant gratification track with all digital pre-orders. To accompany the release, the live performance video is also on the earMUSIC YouTube channel."You Better You Bet" was originally released in 1981.
"Live At Eden Project" will be released on May 29.
youtu.be/qLgmQ7PyuLk?si=y45EvfVgpBkR10Et
NEW ALBUM WITH DEEP PURPLE IN JULY
DEEP PURPLE will release a new studio album, "SPLAT!", on July 3 through earMUSIC.To celebrate the release, DEEP PURPLE will continue their extensive 2026 touring schedule with no fewer than 86 shows across 28 countries on 3 continents.
Pre-order and tour dates: deeppurple.com
NEW ALBUM WITH ROLLING STONES IN JULY
The ROLLING STONES are going to release a new album, "Foreign Tongues", on July 10.The new single, "The Stars", is available now.
rollingstones.lnk.to/ForeignTongues | linktr.ee/therollingstones
ÅSKVÄDER SIGNS WITH ICONS CREATING EVIL ART
Swedish rock band ÅSKVÄDER has signed with Swedish record label Icons Creating Evil Art. New music coming soon..facebook.com/askvaderband | icea.se
BOOK ABOUT THÅSTRÖM AND HIS BAND PEACE LOVE AND PITBULLS
Singer and guitarist Sören "Sulo" Karlsson (DIAMOND DOGS, KSMB, Kikki Danielsson) will release a book about Swedish rock artist Joakim Thåström and his 90s, when he left Sweden and formed the industrial rock band PEACE LOVE AND PITBULLS in Amsterdam.
The book will be published by Norstedts and Storytel in August.
ACID REIGN RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE
U.K. thrash metal veterans ACID REIGN will release a new album, "Daze Of The Week", on May 15 via Back On Black. The LP will mark the band's first release since 2019's "The Age Of Entitlement":.The official music video for the second single from "Daze Of The Week", a song called "Sorrowsworn", is out now.
youtu.be/SeHghSLfaOk?si=Vj-OBpES8GCXenmX
CONVERGE RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
CONVERGE deliver a music video for "Doom In Bloom", a track taken from the upcoming album "Hum Of Heart", out on June 5 via Deathwish/Epitaph Records.youtu.be/QRUU-05AFQk?si=zYqsFKJgUuAEXSsF
NEW SINGLE WITH LEX LEGION
LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late 80s lineup, has released the official music video for its second single, "Gypsy Tears".
Featuring Andy La Rocque (guitar), Mikkey Dee (drums), Pete Blakk (guitar) and Hal Patino (bass) - alongside vocalist Nils K. Rue (PAGAN'S MIND) - LEX LEGION brings together decades of experience spanning MOTÖRHEAD, SCORPIONS and, of course, KING DIAMOND.
LEX LEGION's self-titled debut album will be released in June via MNRK Music Group.
youtu.be/L0CuHWB_0Zw?si=Gi_sP8pEIUtzKdkh
THE STOOGES TO RELEASE MOBILE FIDELITY VERSION OF "Fun House"
The STOOGES are releasing a new version of their "Fun House" album. This version is in the Mobile Fidelity series. MoFi bills itself as having supreme sound quality. The LP is cut as a 2xLP 45rpm and there is also a SACD version.
instagram.com/mobilefidelityofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH FATAL VISION
Canadian melodic rock band FATAL VISION return with their brand-new single and official video, "No More Tears To Cry".The track is the latest preview from the band's upcoming 4th studio album, "Four Sides To Every Story", set for release on May 22 via Escape Music.
ffm.to/fv-no-more-tears-to-cry | fatalvisionmusic.com | escape-music.com
SEX PISTOLS BASSIST GLEN MATLOCK's AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARY SET FOR DIGITAL RELEASE IN USA
VMI Worldwide has announced that the music documentary "I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol" will be available to buy or rent on digital platforms in the U.S. starting Tuesday, May 26, with pre-orders beginning Tuesday, May 12 on Apple TV.The film is based on the acclaimed tell-all memoir by SEX PISTOLS' founding member Glen Matlock.
Trailer: youtu.be/PYyhc9HZniE?si=s2fqc4gS6TZgApTr
ECLIPSE CANCEL AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Swedish hard rockers ECLIPSE have been forced to cancel their Australian tour next week.Read more: facebook.com/EclipseSweden
DEEP PURPLE ADDS 3 NEW DATES IN SOUTH AMERICA
DEEP PURPLE have added 3 new dates in South America on their 2026 World Tour.facebook.com/officialdeeppurple
EXTENDED DELUXE EDITION OF KERRY KING's SOLO DEBUT
Kerry King, the iconic SLAYER songwriter/guitarist, is giving fans more with the release of an Extended Deluxe Edition of his acclaimed debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", via Reigning Phoenix Music on June 19, expanding the record with 5 previously unheard demos and new visual elements, including cover artwork by James Bousema and a revamped layout with additional photos.
The demos offer a rare window into King's creative process, complete with scratch vocal performances by Kerry. Something that he's been doing for many years, and it's never been heard outside the studio, until now.
kerryking.rpm.link/fromhelldeluxePR | facebook.com/KerryKingOfficial | reigningphoenixmusic.com
SLAVERIET CONFIRMED FOR TYROLENTRALL
SLAVERIET have been confirmed for the Tyrolentrall festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden on July 10. It's a punk festival with mainly melodic bands.
Other confirmed bands are VET HUT, RÖD REVOLVER, HAVERI, and MIMIKRY.
facebook.com/tyrolentrall
KINGS OF THRASH RECRUITS STEVE "Zetro" SOUZA FOR NEW SINGLE
Cleopatra Records has released "Bullets Ready", the latest single from KINGS OF THRASH, featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young."Bullets Ready" delivers a powerful vocal duet between KINGS OF THRASH vocalist Chaz Leon and Gabriel Connor, frontman of the rising Los Angeles theatrical rock group RED DEVIL VORTEX. The track also features a special guest appearance by former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza.
youtu.be/kBLqbLLIfrA?si=QfzPLooTq9lSno2v
MINI MOTÖRHEAD MUSEUM OPENS IN THE UK
According to BBC News, a mini MOTÖRHEAD museum has just opened in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, the town where frontman Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister was born.
IFK Legacy CIC created the new venue, which includes a bar serving official MOTÖRHEAD beers and "Lemmy lemonade", alongside the aforementioned museum featuring MOTÖRHEAD memorabilia and artwork.
Fans will be able to visit from Friday, May 1.
bbc.com/news/articles/c3d2e5ely2xo
AT THE GATES LANDS FIRST-EVER No. 1 ALBUM IN SWEDEN
"The Ghost Of A Future Dead", the latest album from Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES, has topped the official chart in the band's home country. It marks the first time ever that AT THE GATES has entered the main Swedish album chart at No. 1.
Released on April 24 via Century Media Records, "The Ghost Of A Future Dead" also landed at No. 1 on the Swedish physical, vinyl and hard rock charts.
The album marks a special tribute to AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg, who tragically passed away in September 2025.
facebook.com/AtTheGatesOfficial/posts/15137....
NEW TRACK WITH KING ULTRAMEGA
KING ULTRAMEGA have released a powerful interpretation of "Dead Wishes", featuring Brann Dailor (MASTODON) at the helm performing lead vocals, with both acoustic and electric guitars performed by Angel Vivaldi. Strings were conducted by Mark Menghi in addition to arrangements and composition of all orchestral instruments (including sleigh bells, shakers, hand drums, xylophones, violins, cellos), and bass performance, keyboards provided by Frank Mitaritonna, with drums and percussion by Kenny Aronoff.Recorded in loving memory of Chris Cornell, KING ULTRAMEGA are also raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, the Recording Academy's nonprofit that provides mental health services, addiction recovery support, and emergency assistance to members of the music community.
The song was originally written and performed by Chris Cornell.
youtu.be/JDaqb7qDSD8?si=GnFl9HW1JefmCpoL | kingultramega.com | musicares.org
NEW SINGLE WITH ERIK GRÖNWALL
Swedish hard rock singer Erik Grönwall (MSG, ex-SKID ROW, H.E.A.T) has released the third single, "Praying For A Miracle", from his upcoming solo album, "Bad Bones", which will be released on May 22.youtu.be/nFrSYxjlcvw | linktr.ee/erikgronwall
NEW SINGLE WITH MÄRVEL
Swedish melodic energy rockers MÄRVEL has released a new single, "Secrets".
marvel.ffm.to/secrets | facebook.com/marveltheband
NEW SONG WITH MIMIKRY
Swedish melodic punk rockers MIMIKRY deliver a new song featuring Swedish singer/songwriter Stefan Sundström. The title is very long..
open.spotify.com/track/7aI6Wqv9yfRp05NU9phAeI............... | facebook.com/mimikrysverige
BULLET ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
The BULLET bus will be rolling out on the European highways in October together with S.O.R.M. Most dates will be in Germany, but they will also visit Austria and Denmark (not much of a European tour).
bulletrock.com
TROUBLEMAKERS RELEASES COVERS COMPILATION
Swedish punk rock veterans TROUBLEMAKERS has released a compilation of covers, "Samling Covers 1995-2013", on Spotify.
It seems like they will also release a new studio album later this year, and the release party will last for 2 days at Musikens Hus in their hometown Göteborg on September 25-26.
open.spotify.com/album/4QbTC2QjSi4tgbF44............... | facebook.com/punkrockgbg
APRIL 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS have announced a dozen of European shows for this summer, including 2 as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST.MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell and his band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS were originally scheduled to tour this year before his passing in March. Now, his sons and his BASTARD SONS bandmates Dane, Todd and Tyla will take to the stage under the PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS banner to honor his legacy, delivering a high-energy tribute to his work with MOTÖRHEAD.
facebook.com/PhilCampbellATBS/posts/148555....
GHOST WINS SWEDISH GRAMMIS (again)
GHOST was honored in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category at this year's edition of the Swedish Grammis awards (Swedish Grammy equivalent), which was held Wednesday night (April 29) at Annexet in Stockholm.
GHOST had been nominated for 7 Grammis awards in the past, and had won the "Hard Rock/Metal" award 4 previous times.
GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS REPLACE AMH AT SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
AMH have been forced to cancel their appearance at Sweden Rock Festival. GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS replace them.
The festival happens in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 3-6.
swedenrock.com
ATTENTAT COVERS CORTEX
Swedish melodic punk rock veterans ATTENTAT will release a new single, "Mörkrets Furste", on April 30. It's a cover of the CORTEX song "Mayhem Troopers", but translated to Swedish.
attentat.nu
TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY TELL HIS STORY IN UPCOMING MEMOIR
Chuck Billy, the iconic frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT, tells the whole truth in his unflinching memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy", due on November 10 via Permuted Press.Co-written with Dave Erickson, "Holding My Breath" delivers the unfiltered insider story of thrash metal's rise alongside a deeply human account of mortality, miraculous recovery, cultural identity, and chosen family. The book features a foreword by Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) and an afterword by Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD).
chuckbillybook.com
RIOT V PARTS WAYS WITH SINGER
RIOT V, the band featuring members of legendary heavy metal pioneers RIOT, has parted ways with singer Todd Michael Hall. He is being temporarily replaced by Italian musician Valentino Francavilla (WHITE SKULL).facebook.com/todd.m.hall.9/posts/10174....
HEADCAT TRIBUTE TO BUDDY HOLLY
HEADCAT (formerly The HEAD CAT) - the dream team gathering of Lemmy (MOTÖRHEAD), Danny B Harvey (ROCKATS) and Slim Jim Phantom (The STRAY CATS) - are going to release "Headcat plays Buddy Holly". It's recordings of Buddy Holly songs, which was originally recorded in the summer of 1999, and released in 2006 as part of HEADCAT's "Fool's Paradise" debut album. 9 of the 13 tracks were Buddy Holly songs.Now, the Holly tracks alone have been isolated, together with 3 previously unreleased alternate mixes, to create "Headcat Plays Buddy Holly", 13 smoking hot slabs of riotous retro rock n roll.
The album will be released on CD and red/yellow split color vinyl on May 15. A digital EP featuring the alternate mixes of "Fool's Paradise", "Peggy Sue Got Married" and "Crying, Waiting, Hoping" will be released the same day.
cleorecs.com | facebook.com/HeadCatOfficial
NEW SINGLE WITH LOUDER
Colombian speed/heavy metal band LOUDER unleash a new lyric video for "Speed Junkie", the second advance single from their upcoming debut album, "Devil's Night", scheduled for release on May 14 through Fighter Records.youtu.be/2IdmTFohYSc | facebook.com/LouderSpeedMetal
SIX FEET UNDER RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
American death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER have released a music video for their song "Mister Blood And Guts". The track appears on their latest full-length, "Next To Die", out now on Metal Blade Records.youtu.be/Kdjjlki1M1E?si=wh9CubGlBkBchWCN
METALLICA TO RELEASE "ReLoad (Remastered)" DELUXE BOX SET
METALLICA has announced the definitive re-release of its quadruple-platinum 7th studio album "ReLoad", to be released June 26 via the band's own Blackened Recordings."ReLoad (Remastered)" is available in formats including standard 180g 2LP, Wal-Mart exclusive color 140g 2LP, CD, 3CD expanded edition, cassette and digital (including a Spatial Audio mix using Atmos). Additionally, "The Memory Remains (Live in Philadelphia)" video is live now.
metallica.lnk.to/reloadreissue | youtu.be/DWhgn3iAQGg?si=HYHZqhwIGzZbYqAA | metallica.com
NEW SONG WITH EUROPE
Swedish hard rock legends EUROPE has released a new song, "One On One".A new album, "Come This Madness", will be out on September 25 via Silver Lining Music/Hell & Back Recordings. It will be their 12th studio album, and their first in 9 years.
youtu.be/0PVLyBYNFj4 | lnk.to/EuropeComeThisMadnessAlbum | facebook.com/europetheband
U.D.O. ANNOUNCES TRIPLE ANNIVERSARY TOUR IN 2027
German heavy metal veterans U.D.O. (fronted by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschenider) are going on a triple anniversary tour in Europe next year. Udo will be 75 years old, U.D.O. have been around for 40 years, and they will release their 20th studio album.
shop.udo-online.de/tourdates.html
ACCEPT CELEBRATE 50 WITH NEW ALBUM
Heavy metal icons ACCEPT celebrate 50 years with a new album, "Teutonic Titans 1976-2026", which will be released through Napalm Records on September 4. On this album they bring together the scene's A-list musicians for a landmark release (for names click here). The band is joined by a staggering 50 guests across 19 reimagined versions of their biggest tracks.
lnk.to/Accept-TeutonicTitans | linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
SOLITUDE AETURNUS PARTS WAYS WITH VOCALIST ROBERT LOWE
Texas doom metal veterans SOLITUDE AETURNUS have parted ways with vocalist Robert Lowe.No replacement has been named as of yet, however, the band will still be performing at the Maryland Deathfest on May 21 with their good friend and fellow Texan, Jason McMaster, stepping in as guest lead vocalist. Many of you know Jason from his fantastic resume of bands, including WATCHTOWER, DANGEROUS TOYS, IGNITOR, and the recent reformation of SA SLAYER. Jason has also performed as guest vocalist for ACCEPT and ARMORED SAINT.
facebook.com/solitudeofficial
STARCRAZY ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Australian glam rockers STARCRAZY will do several tour dates across Australia in June and July.starcrazyband.com
THE DAMNED ADD TOUR DATES IN JAPAN, SPAIN AND UK
British punk rock legends The DAMNED have added some tour dates in Japan, Spain and the UK to their "Final Damnation 50" tour.
officialdamned.com
WISHING WELL RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Finnish traditional heavy metal band WISHING WELL has released a new video, "Train Of Thoughts". The song comes from their latest album, "Playing With Fire", which was released last month.youtu.be/1eeklkU-Q9A | facebook.com/wishingwell2016
NEW SINGLE WITH UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS
Cult rock group UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS is back with a new single, "Don't Let It Control You", via Killer Candy Records.The song is a taste of UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS' forthcoming studio album (I have no title or release date). "Don't Let It Control You" sees the band rip through 3 minutes and 45 seconds of psycho rock at chainsaw speed, combining Fuzzrite guitars with driving STOOGES piano, out-of-tune harmonies, and Shadow Morton backing vocals.
Pre-orders for the single, the band's first 7" release since "Pusher Man" in 2016, will begin today (April 27).
UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS have also announced shows around the U.K. in November to add to their summer European dates. Tickets for all U.K. shows go on general sale April 30.
youtu.be/IAlc1wP2RLM?si=pVNeFhlqFe8mgHKb
ANOTHER LIVE ALBUM WITH SWEET IN JUNE
SWEET will release "Live At The Capitol (Hannover 1991)" on June 12 via Metalville Records.Alongside founding member Andy Scott, SWEET at that time consisted of Mal McNulty (SLADE), Bodo Schopf (Eloy, MSG) and Steve Grant (George Harrison, Eric Burdon).
thesweet.com | metalville-shop.com
ZZ TOP ADD MORE NORTH AMERICAN DATES
ZZ TOP has added more dates to their North American "The Big One" tour together with CHEAP TRICK and George Thorgood & The DESTROYERS.zztop.com
EX-KISS GUITARIST BRUCE KULICK RECOVERING FROM HEART VALVE SURGERY
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick is recovering from "heart valve surgery".The 72-year-old musician, who also played with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, say that the operation was a success. He also clarified that "this was NOT emergency surgery" and explained that "an aortic birth defect caused a valve to become a danger".
facebook.com/officialbrucekulick/posts/1511....
ANVIL ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
In September Canadian heavy metal legends ANVIL will record their 21st studio album in Germany, which will be followed by the "Pounding The Past" tour in Europe from October through December 2026 together with their friends KILLER from Belgium. ANVIL will play songs from their 3 first albums, "Hard 'n' Heavy", "Metal On Metal", and "Forged In Fire".
facebook.com/anvilmetal
SHARON OSBOURNE SETTLES LEGAL DISPUTE WITH BLACK SABBATH's FIRST MANAGER
Sharon Osbourne, the wife and manager of the late Ozzy Osbourne, has settled a legal dispute with Jim Simpson, the first manager of BLACK SABBATH, over Simpson's plans to release an album of tracks from the pre-BLACK SABBATH days of Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.Simpson, who managed BLACK SABBATH in the band's earliest days, announced last year - weeks prior to Ozzy's death - that he intended to release a collection of 1969 demos recorded before the band adopted the BLACK SABBATH name. The material, titled "Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes", was initially expected for release in July 2025, but Sharon's legal threats put a block on its release, warning Simpson against moving forward without the band's approval. The demos in question feature BLACK SABBATH's original lineup during the brief period when the 4 musicians performed under the name EARTH.
The surviving members now own the tapes, but what will happen with them is currently unknown.
NEW SINGLE WITH DIMMU BORGIR
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have released "Ascent", the second single from their upcoming album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.youtu.be/klJcOWTNedA?si=_9ABXDjq76os_l0H
NEW SINGLE WITH GUS G.
Greek guitarist Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) release his fifth solo album, "Steel Burner", today (April 24). To herald the album's arrival, Gus G. has dropped a new single and accompanying video for "Dancing With Death", featuring vocals of former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES frontman Matt Barlow.youtube.com/watch?v=MjjBkhDMtM4 | gusgofficial.com
FLAMIN' GROOVIES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Old rock veterans FLAMIN' GROOVIES have announced the dates for their "Shake Some Action" 50th anniversary European tour, which will happen in August and September.facebook.com/flamingrooviesofficial
THE CASUALTIES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
American punks The CASUALTIES are going on a European tour from June to August. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, April 24.facebook.com/TheCasualties
BRUCE KULICK, FASTER PUSSYCAT AND KEEL CONFIRMED FOR "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas"
NIGHT RANGER, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT, KEEL and Chris Jericho's 1980s KISS cover band KUARANTINE will join KISS during the 2026 edition of the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas", set to take place November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.An official pre-party will be held on November 12 and will include the ACE FREHLEY BAND, ENUFF Z'NUFF and BEASTO BLANCO.
kisskruisevegas.com
NEW SINGLES FROM DESPOTZ RECORDS ON FRIDAY
Bermuda Triangle all-female pirate metal band PIRATE QUEEN will release the new single, "Sailing Around The World", on April 24. It's the second single from their upcoming album, "Travelling Around The World", which will be released on September 4 through Despotz Records.found.ee/sailingaroundtheworld | facebook.com/piratequeenofficial
Swedish goth metal band BESEECH will release a new single, "End This", on Friday, April 24. The track is the second single from their upcoming album, "Future. Present. Past.", which will be released on August 28 via Despotz Records.
found.ee/endthis | facebook.com/beseechofficial
Swedish viking/folk metal band GRIMNER will also deliver a new single, "Irrbloss", on April 24. It's also the second single from their upcoming album, "Stormvingar", which will be available from Despotz Records on September 4.
found.ee/Irrbloss | facebook.com/Grimnerswe
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NEW ALBUM WITH BLUTGOTT IN OCTOBER
German metal project BLUTGOTT are going to deliver a new album, "Death Of The Bloodking - Die Schlacht Um Knochenheim Teil 1", on October 30 via Blutgott Metal Universe.blutgott.com | metalville-shop.com
SLAYER ADD SECOND "Reign In Blood" SHOW IN L.A.
Due to overwhelming demand, SLAYER have added a second "Reign in Blood 40th Anniversary" show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on November 14. Pre-sale is available now. Public On Sale Friday, April 24.
The show on November 13 is sold out.
slayer.net
NEW SINGLE WITH STEPPIN' RAZOR BLADES
The first single, "In Stereo", from New England ska/punks STEPPIN' RAZOR BLADES' debut album, "Stay Sharp", is now live on all streaming sites.The album hits stores worldwide on May 22.
youtu.be/kzMMqEufS58?si=Q4F9hehBfueeHeUi
NEW ALBUM WITH AIRBOURNE IN AUGUST
Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will release their new, self-titled album on August 28 via Spinefarm. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Alive After Death (Last Plane Out)", can be seen now.youtu.be/6IMg6TRZK-k?si=0nnOCjryQIubYH_3
NEW RAVEN DOCUMENTARY IS IN THE WORKS
In an interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher and guitarist Mark Gallagher confirmed that a new career-spanning documentary on the influential British/American metal trio is in the works.RAVEN previously released a documentary DVD, "Rock Until You Drop - A Long Day's Journey", in 2013. That effort documented the band's then-almost-40-year career and highlighted RAVEN's high-energy approach and influence on the development of thrash.
themetalvoice.com
JUDAS PRIEST TO RELEASE NEW CAREER-SPANNING COLLECTION
JUDAS PRIEST has announced the upcoming release of "The Best Of Judas Priest", a career-spanning collection celebrating one of the most influential and enduring bands in heavy metal, out via Sony Music on June 19.judaspriest.com
NEW SINGLE WITH SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN
As you probably know already, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP will be made available under the BOLAN banner, and now the second single, "Anything But You", is available.youtu.be/YNxbuDJEWrk?si=TMl3xt4Bgsh-FRfr
EX-METALLICA BASSIST JASON NEWSTED's BAND THE CHOPHOUSE BAND ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and his The CHOPHOUSE BAND will embark on their first-ever North American headlining tour this summer.JASON NEWSTED & The CHOPHOUSE BAND will play 8 headlining dates in cities including Northampton, Albany, Alexandria, Grand Rapids, Knoxville and more. Tickets for these shows will go on sale on Friday, April 24. The group will also support Atlanta country rock outfit BLACKBERRY SMOKE for 10 shows in July.
JASON NEWSTED & The CHOPHOUSE BAND play a gritty brand of outsider Americana, with roots outstretched into traditions of bluegrass, folk, soul, rock, and a bit of heavy metal.
chophouseband.com
NEW SINGLE WITH TARJA TURUNEN FEATURING DANI FILTH
Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen releases "I Don't Care", the second single from her upcoming studio album "Frisson Noir". She is joined by CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth on the new single.The album will be released on June 12 via earMUSIC. Following the release, Tarja will embark on the "International Frisson Live Tour 2026", launching September 30 in Berlin.
youtu.be/4i9d4Rpjzp0?si=1psDL-5NMvA5mEKp | tarjaturunen.com
SLAYER TO PERFORM "Reign In Blood" ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY
The classic SLAYER album "Reign In Blood" turns 40 this year, and the band marks the anniversary with 2 U.S. headline shows featuring the album performed in full, including their first L.A. show in 7 years.
The exclusive dates are:
Friday The 4th of September, Shakopee, MN - with DOWN, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and HATEBREED
Friday The 13th of November, Los Angeles, CA - with CANNIBAL CORPSE, CAVALERA CHAOS A.D. and CROWBAR
Tickets on sale this Friday, April 24.
slayer.net
NEW SINGLE WITH MASTERPLAN
Power metal legends MASTERPLAN unveil the new single and accompanying visualizer, "Electric Nights", taken from the upcoming new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", set for release on June 26 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/x0kcMBTe9BI?si=90lG2-txTmYXs2NU
THE DAMNED ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
British punk rock legends The DAMNED are going on a big U.S. tour from September to November. They call it "Final Damnation 50 tour" because it"s fairly unlikely they will undertake anything quite like this again. General tickets go on sale this Friday, April 24.
facebook.com/OfficialDamned
THERE WILL BE A CBGB FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK
CBGB Festival happens on September 26 at Under the K Bridge in Brooklyn, New York. Among the artists that will play are SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter, Patti Smith, AGNOSTIC FRONT, BUZZCOCKS, CIRCLE JERKS, MANNEQUIN PUSSY, BIKINI KILL etc.cbgbfest.com
ENTOMBED's "Inferno" TO BE RE-RELEASED IN JUNE
The ENTOMBED album "Inferno", which was originally released in 2003, will be re-released on June 19 in several formats.
BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCES MORE TOUR DATES
California hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have announced the final dates of their "Roar Like Thunder" tour for 2026. Amongst the highlights are 9 shows with BLACK STONE CHERRY and Tyler Bryant.The dates begin with an appearance at the Rockin' The Island festival in Welch, Minnesota supporting STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. The run also includes a date at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater in Beaver Dam, Kentucky supporting Bret Michaels and the band's annual appearance at the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip during Sturgis Bike Week. After the 9 shows with BLACK STONE CHERRY, the band will appear at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma and then the run will end with a date at The Vanguard in Orlando, Florida. The band will close out the year supporting SCORPIONS on their 8-show residency in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 17 through October 3.
buckcherry.com
THE QUIREBOYS' FOUNDING DUO REUNITES AS THRISTY QUIREBOYS
London-based rock project THIRSTY QUIREBOYS returns with "God Bless America", a striking release that celebrates the life, work and unmistakable creative spirit of the late Guy Bailey - founder of The QUIREBOYS, songwriter, guitarist, and the architect of THIRSTY's distinctive sound. The album will be released June 5.The album reunites founding The QUIREBOYS members Guy Bailey and Spike.
JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Joan Jett And The BLACKHEARTS are going on their first headline UK tour in 16 years, and this will happen in July. Special guests will be The MEFFS.aegpresents.co.uk/event/joan-jett-the-blackhearts
ONSLAUGHT GOES TO MEXICO
British thrash veterans ONSLAUGHT are going to Mexico for 3 shows in June.facebook.com/onslaughtuk
THE RUTS ARE IN THE STUDIO
UK punk rock veterans The RUTS (aka RUTS DC) are back in the studio to record a new EP, "Bound In Blood", which will include the 2 tracks "Bound In Blood" and "Wear The Crown".facebook.com/theruts
SAMMY HAGAR REVISES UK TOUR
American rock icon Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) today announced a revised itinerary for his forthcoming U.K. tour, bringing his top-grossing "Best Of All Worlds" tour to a series of more intimate, tech-forward performing arts venues. Inspired by the breakthrough success of his recent Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live, where advanced sound and immersive technology redefined the live experience, the July 2026 dates have been reconfigured to prioritize similar venues across the U.K. The updated routing also allows for a special multi-night run in London, where Hagar and the band will be among the first artists to headline the soon-to-open British Airways ARC.Featuring Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, 15-time Grammy nominee and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, "The Best Of All Worlds" band will perform at Wolverhampton's Civic Hall (July 6 July), Manchester's O2 Apollo (July 7) and London's British Airways ARC (July 9-12). Tickets go on general sale on Friday, April 24 at: aegpresents.co.uk/event/sammy-hagar
redrocker.com
THE DAMNED ANNOUNCES TOUR IN AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
British punk rock legends The DAMNED are going to Australia and New Zealand in September. General sale begins on Friday, April 24.
facebook.com/OfficialDamned
COVERS ALBUM WITH TESLA IN JULY
Rock veterans TESLA will release a new album, "Homage", on July 17 via Frontiers Music Srl. The album features 13 covers and a new original track, "Never Alone".frontiers.shop/collections/tesla
VACUUM TO ENTER THE STUDIO
Reunited local (Borås, Sweden) 90s punks VACUUM will enter the studio next weekend for the first time in 30 years.
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SCORPIONS CANCEL INDIAN SHOWS
SCORPIONS have canceled their previously announced tour of India. The 4-city trek was scheduled to make stops in Shillong, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai later this month.Tour organizers BookMyShow took to social media earlier today (Saturday, April 18) to announce the cancelation, citing "unforeseen medical circumstances affecting the band members".
MAIDAVALE CANCEL UPCOMING SHOWS
Swedish heavy rockers MAIDAVALE have due to personal reasons and changes within the band taken the very difficult decision to cancel their upcoming shows and festivals this spring and summer.
facebook.com/maidavaleswe
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH VOÏVOD IN JUNE
Canadian metal legends VOÏVOD announces "Symphonique" - a live album with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec, out June 5 worldwide via Century Media Records.After more than 40 years of cosmic exploration, VOÏVOD unveils a longtime dream: a full symphonic reimagining of the band's catalog, recorded live on June 4, 2025 at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City.
voivod.com | voivodband.lnk.to/Symphonique-Live
PHIL CAMPBELL's SONS TO HONOR PHIL AT 2 SHOWS
PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS will headline this year's Hella Rock Festival, set to take place September 5 at HMV Empire, an independently owned music venue located in the heart of Coventry, United Kingdom's city center.
MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell and his band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS were originally scheduled to headline the 2026 edition of Hella Rock before his passing in March this year. Now, his sons and his BASTARD SONS bandmates Dane, Todd and Tyla will take to the stage under the PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS banner to honor his legacy, delivering a high-energy tribute to his work with MOTÖRHEAD.
The band will also be headlining Chepstow Castle on August 22.
facebook.com/PhilCampbellATBS
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH LYNCH MOB IN MAY
American hard rockers LYNCH MOB will release a new live album, "The Final Ride", on May 29 via Frontiers Music Srl.The band has shared a live rendition of "Wicked Sensation" with a video as a taste of the album.
"The Final Ride" will be available on CD/DVD, Blu-ray and LP.
youtu.be/N4SlkxLSEUA?si=QDFULkcRtbG-EY75
ALL-STAR LINEUP ON TRIBUTE TO RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW
Cleopatra Records has set a June 19 release date for "Ride The Rainbow - The Ultimate Tribute To Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow".RAINBOW, Ritchie Blackmore's post-DEEP PURPLE group, receives its full flowers on this star-studded tribute album. It features appearances by no fewer than 6 RAINBOW alumni: Bob Daisley, Graham Bonnet, Don Airey, Joe Lynn Turner, Doogie White and Ronnie Romero. There are also epic contributions from rock/metal luminaries Sebastian Bach (formerly of SKID ROW), Steve Morse (formerly of DEEP PURPLE), glam heroes ANGEL, WHITE LION's Mike Tramp, Rick Wakeman (formerly of YES) and more, plus a very special appearance from Ritchie's wife and BLACKMORE'S NIGHT vocalist Candice Night.
cleopatrarecords.bandcamp.com/album/ride........
KISS TO PERFORM TWICE AT "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas"
The 2026 edition of the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" will take place November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.The 4 members of KISS's current lineup - Gene Simmons (bass, vocals), Paul Stanley (guitar, vocals), Tommy Thayer (guitar) and Eric Singer (drums) - will perform 2 "unmasked" shows at the event, just as they did at last year's "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas". The 2026 "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" will also include question-and-answer sessions with KISS and other activities.
kisskruisevegas.com
VENOM, MASTERPLAN, THE CROWN AND SHA-BOOM CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
The last acts for this summer's Sweden Rock Festival have been confirmed. They are VENOM, MASTERPLAN, The CROWN, SHA-BOOM, The FLOWER KINGS, AMBUSH, KANONENFIEBER, ALLT and ROCKKLASSIKER ALLSTARS.
The festival will happen in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 3-6.
swedenrock.com
NEW LYRICAL VIDEO WITH VICTORIOUS
Today (April 17), German power metallers VICTORIUS celebrate the release of their brand-new album, "World War Dinosaur", which is out now via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the occasion, the band also unveils a lyric video for the album's title track, featuring special guest appearances by Angus McSix and Orden Ogan.youtu.be/KS_zvHC0_Bk?si=c9yTjhezyNBQNxQY | victorius.rpm.link/wwdPR | victoriusmetal.net | perception.music
NEW ALBUM WITH HARD ROCK SUPERGROUP ICONIC IN JULY
Hard rock supergroup ICONIC - featuring Michael Sweet (STRYPER) on guitar, Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE) on guitar, Nathan James (INGLORIOUS) on vocals, Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) on bass and Tommy Aldridge (WHITESNAKE, Ozzy Osbourne) on drums - will release its sophomore album, "II", on July 31 via Frontiers Music Srl.
