News…The latest updates on all of your favorite bands and artists across all genres of rock music.
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KISS Legends Sons Releasing Debut Album
KISS Legends Sons Releasing Debut Album…The sons of KISS Legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, have set a release date for their debut Stanley Simmons album, “Dancing While The World Is Ending.” You can check
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Parker Barrow Releases Rockin’ Video For “Blinded”
Parker Barrow Releases Rockin’ Video For “Blinded”…Nashville blues-infused Southern rockers Parker Barrow return with their first new music of 2026 with their latest single, “Blinded.” The track is part of the band’s upcoming highly anticipated sophomore album Hold the Mash,
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Ex-Megadeth, Exodus Members Release “Bullets Ready” Video
Ex-Megadeth, Exodus Members Release “Bullets Ready” Video…Cleopatra Records proudly announces “Bullets Ready,” the latest release from the iconic thrash metal group, KINGS OF THRASH – featuring former Megadeth bassist and co-founder David Ellefson and ex-Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young. The band’s
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Black Veil Brides And Machine Head “Revenger”
Black Veil Brides And Machine Head “Revenger.” BVB has a brand new album set for release on May 8th. Check out the band’s collaboration with Machine Head in their latest single release: Vindicate Tracklisting: 1. Invocation To The Muse 2.
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Rare 80s Heavy Metal Albums Re-Released By Marchello
Rare 80s Heavy Metal Albums Re-Released By Marchello…Two cult classics of the late 1980s, early 1990s Hard Rock and Metal genre are now available via High Roller Records on all formats! Songwriter and vocalist Peppi Marchello was the founder of
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CRASHDÏET Delivers Old School Power Ballad With “Loveblind”
CRASHDÏET Delivers Old-School Power Ballad With “Loveblind”… Current-day hair metal band Crashdiet is set to release their brand-new album “Art Of Chaos”. Now, the band has released an old school, straight up, power ballad and you can take a listen
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Chris Jericho And Fozzy Return With New Song “I Know Evil”
Chris Jericho And Fozzy Return With New Song “I Know Evil”…Powerhouse rockers FOZZY release another banger just in time for their upcoming Spring 2026 Twisted Faith Tour. “I Know Evil” takes listeners on a ride of heavy riffs and melodic
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Metallica Releasing 15 CD Box Set Of ReLoad
Metallica Releasing 15 CD Box Set Of ReLoad…Metallica is continuing to release remasters of their catalog, with the latest being the 4x-platinum ReLoad, available everywhere on June 26th. Produced by Bob Rock, ReLoad is the follow-up to 5x-platinum Load. ReLoad
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Listen To The XCERTS “Pretty Ugly”
Listen To The XCERTS “Pretty Ugly”…Today, Brighton-based and Aberdeen-originating alt-rockers THE XCERTS are excited to announce their much-anticipated new album, ‘i think i want to go home now,’ out on July 10th via FLG. In addition, the band also shares
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The Beatles Ringo Starr Gets Biography Released
The Beatles Ringo Starr Gets Biography Released…Tom Doyle takes readers through Starr’s brushes with death as a child raised in poverty to the dizzying heights of fame and success with the Beatles and beyond. Often overshadowed by his former bandmates,
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Industrial Rock Icon Nitzer Ebb Announces 2026 Tour Dates
Industrial Rock Icon Nitzer Ebb Announces 2026 Tour Dates…FOLLOWING THE UNTIMELY PASSING OF DOUGLAS MCCARTHY, THE BAND CONTINUES WITH THEIR EXPLOSIVE LIVE PERFORMANCES, INCORPORATING ORIGINAL PERSONNEL DAVID GOODAY ALONGSIDE HARRIS. ORIGINAL PARTICIPANT SIMON GRANGER CONTINUES TO COLLABORATE ON ARTWORK. Below
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Riot V Singer Quits Band After 13 Years
Riot V Singer Quits Band After 13 Years…Riot V singer Todd Michael Hall has posted the following update regarding his decision to quit the band: I am stepping down as the lead singer of Riot V.Being a member of Riot
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Dimmu Borgir Gets Brutal With “Ascent” Music Video
Dimmu Borgir Gets Brutal With “Ascent” Music Video…Norwegian extreme metal titans DIMMU BORGIR have officially announced their long-awaited new studio album, Grand Serpent Rising, set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records.Returning to the studio in Gothenburg, the
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Where Can I Download Free Legal Music?