To celebrate the announcement, the band has shared the new single and accompanying lyric video, "Cry No More".
youtu.be/oX34mdcrtkk?si=P21-EF48lN6ptF72
EX-MEGADETH DRUMMER SHAWN DROVER TO JOIN ACCEPT FOR 3 EURO SHOWS
Former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover will join ACCEPT as a "special guest artist" at the German/American metallers' first 3 50th-anniversary concerts next month:May 01 - Kopervik, Norway at Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
May 03 - Gothenburg, Sweden at Filmstudion
May 06 - Stockholm, Sweden at Cirkus
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NEW ALBUM WITH REVOLTING IN JUNE
Swedish death metallers REVOLTING will release their 10th studio album, "Supernatural Anthems", on June 4 through Xtreem Music. The first advance single, "At Dusk They Rise", is out now.music.imusician.pro/a/M8UIi2qS | facebook.com/revoltingdeathmetal | xtreemmusic.com
FOGHAT AND NAZARETH UNITE FOR U.S. TOUR
FOGHAT and NAZARETH unite for a tour of the U.S. beginning April 30.foghat.com | facebook.com/nazarethofficial
W.A.S.P. ANNOUNCES 10 EUROPEAN SHOWS
W.A.S.P. announces 10 European shows as part of the "1984 To Headless" 2026 tour paying tribute to their first 4 albums. It's mainly festival appearances, but also a few headline shows. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 17.waspnation.com
NEW SINGLE WITH THE QUILL
Swedish hard rockers The QUILL release "Light Turns Low", the next single taken from the new studio album "Master Of The Skies", out on May 8 via Metalville Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=ZEBAW9Xy5zA | facebook.com/thequillsweden | metalville-shop.com
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS ADD MORE UK SHOWS
Northern Irish punk legends STIFF LITTLE FINGERS have added more summer shows to their "Raise Your Voice 2026" UK tour. Tickets will be available tomorrow, April 15.
slf.rocks
IRON MAIDEN TO BE INDUCTED INTO ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
IRON MAIDEN are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Also set to be honored in the class of 2026 Performer category are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, OASIS, Sade, Luther Vandross and WU-TANG CLAN.The ceremony will take place on November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
It should be noted that on November 14 IRON MAIDEN will be in the middle of an Australian tour, with dates booked for November 13 in Melbourne and November 15 in Sydney. The band celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.
rockhall.com | ironmaiden.com
MICHAEL MONROE ANNOUNCES SPANISH DATES
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will take his solo band to Spain for 2 shows in late October. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, April 15.
linktr.ee/michaelmonroeofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH VENOM TOMORROW
VENOM will premiere the video for their new single, "Kicked Outta Hell", at 3:45 CET on Tuesday, April 14.youtu.be/VfI2dNWp7p0?si=KBjxM9aFdinwH25u | facebook.com/officialvenomband
DIMMU BORGIR ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH HYPOCRISY AND SUFFOCATION
Norwegian symphonic black metal veterans DIMMU BORGIR will embark on a North American tour this summer. Support on the 10-date trek will come from HYPOCRISY, SUFFOCATION and HULDER.The tour will kick off on August 7 at the Palladium Times Square in in New York City, and will wrap up on August 23 at The Novo in Los Angeles, California. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, April 17.
DIMMU BORGIR will be touring in support of its new album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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SWEET ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
SWEET are coming back to Australia in October/November for their "The Final Blitz Tour".metropolistouring.com/sweet-uk-2026 | facebook.com/TheSweetOfficial
NEW SINGLE WITH EX-SKID ROW SINGER ZP THEART
Power metal vocalist ZP Theart, the founding voice of DRAGONFORCE and former frontman of SKID ROW, is back with his new single "Electric Beings".youtu.be/v1SKyW7azYo?si=DnRfJCxmrmoUEK7s
NEW SINGLE WITH FATAL VISION
Canadian melodic rock band FATAL VISION return with their brand-new single and official video, "All That Glitters". The track is the latest preview from the band's upcoming 4th studio album, "Four Sides To Every Story", set for release on May 22 via Escape Music.ffm.to/fv-all-that-glitters | the-music-shop.net | fatalvisionmusic.com | escape-music.com
SANCTUARY SIGNS WITH BLKIIBLK
Legendary American heavy metal band SANCTUARY announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single "Not Of The Living"."Not Of The Living" marks SANCTUARY's first new material since the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane. Joseph Michael (WITHERFALL) has taken over the microphone.
SANCTUARY are now preparing to embark on a wide-ranging 40th Anniversary World Tour, celebrating 4 decades of metal history. The tour will span North America, South America, and Europe, featuring special sets highlighting the band's classic albums "Refuge Denied" and "Into the Mirror Black", alongside fan favorites and new material.
youtube.com/watch?v=4aVDc90bNvg | sanctuaryofficial.com | blkiiblk.com
NEW SINGLE WITH MANDY MANALA
Finnish dark heavy rock band MANDY MANALA have officially announced their sophomore studio album "Something Wicked", set for release on May 29 via Argonauta Records.
Alongside the announcement, the band has released their brand new single and official music video "Nocturnal Bites".
youtu.be/NRPje29zJrY | facebook.com/MandyManala | facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUTGOTT
German metal group BLUTGOTT releases the new single "Death Of The Bloodking (Debauchery version)". It's the third single from the upcoming album "Death of the Bloodking", which will be out on October 30 through Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=6ECgWEM6gco | blutgott.com | metalville-shop.com
LIVE ALBUM WITH MEZZROW NEXT WEEK
On Friday, April 17, Swedish thrashers MEZZROW will release the live album "Keep It True - Live" digitally.facebook.com/mezzrowsweden
NEW SINGLE WITH SOCIAL DISTORTION
American punk rock legends SOCIAL DISTORTION has unleashed "Partners In Crime", the second advance taste of its long-awaited eighth album, "Born To Kill", out on May 8 via Epitaph Records.youtu.be/L0CEyLzCVHc | facebook.com/socialdistortion
FOREIGNER ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND NEW ALBUM
On April 17, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends FOREIGNER will release "Feels Like The First Time", the first single from their forthcoming album "In The Eye Of The Storm", the official soundtrack to the band's landmark 50th-anniversary concert film captured at Ellis Island and Brooklyn's DUMBO House. April 17 is also opening night of FOREIGNER's highly anticipated new musical "Feels Like The First Time - The Foreigner Musical", at the Little Theater on Long Island University's Post campus, where it will play 11 performances."In The Eye Of The Storm" will be out on July 17 via Sun Records/Virgin Records and launches a year of celebrations commemorating FOREIGNER's 50th anniversary.
facebook.com/Foreigner
EVERGREY REVEAL NEW GUITARIST
Swedish progressive metallers EVERGREY have announced the addition of guitarist Stephen Platt (SCAR SYMMETRY) to the group's ranks. Platt, who had already been touring with EVERGREY as a live guitarist since late 2025, now officially joins the band as a full-time member.EVERGREY will release its 15th album, "Architects Of A New Weave", on June 5 via Napalm Records.
facebook.com/Evergrey
MATT SINNER TO MISS PRIMAL FEAR's SOUTH AMERICAN SHOWS
PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner will miss the band's upcoming shows in South America after he suffered a nasty injury during the group's concert in London, United Kingdom in early March. Filling in for him will be GAMMA RAY's Dirk Schlächter.facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
FLOGGING MOLLY CANCEL WARPED TOUR
Celtic punk rock veterans FLOGGING MOLLY have canceled all of their upcoming Warped tour shows. The decision comes after a doctor advised singer Dave King not to tour for the time being.
Statement: instagram.com/floggingmolly
HAVOK ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Colorado thrash metallers HAVOK will team up with BLOOD RED THRONE, XONOR and ERADIKATED for a European tour in September/October. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 10.lnk.to/HAVOK-EUROPE2026 | linktr.ee/havokband
OZZY WATCH TO ARRIVE IN MAY
London-based Split Watches has announced the global release of the official Ozzy Osbourne tribute watch, "The Ozzy", exclusively available Thursday, May 14 at splitwatches.com. This 50-piece limited-edition run celebrates Ozzy's enduring cultural legacy and is priced at $2,960 (U.S.) with 100% of the proceeds being donated to MusiCares, the nonprofit partner of the Recording Academy and leading charity supporting the health and well-being of the music community.RATT SINGER STEPHEN PEARCY TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has released "I Need U", the first single from his upcoming 6th solo album "The Dogg Mob". The track features Pearcy on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Erik Ferentinos on guitar, Matt Thorne on bass, Blas Elias on drums and an undisclosed "special guest" on guitar."The Dogg Mob" is tentatively due this summer via Pearcy's Top Fuel Records label.
facebook.com/watch/stephen.pearcy.official
BLACK FLAG TO PLAY IN HONG KONG
American hardcore/punk legends BLACK FLAG are going to play their first ever show in Hong Kong on May 24 in Wan Chai. ROUND EYE will open the show.BILLY IDOL ANNOUNCES MORE TOUR DATES
Billy Idol has announced new U.S. tour dates as part of his "Nice day to tour again" tour. That run kicks off in August and hits the East Coast, the Midwest, and the South.instagram.com/billyidol
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE SHOW WITH SAVATAGE TO BE RELEASED IN JUNE
On June 26, a long-lost chapter of SAVATAGE history comes to light. earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of "Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)", a previously unreleased official live recording capturing the band at the height of their legendary "Rulin' Gutter" tour."Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990)" will be released in Europe on June 26 as a CD Digipak and Heavyweight Black 3LP Gatefold edition. The digital release will be available worldwide on the same day, with the U.S. physical release following on September 18.
savatage.com
NEW ALBUM WITH MOB RULES IN AUGUST
German heavy metal veterans MOB RULES have announced "Stories From The Verdant Vale", set for release on August 21 via ROAR - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.To mark the album announcement, the band unveil the first single, "Master Of The Black Crow".
mobrules.rpm.link/masterPR | mobrules.rpm.link/storiesPR | facebook.com/mobrulesband | roar-records.de
TWISTED SISTER ANNOUNCES FIRST SHOWS FOR FALL 2026
TWISTED SISTER have announced the first shows for Fall 2026 featuring Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda and lead vocalist Sebastian Bach.Presale tickets are available beginning tomorrow, April 8. General tickets go on sale Friday, April 10.
And the dates are:
Sept. 4 - Palmer, AK - officialalaskastatefair
Sept. 12 - Durant, OK - choctawcasinos
Oct. 8 - Niagara Falls, ON - olgstage
Oct. 12 - Windsor, ON - caesarswindsor
twistedsister.com
NEW SINGLE WITH SIX FEET UNDER
The official lyric video for "Mutilated Corpse In The Woods", the newest single from American death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER, can be seen now. The track will appear on SIX FEET UNDER's upcoming full-length album, "Next To Die", set for release on April 24 via Metal Blade Records.youtu.be/AmXSZBIbQVI?si=fTEloYivMldED3PR
EVERGREY PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST
Swedish dark metallers EVERGREY have parted ways with longtime guitarist Henrik Danhage.facebook.com/Evergrey
NEW SINGLE WITH AT THE GATES
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES have revealed a second single, "The Dissonant Void", from their upcoming album "The Ghost Of A Future Dead", due out on April 24 via Century Media Records.
youtu.be/rJeYYC1l638?si=9l2QjIH1V8FNWWRW
METALLICA ANNOUNCES INTIMATE SHOWS WITH SUICIDAL TENDENCIES AND SPIRITBOX
METALLICA will play 2 "intimate" shows at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on November 19 and 21 to celebrate the venue's 25th anniversary.Joining them on November 19 will be SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, and on November 21 they are joined by SPIRITBOX.
Single-Day and 2-Day tickets will be available on Friday, April 10. Tickets for both dates will also be available beginning Saturday, April 11, at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
facebook.com/Metallica
NEW SINGLE WITH ATTENTAT IN THE END OF THE MONTH
Swedish punk rock veterans ATTENTAT will release a new single, "Mörkrets Furste", on April 30. It will be followed by some shows here in Sweden in the beginning of May.
facebook.com/AttentatGBG
LAST IN LINE PARTS WAYS WITH SINGER
LAST IN LINE, the band formed by original DIO members Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Vinny Appice (drums), has parted ways with singer Andrew Freeman.The news of Freeman's departure from LAST IN LINE was shared by Appice in a new interview with the Denim And Leather rock and metal podcast.
youtube.com/watch?v=7WAsjuxAc8o
NEW SINGLE WITH VANSIND
Danish folk metallers VANSIND deliver the new single "Alvild", a track taken from their upcoming album "Hævnen", which will be released on May 1 via Mighty Music.bfan.link/vnsnd-alv | facebook.com/VansindOfficial | mightymusic.dk
NEW SINGLE WITH ERIK GRÖNWALL
Swedish hard rock singer Erik Grönwall (MSG, ex-SKID ROW, H.E.A.T) release the second single, "Born To Break", from his upcoming solo album, "Bad Bones", which will be released on May 22.youtube.com/watch?v=ilih533kHkc | linktr.ee/erikgronwall
TÜRBÖWITCH CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
TÜRBÖWITCH have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden on May 28-30.facebook.com/Muskelrock
NEVERMORE TO SUPPORT JUDAS PRIEST IN EUROPE
NEVERMORE will support JUDAS PRIEST in September for the final 7 shows of the British heavy metal legends' "Faithkeepers" tour.Prior to the shows with JUDAS PRIEST, NEVERMORE will do some shows and festivals in Latin America and across Europe.
LORDI ANNOUNCED AS SPOKESBAND FOR SWEDISH RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
Sweden's leading recycling initiative Pantamera has announced Finnish hard rock legends LORDI as the official spokesband for its 2026 national recycling campaign. Launching on April 2, the campaign arrives alongside a brand-new LORDI single and video titled "Pantamera (PAN-TAH-MEH-RAH!)".Alongside the Pantamera campaign, LORDI are gearing up for 2 special moments on stage:
April 22: A unique orchestral collaboration at "Forged In Sound: Heavy Metal Orchestrated", presented by the Philharmonia Orchestra.
May 26: A special appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Final in Vienna.
youtu.be/NKlgExcgupI?si=UeP4Cmend2ZlrHqU
ALICE COOPER RECRUITS NEW GUITARIST
Alice Cooper has introduced British guitarist Anna Cara in place of his longtime guitarist Nita Strauss, who announced earlier this year that she was taking a break to welcome her first child this summer.
22-year-old Anna, from Newcastle, England, has previously worked with Marc Storace (from the Swiss band KROKUS) and Tommy Henriksen (guitarist with both Alice and HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES).
TESLA MEMBERS JOIN FORCES WITH CHRIS HOMES AND JOSEY SCOTT
T3RMINAL is a new band featuring TESLA bassist and founding member Brian Wheat, original TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and original SALIVA singer Josey Scott. They are currently in the studio working on its debut full-length album, expected to be released later this year. Sal Giancarelli (STAIND) is performing drums on the upcoming studio recording.youtu.be/BUNGt8UzPjQ?si=EwtInrNMXsEHHro8
UGLY KID JOE ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Rock veterans UGLY KID JOE are heading back to the USA in August/September. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 3.facebook.com/uglykidjoetheband
NEW THE CHEATS VIDEO
Punk rockers The CHEATS premiere their new video for "The Only Thing I'm Fucking Is Up" via Vive Le Rock Magazine's website today (April 1).It seems like YouTube put an 18+ restriction on it making it unable to be shared publicly. Also viewers had to actually log into their YouTube profile and confirm their age to see it. So they scrambled and uploaded it to Vimeo instead.
vivelerock.net/blogs/news-1/25-years-of-cheatin | therealcheats.com
ANOTHER ALBUM WITH CONVERGE IN JUNE
CONVERGE released the album "Love Is Not Enough" just a few months ago, but now they announce that they will release another album, "Hum Of Hurt", on June 5 via Deathwish/Epitaph Records.The title track is now available as a first taste.
youtu.be/gHDx0phnOm8
MEZZROW SIGNS WITH FIREFLASH RECORDS
Swedish thrashers MEZZROW has signed a new worldwide record deal with Fireflash Records.To celebrate it they have released a new single, "As The Flames Rise".
Plans for the future is a live album this spring through DMG and another single via Fireflash Records.
open.spotify.com/track/3wE7BjeiVAwEllYSkxT37o......................... | facebook.com/mezzrowsweden | facebook.com/fireflashrecords | facebook.com/rpmroar
TOY DOLLS DRUMMER FORCED TO STAY AT HOME
TOY DOLLS drummer Duncan just had some sad news about a family member, and needs to stay at home for the foreseeable future. Jamie Oliver (not the chef) will take his position in the band at the upcoming shows.facebook.com/TheToyDollsOfficial
MARCH 2026
BLAZE BAYLEY ADDED TO IRON MAIDEN's EDDFEST
IRON MAIDEN's highly anticipated Eddfest weekend this summer has just got even bigger with the announcement that Blaze Bayley, who fronted the band from 1994 to 1999, will be headlining the Friday night Maidenville stage. He is the latest name to be revealed, as part of the all-encompassing celebration of IRON MAIDEN's 50th anniversary that will be taking place on the iconic Knebworth site on July 10-11.Fans can expect to hear Blaze Bayley and his band deliver a powerful set of songs from "The X Factor" and "Virtual XI", the albums he released during his time as IRON MAIDEN's lead singer.
IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder, Steve Harris, has also invited GYPSY'S KISS, the band he formed in 1974 with singer and guitarist David Smith, to perform on the Maidenville stage on Friday night too. As the very first band Steve ever played with they were an instrumental part of Steve's journey to form IRON MAIDEN a year later.
facebook.com/ironmaiden
NEW SINGLE WITH LAMBRINI GIRLS
UK punk rockers LAMBRINI GIRLS have released a video for their new song "Cult Of Celebrity". The song is a standalone single.The group will be touring North America starting in April.
youtu.be/_DAuSNXBgoM?si=ICDP6ZnYDdjPVTVb
DEAD POLLYS TO RELEASE SPLIT WITH KAUZ OF AFFLICTION
Swedish punk rockers DEAD POLLYS are going to release a split CD with Hawaii punk rock trio KAUZ OF AFFLICTION for their European tour in May. These songs will not be available for streaming (yet) they say, but at the same time DEAD POLLYS gives us a first taste with the music video for "Punkracy".
deadpollys.com | facebook.com/kauzofaffliction
THE HAUNTED ANNOUNCES SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Swedish thrash veterans The HAUNTED will return to South America in September. Tickets go on sale in mid-April.
facebook.com/officialthehaunted
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH KANSAS
DEEP PURPLE will be touring in North America this summer together with special guests KANSAS and JEFFERSON STARSHIP (on select dates).The trek will kick off on August 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina and wrap up on September 12 in Sparks, Nevada.
Tickets go on general sale this Friday, April 3, with various presales beginning Wednesday (March 31).
linktr.ee/DeepPurple
KAASIN ANNOUNCES NORWEGIAN TOUR
Norwegian melodic hard rockers KAASIN are going on a short 5-date tour in Norway this spring.A new album, "The Underworld", will be released on April, 24.
facebook.com/kaasinmusic
KREATOR RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR have released the official music video for the song "Loyal To The Grave". The track is taken from the band's 16th studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which was made available in January via Nuclear Blast Records.
The video was inspired by the movie "The Crow".
youtu.be/Fn-nPKJBONY?si=hmizaGfFrE1yI7BF
JIMMY PAGE SHARES DEMO VERSION OF LED ZEPPELIN's "Ten Years Gone"
LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has released the "original home demo" version of "Ten Years Gone", a song which was later included on the band's 6th album, 1975's "Physical Graffiti".youtu.be/2o-SBDC8v0g?si=kihBmr-0E45Ks167
CONNY BLOOM OF ELECTRIC BOYS COVERS JIMI HENDRIX
ELECTRIC BOYS frontman Conny Bloom have done his own version of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Purple Haze", and it will be released on Friday, April 3.
facebook.com/ConnyBloomOfficial
SUZI QUATRO COVERS MC5 WITH ALICE COOPER
Rock n roll legend Suzi Quatro has released the official music video for her duet with fellow Detroit native Alice Cooper on a rocking version of the MC5 classic "Kick Out The Jams".Quatro's rendition of "Kick Out The Jams" appears on her new album, "Freedom", which was released on Friday, March 27.
youtu.be/Ea98ReLzK_0?si=sFvhwBy-Xnkog0wH
LASTKAJ 14 and VACUUM at Orangeriet in Borås, Sweden on March 28, 2026
Went to a punk show last night..
Very short report and very few photos
ROSS THE BOSS IS DEAD
American guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman (MANOWAR, The DICTATORS) has passed away. He was 72 years old.His passing comes a little over a month after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
facebook.com/ross.friedman.336
NEW SINGLE WITH KISSING KAOS
American melodic street hard rockers KISSING KAOS deliver a new single, "Hey Sugar". The song is taken from their upcoming debut album, "To Your Limit", which will arrive on May 1 via Mighty Music.bfan.link/kk-heys | facebook.com/kissingkaosband | mightymusic.dk
JACK WHITE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Jack White (The WHITE STRIPES) are coming to Europe between May 30 to June 22. General on sale begins Thursday, April 2.facebook.com/jackwhite
CRASHDÏET ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET will be touring in the UK in November. Tickets go on sale Monday, March 30.facebook.com/realcrashdiet
NEVERMORE PULLS OUT OF PROGPOWER USA XXV
The new lineup of U.S. metal band NEVERMORE has canceled its previously announced appearance at this year's ProgPower USA XXV festival, set to take place September 9-12 at Center Stage Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. The reason is said to be that "getting the work permit for our singer is taking much longer than anticipated".The group let us know that "new music is forthcoming, and we'll finally be back on stages in the States performing it live in 2027". They are also booking more international shows for later this year.
facebook.com/nevermorefans
GUNS N' ROSES KEYBOARDIST MELISSA REESE TO SIT OUT SPRING TOUR
GUNS N' ROSES has announced that keyboardist Melissa Reese will not be joining the band on tour this spring "due to unforeseen personal reasons".NAPALM DEATH BASSIST SHANE EMBURY TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
Dissonance Productions has announced the release of "Bridge To Resolution", the debut solo album by legendary NAPALM DEATH bassist and songwriter Shane Embury, to be issued on CD and vinyl on June 5.
The 8 tracks that make up "Bridge To Resolution" reveal a very different side of Embury's musical world. While best known for his work in extreme metal, the album draws on his long-standing love of atmospheric goth and post-punk, with influences including COCTEAU TWINS, KILLING JOKE and The MISSION. The result is a contemplative and expansive set of songs built around Embury's use of synthesizers, guitars, bass and layered vocals.
FORMER AND CURRENT KING DIAMOND MEMBERS UNITE IN NEW BAND
Four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late 80s lineup has reunited in a new band, LEX LEGION. Featuring Mikkey Dee, Andy La Rocque, Pete Blakk, and Hal Patino - alongside vocalist Nils K. Rue (PAGAN'S MIND) - the group brings together decades of experience spanning MOTÖRHEAD, SCORPIONS and, of course, KING DIAMOND.LEX LEGION's self-titled debut arrives in June via MNRK Music Group. The first single, "Sleep Eternally", will be out March 31.
youtu.be/-4O6PzmCqJ4 | lexlegionofficial.com
NEW ALBUM WITH DIMMU BORGIR IN MAY
8 years after the release of their critically acclaimed album "Eonian", Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR return with a new album, "Grand Serpent Rising", set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.Alongside the album announcement, the band unveils a cinematic video for the track "Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel".
youtu.be/1oOgpticdu0 | dimmuborgir.bfan.link/grandserpentrising
NEW EP WITH THE 69 EYES IN JUNE
Finnish gothic rock band The 69 EYES will release a new EP, "I Survive", on June 5 via BLKIIBLK.To celebrate the announcement, the band has shared a cover of the timeless THIN LIZZY classic "Cold Sweat".
youtu.be/PgWjjSCF8Bs?si=n0uvKa3SDCBSxAbM
SISTER SIN RELEASES CINDERELLA COVER
It's 40 years since CINDERELLA's album "Night Songs" was released, so to celebrate that Swedish hard rock band SISTER SIN has released a cover of the CINDERELLA classic "Somebody Save Me".
youtu.be/Pe4ZRpobEZA
50th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS OF JUDAS PRIEST's "Sad Wings Of Destiny" COMING SOON
March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of JUDAS PRIEST's "Sad Wings Of Destiny" in the U.S. (March 23 in the U.K.). Now Exciter Records and its publishing affiliate Reach Music, in partnership with JUDAS PRIEST, have acquired the master rights to the album, returning control of this foundational work to the band and its creative partners. And to commemorate the golden anniversary, Exciter Records will release special editions of "Sad Wings Of Destiny" currently in production to celebrate its enduring legacy.The special editions focus on creating truly definitive versions of "Sad Wings Of Destiny", returning to the original multitrack and master tapes. Developed in collaboration with JUDAS PRIEST, these editions deliver a new level of sonic depth, clarity, and fidelity. The project will include newly remixed and remastered editions.
exciterrecords.com
VADER RESCHEDULE AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Polish death metal veterans VADER have to reschedule their upcoming Australian tour "due to the conflict in the Middle East". They have already been working with their Australian promoter on some new dates in late November.
More details: facebook.com/vader
NEW ALBUM WITH THE DWARVES IN JUNE
It seems like American punk rock veterans The DWARVES will release a new album, "JENKEM", on June 5.mailchi.mp/thedwarves/dwarvesgwarhelmet.... | facebook.com/TheDwarves
NEW SINGLE WITH THE QUILL
Swedish heavy hard rockers The QUILL release "You Can Not Kill My Soul", the first single taken from the new studio album "Master Of The Skies", out on May 8 via Metalville Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=6SNKT97gSlI | facebook.com/thequillsweden | metalville-shop.com
SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN RELEASE FIRST SOLO SINGLE
After 4 decades as the driving force behind SKID ROW, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first-ever solo album under the name BOLAN. The album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", will be released on June 12.The first single, "At War With Myself", is out now and features a guest appearance from Danko Jones (DANKO JONES).
youtu.be/XUr4Fl9Dv58?si=ILqxeIbl7_HIH0nZ
NEW SINGLE WITH MÄRVEL ON FRIDAY
Swedish high octane rockers MÄRVEL will release a new single, "Insane (Jag Blir Galen)", on Friday, March 27.
marvel.ffm.to/insanejagblirgalen | facebook.com/marveltheband
ZZ TOP ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR DATES
ZZ TOP are going to Mexico and South America in November.zztop.com/tour
SLAYER's KERRY KING TO RECORD SECOND SOLO ALBUM
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will enter the studio in April to begin recording the follow-up album to his solo debut, "From Hell I Rise", which came out in May 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music. A new tour in support of the upcoming effort will launch in early 2027, according to the talent agency Independent Artist Group, which has just signed SLAYER and King's solo band for representation outside the U.S. and Canada.
NEW SONG WITH THE CASUALTIES
American punks The CASUALTIES have released a new tune, "Allies And Assassins", taken from their new album, "Detonate", which is out on Friday, March 27 via Epitaph Records.youtu.be/tLqWbIzqnug?si=tLxuifG9z8sBHnD- | facebook.com/TheCasualties
PRIMAL FEAR CANCEL FINNISH DATES
Tonight's (March 24) and tomorrow's (March 25) show with PRIMAL FEAR in Helsinki and Tampere (both in Finland) must be canceled due to vocalist Ralf still suffering from a bad case of bronchitis.facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
ENGLISH VERSION OF SODOM BIOGRAPHY
Decibel Books has announced "Sodom: The Official Authorized Biography", the fully authorized biography of the German thrash legends SODOM, finally translated into English.Pre-orders are live now with an expected ship date of late May/early June.
store.decibelmagazine.com
TANK CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
Chris Holmes (The Sound of W.A.S.P.) & THUNDEROR has due to health issues that require immediate attention been forced to cancel the May tour, so they will not play at the Muskelrock festival this year.The good news is that Muskelrock have booked TANK instead.
The festival will happen at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden on May 28-30.
facebook.com/Muskelrock
NEW ALBUM WITH NARNIA IN MAY
Swedish melodic power metal veterans NARNIA will release their 10th studio album, "X", on May 29, marking 30 years on the international scene.The first single will be "Oceanwide" and it will be available on April 4.
facebook.com/narniatheband
THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES CELEBRATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM WITH SWEDISH TOUR
Swedish rock band The SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES released their debut album, "Welcome To The Infant Freebase", 30 years ago. This will be celebrated with Swedish tour dates this summer.Tickets: luger.se
NEW SINGLE WITH EXIT STAGE LEFT
Swedish progressive rockers EXIT STAGE LEFT have just released a new single, "The New Thing", which is a taste of their upcoming second album, "Gentle Otherworld", which will be released next Tuesday, March 31.
facebook.com/ExitStageLeftofficial
NEW ALBUM WITH PIRATE QUEEN IN SEPTEMBER
All-female pirate metal band PIRATE QUEEN has set September 4 as the release date for their second album, "Travelling Around The World". It will be released through Despotz Records.facebook.com/piratequeenofficial | despotz.bigcartel.com/artist/pirate-queen
BONAFIDE CONFIRMED FOR NORDIC NOISE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chris Holmes (The Sound of W.A.S.P.) and THUNDEROR will not be performing at this year's Nordic Noise festival in Copenhagen, Denmark on May 14-16. Swedish hard rockers BONAFIDE step in as new headliner. And in addition, Danish rock band M.A.S.K joins the lineup.
nordicnoise.dk
BANGALORE CHOIR RELEASE NEW VIDEO
Hard rockers BANGALORE CHOIR have released a video for their new single "I Never Meant To", from the album "Rapid Fire Succession: On Target Part II", released last year on BraveWords Records.youtu.be/9SC5R9xd0ws | facebook.com/share/1HwR7Kvq48 | bravewordsrecords.com
MUNICIPAL WASTE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
American thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE are coming to Europe this summer. They will be there in July and August.facebook.com/Municipalwaste
NEW SINGLE WITH POWERRAGE
POWERRAGE - the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER), vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on 3 EXCITER albums) and drummer Lucas Dery, has released its second single, "Dragon Man".The track is taken from POWERRAGE's debut album, "Beast", which will arrive on April 24 via High Roller Records.
youtu.be/0G47FtFPhD0?si=pbAtop19hvqr3_2r
PRIMAL FEAR CANCEL TONIGHT'S SHOW IN STOCKHOLM
German heavy/power metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR announce that they need to cancel tonight's (March 22) show in Stockholm, Sweden. The band's singer Ralf catched a bad bronchitis and got strong advise from the local doctors to pause singing.At this time they do not know about the upcoming shows of the tour.
facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
THE TROOPS OF DOOM COVERS KISS WITH MEMBERS OF TESTAMENT AND DESTRUCTION
Celebrating 6 years of existence, The TROOPS OF DOOM - the Brazilian death/thrash metal band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz - has immortalized its own studio version of the classic KISS song "God Of Thunder" by bringing together renowned guest musicians from different styles: Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Andria Busic (DR. SIN, ULTRAJE A RIGOR), PJ (JOTA QUEST) and Martin Furia (DESTRUCTION, BARK), who not only recorded the guitar solo but also handled mixing and mastering.ttod.bfan.link/god-of-thunder
FATAL VISION SIGNS WITH ESCAPE MUSIC
Canadian melodic rock band FATAL VISION have signed a worldwide record deal with Escape Music for the release of their upcoming 4th studio album, "Four Sides to Every Story", set to arrive on May 22.To celebrate this new partnership, the band has released the brand new single and official video, "Girl Against The World".
ffm.to/fv-girl-against-the-world | the-music-shop.net | fatalvisionmusic.com | escape-music.com
NEW SINGLE WITH CRASHDÏET
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET release the ballad "Loveblind". The song is taken from the upcoming album "Art Of Chaos"., out on May 8 via Ninetone.link.ninetone.com/loveblind | crashdiet.org/art-of-chaos
BLACK STAR RIDERS ANNOUNCES CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH TYKETTO
Hard rockers BLACK STAR RIDERS are back and are going on a European co-headline tour with TYKETTO in September/October. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 22.
blackstarriders.com | linktr.ee/tykettoofficial
NEW ALBUM WITH ZEKE OUT SOON
American high speed punk veterans ZEKE will release a new album, "Thunder In The Ozarks", through Hound Gawd! Records. It will be out soon they say..houndgawd.com | facebook.com/ZekeBand
BACKSTREET GIRLS RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM AND NEW SINGER
Norwegian high energy rock veterans BACKSTREET GIRLS will return with a new album, "Full Tilt Boogie", on May 15. The release show will be at Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway on May 16. Tickets are on sale now.Since frontman Bjørn Müller passed away in November 2024, he has been replaced with Roar Leren.
facebook.com/backstreetgirls1984
NEW EP WITH NASHVILLE PUSSY
American high octane rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY will be back with their first new music in 7 years, "10 Inches Of Pussy (Season 1)", which is a 4-track 10" vinyl EP. It will be released on May 22 via Slinging Pig Records.
facebook.com/NSPSY
ELLEFSON-SOTO RELEASE 2 COVERS
ELLEFSON-SOTO - the project featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto - has released 2 new cover songs today (March 20), paying tribute to 2 legendary forces in music: the king of rock and roll Elvis Presley and Los Angeles punk rock icons FEAR. Both songs were recorded and filmed live during the Rogue Recording sessions inside the legendary Battery Studios in London, U.K. in July 2025.youtu.be/ae5ftSvo5DA | youtu.be/ZSw_0ClR2fg
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUE MEDUSA
BLUE MEDUSA, the new band led by former ARCH ENEMY and The AGONIST vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, has released the single "Checkmate".youtu.be/T21hSKREXGk
NEW ALBUM WITH DARKTHRONE IN MAY
Norwegian black metal veterans DARKTHRONE will release their new studio album, "Pre-Historic Metal", on May 8 via Peaceville Records.The video for the "Pre-Historic Metal" title track is available as a first taste of the album.
youtu.be/o_qW8fPEVCY
EX-MISFITS SINGER MICHALE GRAVES SIGNS NEW RECORD DEAL
Epochal Artists Records, a label under the TLG family and distributed by Virgin Music Group, has announced the signing of Michale Graves, former lead singer of MISFITS.Graves will embark on his upcoming "God Bless America Tour 2026" this spring.
In recent years, some of Graves's concerts ended up being canceled over his reported affiliation with the right-wing group Proud Boys, which also resulting in him being removed from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (he is back now though).
instagram.com/realmichalegraves
AC/DC GUITARIST STEVIE YOUNG HOSPITALIZED IN BUENOS AIRES
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalized in Buenos Aires, ahead of the band's concerts in Argentina's capital next week.On Thursday, March 19 a spokesperson for AC/DC released the following statement: "Out of an abundance of caution, (Stevie) was admitted to a local hospital where he is undergoing a full battery of tests. Stevie is doing well and is in good spirits. He is looking forward to getting on stage on Monday."
AC/DC is scheduled to perform in Buenos Aires on March 23, March 27 and March 31 as part of the South American leg of the band's "Power Up" tour.
HYPOSTASIS RELEASE FIRST SINGLE
Greek progressive metal band HYPOSTASIS share their first single, "Visions", from their upcoming full-length debut, "Birth Of A Mask", which will be self-released on May 8.youtu.be/BelQ4Wh9ALQ
NEW SINGLE WITH GUS G.
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will release his fifth solo album, "Steel Burner", on April 24 through Metal Department Records. The album marks his first solo release in 5 years.The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Nothing Can Break Me", featuring German metal queen Doro Pesch (DORO, WARLOCK), is available now.
youtu.be/gSoIxSgFnBM
NEW DAVE MUSTAINE MEMOIR GOT A RELEASE DATE
Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint has set a September 8 release date for MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's next memoir, "In My Darkest Hour". The book will detail Mustaine's "gnarly" treatment after he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma at the back of his tongue in 2019.dacapopress.com/titles/dave-mustaine/in-my....
TUNGSTEN RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Swedish heavy metal act TUNGSTEN - formed by drummer Anders Johansson (HAMMERFALL, MANOWAR, Yngwie Malmsteen, SILVER MOUNTAIN etc) alongside his sons Karl and Nick - have unveiled the official music video for their new single "The North Will Rise", featuring a guest appearance from Tony Kakko of SONATA ARCTICA.
tungsten.rpm.link/thenorthPR | tungstenofficial.net
BLACK FLAG ARE IN THE STUDIO
The legendary hardcore/punk band BLACK FLAG is officially back in the studio, working on what appears to be a substantial batch of new material for an upcoming album.In an intense first stage of recording, focused on drums, drummer Bryce Weston recorded tracks for an impressive 40 songs in just 3 days. The sessions mark the early phase of what is expected to be a new full-length release.
The band is also gearing up to hit the road this spring, with a North American tour set for April and May.
EX-MEGADETH GUITARIST CHRIS POLAND RECRUITS ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR NEW SINGLE
NUCLEAR MESSIAH - the project built around former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland - has released a new single, "For Mad Men Only". Joining Poland for this metal cover of the 70s MAY BLITZ tune are Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) on vocals and Pat Travers on guitar, alongside ex-HAWKWIND bassist Alan Davey and former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover."Black Flame", NUCLEAR MESSIAH's all-star concept album, will arrive on April 24 via Cleopatra Records.
youtu.be/BMFU_-cL7jc
DIRKSCHNEIDER AND STRATOVARIUS CONFIRMED FOR ROCK HARD FESTIVAL
Rock Hard Festival have announced the first confirmed acts for this year's edition. They are DIRKSCHNEIDER, STRATOVARIUS, PRIMORDIAL, ANGRA, BLOOD FIRE DEATH, and TRIUMPHER.
The festival happens on September 11-12 in Athens, Greece.
rockhardfestival.gr
NEW SINGLE WITH EXODUS
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS will release their 12th studio album, "Goliath", on March 20 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's third single, "Promise You This", can be seen now.youtu.be/uvejV0GLCdw | exodusattack.com
NEW SINGLE WITH GEOFF TATE
Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will release the third chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, "Operation: Mindcrime III", on May 3. The LP's first single, "Power", can now be streamed now.youtu.be/gQV4HlcVr9w | geofftate.com
BILLY IDOL RETURN TO LAS VEGAS
Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to Las Vegas this summer for an exclusive 5-night engagement, "Billy Idol: Hot In The City", at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas.Idol and his longtime band, including his guitarist and collaborator of 45 years, Steve Stevens, will take the stage on Friday, August 28; Saturday, August 29; Wednesday, September 2; Friday, September 4; and Saturday, September 5 at 8 p.m.
Pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, March 20 at: fontainebleaulasvegas.com/entertainment/billy-idol
billyidol.net
JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
JUDAS PRIEST have announced a European tour from July 25 to September 18.judaspriest.com/tour
METAL CHURCH ANNOUNCES NEW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
American heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH have added some new tour dates in North America for July. All tickets go on sale this Friday, March 20.linktr.ee/metalchurchofficial
NEW ALBUM WITH TARJA TURUNEN IN JUNE
Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen will release a new metal album, "Frisson Noir", on June 12 via earMUSIC. She is joined by special guests Dani Filth (CRADLE OF FILTH), APOCALYPTICA, Marko Hietala (ex-NIGHTWISH), and Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS).The first single, "At Sea", is out today (March 18).
Following the release of he album, Tarja will embark on the "International Frisson Live Tour 2026", launching September 30 in Berlin.
youtu.be/ylwKdnuopW0 | tarjaturunen.com
FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL SIGNS ZAN/CODY
Frontiers Music Srl have signed the glam metal veterans Zinny J. Zan and Harry Cody - founding members of SHOTGUN MESSIAH - who has reunited after 35 years. Their new band is called ZAN/CODY.facebook.com/frontiersmusicsrl
CHELSEA FRONTMAN NOT ABLE TO TOUR DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES
British punk rock veterans CHELSEA have announced that frontman Gene will not be able to perform on the upcoming 50th Anniversary tour due to ongoing health issues. The band will still be going ahead with the tour with Nic and Mat sharing lead vocals.Gene recently underwent major surgery and needs time to focus on his recovery. While he was determined not to miss these shows, his health has to come first.
facebook.com/ChelseaPunkbandOfficial
NEW SINGLE WITH PIRATE QUEEN ON FRIDAY
All-female pirate metal band PIRATE QUEEN will release a new single, "William Kidd", on Friday, March 20. It will be the first single from their upcoming second album.Pre-save: found.ee/Williamkidd
facebook.com/piratequeenofficial
HEART's ANN WILSON ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN SCREENING TOUR FOR NEW DOCUMENTARY
Rock icon Ann Wilson, singer-songwriter and founder of HEART, has announced a special 10-city North American screening tour accompanying her forthcoming authorized feature documentary "In My Voice".Each evening will feature a high-definition screening of the documentary followed by a live question-and-answer session with Ann Wilson and director Barbara Hall. Attendees will also have access to exclusive merchandise available only at the screenings.
NEW BOOK ABOUT RAMONES
April 2026 marks fifty years since the release of the landmark debut album by RAMONES, a record that started what we now know as punk rock. A new book, "All Good Cretins Go To Heaven: The Enduring Spirit Of The Ramones", celebrates the band's legacy through the voices and memories of the fans and friends who experienced it firsthand, as well as comprehensive research on the individual band members, the band's history, fan stories and photos, and more.Written by Jenn L. Beckwith and published jointly by DiWulf Publishing (U.S.) and Earth Island Books (U.K.), the 280-page retrospective explores the history, influence, and lasting cultural impact of the band.
The book will be released worldwide on April 23, marking the 50th anniversary of the RAMONES' self-titled debut album.
facebook.com/DiWulf/posts/1380835700725335....
THE WILDHEARTS FRONTMAN GINGER DIAGNOSED WITH RARE TYPE OF CANCER
The WILDHEARTS frontman and founding member Ginger has been diagnosed with a rare but aggressive strain of cancer, mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).According to the Mayo Clinic, mantle cell lymphoma typically affects the lymph nodes, but it also can affect the blood, bone marrow and other tissues throughout the body. While mantle cell lymphoma often can't be cured, treatments can shrink the cancer size and help contain it.
Statement from the band: facebook.com/TheWildhearts/posts/1496667935155072....
FEAR GOES TO AUSTRALIA
For the first time ever, L.A. punk veterans FEAR are going to Australia. The tour begins on June 26 in Sydney and wraps up on July 5 in Brisbane.facebook.com/FEARtheband
FORMER KISS GUITARIST VINNIE VINCENT WANTS $2 MILLION FOR HIS NEW ALBUM
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has recorded, mixed, and mastered his new album, "Guitarmaggedon". Now you can buy it for $2 million or individual tracks for $200,000 each.More info: vinnievincentinvasion.com
THE HELLACOPTERS, DIRKSCHNEIDER AND CANDLEMASS CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
The HELLACOPTERS, DIRKSCHNEIDER, CANDLEMASS, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, Magnus Uggla - One Night Set, PALAYE ROYALE, DUNDERTÅGET MED VÄNNER, LION'S SHARE and ASHES OF BILLY have all been confirmed for this summer's Sweden Rock Festival.
The festival will happen on June 3-6 in Sölvesborg, Sweden.
swedenrock.com
ANVIL ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Canadian heavy metal trio ANVIL have announced a North American tour, called "Pounding The Past", in June and July. They will focus on their 4 first albums on this tour.
facebook.com/anvilmetal
ALL-STAR TRIBUTE BAND DIO RULES ANNOUNCES JULY SHOWS
Panzyler Entertainment Group has announced the exclusive representation of DIO RULES, a powerful new live concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio and the iconic bands that helped define an era - RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and DIO. Featuring a lineup of renowned touring musicians and launching with newly confirmed dates this July, the project brings together world-class performers united in honoring one of heavy metal's most influential voices.DIO RULES features an all-star lineup including Andrew Freeman, the powerhouse vocalist personally selected by the original members of DIO to front LAST IN LINE, alongside acclaimed guitarist Angus Clark (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Joe Lynn Turner), drummer Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG, KIX), bassist Winston Roye, and multi-instrumentalist Mark Klett.
In honor of Ronnie's enduring influence, a portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, supporting cancer research and awareness in his name.
The following July performances in USA have been confirmed:
July 08 - Sellersville Theater - Sellersville, PA
July 09 - The Suffolk - Riverhead, NY
July 10 - Tupelo Music Hall - Derry, NH
July 11 - The Newton Theatre - Newton, NJ
BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCES LEG 2 OF U.S. SUMMER TOUR
Following the previously announced May tour of the U.S, California hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have released the second leg of their summer 2026 tour, commencing June 26 in West Fargo, North Dakota and ending July 25 in Pueblo, Colorado. These dates include a July 2 stop at the annual Milwaukee, Wisconsin festival Summerfest and a one-off Canadian date on July 12 at the Rockin' Thunder festival in Edmonton, opening for CREED.buckcherry.com
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
Yngwie Malmsteen have been confirmed for the Skogsröjet festival in Rejmyre, Sweden, which happens between July 30 to August 1.Confirmed since earlier are acts like AVANTASIA, TESTAMENT, Erik Grönwall, DORO, ECLIPSE, ROSE TATTOO, TNT, METAL CHURCH, ALIEN, TREAT, BULLET etc.
skogsrojet.se
NEW SINGLE WITH HION MARTELL ON FRIDAY
Swedish rock n roll band HION MARTELL will release a new single, "Keep On Calling (Billy Don't)", on Friday, March 20. It's the first single from an upcoming compilation album, "WOOF!", which will be released in April through Viskningar Och Vrål.facebook.com/hionmartell
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY ANNOUNCES NEW DRUMMER
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has announced the addition of drummer Nick Shabatura to the group's ranks.Shabatura has previously played with DESECRATE THE HOUR and the Chicago-based NIRVANA tribute band SMELLS LIKE NIRVANA.
EX-MOTÖRHEAD GUITARIST PHIL CAMPBELL IS DEAD
Former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell (Philip Anthony Campbell) passed away peacefully last night (March 13) following a long and courageous battle in intensive care after a complex major operation. He was 64 years old.
After MOTÖRHEAD, Phil had the band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS together with his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla.
facebook.com/PhilCampbellATBS
TESTAMENT TO RE-RELEASE "Practice What You Preach"
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT have announced the upcoming remastered reissue of their 1989 album "Practice What You Preach", due on May 8 via Nuclear Blast Records. It will be available digitally and on 180-gram vinyl.TRIBUTE ALBUM TO SHANE MacGOWAN
A Shane MacGowan (The POGUES) tribute album will be coming out later this year. It's called "20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan" and will be out on November 13 via Rubyworks.The album features artists like Bruce Springsteen, DROPKICK MURPHYS, PRIMAL SCREAM, The JESUS AND MARY CHAIN, The POGUES, The LIBERTINES, Tom Waits etc.
Half of the royalties from the album will be donated to Dublin Simon Community, which supports those experiencing homelessness.
Bruce Springsteen's cover of "A Rainy Night In Soho" is out now.
youtu.be/Nhj3PZjUOMo
NEW DIGITAL EP WITH DENY
Swedish crust punks DENY has released a new digital EP, "Triginta Anni Bellum".open.spotify.com/album/1ebV44t2ng2mlSub139HOC................ | facebook.com/Deny.hcpunk
NEW SINGLE WITH S.O.R.M
Swedish hard rockers S.O.R.M returns with a brand-new stand-alone single, "I'm A Killer".music.nobledemon.com/imakiller | facebook.com/sormsweden
NEW SINGLE WITH MANDY MANALA
Finnish dark heavy rockers MANDY MANALA return with a new single, "Bloodred Chapel Of Sin".
The song is a taste of their sophomore album "Something Wicked", set for release in late spring via Argonauta Records.
youtu.be/yf1iYjc2FSA | facebook.com/MandyManala | facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords
SIX FEET UNDER AND KATAKLYSM ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Tampa, Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER will join forces with Montreal death metallers KATAKLYSM for a co-headlining summer tour in North America.The crusade will commence on July 8 in Detroit, MI, before raging through cities across the U.S. and Canada, closing out in Chicago, IL on August 11.
facebook.com/sixfeetunder | kataklysm.ca
NEW SONG WITH KRIGSSTIGEN
Swedish punk rockers KRIGSSTIGEN deliver a new song, called "Korvfestival".youtu.be/UpAYNF5LuEs?si=9GzcpRRYq6rsIXPx | linktr.ee/krigsstigen
NEW SINGLE WITH ANGELES
L.A. rock veterans ANGELES have released a brand new single, "Diamonds And Gold", out now via Dark Star Records/Sony Music.open.spotify.com/album/0TvvA.... | darkstarrecords.com | angelesband.com
UNLEASHED FORCED TO CANCEL 2 SHOWS DUE TO ACCIDENT
Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED's singer Johnny just had an accident and broke a bone in his lower leg. The 2 upcoming shows in March - Metal Diver in Germany and Nordic Extreme in Norway - will therefore have to be cancelled.facebook.com/unleashed
THE POGUES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
After the incredible response to their recent anniversary shows, The POGUES are heading back on the road this winter with dates across Germany, The Netherlands, the UK and Ireland.facebook.com/Poguetry
NEW ALBUM WITH SIX FEET UNDER IN APRIL
Long-running death metallers SIX FEET UNDER will release their new album, "Next To Die", on April 24 via Metal Blade Records.SIX FEET UNDER will return to stages this summer on a North American headlining tour. Set to begin on July 8 in Detroit and run through August 11 in Chicago, the tour features support from KATAKLYSM and WORMHOLE. The North American journey will follow SIX FEET UNDER's previously announced European headlining tour this June with support from EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY.
youtu.be/x6kusyz8kyI
FOREIGNER TO RELEASE DIGITAL LIVE ALBUM
FOREIGNER are set to ignite streaming platforms worldwide with the release of "Urgent (Live In Halifax)" on March 20. It was previously released exclusively on YouTube.youtu.be/scrBH9CyOb0
BON JOVI BIOPIC IN DEVELOPMENT
Universal is developing a biopic about BON JOVI, with the participation of frontman Jon Bon Jovi and access to the band's music catalog.NEW SINGLE WITH CORROSION OF CONFORMITY
The official music video for "You Or Me", the latest single from American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, is now available. The crushing new track comes off the band's new double album, "Good God / Baad Man", set for release on April 3 via Nuclear Blast.youtu.be/E_oI4R664xo
MARILYN MANSON TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF "Antichrist Superstar" IN L.A.
Marilyn Manson has announced a return to the stage in Los Angeles with 2 exclusive performances at the historic Wiltern during Halloween weekend 2026. Taking place on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, these shows mark Manson's first Los Angeles appearances in 8 years.The weekend serves as the definitive 30th-anniversary celebration of Manson's classic album "Antichrist Superstar", which was released on October 8, 1996.
facebook.com/MarilynManson.... | facebook.com/wiltern....
GABBA OF CAHOS UK IS DEAD
Gabba of British punks CHAOS UK and SEATS OF PISS has passed away. He had previously been battling health issues, but succumbed to the battle late last week.CANDLEMASS GOING TO AUSTRALIA FOR THE FIRST TIME
Swedish doom metal pioneers CANDLEMASS are going to Australia for the very first time in late September/early October. They will play in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
facebook.com/candlemass
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH THÅSTRÖM IN MAY
Swedish artist Thåström (ex-EBBA GRÖN, IMPERIET etc) will release a new live album, "Flytta isbergen, vattna svärmorstungan, ta med soporna ut", on May 1. The songs are taken from concerts done during 2022-2025.
facebook.com/thastromofficial
JELLO BAIFRA GOT A STROKE
On Saturday, March 7 former DEAD KENNEDYS singer Jello Biafra suffered a hemorrhagic stroke caused by high blood pressure. He is currently hospitalized but stable.facebook.com/JBGSM
BRUTAL PLANET RECORDS TO RE-RELEASE ALBUMS WITH EARTH CRISIS, IN THIS MOMENT AND NASTY SAVAGE
EARTH CRISIS released "Neutralize The Threat" in 2011, and it will now be re-released as a 15th anniversary edition on vinyl through Brutal Planet Records on May 29.boonesoverstock.com/products/earth-crisis-neutralize....
In 2008, IN THIS MOMENT released "The Dream". This album will be re-released on vinyl and CD via Brutal Planet Records on May 15.
boonesoverstock.com/collections/brutal-planet-records/products/in....
Brutal Planet Records will also re-release 2 records with NASTY SAVAGE as a 2LP and on CD. These records are "Indulgence" (1987) and the "Abstract Reality" EP (1988). This release will be available on April 25.
boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders/products/nasty....
And just if that wasn't enough, Brutal Planet Records will also re-release the self-titled album with NASTY SAVAGE from 1985. It will be released on vinyl and CD on April 25.
boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders/products/nasty....
SPIDERS TEAM UP WITH THE DAHMERS FOR SWEDISH TOUR
Swedish rockers SPIDERS and The DAHMERS will join forces for a Swedish tour in October/November. Dates to be announced later..
facebook.com/wearespiders | facebook.com/Dahmers
BOSTON SINGER TOMMY DECARLO IS DEAD
Vocalist Tommy DeCarlo, who is best known for having performed with BOSTON since 2007, has died at the age of 60.DeCarlo's family revealed that he passed away earlier today (Monday, March 9) after a battle with brain cancer.
ALICE COOPER TO RELEASE NEW MEMOIR
Alice Cooper has announced the release of his definitive autobiography, "Devil On My Shoulder", published by Ebury Spotlight on October 8.
Cooper will support the book's launch with an intimate 8-date U.K. speaking tour. Each evening will feature the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee in conversation with a special guest moderator, followed by an audience question-and-answer session, offering fans a rare glimpse behind the greasepaint and guillotines.
alicecooper.com
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ GOT A NEW BAND
Former ARCH ENEMY and The AGONIST frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has announced the formation of a new band, BLUE MEDUSA. She is joined in the group by guitarists Alyssa Day (MINDSCAR, ABSENTIA) and Dani Sophia (ex-Till Lindemann). Bassist Alicia Vigil (DRAGONFORCE, VIGIL OF WAR) and drummer Delaney Jaster (STITCHED UP HEART) will also take part in BLUE MEDUSA's live shows.instagram.com/p/DVoIPVPkYf_/....
NEW ALBUM WITH MOONSPELL IN JULY
Portuguese metal band MOONSPELL have set "Far From God" as the title of their long-awaited new album, due on July 3 via Napalm Records. The LP's first single, the title track, will be made available, alongside an accompanying music video, on March 25.instagram.com/reel/DVmd75YjAgD/....
KARDBORREBANDET ARE IN THE STUDIO
Swedish punk rockers KBB (aka KARDBORREBANDET) are in the studio right now to record something new.
facebook.com/Kardborrebandet
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH BÖDEL
Swedish crust punks BÖDEL has released another single, "Dödsbringaren", from their debut album with the same title (out now).
youtu.be/X1VDqqRil7U?si=2MAvqIgcOy6R4NSI | facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554108637897
MIKKEY DEE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SHOWS CELEBRATING MOTÖRHEAD
Former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has announced more than a dozen European shows for 2026 where he will perform some of the band's classic songs with The DRIPPERS members Viktor Skatt on bass and vocals, and Stig William Rickard on guitar.
facebook.com/concertsaliveonline/posts/1521293859999331....
DEEP PURPLE CANCEL JAKARTA SHOW
Due to circumstances outside the band's control, DEEP PURPLE's performance at the Indonesia Arena GBK Senayan in Jakarta on April 18 will not go ahead.facebook.com/officialdeeppurple
BONAFIDE ANNOUNCES UK SHOWS
Swedish hard rockers BONAFIDE were supposed to go to the UK next week. But as the Hard Rock Hell festival got cancelled, they are not going.
But the good news is that they are coming to the UK in May for a few shows.
facebook.com/Bonafiderocks
NEW LIVE RELEASE WITH THE WHO
For nearly 6 decades The WHO have been rocking. Now they will release "Live At Eden Project", a recording from July 2023 at Cornwall's iconic Eden Project, where they were backed by the Heart Of England Philharmonic Orchestra.The announcement coincides with the launch of the first single "Pinball Wizard", which is available for streaming and download immediately.
Scheduled for release on May 29, "Live At Eden Project" will be available as a 2CD digipak, a limited 3LP gatefold edition pressed on recycled vinyl with no plastic shrink wrap and packed in a separate paper wallet, a standard 3LP gatefold, and across all major digital platforms.
youtu.be/E1dqZajTlb4 | thewho.com
METALLICA ADDS MORE SHOWS TO SPHERE RESIDENCY
METALLICA has added more shows to its Las Vegas residency at the Sphere.A total of 10 shows in February 2027 and March 2027 have been announced for the "Life Burns Faster" production.
With these new dates, METALLICA will do a total of 24 shows in Las Vegas.
metallica.com
NEW SINGLE WITH SICK SHOOTERS
Dutch garage/punk rock band SICK SHOOTERS release the new single "Evacuation", which is taken from the upcoming album "Super Sonic Rock Saga", which will be released on March 19 via Wap Shoo Wap Records.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z18suB4nas | instagram.com/sickshootersrock
EX-TYGERS OF PAN TANG GUITARIST FRANCESCO MARRAS ANNOUNCES TOUR IN GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND
Italian guitarist Francesco Marras (ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG, SCREAMING SHADOWS) will be touring across Germany and Switzerland. The German dates will take place March 20-28, and the only Swizz date happens on April 18.francescomarras.com
NEW ALBUM WITH VENOM IN MAY
Black metal legends VENOM will release a new album, "Into Oblivion", on May 1 through Noise/BMG. It will be their 16th album, and their first new recordings since 2018.The first single, "Lay Down Your Soul", is out now.
Listen to the single and pre-order the album: venomslegions.lnk.to/intooblivionPR
venomslegions.com
NEW SINGLE WITH BESEECH
Swedish gothic metal veterans BESEECH return with a new single, "Boundless Space". A new album will be released later this year..found.ee/Boundlessspace | facebook.com/beseechofficial
HEAVEN & HELL RELEASES NEW VIDEO OF "The Mob Rules"
Rhino recently announced "Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009", a new collection focusing on the final chapter of Ronnie James Dio's celebrated tenure with members of BLACK SABBATH. Reuniting with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice under the name HEAVEN & HELL, the band returned to the stage and studio decades after their original run for an unexpected second act."Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009" will be available March 27 as 7LP and 4CD/Blu-ray boxed sets. Both editions include an illustrated book with new liner notes by Hugh Gilmour, along with a replica tour book and poster.
An HD-upscaled video of "The Mob Rules" (Live From Radio City Music Hall) from "Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009" is now available.
youtu.be/khAdS5o8iuM | heavenandhell.lnk.to/breakingoutPR
COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASH FORCES IRON MAIDEN TO RESCHEDULE SOLD OUT L.A. SHOW
Concert promoter Live Nation has announced an unexpected scheduling issue where restrictions on simultaneous events at Exposition Park in Los Angeles have meant IRON MAIDEN's Saturday, September 26 show at the 22,000-capacity BMO Stadium has had to be rescheduled to the following day Sunday, September 27. This is specifically due to the USC Trojans vs. Oregon Ducks college football game taking place at the neighboring 100,000-capacity Memorial Coliseum stadium.The Friday, September 25 IRON MAIDEN performance at BMO Stadium remains unchanged. All tickets purchased for Saturday, September 26 will be honored for the rescheduled show on Sunday, September 27.
ironmaiden.com
SOCIAL DISTORTION RELEASES SHORT DOCUMENTARY
SOCIAL DISTORTION's long-awaited 8th album, "Born To Kill", will be released May 8 via Epitaph Records. And now a 8-minute short documentary about the making of the LP is available.youtu.be/cRp2Z_AQGuE
NEW SINGLE WITH BLUTGOTT
German hard rock/metal group BLUTGOTT release the new single "Der Blutgott Regiert In Diesem Land (Balgeroth Version)".It's the second single from the upcoming album, "Die Schlacht um Knochenheim. Part 1: Death of the Bloodking", which will be released in October via Metalville Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=uOqYhphnxYs | blutgott.com | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH THE QUILL
Swedish hard rockers The QUILL release "Dark City", the first single taken from the new studio album, "Master Of The Skies", out on May 8 through Metalville Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=xvXk_L6ILAQ | facebook.com/thequillsweden | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH LION'S SHARE
Swedish heavy metal veterans LION'S SHARE continue their comeback campaign with the new single "Baptized In Blood", taken from their long-awaited album "Inferno", out March 27 via Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tf84t8GqLM | lionsshare.org | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH EMPIRE OF DISEASE
Spanish melodic death metal band EMPIRE OF DISEASE strike again with "Depravity", the third advance single from their upcoming third full-length album, "While Everything Collapses", set for release on March 19 through Xtreem Music.youtu.be/MlkrOuQ-gSI | facebook.com/Empireofdisease | xtreemmusic.com
NEW SINGLE WITH ANUBIS
Los Angeles heavy metal outfit ANUBIS premiere the third single, "Nuclear Dawn", from their forthcoming album, "Anthromorphicide", which will be released on April 24.youtu.be/-meMf6UutfQ?si=rxO7eRryyuP9U_lH | facebook.com/AnubisBandOfficial
JOE LYNN TURNER TO PERFORM ENTIRE SOLO DEBUT IN SCANDINAVIA
Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) will perform his first solo album, 1985's "Rescue You", in its entirety, along with his other hits, at select shows in Scandinavia this spring.The dates are as follows:
April 23 - Valand, Gothenburg, Sweden
April 25 - Wings Of AOR Festival at Arbis, Norrköping, Sweden
April 26 - John Dee, Oslo, Norway
facebook.com/joelynnturnerofficial/posts/....
NEW SINGLE WITH SISTER SIN
Reunited Swedish heavy metal band SISTER SIN has released a second new single, "Drive". It's the follow-up to last month's "Suicide Hill", which marked SISTER SIN's first new music in 12 years.
youtu.be/2j_6Mqfr9KA
NEW COLLECTION WITH TROUBLEMAKERS ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk rock veterans TROUBLEMAKERS will release a new collection, "Samling 1995-2013", on Friday, March 6. It will be available on all social medias.
facebook.com/punkrockgbg
SEABSTIAN BACH TO FRONT TWISTED SISTER
TWISTED SISTER members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are thrilled to announce that iconic vocalist and frontman Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW) will be fronting the band for a handful of select dates this fall. These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian's current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intact.Joey Cassata, who played drums on Ace Frehley's final original solo album, "10,000 Volts", has confirmed that he will sit behind the drum kit for TWISTED SISTER's upcoming dates this fall.
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044230189475 | instagram.com/sebastianbach | instagram.com/p/DVb6ktbknQ6/....
METALLICA ADDS 6 SHOWS TO RESIDENCY IN LAS VEGAS
Due to unbelievable demand, 6 shows are being added to METALLICA's "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. More details will be announced shortly..metallica.com
KITTIE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
KITTIE will celebrate 3 decades of uncompromising metal with the announcement of the "Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie", a massive 16-date North American headline run launching this June, the band's first full headline tour in over 10 years. KINGDOM OF GIANTS and GORE will join as special guests across all dates.The tour kicks off June 6 in St. Louis and runs through June 27 in Montreal, hitting major markets, including New York, Nashville, Toronto, and more. Pre-sales start today (Tuesday, March 3), with tickets going on general sale on Friday, March 6.
kittie.net
SEX PISTOLS ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATES FOR NORTH AMERICA
SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter have announced the rescheduled tour dates for North America, and added some new stops. The tour will happen in the fall.You can grab presale tickets for select dates from March 3. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, March 6.
The tour was originally halted in September 2025 after guitarist Steve Jones sustained a broken wrist, forcing the cancelation of all remaining North and South American dates before a single show was played.
sexpistolsfeaturingfrankcarter.com
KAZJUROL CELEBRATE 40 WITH NEW COLLECTION
Swedish crossover thrash band KAZJUROL was born in Fagersta, Sweden in the mid-80s. They are not the most famous band, but they has stubbornly refused to die for 4 decades.Now it's time to sum it all up with the new collection "Forty Years Of Misery", which is out now via GMR.
youtu.be/4CDPFp4IgT0
MEMBERS OF ACE FREHLEY's SOLO BAND ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR
The 4 musicians Ace Frehley handpicked for his Australian tour in 2018 - Philip Shouse on bass, Ryan Spencer Cook on guitar/vocals, Jeremy Asbrock on guitar/vocals, and Christopher Williams on drums - are returning to the country where it all began, this time to honor the legendary original KISS guitarist himself. They will perform Frehley's 1978 solo album in full, along with KISS classics, FREHLEY'S COMET anthems, other Ace solo songs and the deep cuts for the diehards. Support on the trek will come from KISS KLASSIC and KISSIT.The dates are these:
Sep. 11 - Perth - Rosemount
Sep. 12 - Adelaide - Lion Arts Factory
Sep. 17 - Brisbane - Crowbar
Sep. 18 - Sydney - Crowbar
Sep. 19 - Melbourne - Max Watts
facebook.com/silverbacktouring
FEBRUARY 2026
PUNK IN THE PARK IS CANCELED
Punk In The Park has announced that their road show event is now canceled. In a statement, the festival mentioned that "the current climate surrounding the events created has created challenges that make it impossible for (PITP) to move forward in a way that delivers the experience fans, artists, and partners deserve".As you might know, Punk In The Park has faced challenges this month (and prior) due to the fact that it was revealed in 2025 that the founder had donated to the Trump campaign. Because of that several bands decided not to play at the festival.
instagram.com/punkintheparkfest/....
NEW SINGLE WITH H.E.A.T
Swedish hard rockers H.E.A.T has released a new single, "Set Me On Fire".Heat.lnk.to/SetMeOnFire | facebook.com/heatsweden
NEW ALBUM WITH A HERO FOR THE WORLD IN MARCH
International power metal project A HERO FOR THE WORLD will release a new album, "G.O.A.T.", on March 20. It will be the first album with all-original material in almost 7 years.Band leader Jacob Kaasgaard (Sweden) sing on all songs, and Kalebe Oggioni (Brazil) play guitar. Jaahunghaam (India) play lead guitar on 1 song, and Fabio Alessandrini (ANNIHILATOR, BONFIRE, ENFORCER, HARDLINE, RAVEN, RHAPSODY, SUNSTORM, WHIPLASH) play drums, while Rich Gray (ANNIHILATOR) play bass on 1 song.
Pre-save: open.spotify.com/prerelease/6sZ4xL6W07........
NEW SINGLE WITH SONATA ARCTICA
Finnish power metal veterans SONATA ARCTICA have unleashed a brand-new single, titled "Freedom Concept".sonataarctica.rpm.link/freedomPR
RELEASE DATE FOR NEW EP WITH ARTILLERY
Danish thrash metal veterans ARTILLERY will release the highly-anticipated mini-album "Made In Hell" on May 15 via Mighty Music.Pre-order: bit.ly/art-tgt
facebook.com/ARTILLERY.DK | mightymusic.dk
NEW SINGLE WITH ERIK GRÖNWALL
Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall will release his new solo album, "Bad Bones", on May 22. The title track is now available on digital platforms.youtu.be/540IsNU9tOQ | linktr.ee/erikgronwall
UFO TO RE-RELEASE "The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent" IN MAY
Chrysalis Records have announced the latest in the UFO reissue series: the 1981 album "The Wild, The Willing And The Innocent".The album will be available on 3-LP tri-fold sleeve 180gm vinyl and 2CD digipak formats on May 1.
This deluxe edition also includes a brand-new mix of the previously unreleased "Live At The Hammersmith Odeon", recorded on January 29, 1981.
facebook.com/UFOofficial
NO IRON MAIDEN IN 2027
IRON MAIDEN have announced the Japanese dates of their critically acclaimed "Run For Your Lives" world tour. These will be the final shows of the entire 2-year tour and the last chance for fans around the world to witness the state-of-the-art production that accompanies the once-in-a-lifetime setlist of songs from the band's groundbreaking first 9 albums.Japanese tour dates:
Nov. 24 - K-Arena, Yokohama
Nov. 25 - K-Arena, Yokohama
These 2 shows will be extra special as they are the very last shows the band will play until at least 2028, as they take a well-earned break from being on the road for the whole of 2027. Tickets go on sale on April 25.
ironmaiden.com
TESLA SIGNS WITH FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
Italian record label Frontiers Music Srl welcomes American rock veterans TESLA to the label.facebook.com/frontiersmusicsrl | facebook.com/TeslaBand
METALITE SIGNS WITH PERCEPTION
Swedish modern power metal band METALITE have signed a worldwide contract with PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.Following the signing, the band have unleashed their brand-new single, "Our Time Has Come".
metalite.rpm.link/ourtimePR | metalite.se | perception.music
THE HIVES SHARE NEW VIDEO
Swedish rockers The HIVES have shared a brand new video for their latest anthem, "Roll Out The Red Carpet". The clip is in the stop-motion animation style.
youtu.be/RQIBjIOMNYw
METALLICA ANNOUNCES RESIDENCY AT SPHERE IN LAS VEGAS
METALLICA will debut its "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated 8-show run will take place on October 1 and 3, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, and 29 and 31 - and will continue the "No Repeat Weekend" tradition that began with the 2023 kick-off of the band's "M72" world tour, with no songs repeated on each Thursday and Saturday throughout the course of the run.2-night "No Repeat Weekend" tickets and single-night tickets will go on sale March 6 at: metallica.lnk.to/MetallicaSphere
HARD-ONS WITH JERRY A ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Australian punk rock veterans HARD-ONS will tour Europe for about 2 weeks in June with Jerry A of POISON IDEA on vocals. GUITAR WOLF opens the shows.instagram.com/hardonsband/....
NEW ALBUM WITH THE QUILL IN MAY
Swedish hard rockers The QUILL will return with a new studio album, "Master Of The Skies", on May 8 via Metalville Records.
facebook.com/thequillsweden | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH DENY ON FRIDAY
Swedish hardcore/punk band DENY will be back with a new single, "Jordens Explosion", on Friday, February 27.facebook.com/Deny.hcpunk
IRON MAIDEN AND THE BLACK CROWES AMONG NOMINEES FOR ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
IRON MAIDEN and The BLACK CROWES are among the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.Among the other nominees are Phil Collins, Billy Idol, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, INXS, OASIS etc.
rockhall.com
NEW ALBUM WITH THE CASUALTIES IN MARCH
American punk veterans The CASUALTIES will release a new album, "Detonate", on March 27 through Hellcat Records.facebook.com/TheCasualties | facebook.com/hellcatrecords
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS TO RE-RELEASE EARLY EPs
Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS turn 10 this year. So, they are reissuing their first 2 EPs, "Giddy Up" and "Big Attraction", as a single LP/CD. The new version is remastered and includes new notes from singer Amy Taylor. The material is out April 30.
The material was previously reissued in 2018 as "Big Attraction & Giddy Up".
amylandthesniffers.com
SOCIAL DISTORTION ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH DESCENDENTS AND THE CHATS
American punk rock veterans SOCIAL DISTORTION are going on a long North American tour from late August to early October. Support acts will be DESCENDENTS and The CHATS. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 27.SOCIAL DISTORTION's long-awaited new album, titled "Born To Kill", will be released on May 8. The title track has been released as the first single.
youtu.be/5kCv95gBJOk?si=W6t6VZ6SfQg8KRl- | socialdistortion.com
GHOST, THE HELLACOPTERS, SABATON, THE HAUNTED AND SARCATOR NOMINATED FOR GRAMMIS
GHOST, The HELLACOPTERS, SABATON, The HAUNTED and SARCATOR have been nominated for a Grammis (Swedish Grammy awards) in the category "Årets Hårdrock/Metal" (Hard rock/metal of the year). GHOST and band leader Tobias Forge has also been nominated in several other categories.