Where Can I Download Free Legal Music? This is a question we often get asked. Surprisingly, there is still an amazing amount of free music available to download legally and keep, even in the age of streaming music. And before
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Hawthorne Heights Gets Vinyl 20th Anniversary Album Released
Hawthorne Heights Gets Vinyl 20th Anniversary Album Released…Craft Recordings celebrates the 20th anniversary of Hawthorne Heights’ Gold-certified sophomore studio album If Only You Were Lonely with a vinyl reissue. Set for release on July 17th. The LP includes the Dayton,
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Ex-Motley Crue Singer John Corabi Releases “1969”
Ex-Motley Crue Singer John Corabi Releases “1969”…JOHN CORABI is proud to release his long-awaited solo debut, ‘New Day,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the release, JOHN also shares his new single “1969,” alongside an official music video,
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Theory Of A Deadman Release New Song “Barricade”
Theory Of A Deadman Release New Song “Barricade”…Multi-platinum rock powerhouse THEORY OF A DEADMAN returns with their hard-hitting new single, “Barricade.” Marking a new chapter for the band, the track delivers their signature mix of gritty riffs, anthemic hooks, and
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50 Years Ago The Ramones Released Their Debut Album
50 Years Ago The Ramones Released Their Debut Album…and the rest, as they say, is history. Featuring just classic songs such as “Blitzkreig Bop” and “Beat On The Brat,” the album became one of punk music’s most celebrated albums. The
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LOVE/HATE’S PUNK ROCK FIESTA! GETS DELUXE REISSUE
LOVE/HATE’S PUNK ROCK FIESTA! GETS DELUXE REISSUE…Kenyon Records is proud to announce the deluxe 2026 edition of Punk Rock Fiesta! from Love/Hate, arriving May 1, 2026. This release also marks a major milestone for the label, as Kenyon Records officially partners
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D.O.A. Announce Career-Spanning Double Album “Take on the Tyrants”
D.O.A. Announce Career-Spanning Double Album “Take on the Tyrants”…After 48 years, Vancouver punk trailblazers D.O.A. have amassed a huge catalog, and now they’re treating the world to a mega compilation of their best work.Take on the Tyrants comes out on
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Coal Chamber Drummer Reveals Cancer Journey
Coal Chamber Drummer Reveals Cancer Journey…As Coal Chamber gets ready to hit the stage as part of the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, N (Saturday, April 25th, Coal Chamber drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox is today making his own
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Front 242 Releasing Final Live Album “Black Out”
Front 242 Releasing Final Live Album “Black Out”…After more than four decades of (re)defining electronic body music, FRONT 242 conclude their live journey with “Black Out”, the definitive final live recording of their farewell tour – spanning over 40 performances
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Emily Wolfe Teams With Eagles Of Death Metal On “Lips”
Emily Wolfe Teams With Eagles Of Death Metal On “Lips”…Austin-based singer/songwriter and powerhouse guitarist Emily Wolfe returns with her new single “Lips,” featuring Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal, available now through Judge & Jury Records. The track marks
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Armored Saint Release “Hit A Moonshot” Video
Armored Saint Release “Hit A Moonshot” Video…American heavy metal icons, ARMORED SAINT, are pleased to present their new single, “Hit A Moonshot.” The track comes off the band’s upcoming new full-length, Emotion Factory Reset, set for release on May 22nd
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Korn Returns With Ultra-Heavy New Song “Reward The Scars”
Korn Returns With Ultra-Heavy New Song “Reward The Scars”…The first new single by Korn in four years, “Reward The Scars,” was recorded for the Diablo IV video game expansion Lord of Hatred. Korn is set to begin a tour of
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Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan Releases New Song “Anything But You”
Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan Releases New Song “Anything But You”…Rachel Bolan is back with the release of his second solo single and official video, “Anything But You.” The track offers another powerful preview of his forthcoming album Gargoyle of the
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KMFDM Founder Sascha K’s Daughter Sings On New Single ‘YOÜ’
KMFDM Founder Sascha K’s Daughter Sings On New Single ‘YOÜ’…KMFDM released their new album, ‘ENEMY’, in February 2026 to some of the best reviews of their 40+ year career. Among its many highlights is a song entitled ‘YOÜ’, which is
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Prince Gets “With This Tear” Released A Decade After His Death
Prince Gets Song “With This Tear” Released A Decade After His Death…Marking a decade since Prince’s passing, Prince’s NPG Records, in partnership with Legacy Recordings, released a new single and a gorgeous career-spanning music video for “With This Tear,” a
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Tricky Releases New Electronic Track “Out Of Place”
Tricky Releases New Electronic Track “Out Of Place”…The legendary artist and producer, Tricky, today announces his new album, Different When It’s Silent, out July 17th via False Idols. His 15th studio album and first full-length release under his own name
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Rainbow To Release Down To Earth Tour 1979 3 Disc Set
Rainbow To Release Down To Earth Tour 1979 3 Disc Set…A deluxe set of never-before-released vintage live performances capturing Ritchie Blackmore’s hugely influential band on tour in support of their stellar Down To Earth album! Down To Earth was the
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Airbourne Release New Album And Single
Airbourne Release New Album And Single…Today, AIRBOURNE is announcing their new self-titled album in a truly original manner. See below the band’s heartfelt letter to Lemmy, sharing their journey through this album’s process and paying homage to their mentor and
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The Best Of Judas Priest Album Releasing In June