The HIVES are among the nominated in the category "Årets Rock" (Rock of the year).
grammis.se
NEW IRON MAIDEN DOCUMENTARY TO HIT THEATERS IN MAY
Trafalgar Releasing has announces the official title, key artwork, and North American theatrical plans for the upcoming IRON MAIDEN feature documentary, now titled "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition".Documenting one of the most iconic journeys in music history, the film is set to hit theaters for a limited time only beginning May 7, with tickets going on sale March 18.
ironmaidenfilm.com
ELEINE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Swedish metal band ELEINE have announced their largest headlining tour to date. This European tour will begin in Hamburg, Germany on October 8, and will last until November 8 when they play in Leipzig, Germany. Tickets go on sale Thursday, February 26.bnds.us/30p8km | facebook.com/eleineofficial
PENNYWISE ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH CIRCLE JERKS
American punk rock veterans PENNYWISE will hit the U.S. West Coast this May for a 7-date run through California and Arizona, joined by fellow punk mainstays CIRCLE JERKS, H2O and DFL. Tickets for the upcoming run will go on sale this Friday, February 27.pennywisdom.com
THE DWARVES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR WITH EYEHATEGOD
The DWARVES will team up with EYEHATEGOD for a European tour in June and July.instagram.com/thedwarves/....
DANKO JONES RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Canadian high-octane hard rock trio DANKO JONES have launched a new music video for "I Love It Louder", a track taken from their 12th studio album, "Leo Rising" (out now).
DANKO JONES will be touring in Europe and the UK in October/November.
youtu.be/lK1ya5dZzLc?si=nEav7veYBU5zqIiG | dankojones.rpm.link/leorisingPR | dankojones.com
DEBUT ALBUM WITH KISSING KAOS IN MAY
American rockers KISSING KAOS will deliver their debut album, "To Your Limit", on May 1 via Mighty Music.facebook.com/kissingkaosband | facebook.com/mightymusic666
PANTERA AND MEGADETH CONFIRMED FOR LOUDER THAN LIFE
Louder Than Life returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky September 17-20 for its 12th edition, delivering the largest lineup in the festival's history. TOOL and LIMP BIZKIT join previously announced headliners MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE and IRON MAIDEN.Among the other confirmed artists are PANTERA, MEGADETH, PAPA ROACH, TOOL, GOJIRA, BABYMETAL, DANZIG, Alice Cooper, SABATON, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, ANTHRAX, MINISTRY, CAVALERA, METAL CHURCH, AGNOSTIC FRONT etc etc.
louderthanlifefestival.com
CRASHDÏET ANNOUNCES ITALIAN DATES
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET are going to Italy in October for 3 shows.facebook.com/realcrashdiet
NEW SINGLE WITH STRÖM IN MARCH
Swedish-singing hard rockers STRÖM will release a new single, "Fröken Raket", on March 13. It will be the first taste of their third album, which will be released in the fall.
orcd.co/blod193s1 | facebook.com/TidenSjunger
NASHVILLE PUSSY ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
American high-octane rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY are coming back to Europe for a tour from April 30 to May 16. They will mainly visit France and Spain, but also Belgium.
facebook.com/NSPSY
SEX PISTOLS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of SEX PISTOLS once again join forces with Frank Carter to celebrate 50 years of punk with the "Anarchy In The U.K." tour in December. Tickets go on general sale on Friday, February 27.The dates are;
Dec. 07 - 3 Arena, Dublin
Dec. 09 - Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
Dec. 10 - O2 Academy, Glasgow
Dec. 18 - Brixton Academy, London
Dec. 20 - Eventim Apollo, London
facebook.com/cartercookjonesmatlock
RUSH ANNOUNCES SOUTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN TOUR
RUSH has announced tour dates in South America and Europe in 2027. The dates will be the first time the band has played in Europe since 2013 and 17 years since visiting South America. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, February 27.rush.com/tour/fifty-something
CLAWFINGER SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Swedish/Norwegian rap metal pioneers CLAWFINGER have released the official music video for "Before We All Die", the title track of their new album, which came out today (Friday, Feb. 20) via Perception.youtu.be/SCg1LKQIc18
ACCEPT ADD 24 NEW SHOWS ACROSS EUROPE
ACCEPT has added 24 new shows across Europe to their "50th Anniversary Tour". In addition to the previously announced Sweden and UK shows, 11 more countries are added to schedule for the headline run in November and December.
Special guests will be Sweden's DYNAZTY and TAILGUNNER from the UK. Tickets are onsale Friday, February 27.
acceptworldwide.com
NEW SINGLE WITH CRASHDÏET
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET have released another single, "Sick Enough For Me".link.ninetone.com/sickenoughforme | facebook.com/realcrashdiet
NEW ALBUM WITH AT THE GATES IN APRIL
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES will release a new album, "The Ghost Of A Future Dead", on April 24 via Century Media.
The single "The Fever Mask" is out now.
youtu.be/EEpFYm-S8qk | atthegates.shop | atthegates.lnk.to/TheGhostofaFutureDead
PRIMAL FEAR SHARES PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONG
Supporting their 2025 success album "Domination" on stages worldwide with a second European leg kicking off in London, U.K. on March 11, heavy metal band PRIMAL FEAR warms up its engines with a new track called "One". It was recorded during the "Domination" sessions.youtu.be/Q4jtL2i9EwY
NEW SINGLE WITH SAVAGE BEAT
Dutch punk/action/garage rockers SAVAGE BEAT have just released their new song and music video, "Unhinged", from their upcoming full-length album "Bright Lights, Tall Shadows", due out on March 6 via Wap Shoo Wap Records/Longshot Music/Mendeku Diskak.youtube.com/watch?v=RRs1UFkdJY4 | instagram.com/savage.beat | wapshoowaprecords.bandcamp.com
ALESTORM, OVERKILL, CRASHDÏET AND JOHN 5 CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Some new acts have been confirmed for this summer's Sweden Rock Festival. They are ALESTORM, WILMER X, ADEPT, STATIC X, KORSLAGDA, OVERKILL, CRASHDÏET, ELVENKING, CORONER, John 5, SKYCLAD, Jelusick, HELLBUTCHER, Nikki Hill, and SYRACUSE.The fesitival will happen on June 3-6 in Sölvesborg, Sweden.
swedenrock.com
NEW ALBUM WITH GUS G. IN APRIL
Greek guitarist Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne etc) will release his fifth solo album, "Steel Burner", on April 24 through Metal Department Records. The album marks his first solo release in 5 years, and among the guest vocalists are Doro Pesch (DORO, ex-WARLOCK) Dino Jelusick, Matt Barlow (ICED EARTH, ASHES OF ARES), and Ronnie Romero (Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW etc etc).The instrumental title track is now available as a taste of the album.
youtu.be/oM3U2k2Nl9k | gusgofficial.com
PROPAGANDHI ANNOUNCES CANADIAN TOUR WITH THE FLATLINERS
Punk rock veterans PROPAGANDHI will team up with The FLATLINERS for a tour in Western Canada in late August/early September.facebook.com/Propagandhi | facebook.com/theflatliners
NEW EP WITH ARTILLERY SOON
Danish thrash metal veterans ARTILLERY will release a new single, "Ghost In The Machine", on February 27 via Mighty Music. It will be followed by a new EP, "Made In Hell". A release date for the EP will be announced later..facebook.com/ARTILLERY.DK | facebook.com/mightymusic666
ARCH ENEMY REVEAL NEW SINGER AND RELEASE NEW SINGLE
Melodic death metallers ARCH ENEMY have announced that Lauren Hart (ex-ONCE HUMAN) is their new vocalist.The band has also released a brand new single, "To The Last Breath", as a first glimpse of their new era.
ARCH ENEMY are also going on a European club tour in July and August.
youtube.com/watch?v=D0qVITuEIKE | bnds.us/o76k8l
SWEET TO RELEASE "Reincarnation" IN APRIL
The songs that Andy Scott, Mick Tucker, Paul Mario Day (IRON MAIDEN), Phil Lanzon (URIAH HEEP), and Mal McNulty (SLADE) recorded as SWEET once upon a time will be available on an album again for the first time since 1989. The album is called "Reincarnation", and this new version also includes 2 previously unreleased bonus tracks. Release date is April 10, and the label is Metalville Records.thesweet.com | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH TÜRBÖWITCH
Hungarian speed metallers TÜRBÖWITCH return with "Cult Mastery", the second single taken from their upcoming third full-length, "Under Haunted Skies", which will be released on March 20 via Time To Kill Records.ffm.to/turbowitch-cult-mastery | instagram.com/turbowitch_band | timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com
NEW SINGLE WITH CHEZ KANE
Welsh melodic rock singer Chez Kane shares another single, "Personal Rock N' Roll", from the upcoming album "Reckless", out on March 27 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/VLw_OKWJ7jg?si=TtWQwD3fP4OSpRmT | facebook.com/ChezKaneVocalist
NEW SINGLE WITH STARCRAZY
Australian glam rockers STARCRAZY deliver a new single, "Prove Myself".gyro.to/ProveMyself | facebook.com/starcrazyband
NEW SINGLE WITH MICHAEL MONROE
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe have released a new single, "Shinola". It's taken from the new album, "Outerstellar", which will be released on Friday, February 20.
youtu.be/xYbNYsRrll0 | linktr.ee/michaelmonroeofficial
FORMER U.D.O AND DIRKSCHNEIDER GUITARIST ANDREY SMIRNOV GOT A NEW BAND
Guitarist Andrey Smirnov (ex-U.D.O, DIRKSCHNEIDER) has announced the launch of his new heavy metal band AXE & ASHES. The debut single and official music video will be released on all major digital platforms on March 6.axenashes.com
TURBONEGRO ANNOUNCES HOMETOWN SHOW
On April 29, Norwegian legends TURBONEGRO will be playing at Rockefeller Music Hall in Oslo, Norway. The venue celebrate 40 years, and this will be the band's only show in Oslo in 2026.
turbonegro.com
COBRA SPELL ON HIATUS
Heavy metal band COBRA SPELL has decided to go on an indefinite hiatus.Statement: facebook.com/cobraspell
SCORPIONS ANNOUNCES ANOTHER LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
SCORPIONS are returning to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2026 with a new headlining residency show. "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from Thursday, September 17 through Saturday, October 3 and will once again feature special guest BUCKCHERRY.Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 21.
ticketmaster.com/scorpionsvegas | the-scorpions.com
NEW SINGLE WITH VENUS 5
VENUS 5 - the all-female European pop-metal group comprised of Karmen Klinc (Slovenia), Jelena Milovanovic (Serbia), Tezzi Persson (Sweden, singer of HELL IN THE CLUB), Greta Di Iacovo (a.k.a. Herma, Italy, singer of SICK N' BEAUTIFUL) and Erina Seitllari (Albania) - will release its second studio album, titled "March Of The Venus 5", on March 20 via Frontiers Music Srl.The official music video for the LP's second single, the title track, is out now.
youtu.be/994L1VaqH0I
SATAN'S BRIAN ROSS TO UNDERGO SURGERY
Vocalist Brian Ross of long-running heavy metal titans SATAN will undergo a "major life-saving preventative surgery" this spring, resulting in the postponement of all of the band's shows for the remainder of the year.This weeks shows in Spain which will go ahead as planned.
ANGELA GOSSOW HAS NOT REJOINED ARCH ENEMY
Angela Gossow has shot down rumors that she has rejoined ARCH ENEMY following the recent departure of Alissa White-Gluz.Speculation about Angela's possible return was sparked by a teaser video shared by ARCH ENEMY and Gossow in which a mysterious figure could be seen holding up a torch, captioned with a cryptic "2026". Everything else has been wiped off each of their accounts.
Angela has been managing ARCH ENEMY for more than a decade.
instagram.com/reel/DU0Wj0NjTCu/....
PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS FORCED TO CANCEL AUSTRALIA AND EUROPE
Phil Campbell And The BASTARD SONS announce that due to medical advice Phil has just received, the band have been forced to make the decision to cancel all Australian and EU shows from March to May.
facebook.com/PhilCampbellATBS
NEW SINGLE WITH METAL CHURCH
West Coast thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH will release their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Brainwash Game", is available now.youtu.be/LS3h7q0bj5A
FORMER VOIVOD VOCALIST/BASSIST ERIC FORREST HAVE PROSTATE CANCER
Former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest has gone public with his prostate cancer battle.Forrest was diagnosed with stage three prostate cancer in 2024.
There's a GoFundMe page: gofundme.com/f/please-help-eric-forrest-fight-cancer
NEW ALBUM WITH EVERGREY IN JUNE
Swedish melancholic metal veterans EVERGREY will release their 15th album, "Architects Of A New Weave", on June 5 via Napalm Records.NEVERMORE SIGNS WITH RPM
Legendary heavy metal powerhouse NEVERMORE has signed with Reigning Phoenix Music. The band also welcomes to the lineup Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on bass, and new vocalist Berzan Önen. To showcase the new lineup, NEVERMORE's first live appearance will take place on April 1 in Istanbul, Turkey.youtu.be/bhW3rdcyip4
NEW SINGLE WITH IRON SAVIOR
Hamburg-based power metal veterans IRON SAVIOR have just released a new video clip for their latest single, "Take On Me" - the band's metal reworking of the classic A-HA hit. The track is taken from their highly anticipated cover album, "Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy", set to arrive on March 27 via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.ironsavior.rpm.link/takeonmePR | ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR | iron-savior.com | perception.music
NEW SONG WITH KRIGSSTIGEN
Swedish punk rockers KRIGSSTIGEN have released a new song, "Grisen Flyger".youtu.be/d1eDrHMO8HI?si=p9-VeYZgXwzX7sG7 | linktr.ee/krigsstigen
HIRAX TO ENTER THE STUDIO IN THE END OF THE MONTH
American thrash veterans HIRAX will enter the recording studio on Thursday, February 26 to begin work on their 7th studio album.facebook.com/HIRAXOfficial
W.A.S.P. ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH KK'S PRIEST
W.A.S.P. announce the "1984 To Headless" 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK'S PRIEST as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31.W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their first 4 albums. General on-sale begins on Friday, February 13.
waspnation.com
COLLECTION WITH GLO
First generation Swedish punk band GLO will release a collection, called "Strutfutar Från Då". The LP features 3 EPs and 2 previously unreleased tracks recorded 1978-1981, and they plan to release the album in April.facebook.com/gbgGLO
THE MELVINS AND NAPALM DEATH JOIN FORCES FOR COLLABORATIVE ALBUM
The MELVINS and NAPALM DEATH have joined forces for "Savage Imperial Death March", due on April 10 via Ipecac Recordings. The effort is described in a press release as "a true collaboration - not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands".
The album shares its name with the 2 bands' "Savage Imperial Death Marc"" tours from 2016 and 2025, but marks their first full-length studio collaboration under the moniker.
youtube.com/watch?v=keJ3HDQgYDw
DIRKSCHNEIDER ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
DIRKSCHNEIDER (U.D.O. playing ACCEPT) are going to Latin America in April/May, where they will continue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ACCEPT album "Balls To The Wall".
ckconcerts.com/en/tours-and-shows/dirk.... | facebook.com/udoonline
THE POGUES DRUMMER ANDREW RANKEN IS DEAD
The POGUES drummer Andrew "The Clobberer" Ranken passed away on Tuesday, February 10.facebook.com/Poguetry
LOUDNESS TO CELEBRATE 45th ANNIVERSARY IN USA, JAPAN AND EUROPE
After launching their 45th-anniverary celebrations in December, Japanese metal veterans LOUDNESS have announced a series of shows for this spring and summer, covering the U.S., Japan and Europe.loudnessjp.com/live
NEW DOUBLE ALBUM WITH CORROSION OF CONFORMITY IN APRIL
American heavy metal legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will release their long-awaited new double album, "Good God / Baad Man", on April 3 via Nuclear Blast.facebook.com/corrosionofconformity
THE DARTS ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
American garage rockers The DARTS are going on a tour in Western USA in May.facebook.com/thedartsUS
NEW SINGLE WITH MASTERPLAN
Power metal legends MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band has share a new single and accompanying video, "Chase The Light".youtu.be/nlb0yZIXvgs
NEW ALBUM WITH THE DAHLMANNS IN MARCH
Norwegian power pop band The DAHLMANNS will release a new album, "Life In Reverse", on March 1 in USA and Japan. European release date is April 30. It will be available on both CD and LP.facebook.com/thedahlmanns
ROSS THE BOSS DIAGNOSED WITH ALS
American guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman, founding member of punk rock legends The DICTATORS and heavy metal stalwarts MANOWAR, has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.The diagnosis followed several months of seemingly unrelated symptoms that included weakness in his hands and legs. A series of very minor strokes was initially thought to have been the cause, but changes in diet, exercise and added physical therapy did nothing to slow the progression or increase his strength.
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/manowar-ross-the-boss....
NEW SINGLE WITH DAYTONA
Swedish AOR/classic rock band DAYTONA have released their new official video "Town Of Many Faces". The song is taken from the debut album, "Garder La Flamme", which was released in 2024 via Escape Music.The band is currently working on their second album, which they plan to release in the end of this year.
youtu.be/6sWHFrt7Ahk | linktr.ee/daytona_music | escape-music.com
NEW SINGLE WITH SHIRAZ LANE
Finnish "hard" rock band SHIRAZ LANE have released a new single and official music video, "Stone Cold Lover", taken from their latest studio album, "In Vertigo", out now via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/9_EX34ybXTU?si=V8DFZpmx_8JQRTjL | shirazlane.com | frontiers.it
FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL
Frontiers Rock Festival - arranged by Italian record label Frontiers Music Srl - will take place at the Live Club in Trezzo sull'Adda (Milan), Italy on May 1-3. Among the confirmed acts are GIANT, NELSON, FRONTLINE, HOUSE OF LORDS, Robin Beck, CREYE, SHIRAZ LANE, NIGHT RANGER, H.E.A.T, DEGREED, HELL IN THE CLUB, Michael Sweet, STRYPER, John Corabi etc.ffm.bio/frontiersrockfestival8
ONSLAUGHT ANNOUNCES NEW GUITARIST
UK thrash legends ONSLAUGHT welcome Nik Sampson as their new lead guitarist.Nik has been playing bass with British death metallers BENEDICTION, but have now left the band.
facebook.com/onslaughtuk
FORMER EXCITER GUITARIST JOHN RICCI's NEW BAND POWERRAGE SHARES VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE
The official lyric video for the song "Dark Wings" from POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, is out now. The track is taken from POWERRAGE's debut album, "Beast", which will arrive on April 24 via High Roller Records.youtu.be/w7c0ttbZg2I
THE DARTS ANNOUNCES FRENCH TOUR
U.S. garage rockers The DARTS have announced a tour in France in March/April.thedartsus.com
SPLIT EP WITH THE CHEATS AND WAYWARD BRIGADE
Pittsburgh punk rockers The CHEATS will team up with Maryland punks WAYWARD BRIGADE for a split 7" vinyl EP, titled "Split It Up". It will be released on May 8 via Screaming Crow Records.Both bands are doing 1 original song and 1 cover.
therealcheats.com | facebook.com/waywardbrigade
THE ADICTS, FEAR AND DEAD KENNEDYS CONFIRMED FOR PUNK IN THE PARK ROAD SHOW
Punk in the Park has announced the details for its 3-date "road show". Orlando, Pittsburgh, and Vallejo each get stops with somewhat different gigs. Bands appearing at various shows include The ADICTS (who headline all shows), DEAD KENNEDYS, SCREECHING WEASEL, LEFTOVER CRACK, CODEFENDANTS, The LAST GAND, AGNOSTIC FRONT, The QUEERS, CKY, STREET DOGS, FEAR etc.punkinthepark.com
NEW BEST OF CD WITH THE PROFESSIONALS
Punk rock legends The PROFESSIONALS (the band that Steve Jones and Paul Cook formed after SEX PISTOLS) has released a new best of CD, "Joined Up".
facebook.com/theprofessionalsband
CHARTA 77 COVERS COCA CAROLA
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 has released a cover of COCA CAROLA's "Blommorna Jag Får".
The song comes from the upcoming album "Förhandla Med Clowner", which will be released on February 27 through Wild Kingdom Records.
frontl.ink/k0xp896 | facebook.com/charta77band | wildkingdom.se
NEW ALBUM WITH METAL CHURCH IN APRIL
American thrash metal legends METAL CHURCH return with their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen.METAL CHURCH plans to hit the road extensively this year on the "Dead To Rights" tour.
LATE METALLICA BASSIST CLIFF BURTON TO BE CELEBRATED
The life of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton will be celebrated with "Cliff Burton Day" on what would have been his 64th birthday, February 10, at the historic Chabot Theater in Cliff's hometown of Castro Valley, California.More info and tickets: thechabot.com
For those unable to attend in person, join the live stream broadcast starting at 7 p.m. PST at: youtube.com/gomezgrip
NEW SINGLE WITH ERIK GRÖNWALL IN THE END OF THE MONTH
Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall (currently in MSG and solo artist) will release a new song, "Bad Bones", on February 27. It's the first taste of his upcoming solo album.Pre-save: erik-gronwall.ffm.to/bad-bones
RAMMSTEIN RELEASES ALL SINGLES ONLINE
All RAMMSTEIN singles with B-sides and remixes are available across all streaming services starting today (Feb. 6).rammstein.lnk.to/streaming
RAMONES DISPUTE FINALLY SETTLED
After more than 2 decades of legal battles, the long-running feud over control of The RAMONES' estate has finally come to an end. Johnny Ramone's widow, Linda Cummings-Ramone, has now acquired 100% ownership of Ramones Productions, Inc., buying out Joey Ramone's brother Mickey Leigh (born Mitchel Hyman) and bringing a hard-fought era of disputes to a close.With the legal battle behind them, the focus now shifts to potential new projects tied to the band's legacy, from remastered releases and archival material to curated merchandise, documentary work or long-anticipated film projects that could further cement the band's global influence.
NEW SINGLE WITH KING ULTRAMEGA
KING ULTRAMEGA have released a new single, a cover of "Preaching The End Of The World", recorded in loving memory of Chris Cornell (SOUNDGARDEN, AUSIOSLAVE, solo artist) while raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, the Recording Academy's nonprofit that provides mental health services, addiction recovery support, and emergency assistance to members of the music community.The song was originally written and performed by Chris Cornell. This recording features vocals by Ian Thornley of BIG WRECK, guitars by Pete Thorn, bass by Mark Menghi, keyboards and synth by Dave Kerzner and Frank Mitaritonna, and drums by Kenny Aronoff.
youtu.be/rmR11y2Odsk?si=wrAQlocXE0hIyH8Z | kingultramega.com
LUVGHUL TEAM UP WITH MY DISEASE FOR A SPLIT RECORD
Swedish horror punk rockers LUVGHUL and MY DISEASE (both from Örebro) has release a split record, titled "Greetings From Transylvania", via K&K Records. It's avaialble now on various streaming platforms.kkrecords.se | open.spotify.com/artist/49a9EIG.... | open.spotify.com/artist/5W3bpj....
NEW SINGLE WITH VIOLET
Young German AOR hope VIOLET release the new single "Sex In Harmony (Live)".This live version was recorded at Scala in Ludwigsburg on December 21, 2024, and can be found on the upcoming 8-track EP "Silhouettes", which will be released on February 27 via Metalapolis Records.
Listen to the song and pre-order the EP: violet.spread.link/silhouettes
facebook.com/violetAORofficial | metalapolis.eu
GRAVE DIGGER AND COCKNEY REJECTS CONFIRMED FOR HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL
GRAVE DIGGER, COCKNEY REJECTS, The STUBS and HAMULEC have been confirmed for Hells Bells Festival, which happens on June 26-27 in Szczecin, Poland.Confirmed since earlier are VADER, DISCHARGE, FURIA and DEZERTER.
hellsbells.pl
TWISTED SISTER CANCEL UPCOMING REUNION TOUR DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES
TWISTED SISTER was supposed to reunite for a 50th anniversary tour this year (weird as the band became TWISTED SISTER in 1973), but due to an sudden and unexpected resignation of lead singer Dee Snider brought on by a series of health challenges, the band has been forced to cancel all upcoming shows.A lifetime of aggressive performing has taken its toll on Dee's body and soul. The 70 years old singer suffers from degenerative artritis and has had several surgeries over the years. He has also recently found out that his wild performance has taken its toll on his heart as well.
The future of TWISTED SISTER will be determined in the next several weeks says the band in a statement.
twistedsister.com
NEW SINGLE WITH TUNGSTEN
Swedish metal band TUNGSTEN are back with an official video for their brand-new single "Bite My Tongue".
The band was formed by drummer Anders Johansson (ex-HAMMERFALL, Yngwie Malmsteen, SILVER MOUNTAIN, MANOWAR etc etc) alongside his sons Karl and Nick. Vocalist is Mike Andersson.
tungsten.rpmlink/bmtPR | tungstenofficial.net
SKID ROW PARTNERS WITH SWEETWATER TO LAUNCH SEARCH FOR NEW SINGER
Legendary hard rock band SKID ROW has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with U.S. company Sweetwater, the world's leading online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment, to search worldwide for their next lead vocalist. The collaboration invites singers from around the world to audition for the opportunity to front the band.In 2026, SKID ROW marks its 40th anniversary.
sweetwater.com/insync/skid-row-the-next-chapter | instagram.com/officialskidrow
JORN LANDE SIGNS WITH BLACK LODGE RECORDS
Black Lodge Records has announces the signing of Norwegian rock singer Jorn Lande (JORN, ex-MASTERPLAN).2026 is already generating anticipation, with plans for a third edition of JORN's "Heavy Rock Radio" concept, featuring JORN-ified renditions of beloved rock classics and collaborations with leading artists.
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SLIPKNOT ALBUM TO ARRIVE IN APRIL
SLIPKNOT's set of previously unreleased songs recorded by 4 members of the band during the sessions for its 2008 LP "All Hope Is Gone" will finally be made available this spring.SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan revealed the existence of the music in 2018, saying that he, singer Corey Taylor, guitarist Jim Root and DJ Sid Wilson wrote and laid down the more psychedelic-flavored tunes at a separate studio during an impasse in the recording of "All Hope Is Gone".
Now it has been confirmed that the effort, dubbed "Look Outside Your Window", will receive a vinyl release on Record Store Day (April 18).
If you're interested in more Record Store Day releases, go to: recordstoreday.com
NEW SINGLE WITH TIEMPOS DE IRA
Spanish hardcore/metal band TIEMPOS DE IRA deliver the second advance single, "Una Vida de Locxs", from their upcoming self-titled album, set for release on February 20 via Art Gates Records.youtu.be/syVcoRvmY6s?si=ILCMDOuxNOIibE41 | artgatesrecords.com
MOTÖRHEAD TO RELEASE "The Löst Tapes Vol. 7" IN APRIL
MOTÖRHEAD announce that "The Löst Tapes Vol. 7 - Live At The Whisky A Go Go, West Hollywood (Live At Lemmy's 50th)" will be released on limited edition, double clear vinyl on April 18.
imotorhead.com
EXODUS RELEASE UNCENSORED VIDEO FOR "3111"
A few weeks ago, American thrash legends EXODUS released the single "3111", but the video was too much for YouTube. Now the band has released the uncensored version of the video (not on YouTube though).The song is taken from the upcoming 12th studio album, "Goliath", which will be released on March 20 via Napalm Records.
exodus3111.com/video | facebook.com/exodusattack
MEMBERS OF VOKONIS FORM NEW BAND
Members of the Swedish metal band VOKONIS has formed a new band called ASKMOLN. They are said to play progressive death/blackgaze.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587379805122
NEW SINGLE WITH THE LINDA LINDAS
Young American pop punk girls The LINDA LINDAS have made a cover of the old classic "California Sun".facebook.com/TheLindaLindas
BUZZCOCKS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
Old English punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion, which happens at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England on August 6-9. The festival celebrates its 30-year anniversary.rebellionfestivals.com
STEPHEN PEARCY ANNOUNCES INITIAL DATES FOR 2026
As he continues to lay down tracks for his upcoming 6th solo album, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has announced his initial tour dates for 2026. Billed as "The Undercover Tour", the itinerary will be highlighted by performances with guitarist extraordinaire Warren DeMartini - his longtime bandmate in RATT and current touring partner - under the PEARCY/DEMARTINI moniker. The first date of 2026 is a PEARCY/DEMARTINI show on February 26 at the Yaamava' Theater in Highland, California.All upcoming dates will be in USA.
officialstephenpearcy.com
FORMER EXCITER GUITARIST JOHN RICCI ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM FROM HIS NEW BAND
POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, will release its debut album, "Beast", on April 24 via High Roller Records.In addition to Ricci, POWERRAGE includes bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER), vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on 3 EXCITER albums) and drummer Lucas Dery.
VOIVOD REVEALS FUTURE PLANS
After a busy period of working on various projects behind the scenes, Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD have announced their upcoming tour dates across North America as well as a long summer touring campaign all over Europe. The band has also offered an update about their current studio activity and launched a new video clip for their classic track "Condemned To The Gallows".VOIVOD are also mixing the Quebec City Symphonique Live album, while recording the next studio LP. And a video game by Chaosmonger Studio is in the works as well.
"Condemned To The Gallows" is a re-recording of the very first song they ever wrote. This version is taken from VOIVOD's special 40th-anniversary release "Morgöth Tales" from 2023.
youtu.be/YEFe2YI7Bn4 | voivod.com
IN FLAMES RECORDING NEW ALBUM
Swedish/American metal band IN FLAMES have entered a Los Angeles studio to begin recording their 15th studio album.instagram.com/p/DUUb7FaEegT/....
NEW SONG WITH SISTER SIN
Swedish heavy metal band SISTER SIN has released its first new music in 12 years, "Suicide Hill", through all digital platforms. The song is inspired by the 1988 classic movie "Maniac Cop" as well as the novel "Suicide Hill" by James Ellroy.
SISTER SIN's next single, "Drive", is set to arrive on March 3.
youtu.be/u2ehJ2qVPjQ
NEW BOX SET WITH HEAVEN & HELL IN MARCH
Rhino presents "Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009", a new collection focusing on the final chapter of Ronnie James Dio's celebrated tenure with members of BLACK SABBATH. Reuniting with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice under the name HEAVEN & HELL, the band returned to the stage and studio decades after their original run for an unexpected third act."Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009" will be available on March 27 as 7LP and 4CD/Blu-ray boxed sets. Both editions include an illustrated book with new liner notes by Hugh Gilmour, along with a replica tour book and poster.
The collection marks the first time the complete "Live From Radio City Music Hall" performance appears on vinyl, and features 8 tracks making their vinyl debut, including studio recordings from "The Dio Years" and select live performances. The Blu-ray expands the set with video from "Live From Radio City Music Hall" and "Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell - Live at Wacken", plus band interviews.
heavenandhell.lnk.to/breakingoutFA
NEW SINGLE WITH LION'S SHARE
Swedish heavy metal veterans LION'S SHARE continue their comeback campaign with the new single "Pentagram", the opening track from their long-awaited album "Inferno", out on March 27 via Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih8E9bEfCGE | lionsshare.org | metalville-shop.com
WITHERING SURFACE FORCED TO POSTPONE UPCOMING DATES
Danish melodic death metallers WITHERING SURFACE have to postpone all planned shows this spring due to the health condition of their guitarist Marco.facebook.com/WitheringSurface
DESCENDENTS ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND TOUR
American punk rock veterans DESCENDENTS are going to Australia and New Zealand in June, where they will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album "Everything Sucks".arep.co/p/descendents-australia--nz-2026-tour | facebook.com/thedescendents
BUCKCHERRY ANNOUNCES NEW U.S. TOUR
American hard rockers BUCKCHERRY are going on a U.S. tour in Mayfacebook.com/buckcherry
40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF VAN HALEN's "5150" IN MARCH
Celebrating its 40th anniversary in March 2026, "5150" is the first of 4 albums VAN HALEN recorded with lead singer Sammy Hagar. To mark this moment, Rhino is releasing an expanded edition of this classic on March 27 with a remastered version of the original album, a disc of rare singles edits and B-sides and a previously unreleased performance from the band recorded on August 27, 1986 in New Haven, Connecticut. Rounding out the package will be a Blu-ray inclusive of the first HD release of the band's classic 1986 live video "Live Without A Net" and a promo video for the track "Dreams".A live version of "Summer Nights" from VAN HALEN's aforementioned New Haven concert can be seen here: youtu.be/g9pYywCZrXc
vh.lnk.to/5150EE
THE KISS HIT "I Was Made For Lovin' You" SURPASSES 1 BILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE
KISS's "I Was Made For Lovin' You" music video has officially topped a billion views on YouTube.DEEP PURPLE RETURN TO ROYAL ALBERT HALL
DEEP PURPLE will return to the Royal Albert Hall in London for a special one-off performance on November 25, reconnecting the band with one of the most significant venues in their storied history.Tickets will be available from Friday, February 6 at: aegpresents.co.uk/event/deep-purple
THE DAMNED FORCED TO CANCEL TONIGHT'S SHOW IN KÖLN
Punk rock legends The DAMNED have been forced to cancel tonight's (Feb. 3) show in Köln, Germany.
"Everyone has been suffering with colds and flus, doctors were called but to no avail. Our singer David has succumbed and lost his voice, so obviously we can’t proceed", says the band.
facebook.com/OfficialDamned
KICKIN VALENTINA ANNOUNCES UK/EUROPEAN TOUR
American street hard rockers KICKIN VALENTINA will return to the UK and Europe in August/September.
facebook.com/KickinValentina
ACCEPT ANNOUNCES UK SHOWS
German heavy metal pioneers ACCEPT will celebrate their 50th anniversary with 2 UK headline shows in August.
The dates are as follows:
27 Aug. - Wolverhampton, KK's Steel Mill
28 Aug. - London, Indigo at The O2
Special guests on both shows will be up and coming UK hotshots TAILGUNNER. Tickets are on general sale Friday, February 6.
The band will also be appearing at Stonedead Festival in Newark, UK on Saturday, August 29.
Alongside the anniversary tour, ACCEPT will release a special 50th anniversary album later this year, featuring newly re-recorded classics, rare tracks and guest appearances.
linktr.ee/acceptworldwide
CONNY BLOOM OF ELECTRIC BOYS ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR
ELECTRIC BOYS frontman Conny Bloom is going on a solo tour in Sweden in April to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his first solo album, "Fullt Upp".
facebook.com/ConnyBloomOfficial
FILTHY CHRISTIANS REUNION AT KRYLBOMANGEL
Swedish grindcore band FILTHY CHRISTIANS are going to reunite at the Krylbomangel festival in Krylbo, Sweden on June 27.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558531092403
MEGADETH ARE No. 1 IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES
MEGADETH has secured its first-ever first No. 1 album in the U.S. with the band's final self-titled effort. MEGADETH also claims the top spot in Australia and Austria.Other top 5 spots include No. 2 in Finland (and No. 1 physical), Sweden (plus No. 1 physical), and Belgium; No. 3 in both the U.K. and Germany; No. 4 in the Netherlands; and No. 5 in both Italy and New Zealand.
megadeth.com
WATTIE OF THE EXPLOITED COLLAPSED IN GERMANY
The EXPLOITED frontman Wattie collapsed during a show in Wiesbaden, Germany on Saturday, January 31 due to dehydration. He is currently at hospital, and the upcoming shows in Tallinn and Riga have been postponed.Read more: facebook.com/theexploitedofficial
BRUCE DICKINSON IS PUTTING THE LAST HAND ON HIS NEXT SOLO ALBUM
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches on the vocals for his upcoming solo album at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California. The LP won't arrive before 2027 though.instagram.com/p/DUM01T-kbgr/....
TNT GUITARIST SUFFERS FROM SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION
Norwegian/American hard rock veterans TNT have canceled their appearance on the upcoming Monsters Of Rock cruise, set to take place in April, due to the fact that the band's guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø is suffering from a serious medical condition.He is currently receiving treatment in Norway, but has been advised by his physician not to undertake long-haul flights for the next 6 months, or until his condition has fully stabilized.
facebook.com/TNTtheband
ANETTE OLZON ANNOUNCES FIRST EUROPEAN TOUR IN OVER A DECADE
Anette Olzon will return to European stages, marking her first tour on the continent since 2012. This exclusive, limited-run tour will be dedicated to the acclaimed albums she recorded with NIGHTWISH, "Dark Passion Play" (2007) and "Imaginaerum" (2011), and some surprises too. Notably, this tour will feature the live European debut of several songs from these albums that were never performed live by the band during Anette's tenure, making this a historic event for followers of the symphonic metal genre.Pre-sale is available now, and runs until February 20. General sales will begin on March 4.
facebook.com/anetteolzonofficial/posts/1537892337695831....
JANUARY 2026
MEGADETH LANDS FIRST-EVER No. 1 ALBUM IN AUSTRALIA
MEGADETH has secured its first-ever first No. 1 album in Australia with the band's final self-titled effort.MEGADETH has appeared in the Australian Top 50 11 times, including 3 previous Top 10 entries: "Youthanasia" (peaking at No. 9 in 1994),"Dystopia" (No. 6 in 2016) and "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead" (No. 2 in 2022).
NEW SINGLE WITH PHILIP SHOUSE
Guitarist Philip Shouse (ACCEPT, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, John Corabi etc) have shared the first single, "Run Away From You", from his upcoming debut EP, "Side 1", set for release on February 27 via Wild Kingdom/Sound Pollution.youtu.be/SBItLo_6ABk | orcd.co/king134 | wildkingdom.se | facebook.com/theephilipshouse
NEW SINGLE WITH CLAWFINGER
Swedish/Norwegian rap metal veterans CLAWFINGER have released their latest single, "Going Down (Like Titanic)". The song is taken from their hotly-anticipated studio album "Before We All Die", set for release on February 20 via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.clawfinger.rpm.link/titanicPR | clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldiePR | clawfinger.net | perception.music
MUSTASCH ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES IN SWEDEN AND FINLAND
It looks like Swedish hard rockers MUSTASCH will release a new album soon, but I don't have any details yet. It will be followed by tour dates in Sweden and Finland from March to May anyway.
facebook.com/Mustaschofficial
DORO AND ERIK GRÖNWALL CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
DORO, Erik Grönwall, and EMOTIONAL FIRE have been confirmed for Skogsröjet, a rock festival in Rejmyre, Sweden which happens on July 30 to August 1.skogsrojet.se
NEW SINGLE WITH BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS ON SATURDAY
Swedish rock band BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS will release a new single, "Youth Center Rockstars", on Saturday, January 31. It's the final single from the upcoming album, "Through Space And Time", coming your way February 14.facebook.com/beatcitytubeworks
SEPULTURA TO RELEASE FINAL EP
Brazilian/American metal legends SEPULTURA have set "The Cloud Of Unknowing" as the title of their final EP. The VIP package for the final North American leg of the band's "Celebrating Life Through Death" tour includes, among other things, an exclusive vinyl for "The Cloud Of Unknowing" EP. When it will be released is unknown to me, but the tour happens in April/May.tix.soundrink.com/tours/sepultura
DARKTHRONE CELEBRATE 40 WITH BOX SET
Norwegian black metal legends DARKTHRONE celebrate their 40th anniversary this year, and will release a collection, "The Fist In The Face Of God", on March 6 via Peaceville Records. This fat box set will include 9 vinyl LPs, a DVD and a book.darkthrone.lnk.to/The_Fist_In_The_Face_Of-God | facebook.com/Darkthroneofficial | peaceville.com
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT are coming to Europe this summer. Joining them on select dates throughout the summer will be their friends in DEATH ANGEL, METAL CHURCH, ARMORED SAINT, and HELLRIPPER. There will be both festivals and headline shows. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 2.testamentlegions.com
BRAVEWORDS RECORDS AQUIRES THE WARLORD DIGITAL CATALOG
BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the acquisition of the WARLORD digital catalog consisting of the following albums:"Deliver Us" (1983)
"And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun" (1984)
"Rising Out Of The Ashes" (2002)
"The Holy Empire" (2013)
"Live In Athens 2013" (2015)
"Hunt For Damien" (2015)
All albums are now available on all digital services.
U.S. power metal band WARLORD formed in 1981.
warlordband.com | bravewordsrecords.com
AGNOSTIC FRONT UNLEASH NEW VIDEO AND COMES TO EUROPE
New York City's legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official lyric video for "You Say", off of their latest album, "Echoes In Eternity" (out now).AGNOSTIC FRONT has also announced the highly-anticipated European leg of their "Echoes In Eternity" Tour, with dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Belgium. The tour features special guests WISDOM IN CHAINS and RAW BRIGADE.
youtu.be/bykq1YZCAWM?si=vi7Z5fHmmpZkU-px | agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR | agnosticfront.com
THE ADICTS ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
British punk rock legends The ADICTS will do a short tour in Germany in June. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 2.facebook.com/theadicts
NEW SINGLE WITH SKINDRED
Welsh ragga metallers SKINDRED have released their brand-new song "This Is The Sound". It's the second track to be taken from the band's upcoming album, "You Got This".youtu.be/nZ95k_EWiHA
SHARON OSBOURNE WANT TO BRING BACK OZZFEST
Sharon Osbourne - the British TV personality, music manager and the widow of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne - has told Billboard magazine in a new interview that she is considering putting on another edition of the Ozzfest traveling festival. She has been talking to Live Nation about it, and the next iteration of Ozzfest could launch in 2027.During the same chat, Sharon said that she is working with Live Nation to launch a classical tour of BLACK SABBATH's catalog, performed by local orchestras and set to state-of-the-art visuals.
billboard.com/business/management/sharon-osbourne....
MÖTLEY CRÜE CLAIMS VICTORY IN LEGAL BATTLE WITH MICK MARS
MÖTLEY CRÜE says that it has won "a decisive victory" against former guitarist Mick Mars, resulting in "a final arbitration award that rejects every claim Mars made against the band and orders him to pay damages back to the group". According to a press release issued by MÖTLEY CRÜE's attorney, Sasha Frid of Miller Barondess, LLP, "the arbitrator's ruling not only vindicates the band contractually and financially but also dismantles the public narrative Mars promoted in interviews with major outlets".When Mars announced his retirement from touring with MÖTLEY CRÜE in October 2022 as a result of worsening health issues, he maintained that he would remain a member of the band, with John 5 taking his place on the road. Only 6 months later, however, he filed a lawsuit against the group in Los Angeles County's Superior Court, claiming that, after his announcement, the rest of the band tried to remove him as a significant stakeholder in the group's corporation and business holdings via a shareholders' meeting.
PAUL DI'ANNO DOCUMENTARY TO BE RELEASED THIS SUMMER
The life and career of pioneering heavy metal frontman Paul Di'Anno, the powerhouse voice heard on IRON MAIDEN's early albums, will be celebrated in the forthcoming documentary, "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer", to be released by Cleopatra Entertainment this summer.In a strikingly raw and intimate film, Wes Orshoski, co-director and producer of the acclaimed 2010 film "Lemmy" about the MOTÖRHEAD icon, and 2015's "The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead", about punk rock legends The DAMNED, captures the late singer riding an emotional rollercoaster toward the end of his life. Featuring appearances by James Hetfield (METALLICA), Gene Simmons (KISS), IRON MAIDEN's Steve Harris and members of EXODUS, SLAYER, MEGADETH, OVERKILL and SEPULTURA, the film chronicles how 2 IRON MAIDEN fans encounter Di'Anno at the lowest point of his life and then set out to restore his health and relaunch his career.
Trailer: youtu.be/Oqk4b4IJJ6o
THE NOMINEES FOR MANIFESTGALAN HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
Manifestgalan, a Swedish award for independent artists, have announced the nominees for this year.In the category Rock we can find SVART RIDÅ, BOKO YOUT, TOMMA INTET, and SYLVIE'S HEAD.
In the category Metal we can find BARRENS, NOVARUPTABAND, IN MOURNING, and HARD ROCK FROM HELL.
In the category Punk we can find SMIERC, BJÖRNARNA, FRUKTANSVÄRLD, and ILLVILJA.
The winners will be announced on March 25.
manifestgalan.se
NEW SINGLE WITH PAPA ROACH
California rock veterans PAPA ROACH have released a new single, "Wake Up Calling", via New Noize Records/ADA.youtu.be/jU0t-E2ybVI
SKID ROW BASSIST RACHEL BOLAN TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, "Gargoyle Of The Garden State", on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who previously worked on SKID ROW's 2022 album "The Gang's All Here", and it will feature guest appearances by Rachel's SKID ROW bandmates Dave "Snake" Sabo (guitar), Scotti Hill (guitar) and Rob Hammersmith (drums), along with Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR), Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME), Danko Jones (DANKO JONES), Steve Conte (NEW YORK DOLLS) and Damon Johnson (BROTHER CANE, LYNYRD SKYNYRD).OBITUARY ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY have announced a headlining tour for March with support from CASTRATOR and INTOXICATED. The 9-date trek will include 2 shows as the support act for ACID BATH. Tickets for the headlining gigs will go on sale this Friday, January 30.facebook.com/ObituaryBand/posts/1465252834962788....
SPRINTS COVER LE TIGRE
Dublin punk/indie rockers SPRINTS have released a cover of "Deceptacon" by LE TIGRE.youtu.be/u8DMmMKqg70?si=oLOd53tx4lhmxenV
NEW SINGLE WITH BANNED IN G.B.G ON FRIDAY
Swedish rockers BANNED IN G.B.G will return with a new single, "I Close My Eyes", on Friday, January 30.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063656942310
THE CASUALTIES ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American punk veterans The CASUALTIES will hit the road in April and May for their newly announced "Detonate Tour".The tour kicks off on April 1 at the 29th Street Ballroom in Austin, TX, and wraps up on May 21 at Aces High in Salt Lake City, UT. Along the way, they will stop in Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, and many other cities. The DROWNS will also play on these dates.
facebook.com/TheCasualties
NAPALM DEATH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
British grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH have announced a massive North American tour for this coming spring. The trek will feature special guests DEADGUY and PRIMITIVE MAN on select dates.
The run kicks off May 7 in Daytona Beach, Florida at the Welcome To Rockville festival before tearing across North America and concluding June 14 in Vancouver, British Columbia at The Pearl. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 30.
facebook.com/officialnapalmdeath
AEROSMITH CELEBRATES DEBUT ALBUM WITH NEW "LEGENDARY EDITION"
Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH have announced the release of their forthcoming "Aerosmith (Legendary Edition)" on March 20.For the first time, the Boston rock legends have assembled the definitive version of their multiplatinum self-titled debut, "Aerosmith", originally released in 1973. In an effort to finally present their unfiltered vision now, AEROSMITH co-founders Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have newly mixed the original recordings and tapes alongside Grammy Award-nominated producer and mixer Zakk Cervini (BLINK-182, Halsey) and Grammy Award-winning producer Steve Berkowitz.
"Aerosmith (Legendary Edition)" will be available via Capitol Records / UMe in multiple configurations, outlined in detail below, including a 5LP box, 4LP slipcase, 1LP black / 1LP color, 3CD, 1CD, and digital. Exclusive merchandise will also be available.
facebook.com/aerosmith
NEW ALBUM WITH NERVOSA IN APRIL
Brazilian/Greek death/thrash metallers NERVOSA will release a new album, "Slave Machine", on April 3 via Napalm Records. It will be their 6th album.youtu.be/-bOpQD6eJnY
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ECLIPSE AND CLAWFINGER CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
New artists have been confirmed for Sweden Rock Festival, which happens on June 3-6 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Among these acts are Yngwie Malmsteen, DOWN, ECLIPSE, CLAWFINGER, MAJESTICA, SISTER, HOSTILIA etc.swedenrock.com
VELVET INSANE SIGNS WITH ICONS CREATING EVIL ART
After some time of silence, Swedish glam rockers VELVET INSANE has signed with Icons Creating Evil Art. They will soon announce new singles and a new album.The band has been a trio for some years, but has used session musicians for live shows. These 2 live musicians have now become full members.
The current lineup is: Jonas Eriksson (vocals), Jesper Lindgren (guitar), Niklas Henriksson (guitar), Ludvig Andersson (bass), and Adde Hemmingsson (drums).
facebook.com/velvetinsane | icea.se
VADER AND DISCHARGE CONFIRMED FOR NEW POLISH FESTIVAL
Hells Bells Festival has unveiled the first wave of bands for its debut edition in the heart of Szczecin in Poland, which will take place on June 26-27.
The first wave of confirmed bands includes VADER, DISCHARGE, DEZERTER and FURIA.
hellsbells.pl
CRASHDÏET ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET are going to Germany for 5 shows in December.eventim.de/en/artist/crashdiet | facebook.com/realcrashdiet
UK SUBS ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR
British punk veterans UK SUBS will do a German tour in November.facebook.com/UKSubs
ALL FOR METAL PARTS WAYS WITH THEIR SINGER
Antonio, singer for the power metal band ALL FOR METAL, is leaving the band to focus fully on his solo career with A COLD PARADISE.ALL FOR METAL is now searching for a new singer.
facebook.com/allformetalofficial
STATUS QUO's FRANCIS ROSSI ANNOUNCES SOLO TOUR
A brand new show, titled Francis Rossi "Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future", will see STATUS QUO frontman Francis Rossi take to the road for 30 U.K. dates from September to November 2026. These shows will go on sale on Friday, January 30. Fans can also register to gain access to the Francis Rossi AEG Presents presale on Thursday, January 29.aegpresents.co.uk/event/francis-rossi | aegpresents.co.uk/francis-rossi-presale
ALICE COOPER ANNOUNCES ANOTHER U.S. TOUR
The legendary Alice Cooper will return to stages this spring on his headline "Alice's Attic" U.S. tour, which kicks off on April 14 in San Antonio, Texas and runs through May 9 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. Various pre-sales kick off on Tuesday, January 27 and run through Thursday, January 29. The general on-sale is set for Friday, January 30.
alicecooper.com
STRIKT ANNOUNCES SWEDISH DATES
Swedish punk band STRIKT will do some live dates here in Sweden during February and April.facebook.com/striktsthlm
REISSUE OF 80s ALL-STAR PROJECT HEAR 'N AID NEXT YEAR
On the red carpet of this year's Metal Hall Of Fame on January 21 in West Hollywood, California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed to Reality Check TV that the reissue of "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner, will finally arrive next year.On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Records Studios in Hollywood, California, including members of MÖTLEY CRÜE, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, QUIET RIOT, TWISTED SISTER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, and even SPINAL TAP.
https://www.youtube.com/@RealityCheckTV
INTERNATIONAL SCREENINGS OF ANTI CIMEX DOCUMENTARY
The ANTI CIMEX documentary "Jawbreaker" will be shown in Colombia in February and Finland in May.facebook.com/groups/495452900480377
LIVE ALBUM WITH SATOR NEXT MONTH
Swedish rock band SATOR will release a live album, "Hultsfred 1995", on double vinyl via Boredom Records on February 6. It will be exclusively avaialble through Hot Stuff (if I get it right), and it will be a limited edition of 250 hand numbered copies.
The concert was recorded at the legendary Swedish festival Hultsfredsfestivalen on August 11, 1995.
Pre-order: hotstuff.se/index.cfm?x=product....
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES ANNOUNCE NEW DRUMMER
California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have recruited Xavier Ware as their new drummer following the recent departure of Jay Weinberg.In addition to Ware, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' current lineup consists of singer Mike Muir, lead guitarist Dean Pleasants, rhythm guitarist Ben Weinman (The DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) and bassist Tye Trujillo (son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo).
facebook.com/suicidaltendencies/posts/....
GHOST CANCEL U.S. SHOWS DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Due to the state of emergency issued in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, and at the direction of local authorities, the GHOST shows scheduled for January 24 in Knoxville, January 25 in Charlotte and January 26 in Greenville have been cancelled.
facebook.com/thebandghost
ONSLAUGHT ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH WARLORD
British thrash legends ONSLAUGHT are hitting North American soil starting in March for the first time in well over a decade with a devastating "Force From Hell" set, drawing heavily from their seminal first 2 1980s albums. Los Angeles cult metal heroes WARLORD will co-headlining this tour, playing their seminal album "Deliver Us" in its entirety plus more classic era material.The 2 bands embark on this tour after a special set at Hell's Heroes in Houston, TX on March 18. Tickets are available now.
tonedeaftouring.com/onslaught | facebook.com/onslaughtuk | facebook.com/OfficialWarlord
THE RIVEN ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Swedish rock band The RIVEN will do some shows in Germany, Denmark and Sweden during the coming months.facebook.com/TheRivenMusic
THE ADICTS ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
British punk rock veterans The ADICTS will do some tour dates in Latin America in March.facebook.com/theadicts
DAVID ELLEFSON TO PERFORM ENTIRE MEGADETH ALBUM "Countdown To Extinction" IN EUROPE
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced his "Bass Warrior" European tour for March 2026. The trek will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of MEGADETH hits, including MEGADETH's "Countdown To Extinction" album in its entirety, solo material and other hard rock and metal favorites which inspired him during his 40-year music career. Direct support on all dates will come from MADO.basswarriortour.com
THE HAUNTED ANNOUNCES UK DATES
Swedish thrash metal band The HAUNTED are going to the UK for 3 shows in October.
08.10 - London
09.10 - Manchester
10.10 - Glasgow
facebook.com/officialthehaunted
GRAVE DIGGER ANNOUNCES SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
German heavy metal veterans GRAVE DIGGER will celebrate the 30-year anniversary of "Tunes Of War" with a South-East European tour in late April.tinyurl.com/grave-digger-live | facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH CAVE
German heavy metal band CAVE presents the new video single "Time Riders", taken from the upcoming album, "...Into The Promised Land", which will be released on April 17 through Metalapolis Records.cave.spread.link/into-the-promised-land | metalapolis.eu | cave.band
NEW SINGLE WITH WICKED SMILE
Australian heavy metal band WICKED SMILE will soon release their new album, "When Night Falls", which arrives on February 6. But before that another single, "Back To Back We Stand", has been released.https://youtu.be/HhjTXAaPhek?si=GtyskB-ufR1wiupc | linktr.ee/WickedSmile
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DAHMERS
Swedish horror punk rockers The DAHMERS deliver a new song, "In The Dark". It's the third and final single from the upcoming album, "Creature Feature" (which I guess will be out soon?).
ffm.to/k58qddk | facebook.com/Dahmers
EX-SCORPIONS AND MSG BASSIST FRANCIS BUCHHOLZ IS DEAD
Francis Buchholz, former SCORPIONS and Michael Schenker's TEMPLE OF ROCK bassist, has died at the age of 71 following a private battle with cancer.facebook.com/thefrancisbuchholz
NEW ALBUM WITH THE LORDS OF ALTAMONT IN APRIL
Garage rockers The LORDS OF ALTAMONT will release a new album, "Forever Loaded/DFFL", on April 10 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records.Pre-sale links and more info: facebook.com/LordsOfAltamont
KAASIN SIGNS WITH PRIDE & JOY MUSIC
Norwegian hard rockers KAASIN has signed with Pride & Joy Music.facebook.com/kaasinmusic
NEW SINGLE WITH DEF LEPPARD
DEF LEPPARD have released their new single "Rejoice". The dynamic track comes ahead of DEF LEPPARD's return to Las Vegas for their "Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency" that kicks off February 3.youtu.be/zy2TLLeNgp0 | defleppard.com
IN FLAMES ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR DATES
Swedish metal band IN FLAMES will play several U.S. shows in May in between the band's appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. Support on select dates will come from THROWN, DISTANT and UPON STONE. Pre-sale available now. General on-sale will be Friday, January 23.inflames.com
SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES DRUMMER KENNY MORRIS IS DEAD
Early SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES drummer Kenny Morris has passed away at the age of 68. Cause of death is unknown..HENRY ROLLINS WORKING ON UNRELEASED RECORDINGS WITH THE ADVERTS
A little while ago, Henry Rollins (ex-BLACK FLAG, ROLLINS BAND) mentioned that he was working on a project with Ian MacKaye (MINOR THREAT, FUGAZI). He has now unveiled that project. Gaye Advert of The ADVERTS found a forgotten tape at her house. She sent it to Rollins who digitized the tape and found out that it was 2 unreleased recordings of "We Who Wait" and "New Boys", both produced by Larry Wallis of PINK FAIRIES and MOTÖRHEAD. These recordings are being released via In the Red Recordings and are available now (not sure where though).URIAH HEEP TO PLAY WITHOUT GUITARIST MICK BOX
URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box has been taken ill and will not be able to perform the first shows on the Scandinavian leg of the "The Magicans Farewell" tour, which begins on Thursday, January 22.Sam Wood (BLACK STAR RIDERS, WAYWARD SONS) stand in at the very last minute with Mick's blessing.
facebook.com/uriahheepofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH EXODUS
San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS has released a new single, "3111". A new album, "Goliath", will be released on March 20 via Napalm Records.The official video is too brutal for YouTube and is being denied. It will be released in its entirety at a later time and place.
Pre-order the album: napalmrecords.com/exodus (scroll down)
QUEENSRŸCHE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
QUEENSRŸCHE will be heading back to Europe this summer, starting on June 6 in Köln, Germany and ending on July 5 in Cartagena, Spain. Dates include a mix of headlining shows with their friends RIVERS OF NIHIL opening, as well as festival dates.
Tickets: lnk.to/QUEENSRYCHE-EUROSUMMER26
linktr.ee/queensryche
NEW SINGLE WITH DISTORTED REFLECTION
Greek doom metal band DISTORTED REFLECTION has released a new single, "3000 A.D.". It's the second single from their second album, which will be released on February 27 via Iron Shield Records.
youtu.be/Olr5AfgG3Ag?si=u1DcRBqFyCSxnujg | facebook.com/distortedreflectiondoom | facebook.com/IronShieldRecords
NEW ALBUM WITH TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK IN MARCH
Northern Norwegian heavy/power metal band TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK have set March 27 as the release date for their new album, "Black Waves", which will be released through Battlegod Productions.The band have also released the final video single, "Lament Of The Damned", concluding the visual campaign ahead of the album release.
youtu.be/QbfKHBTc91g | facebook.com/tomorrowsoutlook
DARK TRANQUILLITY ANNOUNCES CO-HEADLINE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SOEN
Swedish melodic death metal veterans DARK TRANQUILLITY are going on a co-headline North American tour with SOEN and special guest PERSEFONE from late March to late April. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23.facebook.com/dtofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH THUNDERMOTHER
Swedish hard rockers THUNDERMOTHER has released an official live video of "Whatever - Live In Gothenburg", and it's the first single from their upcoming live album, "Live'n'Alive". The album will be released on April 17 via Napalm Records.
youtube.com/watch?v=0YU0ZbEgt-Y | facebook.com/thundermother
NEW MUSIC WITH JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13
Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) share the new single and official video "Lifeline", taken from the 4th album of his solo project Joel Hoekstra's 13, "From The Fade", out on February 27 via Mighty Music.youtube.com/watch?v=ri8Fn8pUkZ8&feature=youtu.be | ffm.bio/fromthefadelalbum | linktr.ee/joelhoekstra | frontiers.shop
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American heavy metal icons CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to stages this spring on a North American headlining tour with support provided by WHORES and CROBOT.The journey commences with a pair of headlining shows on April 7 and April 8 in Atlanta and Greensboro, respectively, with WHORES. From there, the band will head to Sayreville on April 9 to join CLUTCH for a run of dates through May 3 in Asheville (with additional support by JD Pinkus). CORROSION OF CONFORMITY reconvenes with WHORES on May 5 in Toronto and May 6 in Montreal with CROBOT joining the caravan for all remaining dates through May 16 in New Orleans.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will be touring in support of its upcoming new double album, set for release later this year via Nuclear Blast Records. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23.
facebook.com/corrosionofconformity
SEPULTURA ANNOUNCES FINAL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM EXODUS AND BIOHAZARD
Brazilian/American thrash metal veterans SEPULTURA have announced their final "Celebrating Life Through Death" North American tour, marking the end of an era after more than 4 decades, 14 gold records, and tours across 80 countries. This farewell run will feature an explosive lineup, including special guests, thrash legends EXODUS, hardcore heavyweights BIOHAZARD, and newcomers TRIBAL GAZE.Kicking off on April 29 in Montclair, New Jersey, the "Celebrating Life Through Death" tour will visit major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Montreal, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles, before concluding on May 29 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Along the way, SEPULTURA will also perform at major festivals, including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.
Tickets will go on sale on January 23 at: sepultura.com.br/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH MEGADETH
MEGADETH release the 4th single, "Puppet Parade", from their final self-titled album, due on January 23 through Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint on Frontiers Label Group's new BLKIIBLK label.youtu.be/kj9OK_n6rpw | facebook.com/Megadeth
OZZY TRIBUTE ALBUM
"Iron Man's Anthem: A Tribute to Ozzy" brings together bands from across Europe and the United States to pay respect to one of the most influential voices in heavy music. Released by Witching Buzz, the compilation traces Ozzy Osbourne's impact from the earliest BLACK SABBATH years through key moments of his solo career, using interpretation rather than imitation. The album will be released on February 13.witchingbuzz.bandcamp.com/album/iron-man....
TIM "RIPPER" OWENS CONFIRMED FOR NORDIC NOISE
Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK'S PRIEST, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, Yngwie Malmsteen, ICED EARTH) have been confirmed for the Nordic Noise festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, which happens May 14-16. He will headline the festival.nordicnoise.dk
SWEDISH HARD ROCK SINGER ANDERS MÖLLER IS DEAD
Anders Möller, former singer of Swedish hard rockers SWEDISH EROTICA and MADISON as well as a member of punk rockers SLOBOBANS UNDERGÅNG, and later most famous as singer/guitarist of BLACK INGVARS, has passed away.WOLF SIGNS WITH FIREFLASH RECORDS
Swedish heavy metal band WOLF have signed with Fireflash Records and will release their 10th album this year.
facebook.com/officialwolf | facebook.com/fireflashrecords
STRYPER FRONTMAN MICHAEL SWEET GOES SOLO
Singer, songwriter and frontman of Christian hard rock/heavy metal icons STRYPER, Michael Sweet has announced his new album, "The Master Plan", his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet. Set for release on April 3 via Frontiers Music Srl, this deeply worship‑inspired record marks a bold departure from his previous solo work - blending heartfelt devotion with fresh musical textures and melodic depth unlike anything Sweet has done before.To celebrate the announcement, Michael has shared the album's title track alongside an official lyric video.
youtu.be/nYlvxAflcug
OVERKILL RECRUITS EX-FEAR FACTORY BASSIST CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS FOR MARCH/APRIL TOUR
Ex-FEAR FACTORY bassist Christian Olde Wolbers will once again fill in for OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni on the New Jersey thrash metal veterans' upcoming U.S. tour as the support act for TESTAMENT. Additional support on the "Thrash Of The Titans" trek, which will launch in March, will come from German thrashers DESTRUCTION.OVERKILL's original bassist D.D. Verni is dealing with an ongoing "shoulder issue".
The band recently entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2023's "Scorched" album for a tentative late 2026 release.
instagram.com/p/DTqIRSYFEVj/....
DISCHARGE REPLACE SKITSYSTEM AT CLOSE-UP BÅTEN
SKITSYSTEM have been forced to cancel their appearance at Close-Up Båten in May due to a double booking. No other than DISCHARGE step in to replace them on the crusie, which will sail from Stockholm, Sweden to Tallinn, Estonia and back on May 15-17.
SKITSYSTEM are on the other hand already confirmed for the May cruise in 2027.
facebook.com/CloseUpMagazine
BLISTERHEAD ANNOUNCES GERMAN TOUR DATES
Swedish punk rockers BLISTERHEAD are going to Germany twice this year. First there will be 3 dates in March, and then 3 more dates in May.
facebook.com/Blisterhead
NEW SINGLE WITH BUZZCOCKS
UK punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS has released a new single, "Poetic Machine Gun", from their upcoming album, "Attitude Adjustment", which will be released on January 30 via Cherry Red Records.Pre-order the album: cherryred.co.uk/buzzcocks-attitude-adjustment-cd-edition........ | facebook.com/buzzcocksofficial
NOFX DOCUMENTARY
Fat Mike, a founding member of NOFX, announced that a feature-length documentary, called "40 Years Of Fuckin' Up", about the iconic punk band is currently in post-production. The announcement was made at the Punk Rock Museum's NOFX exhibit on Friday, January 16, which also happens to be Fat Mike's alleged birthday.This is the unbelievable story about how a group of untalented drug-addled teenage punks somehow became the most successful independent band in history.
Fat Mike commented: "Most people wouldn't be okay with releasing a film that shows footage of getting whipped in their dungeon, or their drug use for the past 20 years, or dressing up like a rubber cheap whore, or the ambulance ride when they were naked while puking and shitting blood… I'm not like most people."
"40 Years Of Fuckin' Up" will feature several unreleased songs from NOFX that can only be heard by attending a showing of the film.
youtube.com/watch?v=aFc5EKSRagA
POSTHUMOUS EP WITH JOHN SYKES
Australia's Golden Robot Records has announced plans to release a posthumous EP from legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES). The EP is expected to arrive later this year.Sykes died in January 2025 following a battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.
HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES ANNOUNCES UK/EUROPEAN TOUR
After almost 3 years away, the supergroup HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - with Alice Cooper, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry and actor Johnny Depp among others - are finally coming back to tour the UK and Europe in August/September. Joining them in the UK are special guests The JESUS AND MARY CHAIN and The DAMNED, with more guests to be announced for the EU shows. Artist Pre-Sale starts on Tuesday, January 20. General On Sales start Friday, January 23.
hollywoodvampires.com
LUCIFER ANNOUNCES SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR
German/Swedish occult heavy rockers LUCIFER are going to Argentina, Brazil and Chile in April.facebook.com/luciferofficial
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH THE DAMNED
With the final single from their upcoming covers album "Not Like Everybody Else", British punk rock legends The DAMNED deliver a vibrant reinterpretation of The LOVIN' SPOONFUL's classic "Summer In The City".