The Best Of Judas Priest Album Releasing In June…Judas Priest today announces the upcoming release ‘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
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Dave Mason Dead At 79
Dave Mason Dead At 79…An official statement from his social media site reads: It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner
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MGK Teams With Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst On “Fix UR Face”
MGK Teams With Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst On “Fix UR Face”…Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst has teamed up with Machine Gun Kelly to record a brand new song and video called “Fix UR Face,” which you can watch below: The song
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Butthole Surfers Release New Song “IMBUYA”
Butthole Surfers Release New Song “IMBUYA”…“’Imbuya’ was conceived and produced much like a fart after eating beans,” says guitarist Paul Leary of BUTTHOLE SURFERS about the textured, psych-sludge transgressive single, which is released today. “Imbuya” is the second single from
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Beck Returns With New Song “Ride Lonesome”
Beck Returns With New Song “Ride Lonesome”…The always innovative and imaginative artist Beck has returned with a brand new song called “Ride Lonesome,” which you can listen to below: At the same time, Beck has announced Tour Dates for which
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Sebastian Bach Sings In New Video For Supergroup Nuclear Messiah
Sebastian Bach Sings In New Video For Supergroup Nuclear Messiah…“Look At Yourself,” is actually an original song by Uriah Heep with this version featuring Sebastian Bach (Ex-Skid Row), Mick Box (Uriah Heep), Bob Daisley (Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne), Derek Sherinian
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Stephen Pearcy Adds Former Whitesnake Guitarist To Solo Band
Stephen Pearcy Adds Former Whitesnake Guitarist To Solo Band…STEPHEN PEARCY RELOADS HIS RATT PACK WITH JOEL HOEKSTRA –ADDING A HIGH VOLTAGE KICK TO THE HEAD RATT’S SHOW. Renowned guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who has collaborated with esteemed artists Foreinger, Whitesnake and
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The Late Nick Menza Gets Serpent From Eden Album Released
The Late Nick Menza Gets Serpent From Eden Album Released…Former Megadeth stickman, Nick Menza, forms the backbone of these powerful recordings by monster metal outfit Serpent From Eden alongside band founders guitarist John “Gumby” Goodwin (Ozzy, Ringo Starr, George Clinton)
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Jungle Rot Releases Video For “Maniacal”
Jungle Rot Releases Video For “Maniacal”…On May 15th, old school death metal legends Jungle Rot will release their 12th full-length album, Cruel Face Of War. Dave Matrise (vocals, guitars) comments: “‘Maniacal’ is one of those songs that just hits you
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Hear New Firehouse Song “Midnight Gasoline”
Hear New Firehouse Song “Midnight Gasoline”…The song features the band’s new singer, Nate Peck, who took over from C.J. Snare, who died on April 5, 2024, at the age of 64, after a long battle with cancer. Firehouse released their
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Watch Lynch Mob Video From Upcoming Live Album
Watch Lynch Mob Video From Upcoming Live Album…Legendary hard rock titans Lynch Mob are thrilled to announce the release of the live album “The Final Ride”, out on May 29, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band share also a
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EBM Artist Ayria Drops “Vicious World” Video
EBM Artist Ayria Drops “Vicious World” Video…Ayria states the following: Vicious World is the first single from my upcoming 2026 album. When I asked the fans whether they wanted a hard or soft start to the new year, the answer
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Juno Reactor Drops Banging Mona Lisa Overdrive Remix
Juno Reactor Drops Banging Mona Lisa Overdrive Remix…In a powerful convergence of cinematic legacy and contemporary electronic music artistry, Juno Reactor (aka Ben Watkins) have released a stunning new remix of their iconic track ‘Mona Lisa Overdrive’ as a single
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All-Star Rainbow Tribute Album Announced
All-Star Rainbow Tribute Album Announced…The mighty Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore’s post-Purple juggernaut, receives its full flowers on this star-studded tribute album entitled “Ride The Rainbow”! Performances by no fewer than six Rainbow alumni – Bob Daisley, Graham Bonnet, Don Airey, Joe
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Tom Waits Teams With Massive Attack On “Boots On The Ground”
Tom Waits Teams With Massive Attack On “Boots On The Ground”…The legendary Tom Waits returns with a new collaboration with Massive Attack in the form of a protest song called “Boots On The Ground”. You can watch the video and
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Classic Rock Bands Foghat And Nazareth Announce Tour
Classic Rock Bands Foghat And Nazareth Announce Tour…FOGHAT and NAZARETH unite for a tour of the U.S. beginning April 30th. Straight from the heart of the British blues-rock invasion, Foghat and Nazareth represent two powerhouse forces that helped define —
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Watch New Spread Eagle Video “Flat Earth Vultures”
Watch New Spread Eagle Video “Flat Earth Vultures”…Today, hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE unleash their new single “Flat Earth Vultures,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘The Brutal Divine,’ out on June 12, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track
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Nine Inch Noize Album Tracklist Announced
Nine Inch Noize Album Tracklist Announced…Depending on your perspective, there is a bit of good news and bad news regarding the new album featuring a collaboration between Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross as Nine Inch Nails with Boys Noize (Alexander
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Venom Releases New Song “Kicked Outta Hell”
Venom Releases New Song “Kicked Outta Hell”…The second single from Venom’s forthcoming new album, Into Oblivion, is the bludgeoning Kicked Outta Hell, which is a ferocious thrasher of a track and while it has hints of classic Venom it also
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