The album will be released next week, and is a covers album.
youtu.be/KwCYHmgA_JM | officialdamned.com
BILLY IDOL DOCUMENTARY
The global theatrical rights to the forthcoming feature-length documentary film "Billy Idol Should Be Dead", directed by 3-time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Live Nation Studios, have been acquired by Evan Saxon Productions (ESP). The film traces the life and career of punk pioneer turned rock n roll icon Billy Idol. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into his emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll, almost 50 years into his career.The film made its festival debut at the Tribeca Film Festival last summer, followed by an award qualifying run. The film will have its wide theatrical release in early 2026. Additional info will be shared shortly..
facebook.com/BillyIdol
MASSACRE TO RE-RECORD EARLY SONGS
Florida death metal veterans MASSACRE will return to their roots with plans for a brutal new compilation that revisits and reclaims some of the most iconic material from their catalog. This release features freshly re-recorded versions of select standout tracks from the "From Beyond" LP and the classic "Inhuman Condition" EP, delivering them with modern production while preserving the savage spirit that helped define early Florida death metal.NEW SINGLE WITH GOTTHARD
Swizz hard rockers GOTTHARD return with a brand-new single, "Smiling In The Pouring Rain". The song is taken from the upcoming mini-album, "More Stereo Crush", set for release on March 13 through RPM.gotthard.rpm.link/smilingPR | gotthard.rpm.link/mscPR | gotthard.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
NEW ALBUM WITH THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT IN THE END OF THE MONTH
Swedish high energy hard rockers The CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT will release "Hot Stuff - Vol. 3" on January 29. It will be available on blood red vinyl in a edition of 200 copies. The album is a collection of non-album tracks, so there's no new songs.Pre-order: chucknorrisexperiment.bandcamp.com/album/hot-stuff....
chucknorrisexperiment.com
NEW SINGLE WITH LION'S SHARE
Swedish heavy metal veterans LION'S SHARE return with the new single "Another Desire", taken from their long-awaited comeback album, "Inferno", out March 27 via Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=pFcPBMdth78 | lionsshare.org | metalville-shop.com
ROB ZOMBIE AND MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson have announced a co-headlining tour across North America, taking place this summer. The 21-date run kicks off on August 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, rolls through major markets such as Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and more before concluding on September 20 in Concord, California at Toyota Pavilion at Concord. The tour will also feature gold-certified Mongolian metal collective The HU and multiplatinum-selling Los Angeles industrial rock stalwarts ORGY as special guests on all dates. Presale begins on Tuesday, January 20, and the general onsale begins on Friday, January 23.livenation.com | robzombie.com | linktr.ee/marilynmanson
JOHN CORABI ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH TOM KEIFER
Veteran rock vocalist John Corabi - known from bands like MÖTLEY CRÜE, The DEAD DAISIES, UNION and The SCREAM - will support CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer on a number of U.S. dates this spring and summer. Tickets for most shows go on sale this Friday, January 16.John will release his debut full-length solo album, "New Day", on April 24 via Frontiers Music Srl.
facebook.com/JohnCorabiMusic
EX-GREAT WHITE AND JACK RUSSELL's GREAT WHITE MEMBERS RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE AS ONCE BITTEN
ONCE BITTEN, the new band featuring past members of GREAT WHITE - Tony Montana from the multi-platinum era and co-writer of some of their biggest hits, and powerhouse vocalist and former member of GREAT WHITE, Andrew Freeman - along with longtime members of Jack Russell's GREAT WHITE, Robby Lochner, Dan McNay and Ken Mary, has released an official animated music video for its debut single, "Rockin' Like The 80's".youtu.be/YiNpR39HnOc
JUDAS PRIEST DOCUMENTARY TO RECEIVE WORLD PREMIERE IN BERLIN
"The Ballad Of Judas Priest", a new documentary about legendary Grammy-winning English heavy metal band JUDAS PRIEST and their epic journey to the top of rock and roll, will receive its world premiere at the 76th Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival, set to take place February 12-22.CHEZ KANE DELIVER NEW VIDEO
Welsh melodic rock princess Chez Kane unveils her new single and accompanying visualizer, "Night Of Passion", ahead of the release of the new album, titled "Reckless", out on March 27 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/SGule2xNZvU?si=2dV7XCJJ0lIZM8y0
RAVENSPELL UNLEASH NEW VIDEO
Canadian heavy metal band RAVENSPELL have just launched a lyric-video of the song "Obsidian Wing" as a second advance single for their first album, entitled "Obsidian King", which will see the light on March 12 through Fighter Records.youtu.be/TbEw9TgtUK0 | facebook.com/ravenspellofficial | fighter-records.com
NEBULA ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Stoner rock veterans NEBULA will be on tour in Europe in May.facebook.com/NebulaBand
RAVEN ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Heavy metal veterans RAVEN will return to the live stage with an extensive North American tour of 35+ shows from March through May this year. Support comes from special guests SLACKJAW.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial
THE DEVILS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Explosive Italian rock duo The DEVILS have announced their "European Tour 2026". The band will kick off the tour on January 28 in Montecarotto, Italy, before taking their primal, high-energy live performances across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy.facebook.com/thedevilsduo
NEW SINGLE WITH SISTER SIN NEXT MONTH
Swedish heavy metal band SISTER SIN will deliver a new single, "Suicide Hill", on February 3. It will be their first new music in 12 years.
facebook.com/SisterSin
MANOWAR ANNOUNCES SCANDINAVIAN DATES
MANOWAR has added tour dates in Norway and Sweden to their 2027 tour, where they will play the entire "Fighting The World" album and other epic anthems. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 16.The dates are:
March 13, 2027 - Spektrum, Oslo, Norway
March 15, 2027 - Partille Arena, Göteborg, Sweden
linktr.ee/manowarband_official
NEW SINGLE WITH CRASHDÏET NEXT WEEK
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET will release a new single, "Satizfaction", on January 23.Pre-save: link.ninetone.com/satizfaction
Pre-order the new album, "Art Of Chaos": crashdiet.org/art-of-chaos
facebook.com/realcrashdiet
AVATAR ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Swedish metal band AVATAR have announced a spring 2026 headline tour of North America. The trek, with support from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and FROZEN SOUL, will kick off on April 16 in Sacramento, California and run through May 20 in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. It includes stops at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. General on-sale will be Friday, January 16.avatarmetal.com
NEW SINGLE WITH METAL ALLEGIANCE
All-star metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE has returned with a new single, "Black Horizon", via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). It's their first release of original music since 2018, and the song features guitarist Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), vocalist William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA) on bass, and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) on drums.On Thursday, January 22 the "core four" METAL ALLEGIANCE members will share the stage with Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), John Bush (ex-ANTHRAX, ARMORED SAINT), Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES, GOD FORBID), William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Jack Gibson (EXODUS), Gary Holt (SLAYER, EXODUS), Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), and Troy Sanders (MASTODON). In typical METAL ALEGIANCE fashion, the show at the House Of Blues will feature surprise special guests and support from CHAINED SAINT, RED REIGN and LOST LEGACY.
youtu.be/sYpY0tcrfmA
Tickets: ticketmaster.com/event/0900634A15627F9E
NEW SONG WITH CONVERGE
American hardcore/punk/metal band CONVERGE shares a new song, "We Were Never The Same", from their upcoming album "Love Is Not Enough", due on February 13 via Epitaph Records.youtu.be/yNfRyuSMiBc
THE HAUNTED ANNOUNCES JAPANESE TOUR DATES
The HAUNTED are going to Japan in July for 3 dates.
Tickets: smash-jpn.com/live/?id=4629
facebook.com/officialthehaunted
NEW ALBUM WITH THE EROTICS IN FEBRUARY
New York high energy rockers The EROTICS will release a new album, "Just What The Devil Ordered", on February 23 via Cacophone Records.theerotics1.bandcamp.com | cacophone.com
NEW ALBUM WITH EXIT STAGE LEFT IN MARCH
Local (Borås, Sweden) progressive rockers EXIT STAGE LEFT has been working on a new album for a few years, and now it's finally ready to be released. "Gentle Otherworld" is the title, and March 31 is the release date. According to rumours it will be a double album, and there will also be a release party at Wiser's here in Borås they say.
linktr.ee/ExitStageLeft
NEW ALBUM WITH BLACK LABEL SOCIETY IN MARCH
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will release a new album, "Engines Of Demolition", on March 27 via MNRK Heavy.The band has also announced that they will embark on a European tour in May. Support on select dates will come from VENOM INC., THROWN INTO EXILE, SACRED REICH, THUNDERMOTHER and METAL CHURCH.
More details: blacklabelsociety.com
SAMMY HAGAR ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH RICK SPRINGFIELD
Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN, MONTROSE) returns this summer with a special limited run of his acclaimed, top-grossing "Best Of All Worlds" tour. Hagar will be joined by rock heavyweights and longtime bandmates Michael Anthony (bass, backing vocals), Joe Satriani (guitar) and Kenny Aronoff (drums). The U.S. tour launches June 13 in St. Louis, and concludes June 27 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. The tour also features special guest Rick Springfield. Tickets will go on sale Friday, January 16.More details: redrocker.com
NEW ALBUM WITH TEMPLE BALLS IN FEBRUARY
Finnish hard rockers TEMPLE BALLS has released a new single and official lyric video, "Tokyo Love", taken from their upcoming self-titled studio album, out on February 13 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/4-ikBZgIeYQ?si=2X1yb0DpeT-y2N6P
NEW ALBUM WITH VENUS 5 IN MARCH
International melodic metal group VENUS 5 - comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (HELL IN THE CLUB), Herma (SICK N' BEAUTIFUL), and Erina Seitllari - announce the release of their second studio album, titled "March Of The Venus 5", and scheduled for a March 20 release via Frontiers Music Srl.To give a taste of what's coming, they have unleashed the first powerful single, "Like A Witch", along with an official video.
youtu.be/aSmsMSCQ7-w?si=_Q14kzdXSJlFpQh8
JAY WEINBERG HAS LEFT SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg has announced his departure from SUICIDAL TENDENCIES after an almost 2-year run with the California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends.Read more: instagram.com/p/DTYgPVnCaGJ
NAPALM DEATH IS RECORDING DEMOS FOR NEW STUDIO ALBUM
NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury and touring guitarist John Cooke have entered Parlour Studios in Kettering, U.K. with longtime producer Russ Russell (DIMMU BORGIR, AT THE GATES, AMORPHIS) to begin recording demos for the band's 17th studio album.
instagram.com/reel/DTVAc4LjJy9/.... | instagram.com/p/DTYn1ePjGo4/....
ARTILLERY SIGNS WITH MIGHTY MUSIC
Danish thrashers ARTILLERY have signed with Mighty Music. A new mini-album will be released in the spring.facebook.com/ARTILLERY.DK | facebook.com/mightymusic666
NEW ALBUM WITH MASTERPLAN IN MAY
MASTERPLAN's long-awaited new album, "Metalmorphosis", will be released on May 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP's first single, "Chase The Light", will arrive on January 15.facebook.com/masterplantheband
TYGERS OF PAN TANG ANNOUNCES NEW GUITARIST
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG has recruited John Foottit as their new guitarist. He will be playing his first show with the band in March, and will also appear on the new album.facebook.com/tygersofpantangofficial
CHELSEA ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
British punk veterans CHELSEA will be doing some tour dates in the UK during the spring and summer.Dates: facebook.com/ChelseaPunkbandOfficial
HIRAX ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American thrash veterans HIRAX are going on a tour in USA and Canada in March/April.Dates: facebook.com/hiraxthrashmetal
THE 69 EYES SIGNS WITH BLKIIBLK
Finnish goth rockers The 69 EYES have signed to BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group.Starting a brand new chapter in their career, they proudly unveil their new track "I Survive", along with an official music video. The song features American guitarist Steve Stevens, best known as Billy Idol's guitarist and songwriting collaborator, and for his lead guitar work on the theme to "Top Gun" ("Top Gun Anthem"), for which he won the Grammy for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance" in 1987.
youtu.be/8kWbkYVb1Vs
GLENN HUGHES FORCED TO CANCEL U.S. TOUR
Due to a minor health issue that requires his attention over the upcoming months, Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE etc) has made the difficult decision to cancel his 2026 USA Tour.glennhughes.com
NEW SINGLE WITH IRON SAVIOR
Hamburg power metallers IRON SAVIOR return with their brand-new single "Relax", a crushing metal reinterpretation of the legendary 80s hit by FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD. It's the latest single taken from the upcoming album "Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy", scheduled for release on March 27 via PERCEPTION - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.ironsavior.rpm.link/relaxPR | ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR | iron-savior.com | perception.music
NEW SINGLE WITH BLACK SWAN
The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN - featuring Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP), Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE), Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, The END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG) - will release a new studio album, "Paralyzed", on February 13 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's title track is available now.youtu.be/hpM_iCiTIb4
OZZY EXHIBITION EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER
An exhibition celebrating the solo achievements and global awards of Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery has been extended to September 2026 due to continuing public demand."Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero" was officially opened by Ozzy's wife and manager Sharon Osbourne on June 25, 2025 to coincide with the rock icon's final performance at the historic "Back To The Beginning" homecoming concert at Villa Park.
facebook.com/CentralBIDBirmingham?ref=embed_video
NEW SINGLE WITH PAGANIZER
Swedish death metal veterans PAGANIZER have just launched the third advance single, "Devoured", in form of a visualizer-video, of what will be their 14th full-length album, entitled "As Mankind Rots", which will see the light on February 5 through Xtreem Music.
youtu.be/q7X_OhEY2PI | xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/paganizersweden
NEW SINGLE WITH AVALANCHE IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS
Australian hard rocking band AVALANCHE will release another single, "On The Bags Again", on January 22, from their upcoming debut album, "Armed To The Teeth", which will be out on February 13.facebook.com/avalanchebandrock
CROWBAR TEAM UP WITH EYEHATEGOD FOR U.S. TOUR
CROWBAR and EYEHATEGOD will join forces for a U.S. co-headlining tour this spring. The trek will kick off on March 19 at Chelsea's Live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and wrap on April 18 at Tipitina's in New Orleans, Louisiana.facebook.com/watch/crowbarmusic/?ref=embed_video
NEW SINGLE WITH STARGAZER
Norwegian hard rockers STARGAZER unleash their new digital single "Trouble" this Friday, January 9.bfan.link/str-trouble | facebook.com/stargazertheband
THE PINK FAIRIES RELEASES MOTÖRHEAD COVER
The old rock band The PINK FAIRIES have made a cover of the MOTÖRHEAD classic "Motorhead". The track features 2 special guests: Nik Turner (HAWKWIND) and sci-fi author/poet Michael Moorcock.A full album will be released on January 16.
orcd.co/pinkfairies_motorhead
BOOK ABOUT RUSH's "2112" ALBUM DUE IN MARCH
Motorbooks has announced "Rush And 2112: 50 Years", a richly illustrated, slip‑cased celebration of the album that transformed RUSH from cult favorites into one of rock's most revered and influential bands, due on March 10, just weeks before the 50th anniversary of "2112".More information: geni.us/twAQaSF
STATUS QUO's FRANCIS ROSSI SHARES 2 MORE SOLO SONGS
STATUS QUO frontman Francis Rossi kicks off 2026 with 2 brand-new songs, released today as a digital double single and taken from his long-awaited new studio album, "The Accidental", due out January 30 through earMUSIC."Push Comes To Shove": youtu.be/Fp4Z5D058F0
"November Again": youtu.be/s2StuzWorXo
THE INTERRUPTERS ARE IN THE STUDIO
American ska punk rockers The INTERRUPTERS are currently in the studio to record their fifth studio album.instagram.com/theinterrupters
ONSLAUGHT POSTPONES EUROPEAN TOUR
British thrash legends ONSLAUGHT regret to announce that their upcoming European tour, originally due to take place from January 28 to February 21, has to be rescheduled.Due to unforeseen circumstances, a decision has been made to move the tour to later in the year. Updated tour dates will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.
facebook.com/onslaughtuk
NAZARETH ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
Scottish hard rock veterans NAZARETH are going on a tour in Germany, Switzerland and Austria in March/April.facebook.com/nazarethofficial
KÜNTSQUÄD PROVOKES WITH NEW VIDEO
Australian crust/death metallers KÜNTSQUÄD deliver a new video for "Your Mum Sucks Crack In Hell", a song taken from their latest album, "Satans Cock".youtube.com/watch?v=blMQMxR9Sh0 | facebook.com/kuntsquad666
TYLER BATES EXITS MARILYN MANSON's TOURING BAND
Tyler Bates has announced his departure from Marilyn Manson's touring band to focus on his artist, film, and television projects.Read more: instagram.com/p/DTI1sYXAXa8
DAVID LEE ROTH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
David Lee Roth has announced a 30-date solo tour of North America. The 71-year-old former VAN HALEN singer will launch the trek on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington and will visit California, Arizona and Texas later in the month before playing in Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina and Ontario, among others, in May. June will see Roth hit New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Minnesota and Wisconsin, among other states.The artist presale begins today, January 6. The public on-sale will start on Friday, January 9.
davidleeroth.com/tour
PUNK GUITARIST PETESY BURNS IS DEAD
Petesy Burns, a Northern Irish punk guitarist and songwriter, passed away at home in Belfast on January 1, 2026 at the age of 63. Petesy played in bands such as STALAG 17, F.U.A.L., The OUTCASTS, The HOAKERS, and SHAME ACADEMY. He was also involved in the WARZONE COLLECTIVE, GIRO's, and The ANARCHY CENTRE.NEW SINGLE WITH NOISE AHOLIC ON WEDNESDAY
Finnish Swedish-singing crust punk act NOISE AHOLIC will release a new single, "Allt Förfaller", on Wednesday, January 7. The track is taken from the upcoming album, "En Värld Styrd Av Lögner", which will be released on March 4 via Elitbolaget.elitbolaget.bandcamp.com
NEW SITE COVERING AFRICAN ROCK AND METAL
There's actually a rock and metal scene in Africa, which is often ignored internationally. Now the new site AFRICA.ROCKS is here to change that. It publishes news, interviews, features, and reviews from across the continent.africa.rocks
KAM LEE's MASSACRE TO PERFORM DEMO BY HIS PRE-DEATH BAND MANTAS
Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, will perform live and re-record the entirety of the MANTAS's "Death By Metal" demo. As part of a significant music legacy initiative, Kam's post-DEATH band MASSACRE will bring to life the demo and other MANTAS classics, which have not been performed live for over 43 years.The new recordings will be titled "Massacre Plays Mantas Death By Metal Demo", and it will be performed at the Kill-Town Death Fest XI, set to take place September 3-6 at at Pumpehuset in Copenhagen, Denmark.
facebook.com/MassacreBandUSA/posts/....
QUIET RIOT ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR DATES
American hard rock/heavy metal veterans QUIET RIOT have added some more 2026 tour dates in USA, and many more are on the way.Dates: facebook.com/quietriot
NEW SINGLE WITH VIOLET ON FRIDAY
German AOR hope VIOLET will release the second single, "Set Me Free", from the upcoming EP, "Silhouettes", this Friday, January 9. The EP will be released on MCD and digital on February 27, and on MLP on March 27 via Metalapolis Records.save-it.cc/metalapolis/set-me-free | save-it.cc/metalapolis/silhouettes
FRANTIC AMBER ANNOUNCES NEW DRUMMER
Sweden based death metallers FRANTIC AMBER has recruited Akane Delle Fave as their new drummer.
She has been playing with them for a while now as session drummer, but have now become an official member of the band.
facebook.com/franticamber
MÅNEGARM FORCED TO POSTPONE DUE TO HEART ISSUES
Swedish viking metallers MÅNEGARM have been forced to postpone their shows on January 17 as well as February 6 and 7.Their bassist Erik have been at hospital since last Tuesday (Dec. 30, 2025) due to heart problems. He is since Friday (Jan. 2) at home, but have to rest to fully recover.
facebook.com/Manegarmsweden
LASTKAJ 14 ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES
Swedish trallpunk veterans LASTKAJ 14 will do some tour dates in Sweden during the coming months.
Dates: facebook.com/Lastkaj14
NEW SINGLE WITH BLISTERHEAD NEXT WEEK
Swedish punk rockers BLISTERHEAD will release a new single, "Where We Belong", on Friday, January 9. The track is taken from their upcoming album of the same name, to be released via Sunny Bastards Records.
facebook.com/Blisterhead | facebook.com/sunnybastardsrecords
TONY IOMMI TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is currently working on a new solo album, which should be released during 2026. It's said that the vocalist on the album will be a Swedish singer.ALEX VAN HALEN IS WORKING ON NEW ALBUM WITH TOTO's STEVE LUKATHER
VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen has revealed that he's about to begin work on a new album with TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather and a couple of other people.NEW SINGLE WITH THE BOYS NEXT WEEK
British punk rock legends The BOYS will be back with a new single, "Damn Those Eyes", on January 9. It's the first single from their forthcoming 6th studio album, due for release in the fall of 2026.
The album, as yet untitled, will be the band's first new album since "Punk Rock Menopause" in 2014, and only their second studio album since 1981.
TWIN PIGS CONFIRMED FOR DALFESTIVALEN
After being forced to cancel 2 years in a row, TWIN PIGS have been confirmed for Dalfestivalen for the third time.
The festival happens in Dalsjöfors (outside Borås), Sweden on August 22. Tickets go on sale January 25.
More info: facebook.com/dalfestivalen
DECEMBER 2025
NEW MUSIC IN 2026
In 2026 you can look forward to new records with the following bands: MEGADETH, MANDY MANALA, VRÄVARNA, HELIX, INDUCTION, LION'S SHARE, AVALANCHE, HÄLLAS, BÖDEL, BLISTERHEAD, KREATOR, AUTUMN'S CHILD, CHARTA 77, GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS, NOISE AHOLIC, PAGANIZER, SWEATMASTER, VIOLET etc. etc. etc.
And yes, this is just a few of all the interesting bands that will release new music next year.
CENTINEX GOES TO FINLAND
Swedish old school death metallers CENTINEX are going to Finland for 4 shows in February 2026.Dates: facebook.com/Centinexofficial
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH VEIL OF THE SERPENT
Heavy metal band VEIL OF THE SERPENT close out the year with a epic ballad, "We Are The Stars". The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Born To Burn", which will be released on March 20, 2026.youtu.be/rpmYxjBAA9I?si=B5OPOAn2ajywfK3J | veiloftheserpent.com
GBH ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
British punk legends GBH have announced a European tour together with DEAF DEVILS, which will happen in February and March 2026.In related news.. Due to some ill health in the ranks, GBH are not able to play the Brum Punks Xmas tonight (Dec. 27). The other bands will play though.
Dates: facebook.com/GBH.official
THE CURE's PERRY BAMONTE IS DEAD
The CURE keyboardist, guitarist and 6-string bassist Perry Bamonte has passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas.Read more: thecure.com/news/2025/12/perry-archangelo-bamonte-1960-2025
HIRAX ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Old American thrashers HIRAX are coming to Europe in May 2026. They will play in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway.Dates: facebook.com/hiraxthrashmetal
HELIX SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
The official music video for "Stuck In The '80s", the new single from Canadian hard rockers HELIX, is now available. The song is taken from HELIX's new full-length album, "Scrap Metal", which will be released on January 23, 2026 via Perris Records. This will be the 14th HELIX release on the label.youtu.be/mbFNkH8sKtE
EX-KISS GUITARIST VINNIE VINCENT ANNOUNCES NEW CD SINGLE
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has announced a new single, "Ride The Serpent", to be made available in a limited edition of 1,000 CDs, 500 of which will be sold in the U.S. and 500 internationally.According to a post on Vinnie's web site, each "Ride The Serpent" CD, which is part of the guitarist's new Vinnie Vincent Invasion Master Series to launch the long-awaited VINNIE VINCENT INVASION album "Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)", is priced at $200, with an additional $25 for shipping in the U.S.A., and $100 for shipping internationally. Each CD is individually numbered and signed by Vincent.
vinnievincentinvasion.com
NOFX TO RELEASE 2 NEW 10" EPs
American punk rock legends NOFX will release 2 new 10" EPs, "Clay Pigeon" and "Quarter Album". Both will be out via The Punk Rock Musem ODs on January 16, 2026.Pre-order: instagram.com/thepunkrockmuseum
THE CROWN ADDS HOMETOWN SHOW TO FAREWELL TOUR
Swedish death metallers The CROWN have added a hometown show in Trollhättan to their farewell tour in 2026, alongside new dates in Sweden, Mexico and their very first show in Lithuania. And even more dates will be added..
Confirmed dates: facebook.com/thecrownofficial
JOHAN LANGQUIST THE CASTLE CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
JOHAN LANGQUIST THE CASTLE have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden, which take place on May 28-30, 2026.More info: muskelrock.com or facebook.com/Muskelrock
STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
Michael Sweet of Christian hard rock/heavy metal veterans STRYPER will release his long-in-the-works inspirational solo album, "The Master Plan", in early 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.facebook.com/TheMichaelSweet/posts/1604462081047074....
NAZARETH PARTS WAYS WITH CARL SENTANCE, ANNOUNCES NEW SINGER
Scottish hard rock legends NAZARETH have parted ways with singer Carl Sentance and have replaced him with Gianni Pontillo.Pontillo has previously played with PURE INC., The ORDER and SOULS REVIVAL, and has taken part in all-star productions such as "Rock Circus" and "This Is Rock" by Das Zelt. Since 2019, he has also been the frontman of the German hard rock legends VICTORY. In 2023 he launched a new project called PONTILLO & THE VINTAGE CREW.
facebook.com/nazarethofficial/posts/1416338409861262....
THE BABOON SHOW ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES FOR 2026
Swedish punk rockers The BABOON SHOW have announced their touring schedule for 2026. They will play in Germany, Finland and Sweden.
Dates and tickets: thebaboonshow.com
GRAHAM OLIVER AND PAUL QUINN TO CELEBRATE 45 YEARS OF SAXON's "Wheels Of Steel"
GRAHAM OLIVER'S ARMY, the band led by Graham Oliver, a founding guitarist of the iconic British band SAXON, will be joined by Graham's former bandmate in SAXON, Paul Quinn, for a special concert on December 29 at the Birdwell venue in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. They will celebrate SAXON's 1980 album "Wheels Of Steel".Graham Oliver is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, so this might be the last time they perform together.
facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=83871964......
FURY ANNOUNCES UK TOUR WITH KING KRAKEN
British hard rock/heavy metal band FURY are going on a co-headline tour in the UK with KING KRAKEN next spring.Dates: facebook.com/furyofficial
MASSGRAV ANNOUNCES DUTCH AND BELGIUM DATES
Swedish hardcore/punk band MASSGRAV will do 3 dates in the Netherlands and Belgium in February 2026.Dates: facebook.com/massgrav
MEGADETH RELEASES NEW VIDEO
MEGADETH has released the latest single and video for "Let There Be Shred!", from their upcoming last album, which will be released through BLKIIBLK on January 23, 2026.youtu.be/4IL67t825cA | megadeth.com
THERE WILL ALSO BE SOME HARD ROCK AND METAL AT BORÅS LIVE-FESTIVALEN
Borås Live-Festivalen is a new festival which will happen on February 4-7, 2026 in Borås, Sweden. Yesterday (Dec. 19) some punk and similar was announced, but there will also be some hard rock and metal.Confirmed so far (that I have found):
CÖVERED will play at Grevens on February 5.
ZEPULTURAZ is a SEPULTURA tribute band. They will play at Grevens on February 6.
HEAVY TOOLS will play 70s hard rock covers on February 7 at Grevens.
All events have free entrance if you have the app Borås Live.
DESTRUCTION ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN TOUR
German thrash legends DESTRUCTION will be playing in Mexico and Central America in September 2026.Dates: facebook.com/destruction
VÄNSTERNÄVEN CONFIRMED FOR BORÅS LIVE-FESTIVALEN
Borås Live-Festivalen is a new festival which will happen on February 4-7, 2026 in Borås, Sweden. Among the confirmed punk and similar bands are VÄNSTERNÄVEN, SKARABÉ, PIPISTRELLA, KARDBORREBANDET and PÄRLOR OCH SVINN.
Further instructions: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575140845128
ROSE TATTOO ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Australian rock veterans ROSE TATTOO are coming to Europe next summer for a long tour in July and August.Dates: facebook.com/RoseTattoo
NEPAL DEATH CONFIRMED FOR DALFESTIVALEN
NEPAL DEATH have been confirmed for Dalfestivalen at Folkets Park in Dalsjöfors (outside Borås), Sweden. The festival happens on August 22, 2026. Tickets go on sale January 25, 2026. Confirmed since earlier are HONNINGBARNA.
facebook.com/dalfestivalen
THE SONIC OVERLORDS TEAM UP WITH TONY MARTIN
In 2022 Sweden's The SONIC OVERLORDS unleashed the opus "Last Days Of Babylon", with a combination of powerful doom riffs and epic, melodic majesty of late 70s/early 80s heavy rock. One of the songs on that album, "Past The End Of Time", is now available as a standalone single. This is a new and exclusive version where vocalist Marcus Rubin is doing a duet with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin.youtu.be/UFGuFs1sLMc?si=zKiZDJx1Oe8-ABZm | facebook.com/Thesonicoverlords
DANKO JONES ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR
Canadian power trio DANKO JONES are coming back to Sweden next spring for a tour, which will begin in Eskilstuna on April 15 and last until May 2 when they will play in Lund.
Dates and tickets: dankojones.com
A BOX FULL OF RAINBOW
"The Temple of The King 1975–1976" celebrates the 50th anniversary of RAINBOW's formation with a definitive 9-CD box set. It features the 2 first studio albums - "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" and "Rising" - as well as live performances, rare recordings including alternate versions and more. The box will be released on March 6, 2026 via Edsel Records.This box is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
Pre-order: rainbowband.lnk.to/templeoftheking
NEW EP WITH WITCHCRAFT IN MARCH
Swedish doom folk pioneers WITCHCRAFT will release a new 5-song EP, "A Sinner's Child", on March 13 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records. The title track is now available as a first taste.youtu.be/irjkT0Etlhs
NEW ALBUM WITH CHARTA 77 IN FEBRUARY
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 will release a new album, "Förhandla Med Clowner", on February 27, 2026 through Wild Kingdom Records. The album features 5 original songs and 6 covers.
The first single will be the DOCENT DÖD classic "Bensin I Blodet", and it will be available on Friday, December 19.
frontl.ink/0wa43ra | facebook.com/charta77band | wildkingdom.se
HYPERION RELEASES NEW VIDEO
Italian heavy metal band HYPERION have just launched a visualizer-video of the song "Yet We Still Fight", as a third advance single from their third album, entitled "Cybergenesis", which will see the light on January 15, 2026 via Fighter Records.youtu.be/j6LtOrkrBr4 | shop.xtreemmusic.com/english.item.index.php?&id=29107 | fighter-records.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/hyperionbandheavy
L7 AND PARTY DOZEN TO SUPPORT AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS IN NORTH AMERICA
Earlier this month Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS announced a headlining tour of North America. Now, they have announced the support acts for these upcoming shows. L7 will be joining them on their shows in Toronto (RBC Amphitheatre, June 4), Montreal (Place Bell, June 5), and Morrison, Colorado (Red Rocks Amphitheatre, June 17), and PARTY DOZEN will be joining them on all dates.
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS will also be touring in Europe in August 2026.
Dates and tickets: amylandthesniffers.com
VENUS 5 RETURNS WITH SEOCND ALBUM IN MARCH
VENUS 5 - the all-female European pop-metal sensation comprised of Karmen Klinc (Slovenia), Jelena Milovanovic (Serbia), Tezzi Persson (Sweden, singer of HELL IN THE CLUB), Greta Di Iacovo (a.k.a. Herma, Italy, singer of SICK N' BEAUTIFUL) and Erina Seitllari (Albania) - will release its second studio album, titled "March Of The Venus 5", on March 20, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.To give a taste of what's coming, they unleash today (Dec. 17) the first single "Like A Witch", along with an official video.
youtu.be/aSmsMSCQ7-w
NEW ALBUM WITH CRASHDÏET IN MAY
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET are going to release their 7th studio album, "Art Of Chaos", on May 8, 2026 via Ninetone Records.Pre-order: crashdiet.myshopify.com/collections/art....
FRANTIC AMBER PARTS WAYS WITH DRUMMER
Sweden based death metallers FRANTIC AMBER have parted ways with their drummer Laura due to personal reasons. A new drummer will be announced soon.
Read more: facebook.com/franticamber
ORIGINAL VICE SQUAD DRUMMER SHANE BALDWIN IS DEAD
It looks like original VICE SQUAD drummer Shane Baldwin has passed away.LACUNA COIL ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Italian dark metal band LACUNA COIL have announced their "Sleepless Empire" U.S. tour, which is set to start in March 2026 with special guests ESCAPE THE FATE, as well as VOWWS (March 24 - April 13) and AXTY (April 15 - April 29).The tour is set to start in New York on March 24 and conclude in Albany on May 1. Tickets go on general sale Friday, December 19.
Dates and tickets: lacunacoil.com
SEPULTURA ANNOUNCES FINAL EUROPEAN TOUR
SEPULTURA has just announced the final European leg of the band's "Celebrating Life Through Death" farewell tour. The trek will launch on June 6, 2026 in the Netherlands and will conclude with the previously revealed last-ever European concert on August 9 in Dublin, Ireland. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, December 18.Dates: instagram.com/p/DSUYsdhDAAj/....
MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Marilyn Manson has extended his "One Assassination Under God Tour" with newly announced spring U.S. shows featuring support from Australian death-pop duo VOWWS. The artist presale will begin on Tuesday, December 16. The public on-sale will start on Friday, December 19.Dates: facebook.com/MarilynManson
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH OVERKILL AND DESTRUCTION
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced the U.S. leg of their "Thrash Of The Titans" world tour. The trek, which will launch in March, unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 19.Dates: facebook.com/testamentlegions
BUY EX-DEAD KENNEDYS SINGER JELLO BIAFRA'S CAR
Former DEAD KENNEDYS singer Jello Biafra (also label manager for Alternative Tentacles) is selling his 1989 Toyota Celica GT convertible, which is now up for auction.The sale will benefit Alternative Tentacles so they can repress more back catalog releases.
You can bid here: hemmings.com/auction/1989-toyota-celica-carmichael-ca-286952...............
NEW SINGLE WITH MYRATH
Tunisian/French progressive metal band MYRATH release their new single "The Funeral". The song comes from the new album, "Wilderness of Mirrors", which will be released on March 27, 2026.youtu.be/auS-5ssczKk?si=Tv2ufpMjiB3SNxWA
MICHAEL MONROE ANNOUNCES FINNISH TOUR
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe are going on a solo tour in Finland in April/May 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/michaelmonroeofficial
NEFARIOUS RELEASES FIRST SINGLE WITH NEW SINGER SEAN RIVERA
NEFARIOUS - which features Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums - has announced the addition of vocalist Sean Rivera to the group's ranks. Rivera joins the group as the replacement for Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX), who sang on NEFARIOUS's debut album, "Addicted To Power".A new version of the previously released NEFARIOUS song "Day After", featuring Rivera's vocals, is available now.
NEFARIOUS will play its first show with Rivera at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco on Saturday, January 3, 2026. More dates will soon be announced, followed by a full European tour in August/September 2026, kicking off at the legendary Alcatraz festival in Belgium.
youtu.be/7srzZs62Y5Y
NEW SINGLE WITH JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13
Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, REVOLUTION SAINTS) will release the 4th album of his solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13, "From The Fade", on February 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for "You Can Give", the second single from the album, is out now.Once again, guitarist and composer Hoekstra is joined by an elite cast of rock veterans: powerhouse drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO), legendary bassist Tony Franklin (The FIRM, BLUE MURDER), virtuoso keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO) and rising vocal sensation Girish Pradhan (GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES, The NAIL).
youtu.be/23SIj2utCAk
BRET MICHAELS BIOPIC AND BOOK COMING IN 2026
POISON frontman Bret Michaels has announced that his "Unbroken: Then, Now And Forever" biopic and book will be released in 2026.instagram.com/p/DSDSg99EwB4/?utm_source....
"This Is Spinal Tap" DIRECTOR ROB REINER AND WIFE KILLED
Rob Reiner, director of the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", died Sunday (December 14), along with his wife, Michele. He was 78 years old.Reiner and his 70-year-old wife were found dead in their home in Brentwood, California, both having suffered "lacerations consistent with a knife". There reportedly was no sign of forced entry.
According to media reports, the couple's 32-year-old son Nick Reiner is "a person of interest" in the deadly stabbing and he is currently "being questioned" by police.
BULLET CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
BULLET have been confirmed for the hard rock and metal festival Muskelrock.
The festival will happen at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden on May 28-30, 2026.
Confirmed since earlier are H.O.L.M.E.S., AXXION, TUMBLE, TYRANN, WARLORD, HIRAX, ABIGAIL, The RIVEN etc.
More info: facebook.com/Muskelrock
ANTI CIMEX DOCUMENTARY WILL BE SHOWN IN CINEMAS NEXT YEAR
The new documentary, "Jawbreaker", about Swedish hardcore/punk legends ANTI CIMEX will be shown in cinemas here in Sweden next year. On March 13, 2026 you can watch the film in Göteborg, Malmö and Helsingborg.facebook.com/groups/495452900480377
NEW SINGLE WITH PRIMAL FEAR IN FEBRUARY
Heavy metal veterans PRIMAL FEAR will release a new single, "One", on February 20, 2026.facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
SLAUGHTER & THE DOGS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
SLAUGHTER & THE DOGS have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion.The festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary on August 6-9, 2026 at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England.
More details and tickets: rebellionfestivals.com
THE RIVEN CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
The RIVEN have been confirmed for the hard rock and metal festival Muskelrock.The festival will happen at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden on May 28-30, 2026.
More info: facebook.com/Muskelrock
EX-DRAGONFORCE AND SKID ROW SINGER ZP THEART RELEASES SOLO SINGLE
Former DRAGONFORCE and SKID ROW singer ZP Theart has released a new single, "Dark To Light", which marks his first new music in 13 years and his first solo release.youtu.be/bpsFOGt21DM
BULLET ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR
Swedish heavy metal band BULLET are going on a tour in Sweden together with special guests SORM in March/April 2026.
BULLET will also release a new album, "Kickstarter", on January 9, 2026 via Steamhammer Records.
Dates and ticket links, as well as more tour dates: facebook.com/bulletband | bullet.lnk.to/kickstarter
KARLSKOGA WANT TO STOP METAL AND PUNK FESTIVAL
Dunndret is a metal and punk festival which is planned for next summer in Karlskoga, Sweden. But 2 of the municipality's administrations want to stop it as they believe the music could be harmful to children. The Culture and Leisure Administration in Karlskoga writes in their statement that they want to protect children from offensive and sexual content.The final decision on the festival will be made later this winter.
HAMMERFALL ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH EVERGREY AND ELVENKING
Swedish heavy metal veterans HAMMERFALL have announced the "Freedom World Crusade North America 2026" tour. Support on the trek, which will launch on September 12, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina and conclude on October 8, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, will come from EVERGREY and ELVENKING. All 3 bands will also perform at next year's ProgPower USA festival on September 11, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Tickets go on sale today, December 12.
All dates: facebook.com/hammerfall/posts/1399....
VOIVOD ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
Canada's cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD will embark on an 8-city U.S. tour next spring. Support on the trek, which will kick off on March 20 in Houston, will come from BAT, the Richmond, Virginia metal-punk trio consisting of Ryan Waste, Nick Poulos and Chris Marshall.Dates: facebook.com/Voivod/posts/14079....
CRASHDÏET ANNOUNCE REPLACEMENT FOR PETER LONDON
Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET introduce Chris Young (MIDNIGHT DANGER, ex-LIPZ) as their bassist for the next touring cycle, stepping in while Peter London takes a break.facebook.com/realcrashdiet
NEW SINGLE WITH VIOLET
Young German AOR band VIOLET deliver a new song, "Somewhere, Somehow", which is 1 of 3 brand-new 80s anthems from an upcoming EP, which will be released in February 2026.violet.spread.link/somewhere-somehow | violetband.de
NEW SINGLE WITH SHADOWBORN
Australian heavy metal band SHADOWBORN have unleashed their brand-new single, "Through the Hourglass". The track serves as the first official taste of their upcoming debut EP with the same title, arriving later this month.youtu.be/ukral3J3mBY?si=Gnp2kiazNgjNc0f6 | shadowbornau.bandcamp.com/album/through-the-hourglass
ROCK PARTY WITH D-A-D, DANKO JONES AND THE BABOON SHOW IN HELSINGBORG NEXT SUMMER
On August 1, 2026 D-A-D will team up with DANKO JONES and The BABOON SHOW for a massive outdoor rock night at Engfärjeparken in Helsingborg, Sweden. Tickets go on sale December 12.
facebook.com/d.landafterdark | facebook.com/dankojones | facebook.com/thebaboonshow
NEW ALBUM WITH AXEL RUDI PELL IN MARCH
Bochum, Germany-based guitarist and composer Axel Rudi Pell will release his new album, "Ghost Town", on March 20, 2026 via SPV/Steamhammer. The first single from the album is the title track, and it's out now.youtu.be/34ZaILEaUj4
SAXON ARE IN THE STUDIO
British heavy metal legends SAXON have entered the studio to begin recording a new studio album.
Over the course of the last few days, SAXON has shared several photos from the studio of drummer Nigel Glockler, bassist Tim "Nibbs" Carter and guitarists Doug Scarratt and Brian Tatler laying down their parts for the new LP, which is tentatively due in late 2026.
facebook.com/SaxonOfficial
FEAR GOES TO CANADA WITH MVLL CRIMES
American punk veterans FEAR have announced Canadian tour dates for January 2026. The trek kicks off on January 16 in Toronto, Ontario and wraps up on January 25 in Calgary, Alberta. MVLL CRIMES will be joining them on all dates aside from their January 23-24 Winterruption shows and their January 25 show in Calgary.Dates: facebook.com/FEARtheband
LAMBRINI GIRLS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
British punk rockers LAMBRINI GIRLS have announced spring tour dates for North America. The trek begins on April 21 in Atlanta, Georgia, and wraps up on May 5 in Lawrence, Kansas.Dates: lambrinigirlsband.co.uk
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES MEXICAN DATES
DEEP PURPLE have just announced 3 dates in Mexico in December 2026. Tickets on sale now.Dates: facebook.com/officialdeeppurple
NEW SINGLE WITH ANUBIS
Los Angeles power thrashers ANUBIS return with a new single, "Arcanist".This marks the first sample of the new ANUBIS album, "Anthromorphicide", which will be released April 24, 2026.
youtu.be/iTiH2Q-yIBw?si=uOrX8BKOM-IWcj-5 | m-theoryaudio.com/store | instagram.com/anubismetalofficial
KREATOR ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH CARCASS
German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR have announced their return to U.S. soil. The band will embark on a headline tour of the U.S., with stops at key festivals, including Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple and Maryland Deathfest. The tour kicks off on May 7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and runs through May 23 in Huntington, New York. They will bring CARCASS and COLD STEEL on the headline dates.
The artist pre-sale is set for Thursday, December 11, with the general on-sale set for Friday, December 12 at: kreator-terrorzone.de
SEBASTIAN BACH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has announced his 2026 North American headlining tour, "The Party Never Ends", kicking off February 26 in Highland, California at Yaamava' Casino. Joining the tour as direct support are modern rock act STITCHED UP HEART.More info: sebastianbach.com
TWISTED SISTER TO RELEASE CONCERT RECORDED IN 1980
Back in 1980, TWISTED SISTER were still a few years from superstardom. They had already been around since 1972, growing out of a band called SILVER STAR, who styled themselves as New Jersey's NEW YORK DOLLS. A year later they changed their name and shifted their direction as well. In 1980 they had already made appearances on major label compilations, and they also recorded the first couple of live shows featured on 2016's so-aptly titled box set "Rock 'N' Roll Saviors - The Early Years".Now the most ferocious of those performances, from West Islip, New York in 1980, makes its stand-alone debut as "Hammerheads" on December 26.
18 months after this show, TWISTED SISTER finally released their debut album, "Under The Blade".
Pre-order LP: cleorecs.com/search?q=twisted+sister+hammerheads
NEW SINGLE WITH TWIN PIGS ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk rock/hardcore band TWIN PIGS will release another single, "The Future Is Now", on Friday, December 12.
This single and the previous will be available on a cassette on December 17.
facebook.com/twinpigspunk
NEW MOTÖRHEAD WHISKY
MOTÖRHEAD celebrate their 50th anniversary with a new 58% Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which is strictly limited to 1,500 bottles.
Available now via Systembolaget in Sweden: systembolaget.se/produkt/sprit/motorhead-8005701/....
BLACK FLAG GOES TO AUSTRALIA
American hardcore/punk legends BLACK FLAG are going to Australia in late May 2026 for 4 shows, where they will perform 2 sets.More details: facebook.com/BlackFlagBand
HIRAX CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
HIRAX have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden. The festival happens on May 28-30, 2026.More info: facebook.com/Muskelrock
PETER LONDON TAKE A LONGER BREAK FROM CRASHDÏET
Bass player Peter London will be taking a break from Swedish sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET for the next album cycle to focus on his personal well-being and family.The past few years have made it increasingly challenging for him to balance his commitments with the band, but CRASHDÏET remains committed to moving forward, and they look forward to welcoming him back in the future.
The band also announce that they will be making a big announcement very soon.
facebook.com/realcrashdiet
NEW SINGLE WITH WICKED SMILE
Australian heavy metal act WICKED SMILE release their second single, titled "Face Of The Wicked", from their forthcoming sophomore album, "When Night Falls", which will be released on February 6, 2026.linktr.ee/WickedSmile
NEW ALBUM WITH NOISE AHOLIC IN MARCH
Finnish Swedish-singing crust punk project NOISE AHOLIC will release a new album, "En Värld Styrd Av Lögner", on March 4, 2026 via Elitbolaget. The first single, "Inget Spelar Någon Roll", is out now.elitbolaget.bandcamp.com/album/en-v-rld-styrd-av-l-gner
AMON AMARTH ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH DETHKLOK
Swedish death metal vikings AMON AMARTH will join forces with DETHKLOK for "The Amonklok Conquest", an extensive North American spring 2026 co-headlining tour with special guests CASTLE RAT. Presale is available now. General on-sale begins on Friday, December 12 at: dethkloklive.com
CRADLE OF FILTH ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
British extreme metal veterans CRADLE OF FILTH will embark on a U.S. tour next spring. Support on the trek will come from SUFFOCATION, GHOST BATH and CULTUS BLACK.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, December 12.
More info: facebook.com/cradleoffilth/posts/....
DEAD BOYS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
American punk veterans DEAD BOYS have announced a fairly extended North American tour. The trek kicks off in early February and runs through early March with the band hitting most of the USA.Dates: instagram.com/deadboys_official_ig/....
THE UNDERTONES ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Northern Irish pop punk legends The UNDERTONES will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, and have just added another set of dates in England. Tickets available from Wednesday, December 10 at: theundertones.comDAVID LEE ROTH ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO SHOW OF 2026
David Lee Roth doesn't give up, but has announced his first solo concert of 2026. The 71-year-old former VAN HALEN singer will play the BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 20, 2026 as part of what is being billed as "A Night With David Lee Roth".The artist presale will begin on Wednesday, December 10 and end on Thursday, December 11. The general on-sale will start on Friday, December 12.
instagram.com/p/DSAWWRYDGCZ/....
TOTO ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
TOTO, Christopher Cross and The ROMANTICS have announced plans to tour North America next summer. The run will commence on July 15 in Bethel, New York at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, with 32 appearances planned prior to the final event on August 30 in Toronto, Ontario at the RBC Amphitheatre. The general on-sale begins on Friday, December 12 at: totoofficial.com/eventsBAD BRAINS SIGNS WITH TRUST RECORDS
American punk legends BAD BRAINS have signed with Trust Records. Though the label did not disclose the nature of the deal, it's likely that Trust Records will distribute, and possibly reissue, the band's catalog.BAD BRAINS last signed with ORG Music in 2021 in a deal that reissued most of the band's catalog.
NEW ALBUM WITH SISTA BRYTET IN JANUARY
Swedish punk rockers SISTA BRYTET will release a new, self-titled, album on January 9, 2026.Pre-order for the LP begins on Monday, December 8 at: luftslottrecords.com | kamelrecords.se | belugarecords.com | tidenstempo.com
ERIK GRÖNWALL ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO CONCERT
Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has announced a solo concert for May 26, 2026 at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. Ticket sale starts December 8.facebook.com/erikgronwall/posts/....
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DARKNESS
British rockers The DARKNESS have merrily announced their new single, "Mistletoe And Wine", out now via Cooking Vinyl. The song is a Cliff Richard cover.youtu.be/LSJzk1bpA-U
NEW ALBUM WITH HELIX IN JANUARY
Perris Records announces the release of HELIX's new full length album, "Scrap Metal", on January 23, 2026. The digital singles release dates are December 12, 2025 for "Stuck In The 80's" and December 19, 2025 for "Fast & Furious".The album features 5 previously unreleased tracks from the 1980s. The remaining 5 tracks are a collection of classic HELIX songs from other releases.
perrisrecords.com/helix-band | planethelix.com
NEW ALBUM WITH VEIL OF THE SERPENT IN MARCH
Heavy metal band VEIL OF THE SERPENT announce their new album "Born To Burn", set to blast-off on March 20. And to warm you up, they have released the title track as a taste of the album.youtu.be/FtAxfQPEfjg?si=waf_kFCOb_0-JZ04 | veiloftheserpent.com
KREATOR RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR has released a new music video for "Satanic Anarchy". The song is a taste of the 16th studio album, "Krushers Of The World", which will be released on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
youtu.be/rv9arEpXBLE
EX-URIAH HEEP SINGER PETER GOALBY RELEASES "LOST" SOLO ALBUM
Former URIAH HEEP singer Peter Goalby has announced the release of his "long-lost" solo album "Don't Think This Is Over", which is out now.Goalby was the lead singer of URIAH HEEP during the early to mid-80s. Goalby was also the lead singer of TRAPEZE and FABLE, but has now retired from the music industry after an illustrious career.
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Australian punk rockers AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS have announced North American tour dates for June 2026. That will be their only North American headline shows in 2026.
As previously announced they will also do a European tour in August.
amylandthesniffers.com
HARDCORE SUPERSTAR HAVE FOUND A NEW DRUMMER
Swedish street hard rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have finally found a replacement for drummer Adde. The new drummer's name is Efraim Larsson.
Read more: facebook.com/OfficialHardcoreSuperstar
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DAMNED
English punk rock veterans The DAMNED release the second single, "See Emily Play" (originally by PINK FLOYD), from their upcoming covers album, "Not Like Everybody Else", which will be released on January 23, 2026.
youtu.be/BEDKhqPyZ8A | facebook.com/OfficialDamned
GUNS N' ROSES RELEASES 2 NEW SONGS
GUNS N' ROSES have returned with 2 brand new singles, "Nothin'" and "Atlas".youtu.be/gJng5qD7Nhw | youtu.be/jmrbPEEi0tk
NEW MEGADETH DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE IN JANUARY
MEGADETH have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for "Megadeth: Behind The Mask", a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22 - on the eve of the release of the band's final studio album, out January 23. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across more than 35 countries. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 11 with a trailer available for viewing on the same day.For more information and to sign up for updates, fans can visit: megadethfilm.com
NEW SINGLE WITH MALVADA
Women-led Brazilian rock band MALVADA unveil the new single and official video, "After", taken from their self-titled album, released on June 13, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/K5xs4OjokNw?si=9MdzwW7CSQgEbY-x
SPIDERS TO SUPPORT THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES IN SPAIN
Reunited Swedish rock band The SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES are going on a Spanish tour with SPIDERS as support act. This will happen in May 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/wearespiders | facebook.com/tsool
NEW SINGLE WITH HÄLLAS
Swedish rock band HÄLLAS has released the new single "Face Of An Angel", which is taken from the upcoming album "Panorama", which will be released on January 30, 2026 via Äventyr Records.youtu.be/WSbZwuOHLvE?si=TiPp8ScaPcKfDK24 | facebook.com/haellas
DESTRUCTION TO PLAY IN CHINA
German thrash veterans DESTRUCTION will return to China for 3 shows in February 2026. Tickets will go on sale December 6.Dates: facebook.com/destruction
IRON MAIDEN LAUNCHES RUM
IRON MAIDEN have launched a Caribbean dark rum, called "The Rum of the Ancient Mariner", which is available in Sweden via Systembolaget.More info and links: facebook.com/ironmaiden
DEAD POLLYS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
Swedish punk rockers DEAD POLLYS have been confirmed for the Rebellion punk music festival at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England on August 6-9, 2026.
rebellionfestivals.com
PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONG WITH SCOTT WEILAND OUT NOW
To honor 10 years since American rock singer Scott Weiland's passing, "If I Could Fly", a previously unreleased track written in 2000 after the birth of his son, is out today (Dec. 3) on all digital streaming platforms via Primary Wave/Virgin.This is the first unheard song from Scott's archive since he left us.
Scott sang with bands like STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, VELVET REVOLVER and The WILDABOUTS, and he also had a solo career.
youtu.be/Uj585MAE-QI
PANTERA PHOTO BOOK DUE IN SPRING 2026
Rufus Publications has announced the fully authorized "Pantera", a brand new PANTERA coffee table book from legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin.Over the last few years Ross has had unrestricted access to the band on tour, backstage, days off and, of course, playing killer shows. This new book captures the current lineup in all its glory and Ross has also delved into his extensive PANTERA archive featuring stunning photographs of the original 4 including "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Vinnie Paul Abbott.
The book is expected to ship in spring 2026.
Pre-order begins on December 4 at: rufuspublications.com/rufusbooks/pantera
WICKED LEATHER RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Spanish heavy metal band WICKED LEATHER has released a new song, "She Is The Storm", from their upcoming debut full-length album, "Season Of The Witch", scheduled for January 30, 2026 via Lost Realm Records.youtu.be/xBl1wBZkFIQ | lostrealmrecords.com | instagram.com/wicked_leather_official
NEW SINGLE WITH PAGANIZER
Swedish death metal veterans PAGANIZER have just launched the second advance single, "Aftermath Bleeder", in form of a lyric-video, of what will be their 14th full-length album, entitled "As Mankind Rots", which will see the light on February 5, 2026 through Xtreem Music.
youtu.be/9CrEjHCidkQ | facebook.com/paganizersweden | xtreemmusic.com
DISTORTED REFLECTION TO RELEASE SECOND ALBUM
Greek doom metal band DISTORTED REFLECTION reveal their first lyric video, "Gates Of Paranoia", from their upcoming second album, "Doom Zone", which will be out on February 27, 2026.
youtube.com/watch?v=qSRqRT3Uoso | distortedreflectiondoom.bandcamp.com
THE PRETTY RECKLESS RELEASES VIDEO FOR CHRISTMAS SONG
The PRETTY RECKLESS has released the official music video for "Where Are You Christmas?" from the band's acclaimed Christmas EP, "Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas", out now via Fearless Records.youtu.be/emQR5uPavic
PARKWAY DRIVE CANCELS PARK WAVES FESTIVAL
The Australian edition of Park Waves Festival, PARKWAY DRIVE's touring festival, has been canceled.Organizers Destroy All Lines announced the cancelation, sharing a statement on social media in which they explained that the numbers behind the tour "no longer stack up".
Read more: facebook.com/DestroyAllLines/posts/.... | facebook.com/parkwaydrive/posts/....
2026 WILL BE THE FINAL YEAR FOR THE CROWN
After 35 years, Swedish death metallers The CROWN's journey will end in 2026. Throughout the year they will perform farewell shows around the world.
Full statement: facebook.com/thecrownofficial
CHEZ KANE ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
British melodic rock vocalist Chez Kane will take her band on a UK tour in May/June 2026. It will be her first headline tour in 4 years.More details: facebook.com/ChezKaneVocalist
H.O.L.M.E.S. CONFIRMED FOR MUSKELROCK
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and his new band H.O.L.M.E.S. have been confirmed for the Muskelrock festival at Tyrolen in Blädinge, Sweden, which happens on May 28-30, 2026.facebook.com/Muskelrock
THE STRANGLERS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
English rock veterans The STRANGLERS have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion, which celebrate its 30th anniversary on August 6-9, 2026 at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England.More info: rebellionfestivals.com
JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR
JUDAS PRIEST have announced the details of their 2026 "Faithkeepers" European tour, which will happen in July/August 2026.Dates and other details: judaspriest.com/tour
PAUL DI'ANNO's FINAL LIVE ALBUM TO ARRIVE IN 2026
A new live album from late IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno will be posthumously released in 2026. It will be the singer's last live LP, recorded on tour in 2024.More details, including the album title, the track listing, the record label and the concert where the album was recorded, will be revealed before Christmas.
Di'Anno's new live record will be released exclusively on vinyl in a very limited edition.
facebook.com/pauldiannoofficial/posts/....
NOVEMBER 2025
CHRISTMAS SINGLE WITH BLACK DIAMONDS NEXT WEEK
Swizz hard rockers BLACK DIAMONDS will release a Christmas single, "Christmas Time", on Friday, December 5.facebook.com/BlackDiamondsRock
999 TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM NEXT YEAR
English punk rock veterans 999 celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, and have announced that they will release a new studio album, with the working title "999 On The Loose", in 2026.facebook.com/999Offical
NEW ALBUM WITH LION'S SHARE IN MARCH
Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE will release a new album, titled "Inferno", on March 27, 2026 via Metalville Records.facebook.com/lionsshareband
MALEVOLENT CREATION ANNOUNCES RETURN OF VOCALIST/GUITARIST DERON MILER
Florida death metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION have returned to a 5-piece lineup, featuring the returning Deron Miler on vocals/guitar, as well as Jesse Jolly on bass/vocals, Chris Cannella on guitar, Ronnie Parmer on drums and Phil Fasciana on guitar.The band are going to start working on their 14th studio album in January 2026.
facebook.com/MalevolentCreationOfficialBand/posts/....
NORTH AMERICAN STUFF
The MENDOZAZ: The Completely Fictional History Of This Great Nation Of Canada (melodic 90s punk rock)BETA VOIDS: Scrape It Off (old school punk)
Alex Little: Spider In The Sink (garage pop)
ASPHYX FORCED TO CANCEL APPEARANCE AT OBON FEST
Dutch death metal veterans ASPHYX have to cancel their upcoming show at Obon Fest due to severe health issues within the band.facebook.com/officialasphyx
NEW SINGLE WITH BLISTERHEAD
Swedish punk rockers BLISTERHEAD has released a new single, called "Wake Up". It's the first single from an upcoming album, which will be released in February 2026.
sptfy.com/Qdrs | facebook.com/Blisterhead
NEW SINGLE WITH BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS
Swedish rock band BEAT CITY TUBEWORKS has released the single "Lightning". It's the second single from an upcoming album, that will be out early 2026.ffm.to/4npebkg | facebook.com/beatcitytubeworks
GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS SIGNS WITH WILD KINGDOM
Swedish label Wild Kingdom Records has signed Swedish hard rockers GLORIOUS BANKROBBERS. A new album, titled "Intruder", will be released on February 27, 2026. The title track is now available as a first taste of the album.youtu.be/RBJnLhgWTWo?si=6deQZycFRC4UCc2X | facebook.com/offisialhomepage
NEW SINGLE WITH BUZZCOCKS
UK punk rock veterans BUZZCOCKS has released a new single, "Queen Of The Scene".cherryred.co/BuzzcocksQueen | facebook.com/buzzcocksofficial
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England.
The festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, and happens on August 6-9, 2026.
More info: rebellionfestivals.com
NEW SINGLE WITH IRON SAVIOR
Hamburg power metallers IRON SAVIOR has released a cover version of ALPHAVILLE's 80s hit "Forever Young", taken from the upcoming album, "Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy", arriving in March 2026 on Perception.ironsavior.rpm.link/foreveryoungPR | ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR | iron-savior.com | perception.music
DIMMU BORGIR, BEHEMOTH AND DARK FUNERAL TEAM UP FOR EUROPEAN TOUR
Black metallers DIMMU BORGIR, BEHEMOTH and DARK FUNERAL will unite for the "In League With Satan" European tour in October 2026. Tickets go on sale December 3.More details: dimmu-borgir.com | behemoth.pl | darkfuneral.se
NEW SINGLE WITH THE DAHMERS
Swedish horror rockers The DAHMERS deliver a new single, "River City Skyline".
ffm.to/e5qb9r2 | facebook.com/Dahmers
HELLOWEEN FORCED TO CANCEL ASIAN DATES
HELLOWEEN have been forced to cancel their planned South East Asian concerts."During the recently completed European tour, Michael Kiske contracted acute pharyngolaryngotracheitis and asthmatic dyspnea with bronchitis and has been prescribed immediate bed rest by his doctor", says the band.
facebook.com/helloweenofficial
THE HELLACOPTERS TO RELEASE "Cream Of The Crap! Vol. 3" IN FEBRUARY
The HELLACOPTERS will release a third collection of b-sides and other non-album material. "Cream Of The Crap! Vol. 3" will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on February 13, 2026. The songs was recorded between 1996 to 2004.
More info: facebook.com/thehellacopters
WARREN DeMARTINI, CHRIS HOLMES, TRACII GUNS AND RIKKI ROCKETT AMONG METAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
The Metal Hall Of Fame will take over the Sunset Strip for the 2026 blowout bash on January 21, 2026. Among the inductees are Chris Holmes (ex-W.A.S.P.), Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS), Warren DeMartini (RATT), and Rikki Rockett (POISON).metalhalloffame.org
WACKEN OPEN AIR ADD 55 MORE ACTS TO NEXT YEAR'S LINEUP
Wacken Open Air have announced 55 new acts to next summer's festival, which happens in Wacken, Germany between July 29 to August 1. Among the latest additions are JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON, Uli Jon Roth, ARCH ENEMY, Yngwie Malmsteen, ROSE TATTOO, ALESTORM, ALFAHANNE, ANGELUS APATRIDA, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DANKO JONES, HATEBREED, KITTIE, LAGWAGON, MUNICIPAL WASTE, Nita Strauss, PARADISE LOST, The HAUNTED, TURBONEGRO etc.
wacken.com
HOLYCIDE DELIVER 7th VIDEO
Spanish thrashers HOLYCIDE has released their 7th video of a series of 10 lyric-videos that they plan to release to promote their brand new album, "Towards Idiocracy" (out now). This video is for the song "Chemical Dependency", a cover of the legendary U.S. thrash metal band ATROPHY from their 1988 debut album, "Socialized Hate".youtu.be/o6LVJT3fmkY | facebook.com/holycide
MEGADETH ANNOUNCES CANADIAN TOUR WITH ANTHRAX AND EXODUS
MEGADETH are going on a Canadian tour with ANTHRAX and EXODUS as support acts. This will happen in February/March 2026. Presale start on Wednesday, November 26. General on-sale begins on Friday, November 28.Dates: facebook.com/Megadeth
ANTHRAX ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
New York thrash legends ANTHRAX heading back to Australia in March 2026 for 4 shows. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 28 at: anthrax.com
DELUXE REISSUE OF SODOM's "Get What You Deserve"
On February 27, 2026, BMG will re-release "Get What You Deserve", the 6th studio album by German thrash metal veterans SODOM, as an extensive box set, remastered and newly mixed by former SODOM guitarist Andy Brings, who played on the original recording, including the remastered and remixed "Aber Bitte Mit Sahne" EP, plus the first concert with drummer Guido "Atomic Steif" Richter as a bonus double LP and a DVD with additional live shows. Alongside the original hotel room cover, the package also includes the censored version with the band photo and the originally planned artwork featuring a "Knarrenheinz" painting by cult artist Andreas Marschall.facebook.com/sodomized
MICHAEL MONROE RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will release a new studio album, "Outerstellar", on February 20, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Disconnected", is now available.
In support of the new album, Monroe and his band will embark on a U.K. co-headline tour with BUCKCHERRY, kicking off in Southampton on February 24, 2026.
youtu.be/L2JOFNhhdPg | facebook.com/michaelmonroeofficial
EUROPE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
EUROPE have announced new European tour dates for September and October 2026.Next year is the 40th anniversary of their third album, "The Final Countdown", and they will celebrate it with this tour. The show will consist of many of their favorite songs from over the years, culminating in the band playing the album in its entirety.
EUROPE also announce that they will release their 12th studio album (no title yet) in September 2026.
Dates and ticket info: facebook.com/europetheband
GLENN HUGHES AND METAL CHURCH CONFIRMED FOR SKOGSRÖJET
Glenn Hughes, METAL CHURCH, ALIEN ANT FARM, ARMORED SAINT, The CRUEL INTENTIONS, REMEDY and CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD have all been confirmed for next summer's Skogsröjet festival in Rejmyre, Sweden. The festival happens from July 30 to August 1, 2026.skogrojet.se
LOK, KRIGSSTIGEN AND COCA CAROLA CONFIRMED FOR MIMFEST
Swedish trallpunk veterans MIMIKRY will arrange their own festival Mimfest next year too. The latest confirmed bands are LOK, KRIGSSTIGEN, COCA CAROLA, The SENSITIVES, HUGGORM, KILLING YOUR HIGHNESS and XION, which will join the previously confirmed acts The BABOON SHOW, DE LYCKLIGA VÄNNERNA, HYRDA KNEKTAR, TRUBBEL, KNOGJÄRN, OFFERBLOD, VÄNSTERNÄVEN, The HAWKINS and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR.The festival take place in MIMIKRY's hometown Borlänge on March 20-21, 2026.
alderland.se/mimfest
NEW SINGLE WITH TWIN PIGS NEXT WEEK
Swedish punk rock/hardcore band TWIN PIGS will finally release a new song, "The Dick Sucking Factory", on Friday, December 5. It looks like the song will also end up on an upcoming cassette.
facebook.com/twinpigspunk
AMON AMARTH ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN/UK TOUR WITH ORBIT CULTURE AND SOILWORK
Swedish death metal vikings AMON AMARTH will march through Europe and the UK together with ORBIT CULTURE and SOILWORK in October/November next year. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 28.
The tour will begin in Manchester, UK on October 9, and will end in Lisbon, Portugal on November 15.
Dates and tickets: amonamarth.com/tour
GUNS N' ROSES ANNOUNCES WORLD TOUR AND SINGLES
After a sprawling 2025 world tour that saw GUNS N' ROSES return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, the powerhouse rock icons have announced they will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026. This 2026 tour will see GUNS N' ROSES visit Mexico and Brazil, before headlining additional European markets, as well as stadiums across the U.S. and Canada.GUNS N' ROSES will also release 2 new songs: "Nothin'" and "Atlas" via Geffen Records on Tuesday, December 2.
Dates and tickets: gunsnroses.com/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH CHEZ KANE
British melodic rock singer Chez Kane has released her new single, "Love Tornado". The song comes from her upcoming album, "Reckless", which will be out on March 27, 2026 through Frontiers Music Srl.youtube.com/watch?v=yHzDZT4taos&feature=youtu.be | ffm.bio/recklesspreorder
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Australian punk band AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS are coming to Europe and the UK/Ireland in August 2026 for a few shows. Presale starts on Wednesday, November 26. General onsale starts on Thursday, November 27.
Dates: facebook.com/amylandthesniffers
AIRBOURNE RELEASES CHRISTMAS SONG
Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE give fans a seasonal surprise with the new single "Christmas Bonus".AIRBOURNE will return to Europe early next year, rocking hard through the winter into spring.
youtu.be/_nLLFkIjVA4 | facebook.com/airbournerock
SEX PISTOLS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR DATES
SEX PISTOLS featuring Frank Carter have announced some UK dates next summer. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 28.Dates: facebook.com/cartercookjonesmatlock
ANGRA PARTS WAYS WITH SINGER FABIO LIONE
Brazilian metal band ANGRA have announced the departure of their frontman of the past 13 years, Italian-born singer Fabio Lione (VISION DIVINE, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, KAMELOT).Fabio will bid farewell to ANGRA at the Bangers Open Air show in April 2026, where the band also will stage a reunion of the band's "Rebirth" lineup.
facebook.com/AngraOfficialPage/posts/1515943843221423....
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ SHARES FIRST SONG FROM UPCOMING SOLO ALBUM
Former ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz has released "The Room Where She Died", the first single from her upcoming debut solo album.The music for "The Room Where She Died" was written by KAMELOT keyboardist Oliver Palotai, while Alissa performed, recorded and wrote all the vocals for the track.
Earlier today (Sunday, Nov. 23), ARCH ENEMY announced they had parted ways with White-Gluz.
youtu.be/MvnKywEnTZI
GREAT WHITE GUITARIST MARK KENDALL IS BATTLING STAGE 4 KIDNEY CANCER
GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall has revealed that he is battling stage 4 kidney cancer.Read more: facebook.com/MarkSKendall/posts/10235861013778583....
ARCH ENEMY PARTS WAYS WITH SINGER ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ
ARCH ENEMY have parted ways with singer Alissa White-Gluz. No further details has been revealed..facebook.com/archenemyofficial | facebook.com/AlissaWhiteGluzFans
BURNING WITCHES ANNOUNCES FIRST CANADIAN TOUR
Swizz heavy metal band BURNING WITCHES have announced their first Canadian dates, which will happen in April 2026.Dates: facebook.com/burningwitches666
NEW AC/DC BOOK NEXT WEEK
Fonthill Media/Pen And Sword Books has set a November 27 release date for a book titled "AC/DC: Song By Song" by the writer Bill Voccia. The book, which is described as "a comprehensive celebration of AC/DC's 50-year career, from Australian pub beginnings to global rock legends", goes through each album song by song, including photographs with collectibles, oddities and other highlights of AC/DC's discography.facebook.com/fonthillmedia/posts/1408077327993467....
FIREWIND SIGNS WITH BLKIIBLK
BLKIIBLK has announced the signing of Greek power metal band FIREWIND.As the Gus G. led band enter this exciting new era, FIREWIND also announce major lineup updates. After his departure in late 2019, powerhouse vocalist Henning Basse is officially returning to the band. Basse's history with the group goes back to 2007, when he first stepped in as a touring vocalist on the "Allegiance" tour, and later became a defining voice during FIREWIND's post-hiatus era from 2016 to 2019, leaving a lasting imprint on the acclaimed album "Immortals". At the same time, FIREWIND has announced that Herbie Langhans is stepping down from vocal duties.
FIREWIND are currently working on a concept album that will be the biggest and most epic thing they have ever done.
METAL CHURCH RETURNS WITH NEW LINEUP
U.S. West Coast heavy metal veterans METAL CHURCH return with a revitalized lineup and a hard-hitting new single that underscores the sound that has driven their 4-decade legacy. The new formation features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH), powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, FIFTH ANGEL, Alice Cooper, HOUSE OF LORDS, TKO, CHASTAIN) and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen (VICIOUS RUMORS).The new single is called "F.A.F.O.". A new album will be released in 2026 via Rat Pak Records.
youtu.be/X23RO0LjUk8 | facebook.com/OfficialMetalChurch
IN FLAMES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN SUMMER TOUR
Swedish metal band IN FLAMES are returning to Europe in the summer of 2026 with one of their most extensive and diverse live runs to date. Stretching from mid-July to late August, the tour brings the band to more than 20 cities and many of the continent's most iconic festivals.Dates and tickets: inflames.com
PETERIFIED SHARES NEW VIDEO
Swedish melodic rock band PETERIFIED share the new video "Weekend Lover", a song taken from their debut album, "Trial By Fire", which is out now.youtu.be/pSC8UGTTNp4?si=2CYe_CEUIu7Gl6Lx | facebook.com/share/1EKqH9HayQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
CORNERS OF SANCTUARY RELEASES CHRISTMAS SINGLE
Philadelphia heavy metal band CORNERS OF SANCTUARY have another, all new original Holiday track, "What If Christmas Was Everyday?".2026 will mark the band's 15th Anniversary, and they have a number of things already planned, including a biography release, album reissues, and, of course, new music.
bfan.link/what-if-christmas-was-every-day | cornersofsanctuary.com
EXISTENZ WORKING ON NEW ALBUM
Southern Swedish punk veterans EXISTENZ has started to work on a new full-length album, which will be released next year via Heptown Records.Recording and releasing an album is not cheap though, so they have started a fundraising campaign: 4fund.com/sv/ysfru2
facebook.com/existenzpunk
NEW SINGLE WITH TROLD
Danish folk metallers TROLD's latest single, "Til Gilde Under Bøgen (Live at Copenhell '25)", is available now on all streaming services, and has also been released as a music video.The song is taken from their upcoming live album, "Til Gilde Under Ulven (Live At Copenhell '25)", which will be released through Mighty Music on December 19.
youtu.be/6GrSHRLDoWA?si=veLGmvTXtOJBWMLD | troldband.com | mightymusic.dk
NEW SINGLE WITH CLAWFINGER
Swedish rap metal veterans CLAWFINGER unleash their new video single "Big Brother", taken from their upcoming comeback album, "Before We All Die", which will be released on February 20, 2026 via Perception.clawfinger.rpm.link/bigbrotherPR | clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldiePR | clawfinger.net | perception.music
THE DARKNESS ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
British rockers The DARKNESS have announced their largest headline tour in 20 years and will bring their beloved rock to arenas across the U.K. in December 2026. The 7-date tour will commence at Glasgow OVO Hydro on December 8 and finish with the band's debut headline performance at The O2 in London on December 16.The DARKNESS will be joined on all dates by support from the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling, American country rock band BROTHERS OSBORNE, as well as the multi-million streamed U.K. rock band A.
Pre-sale starts on Wednesday, November 26, and general sale starts on Friday, November 28.
Dates: facebook.com/thedarknessofficial
MÅNEGARM's REHEARSAL ROOM DESTROYED BY FIRE
Yesterday (Nov. 19) around lunch, there was a fire in Swedish folk metal band MÅNEGARM's rehearsal room, where also FREDLÖS rehearse. Everything was destroyed, instruments as well as equipment and merchandise.facebook.com/Manegarmsweden
Donate: whydonate.com/sv/fundraising/save-manegarm
ZZ TOP ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
ZZ TOP will return to Europe next summer for "The Big One Tour".Dates and tickets: zztop.com/tour
NEW SINGLE WITH AVALANCHE
Australian hard rock n roll band AVALANCHE has released a new single, "Down For The Count", which is a taste of their debut album, "Armed To The Teeth", which will be released on February 13, 2026.Check it out here: facebook.com/avalanchebandrock
BONAFIDE ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
Swedish hard rockers BONAFIDE will take their 20th anniversary party to the UK next spring.
Dates: facebook.com/Bonafiderocks
MANOWAR ANNOUNCES WORLD TOUR IN 2027
MANOWAR are going to celebrate the "Kings Of Metal" and "Fighting The World" albums with a world tour in 2027, called "Kings Of Metal Fighting The World Tour 2027".First dates are confirmed for Germany, with more battlegrounds following.
These shows will feature alternating setlists, with either the entire "Kings Of Metal" album or the entire "Fighting The World" album performed, plus other epic anthems, in a brand-new production.
More info: manowar.com/tour
GRAVE DIGGER SIGNS WITH REAPER ENTERTAINMENT
German heavy metal veterans GRAVE DIGGER have announced a future partnership with German label Reaper Entertainment.Read more: facebook.com/gravediggerofficial | facebook.com/ReaperEntertainment
CHELSEA CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION PUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL
CHELSEA have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion, which happens at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England on August 6-9, 2026.More info and tickets: rebellionfestivals.com
GUNS N' ROSES AND FOO FIGHTERS CONFIRMED FOR WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE
Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 7-10, 2026 for its biggest year yet. It will be the 15th year, and more than 160 acts will play.GUNS N' ROSES and FOO FIGHTERS join previously announced headliners BRING ME THE HORIZON and MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE. Some of the other acts are The OFFSPRING, PARKWAY DRIVE, LAMB OF GOD, Alice Cooper, AMON AMARTH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BEHEMOTH, ZAKK SABBATH, Tom Morello, SEPULTURA, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, AVATAR, IN FLAMES, HATEBREED, KREATOR, DRAGONFORCE, CARCASS, BUCKCHERRY, DEATH ANGEL, NAPALM DEATH, DEICIDE, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE etc. etc.
welcometorockville.com
NEW SONG WITH CHARTA 77 ON FRIDAY
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 will release a new song, "Dagar Som Du Stod Kvar", on Friday, November 21.
Pre-save: frontl.ink/a01m0xp
facebook.com/charta77band
ZZ TOP ANNOUNCES TOUR WITH DWIGHT YOAKAM
ZZ TOP are going on a North American tour with Dwight Yoakam. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21.More details and tickets: zztop.com/tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
MÖTLEY CRÜE has announced a North American tour kicking off in July 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Carnival of Sins" and their 45th anniversary. There will be 33 dates featuring performances by very special guests TESLA and EXTREME.Presale will begin on November 19 before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, November 21.
More info: motley.com
URIAH HEEP ADD DATES IN NORWAY AND DENMARK
URIAH HEEP have added 2 new tour dates:Jan. 29 - Konserthuset, Oslo, Norway
Feb. 10 - Posten Live, Odense, Denmark
Ticket links: facebook.com/uriahheepofficial
DISCHARGE CONFIRMED FOR REBELLION PUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL
DISCHARGE have been confirmed for the punk festival Rebellion, which happens at Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England on August 6-9, 2026.
More info and tickets: rebellionfestivals.com
VOIVOD ANNOUNCES CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH MIDNIGHT
VOIVOD will join forces with MIDNIGHT for a UK/Ireland tour in June 2026. Joining them as special guest will CRYPTOSIS.Dates and tickets: voivod.com
GRAVEYARD ANNOUNCES FINNISH TOUR DATES
Swedish rockers GRAVEYARD are going to Finland for a handful of shows in February 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/graveyardofficial
DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE CROWN AND THE HALO EFFECT TO HONOR AT THE GATES FRONTMAN TOMAS LINDBERG
November 14 marked the 30th anniversary of the iconic, globally influential and genre-defining masterpiece that is AT THE GATES' "Slaughter Of The Soul". Sadly, the voice behind the timeless classic did not make it to see the anniversary, as AT THE GATES frontman Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg passed away from cancer on September 16. As a small token of appreciation for the legendary legacy of both Tompa and the album, fans are hereby invited to a night in his honor on December 6 at Monument 031 in Gothenburg, Sweden, where all ticket sales will go directly to Cancerfonden and the Gardens Of Grief fund set up there by Elis Markskog of Malmö Massacre.
A very special lineup of friends - DARK TRANQUILLITY, The CROWN and The HALO EFFECT - will take the stage to perform, honoring the influence of the iconic sound Tompa helped form. This is a celebration of Lindberg's legacy and not full-set concerts. The aim is to gather friends, fans and family alike and celebrate the music and honor their friend.
DEEP PURPLE ANNOUNCES UK/EUROPEAN TOUR WITH MAMMOTH
DEEP PURPLE have announced a European/UK tour across October/November 2026. They will be joined on select dates by special guests MAMMOTH, formed and fronted by Wolfgang Van Halen, as well as U.K. rockers JAYLER.Dates and tickets: deep-purple.com
PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
British punk rock veterans PETER AND THE TEST TUBE BABIES will be playing in Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia (first time ever) and Hungary from January 28 to February 1, 2026.Dates: facebook.com/PeterAndTheTestTubeBabies
LYNYRD SKYNYRD AND FOREIGNER ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR
LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for summer 2026. The "Double Trouble Double Vision Tour" begins on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29 in Rogers, Arkansas at the Walmart AMP.The artist pre-sale begins on Tuesday, November 18. The general on-sale goes live on Friday, November 21.
lynyrdskynyrd.com | foreigneronline.com
DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN ALMOST BLIND
Ian Gillan says DEEP PURPLE's retirement is "not far off", partly as a result of his growing vision problems.The 80-year-old singer, who is still actively touring with DEEP PURPLE, with more than a dozen shows in Europe and Japan already scheduled for 2026, told Uncut magazine that it's unsure how much longer he and his bandmates will be able to keep performing live.
Ian says that he only got 30% vision and that it won't get better.
music-news.com/news/UK/185487/Deep-Purple-rocker-Ian-Gillan....
THE DAMNED ANNOUNCES DATES IN PARIS AND COLOGNE
As part of the upcoming covers album, "Not Like Everybody Else", British punk rock legends The DAMNED are going to play 2 "special" shows in Paris and Cologne this February, where they will only play covers.
Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, November 19, and the dates are:
Feb. 1 - Bataclan, Paris
Feb. 3 - Essigfabrik, Cologne
facebook.com/OfficialDamned
TRENCH DOGS TO RE-PRESS DEBUT ALBUM
Sweden based glam rockers TRENCH DOGS will re-press their debut album, "Year Of The Dog", on black vinyl. It has no release date yet, but pre-order is available now.More details: facebook.com/trenchdogs
PAIN, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR AND MARCO MENDOZA CONFIRMED FOR TIME TO ROCK
PAIN, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, ENFORCER, DOMINUM, Marco Mendoza, and BLOODSTAIN have been confirmed for Time To Rock, which happens on July 3-6, 2026 in Knislinge, Sweden.
More info: timetorock.se
MEGADETH SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
MEGADETH's music video for the band's new song "I Don't Care" is out now."I Don't Care" is the second single from MEGADETH's upcoming self-titled album, due on January 23, 2026.
youtu.be/-E4O5VlRYOY
DAYGLO ABORTIONS TO TOUR ONTARIO AND QUEBEC
Punk band DAYGLO ABORTIONS have announced a tour of Ontario and Quebec in Canada. The tour is called "The Santa Clause Parade Massacre Tour" and will begin on December 19 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The trek will wrap up on December 31 in Ottawa, Ontario.I found the dates here: punknews.org/article/86972/tours-dayglo-abortions....
ANTHRAX ANNOUNCES JAPANESE TOUR DATES
American thrash legends ANTHRAX is heading back to Japan in April 2026 for 3 shows. Tickets go on sale to the public on December 20.
Dates and tickets: anthrax.com
NEW ALBUM WITH BLACK SWAN IN FEBRUARY
The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN - featuring Robin McAuley (McAULEY SCHENKER GROUP), Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE), Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, The END MACHINE, DOKKEN), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. BIG) – announce the release of a new studio album, "Paralyzed", set for release on February 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.A new single, "If I Was King", is out now: youtu.be/Dfc9K94mAmo?si=o1nYrxsfmL4ki7vD
NEW SINGLE WITH WICKED SMILE
Australian heavy metal act WICKED SMILE release their second single, titled "Face Of The Wicked", from their forthcoming sophomore album, "When Night Falls", which will be released on February 6, 2026. The album is now available for pre-order.youtu.be/vv-g6KBP1-0?si=_-NvZQOywaOnr5SH | linktr.ee/WickedSmile
MEZZROW CELEBRATES NEW ALBUM WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Today (Nov. 14) marks the release of Swedish thrashers MEZZROW's new album, "Embrace The Awakening", via ROAR - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. And to crank the mayhem up another notch, MEZZROW have also just unleashed a crushing new music video for the blistering track "Sleeping Cataclysm".youtu.be/ev8JwXF0DBA?si=5xlWySUwCmRHYwAT | mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR | mezzrow.black | roar-records.de
NEW BOOK ABOUT VAN HALEN IN THE WORKS
Genesis Publications has announced an official chronicle of VAN HALEN by the band's founding drummer Alex Van Halen. Featuring a dynamic blend of iconic photography alongside rare and never-before-seen images, and with exclusive access to his private archives, "Van Halen" (working title) offers a personally guided tour through the band's legendary career.Signed, written and curated by Alex Van Halen, this authorized publication opens the Van Halen family archive for the first time. The years 1978-1984 are explored through correspondence, tour memorabilia, album artwork, press material, musical equipment, unpublished photographs and much more - charting the Van Halen brothers' journey from childhood and the band's formation to their debut and meteoric rise.
vanhalenanthology.com
40th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF SLAYER's "Hell Awaits" DUE IN MAY
SLAYER's iconic second studio album, "Hell Awaits", is set to receive a 40th-anniversary-edition reissue via Metal Blade Records next spring.
The reissue arrives May 15, 2026 in 3 physical formats and digitally. Preorders are available now at: metalblade.com/slayer
DAVID COVERDALE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
WHITESNAKE leader David Coverdale has officially retired.The 74-year-old British-born rocker, who was also the lead singer of DEEP PURPLE from 1973 to 1976, announced the end of his 5-and-a-half-decade career in a video message shared earlier today (Nov. 13) via his YouTube channel: youtu.be/GNTRgkd4gB0
THE VIOLENT HOUR SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
The VIOLENT HOUR, the new band fronted by former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey, has released the official music video for the song "Sex And Cigarettes"."Sex And Cigarettes" is the third video from The VIOLENT HOUR's self-titled debut EP, which is out now.
youtu.be/-Rtj4KRZOS8
ALICE COOPER AND CRISS ANGEL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DATES
After selling out the 2 premiere shows in 1 hour, and adding a third now-sold-out show, music icon Alice Cooper and illusionist Criss Angel have announced an additional 4 show dates. Shows have been added on April 3 and 4 as well May 22 and 23 for 2026.
For the first time ever, Alice and Criss unite to create the shock rock magic experience of a lifetime, "Welcome To Our Nightmare", with all the smash hits in a theatrical visual feast that will destroy your mind. History will be made again in the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada with this exclusive limited engagement partnership.
Tickets: ticketmaster.com/crissangel
alicecooper.com
NEW LIVE RELEASE WITH THERION IN JANUARY
THERION will release a live album, "Con Orquesta", on January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records.The Swedish symphonic metal pioneers made history once again in 2024 by performing live with a full orchestra, 17 years after their last monumental shows of this kind. Following their unforgettable appearances in Romania (2006) and Hungary (2007), the legendary outfit returned to the orchestral stage in spectacular fashion for their very first arena show, captivating a sold-out crowd of 11,000 at Mexico City Arena. This monumental performance will be forever etched into the band's legacy - brought to life for fans as a limited physical release, and available in stunning detail on DVD and Blu-ray.
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH STEVE IGNORANT BAND
STEVE IGNORANT BAND, with Steve Ignorant from UK Anarcho punks CRASS, will release a new live album. The album was recorded on May 3, 2025 in Barcelona and finds the band playing CRASS songs. The release is out via Kasba Music, and will hit the streets at the end of the year.instagram.com/steve_ignorant/.... | instagram.com/kasbamusic/....
SAHARA HOTNIGHTS BACK WITH NEW ALBUM IN FEBRUARY
Swedish rock band SAHARA HOTNIGHTS will be back with their first new album, "No One Ever Really Changes", in 4 years on February 13, 2026. The first single, "Always Like This", will be released on Friday, November 14.The album release will be followed by a short Swedish tour in February:
Feb. 13 - Lund
Feb. 14 - Göteborg
Feb. 19 - Uppsala
Feb. 20 - Umeå
Feb. 21 - Stockholm
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH THE GUILT ON FRIDAY
Swedish electro-punk/riot grrrl duo The GUILT will release yet another single, "Red Light", on Friday, November 14.The song is taken from their upcoming album, "Naked Rat Dance", which will arrive on January 15, 2026 via Icons Creating Evil Art.
Pre-order/Pre-save the album: guiltswe.bandcamp.com/album/naked-rat-dance
facebook.com/theguiltsweden | icea.se
FURY RELEASE NEW VIDEO
British hard rockers FURY continue the celebration of their brand new album, "Interceptor" (out now), with the release of the official video for "In Pursuit Of Destiny".youtu.be/3btuiDmm4W4?si=2xtsu3hwyLXiCpmR | lnk.to/_interceptor | furyofficial.co.uk
NEW SINGLE WITH WISHING WELL
Finnish hard rockers WISHING WELL have released a new single, "March In The Dark".The track comes off their fifth album, to be released in March 2026.
push.fm/fl/wishingwell-marchinthedark | facebook.com/wishingwell2016
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH ZAKK SABBATH
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has announced a 2026 North American tour. Notably, the band's frontman Zakk Wylde, bassist John "JD" DeServio and drummer Jeff Fabb will be doing double duty on the trek, as support on the tour will come from their BLACK SABBATH tribute project ZAKK SABBATH. DARK CHAPEL, the riff-heavy powerhouse fronted by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Dario Lorina, is the opener for all of the dates.The tour will launch on February 27 in San Antonio, Texas and will wrap up on April 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A short 4-date leg of Southeastern dates will follow in May, concluding on May 14 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 14.
Dates: instagram.com/p/DQ9gP6iEWla/....
RAVEN COVERS METALLICA
As you might know already, Silver Lining Music will release "No Life 'Til Leather - A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All" on November 14. The 4th single from the all-star compilation is RAVEN's cover of METALLICA's "Metal Militia".youtu.be/m0UObhAyzQI
SKUNK ANANSIE AND GARBAGE ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
SKUNK ANANSIE AND GARBAGE have announced co-headlining tour dates for the UK. The tour begins on June 16 in Halifax and wraps up in Southampton on June 23.Dates: skunkanansie.com
CIRCLE JERKS ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH GORILLA BISCUITS
American punk veterans CIRCLE JERKS will team up with GORILLA BISCUITS for a spring tour in the States. NEGATIVE APPROACH will open all shows except 2.Dates and more info: facebook.com/circlejerksband
BAD BRAINS BASSIST RELEASE SOLO EP
BAD BRAINS bassist Darryl Jenifer returns with a new EP, where he is said to deliver the unmistakable D.C. hardcore sound. I'm not sure if the EP have any title and when it will be released (it might be out already).REFUSED MEMBERS FORM FREE JAZZ BAND
REFUSED members Dennis Lyxzén, Magnus Flagge, and David Sandström has teamed up with saxophonist Mats Gustafsson to form a free jazz band called BACKENGRILLEN. They will release their self-titled debut album on January 23 via Svart Records.
The band has released their first song, "A Hate Inferior": backengrillen.bandcamp.com/album/backengrillen-2
NEW SINGLE WITH GRAHAM BONNET BAND
Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (ex-RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ) and his own group, GRAHAM BONNET BAND, share their new single and official live video, "Night Games", taken from the upcoming new live album, "Lost In Hollywood Again", out on December 12 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/2caKCR0uIog?si=h0teO4BF7ty9zwYv
ANTI CIMEX, JERRY WILLIAMS AND SAHARA HOTNIGHTS TO BE ELECTED INTO SWEDISH MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Swedish hardcore/punk legends ANTI CIMEX, late Swedish rock legend Jerry Williams, and Swedish rock band SAHARA HOTNIGHTS are among the elected for Swedish Music Hall Of Fame.More details: smhof.se
IRON MAIDEN CONFIRMED FOR HELLFEST
IRON MAIDEN, BRING ME THE HORIZON, LIMP BIZKIT and The OFFSPRING will headline the 2026 installment of Hellfest, set to take place June 18-21, 2026 in Clisson, France. Among the other confirmed artists are PAPA ROACH, DEEP PURPLE, Alice Cooper, Mikkey Dee With Friends Playing MOTÖRHEAD, SOCIAL DISTORTION, LAGWAGON, SATANIC SURFERS, HELLOWEEN, ACCEPT, QUEENSRŸCHE, SABATON, OPETH, SEPULTURA, MASTODON, DECAPITATED, ROTTING CHRIST, Tom Morello, VOLBEAT, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, CAVALERA, HATEBREED, CRO-MAGS, DEICIDE, CARCASS, BEHEMOTH, The HIVES, PENNYWISE, The DWARVES, The ADICTS, AGNOSTIC FRONT, CIRCLE JERKS, BUZZCOCKS, NAPALM DEATH, POSSESSED, MAYHEM, MARDUK etc. etc.More details: hellfest.fr
HELLOWEEN, SOCIAL DISTORTION, SAXON AND MICHAEL MONROE CONFIRMED FOR SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Sweden Rock Festival have confirmed 21 more acts for next summer. Among them are HELLOWEEN, SOCIAL DISTORTION, SAXON, TRIVIUM, The HALO EFFECT, UNCLE ACID & The DEADBEATS, EVERGREY, The POODLES, Michael Monroe, TREAT, GRAVE, Robin McAuley, STRÖM etc.
The festival happens on June 3-6, 2026 in Sölvesborg, Sweden.
More info: swedenrock.com
DEATH METAL SINGER CROWNED MISS WORLD CHILE 2025
Ignacia Fernández, a 27-year-old model who is also the vocalist and founder of the Chilean progressive death metal band DECESSUS, was crowned Miss World Chile 2025 (Spanish: Miss Mundo Chile) during last night's (Nov. 9) finals of the talent competition.SLAYER LAUNCHES ONLINE MUSEUM
Today (Nov. 10), Slaytanic Verses, the official SLAYER online museum, unveils its latest collection: "Hell On Tour". The new archive celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Hell Awaits" and revisits the 1985 world tour that carried the album across 7 countries and 60 shows.
slayer.net/collections/hell-awaits
NEW SINGLE WITH ROYAL HUNT
Danish progressive metal band ROYAL HUNT has released the official lyric video for their new single "Ride Into The Sunset", taken from the band's recently released EP, "Behind The Curtain".The song was originally written as the intended finale for "Dystopia, Pt. 2".
youtu.be/6Tn4ftJGw3I | royalhunt.com/product/deluxe-edition-with-extras
IN FLAMES ANNOUNCES GÖTEBORG BRINNER
IN FLAMES has previously had their 1-day festival at Borgholm and Dalhalla, but next year it will move to their hometown Göteborg.Göteborg Brinner (as they call the festival) will take place at Frihamnen (where the festival Metaltown began) on August 22, 2026. Bands that will play are IN FLAMES, AVATAR, DARK TRANQUILLITY, RAISED FIST, THROWN, NAPALM DEATH etc.
Pre-sale starts tomorrow, November 11. Public On-Sale will begin Friday, November 14.
More deatils: goteborgbrinner.se or inflames.com
THE POGUES RETURN TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
After 14 years, Irish legends The POGUES return to Australia and New Zealand in March/April 2026 to celebrate 40 years of their legendary album "Rum, Sodomy & the Lash".Dates and other details: facebook.com/Poguetry
DEAD EXPRESS IN THE STUDIO
Swedish action rockers DEAD EXPRESS are currently recording 10 new songs.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063595902178
NEW ALBUM WITH BÖDEL NEXT YEAR
Swedish crust punks BÖDEL has set "Dödsbringaren" as the title of their new album, and it will be released through Flyktsoda and Cimex Records in February 2026.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554108637897 | facebook.com/flyktsodafanzine | facebook.com/cimexrecords
THE UNDERTONES ANNOUNCES SWEDISH TOUR DATES WITH RUTS DC
Derry pop punk legends The UNDERTONES are coming back to Sweden for 4 shows in September 2026 together with RUTS DC as special guests.The UNDERTONES celebrate their 50-year anniversary next year.
Dates and tickets: theundertones.com
TORNADO BABIES GO SEPERATE WAYS
Swedish Gothenburg based hard rock n roll band TORNADO BABIES has split up.facebook.com/TornadoBabiesOfficial
KISS ADD ERIC SINGER TO LAS VEGAS EVENT
With less than a week left until the KISS event of the year, the band are proud to announce the addition of Eric Singer to "KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas".Singer will join the band on both shows, as KISS performs together for the first time since Madison Square Garden in 2023 - this time without makeup. Singer will also participate in the Q&A session alongside Simmons, Stanley and Thayer and host a "Name that Tune" guitar and drum riff activity with Thayer.
More info: kisskruisevegas.com
ALICE IN CHAINS ANNOUNCES 30th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION OF SELF-TITLED ALBUM
ALICE IN CHAINS will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's 1995 self-titled album by reissuing it as a deluxe version in early 2026.The deluxe package will include the original record across 2 vinyl LPs, plus 3 7" singles, 10 custom art prints, a hardcover cover book, 12 tarot cards, a cassette, 2 double-sided 24x24" posters, a double-sided zoetrope slip mat and a 3D ballerina plus a zoetrope coin record topper.
You can preorder your copy now: shop.aliceinchains.com/products/alice-in-chains-30th....
NEW SINGLE WITH KING ULTRAMEGA
KING ULTRAMEGA have unleashed a powerful new rendition of SOUNDGARDEN's "The Day I Tried To Live", featuring SOUNDGARDEN's Kim Thayil, with Alissa White-Gluz of ARCH ENEMY, Charlie Benante of ANTHRAX and PANTERA, and Mark Menghi of METAL ALLEGIANCE. "The Day I Tried To Live" is also featured on a 2-song LP release that also features KING ULTRAMEGA's rendition of the SOUNDGARDEN classic "Rusty Cage".KING ULTRAMEGA crafted this single in loving memory of legendary vocalist Chris Cornell, while raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, which is the Recording Academy's nonprofit that provides mental health, addiction recovery, and emergency services to those in the music community.
youtu.be/sOn0EAnBCj4
ESTATE OF PHIL LYNOTT PARTNERS WITH PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC
Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced a partnership with the estate of the legendary Phil Lynott, co-founder and songwriter for the critically acclaimed rock band THIN LIZZY. The partnership will see the dynamic music company work alongside the estate on Lynott's interest in his music publishing catalog, as well as his recordings. Primary Wave will provide marketing support across Lynott's iconic catalog which includes all songs written by him over the course of his 2-decade long career, in addition to the acclaimed vocalist's recording interests which includes his work with THIN LIZZY, in addition to his solo work and collaborations with other artists. The estate will also now have access to Primary Wave's licensing/sync, content, and branding teams.BONFIRE CANCEL REMAINING SHOWS
German hard rockers BONFIRE have been forced to cancel the remaining dates on their "Higher Ground Tour 2025" due to an acute medical crisis.Affected shows are:
November 7 - Žilina (SVK), Smer Klub 77
November 8 - Zvolen (SVK), Kÿulturhaus Zvolen
November 10 - Goleniów (PL), Rampa Kultura
Full statement: facebook.com/bonfireofficial
NEW SINGLE WITH AGNOSTIC FRONT
NYC's legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official video for "Sunday Matinee", a nostalgic yet hard-hitting anthem from their brand-new album "Echoes In Eternity", out today (Nov. 7) via Reigning Phoenix Music.youtu.be/3YWiSCBWzNg?si=r_rKkp_Ocd0uC7Mu | agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR | agnosticfront.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
GUITARIST PHILIP SHOUSE TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
Guitarist/vocalist Philip Shouse (ACCEPT, Ace Frehley, GENE SIMMONS BAND) will release a solo album, "Side 1", via Wild Kingdom next year. The release will be followed by a tour in Sweden and Norway in March. His band will feature Nicke Andersson (The HELLACOPTERS, ENTOMBED, DEATHBREATH, IMPERIAL STATE ELECTRIC etc) on drums/vocals, Jesper Lindgren (VELVET INSANE) on guitar/vocals, and Mats Rydström (AVATARIUM, ABRAMIS BRAMA etc) on bass/vocals.Dates: facebook.com/SoundPollutionDistribution
NEW SINGLE WITH MUSTASCH
Swedish hard rockers MUSTASCH deliver a new single, "Someone Has To Pay".
open.spotify.com/track/7vxoiWDRJvivul9JOlrMWy........
CIRCLE JERKS GOES TO JAPAN WITH GORILLA BISCUITS
American punk veterans CIRCLE JERKS are going to Japan for 3 shows in February together with GORILLA BISCUITS.Dates: facebook.com/circlejerksband
NEW SINGLE WITH ERADICATOR
German thrashers ERADICATOR releases the new single "Into Oblivion (live)", from the upcoming live album "Alive In The Dead Eye Of The Vortex", out on November 21 via Metalville Records.youtube.com/watch?v=x-IklvgbDZM | eradicator.de | metalville-shop.com
NEW SINGLE WITH TREAT
Swedish melodic rock veterans TREAT have released 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 via Frontiers Music Srl.youtu.be/8ojOvmkzszk?si=6eHI7UVUgcL-Q1Mq
GOTTHARD TEAM UP WITH MARC STORACE OF KROKUS FOR A DUET
Switzerland's rock heavyweights GOTTHARD and Marc Storace (KROKUS) have joined forces for a brand-new version of "Liverpool", one of the highlights and fan-favorite from GOTTHARD's No. 1 album "Stereo Crush".This version will be featured on GOTTHARD's upcoming mini-album, "More Stereo Crush", set for release on March 13, 2026 through RPM.
gotthard.rpm.link/liverpoolPR | gotthard.rpm.link/mscPR | gotthard.com | reigningphoenixmusic.com
CHARTA 77 JOIN FORCES WITH BONTA OF ASTA KASK FOR SWEDISH TOUR
Swedish punk rock veterans CHARTA 77 will take Bonta from ASTA KASK and COSA NOSTRA with them for a Swedish tour next spring. They will play songs from CHARTA 77, ASTA KASK and COSA NOSTRA. There will be 1 date in Oslo, Norway as well.
Dates: facebook.com/charta77band
NEW SINGLE WITH BONAFIDE NEXT MONTH
Swedish hard rockers BONAFIDE are celebrating 20 years of pure rock in 2026, and they will begin the party with their brand-new single "Payday", which will be released on December 12. The single will be available both digitally and on vinyl.
Pre-order/Pre-save: orcd.co/payday_single
Read more: facebook.com/Bonafiderocks
MILLENCOLIN ANNOUNCES SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH PENNYWISE
Swedish skate punk veterans MILLENCOLIN will team up with American skate punk veterans PENNYWISE for a co-headline tour in South America in March 2026.
Dates: facebook.com/Millencolin | facebook.com/pennywise
KISS CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY OF "Alive!" WITH MASSIVE BOX SET
KISS's first live album, "Alive!", turns 50 in 2025, which is celebrated with a Super Deluxe 180-gram 8-LP + Blu-ray Audio boxset showcasing 120 total tracks amplified with 88 unreleased tracks. LPs 1 and 2 feature the original album newly remastered by Bernie Grundman from the original 1975 stereo analog master tapes. LPs 3 through 6 showcase 2 full-length concerts from the 1975 "Dressed To Kill" tour newly mixed by legendary producer and engineer Eddie Kramer from the original multi-track analog tapes as KISS performed in 1975, with no overdubs. Bonus tracks on LP 7 and 8 include 5 rehearsal tracks at the Davenport gig including an impromptu jam and an additional 6 songs from Cleveland Music Hall. The Blu-ray Audio disc features "Alive!" newly mixed by Eddie Kramer from the original album multi-track analog tapes in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround along with the newly remastered stereo in 192kHz 24-bit and 96kHz 24-bit PCM stereo set to a brand-new visualizer featuring a treasure trove of unreleased live photos.More details: shopkissonline.com/collections/new-additions
JOURNEY ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN FAREWELL TOUR
American melodic rock legends JOURNEY have announced the "Final Frontier" farewell tour, set to launch in early 2026. The first North American leg of the tour will consist of 60 dates, kicking off on February 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and wrapping up on July 2 in Laredo, Texas. Tickets go on sale to the general public on November 14.Dates: journeymusic.com
NEW SINGLE WITH EVERGREY
Before EVERGREY embark on their European tour with KATATONIA, the Swedish metal veterans return with a new song, "Oxygen".On Monday, November 10, EVERGREY will bring the new single to stages across Europe. Teaming up with Napalm labelmates KATATONIA, and with support from KLOGR, they will play 32 shows, starting in the Finnish city of Turku and closing their 6-week run shortly before Christmas in EVERGREY's home country's capital, Stockholm.
youtu.be/eyhEQ76rHyU | facebook.com/Evergrey
STATUS QUO FRONTMAN FRANCIS ROSSI TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM
STATUS QUO frontman Francis Rossi had no plans to record an album. But now he has done that anyway. "The Accidental" will be released by earMUSIC on January 30, 2026.While Rossi's previous solo albums explored his love for acoustic ballads, vocal harmonies, and the blend of British rock with country influences, this album, Francis Rossi's first in 7 years, marks a true return to the energetic, guitar-driven sound that made him a legend with STATUS QUO.
Today's (Nov. 5) announcement coincides with the launch of the first 2 songs, "Something In The Air (Stormy Weather)" and "Go Man Go".
francis-rossi.lnk.to/SomethingInTheAir
NEW SINGLE WITH MYRATH
Tunisian/French progressive metal band MYRATH are back with a new single, "Until The End", featuring Elize Ryd (vocalist of AMARANTHE).The band will release their 7th studio album, "Wilderness Of Mirrors", on March 27, 2026.
youtu.be/F8SO-voIeCI?si=Dd7xRHHDjG6fn91O
DESCENDENTS ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH FRANK TURNER
Punk rock veterans DESCENDENTS are going on a U.S. tour early next year with Frank Turner & The SLEEPING SOULS and special guest NOBRO. Public on-sale Friday, November 7 at: descendents.tumblr.comTHE STRANGLERS ANNOUNCES FRENCH TOUR
British rock veterans The STRANGLERS will go on their most extensive French tour in over a decade in late 2026. Tickets on sale this Thursday, November 6.Dates: facebook.com/thestranglers
TOTO ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
TOTO will stage a tour presenting the band's "An Evening With" performance. Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams have curated a new setlist for this excursion featuring more than 2 hours of music nightly. The public on-sale for all appearances other than Montreux Miami is this Friday, November 7. For the Miami performance, tickets are available today (Nov. 4).More details: totoofficial.com
NEW ALBUM WITH MAYHEM IN FEBRUARY
Influential black metal band MAYHEM will release its 7th studio album, "Liturgy Of Death", on February 6, 2026 via Century Media."Weep For Nothing" is the first single from the album: youtu.be/HHMKddqohzw
GUNS N' ROSES TO HEADLINE DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
United Kingdom's Download festival will return for its 23rd edition, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII. Announced today (Nov. 4) are 3 monumental headliners, with their only U.K. shows in 2026: LIMP BIZKIT, GUNS N' ROSES and LINKIN PARK, with over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative and classic rock.Next year's festival will take place on June 10-14, 2026 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Among the other confirmed acts are TRIVIUM, HALESTORM, MASTODON, BABYMETAL, Tom Morello, The PRETTY RECKLESS etc. etc.
More info: downloadfestival.co.uk
AC/DC ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR DATES
AC/DC will hit stages in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, U.S.A, and Canada for the continuation of their "Power Up Tour" in 2026. Tickets on sale Friday, November 7 at: acdc.com/tourSAVATAGE ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE have announced their highly anticipated "Prelude To Madness" tour, featuring 9 headline performances and multiple festival appearances across Europe in summer 2026. The tour kicks off July 19 in Istanbul, Turkey, marking the band's continued triumphant return to the stage, following their successful 2025 European comeback after a nearly 2-decade hiatus. ARMORED SAINT, VISION DIVINE and NEVERMORE will join SAVATAGE on select dates. In addition to cities the band has never played before, SAVATAGE is doing a show at the historic setting of the famous Amphitheater of Pompeii, where they will perform alongside an orchestra for 1 unforgettable evening.Fans can go to savatage.com now to sign up for pre-sales beginning November 4 and tickets on sale to the general public beginning Friday, November 7.
TURBONEGRO FORCED TO CANCEL PARIS SHOW TONIGHT
Norwegian rockers TURBONEGRO's show at La Machine du Moulin Rogue in Paris, France today (Nov. 2) is cancelled. Their drummer had an accident on tour, nothing serious but he needs to recover and is not in the right shape to perform this evening.
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NEW SINGLE WITH FEAR IN A FEW WEEKS
American punk veterans FEAR have announced a new single, "The Last Time" b/w "First He Cries", which will be released on November 11 on autographed and limited colored vinyl.There's already a video for "The Last Time": youtu.be/Dy7OjUW6RkA?si=PtB6bOf7x0vnrba3
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NEW SOLO ALBUM WITH ORIGINAL KISS DRUMMER PETER CRISS IN DECEMBER
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will release a new solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", on December 19.Joining the legendary KISS musician on the LP are Billy Sheehan and Matthew Montgomery (a.k.a. Piggy D.) on bass, John 5 and Mike McLaughlin on guitar and Paul Shaffer on piano. The record also features the talents of backing vocalists Dennis and Sharon Collins, and Cat Manning of CAT 5.
The album will be Criss's first solo release since 2007's "One For All", which arrived 13 years after his previous solo release.
A trailer for the album's first single, "Creepy Crawlers", is available now: youtu.be/sxpaJNnKMdM
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