Robben Ford returns in exceptional form with Two Shades of Blue, a record defined by its sophistication, taste, and timeless musicality.

RAINBOW - THE TEMPLE OF THE KING 1975 – 1976 is the most comprehensive collection of the opening phase of Rainbow's career to date, and is the first in a series of anthology sets covering the career of legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.

Finnish black/dark metal royalty Mirzadeh has released a black metal version and music video of the 80s classic You're My Heart, You're My Soul.

Arched Fire is back with a banger! The new single "So Far" reveals a rarely seen side of the Finnish metal band. 

Metalitalia.com, in collaboration with MC² Live and Live Club, is pleased to announce the first confirmations for the thirteenth edition of the Metalitalia Festival, set to take place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 at the Live Club in Trezzo sull'Adda (Milan)

Dallas, Texas heavy trio TEMPTRESS announce more US shows in support of their forthcoming new full-length "hear". The band will embark on an extensive tour of the East and West Coasts between January and March, following the album's January 23 release through Blues Funeral Recordings.

Inspired by a famous monologue from legendary 80s blockbuster Blade Runner, TAILGUNNER dive into epic songwriting with the second single ‘Tears In Rain’, taken from their upcoming album, Midnight Blitz, out 6th February 2026 via Napalm Records. Watch the lyric video for ‘Tears In Rain’ below. Pre-order Midnight Blitz here: https://lnk.to/TailgunnerMidnightBlitz/napalmrecords Named after a phrase the movie’s antagonist, Roy Batty, uses in his last words, ‘Tears In Rain’ showcases TAILGUNNER frontman Craig Cairns‘ …

Glasgow Kiss are a Norwegian female-fronted Alternative Metal band with a power-rock vibe that will rattle the windows and shake the foundations of your soul! The band just premiered a new music video for the title track off their new full-length album, Down In Flames. 

Shortly after completing their 'Sleepless Empire UK/EU' tour, Italian metal icons LACUNA COIL continue their live momentum with the announcement of their 'Sleepless Empire US' tour, which is set to start in March 2026.

Last week, Evanescence performed their hit single, "Afterlife" at The Game Awards, celebrating the intersection of music and gaming. The show was seen by over 100 million people globally.  

SCOTT STAPP is one of 2025's Top Ten most-played artists on Billboard's year-end Mainstream Rock Airplay Artists Chart, alongside Linkin Park, Three Days Grace, Sleep Theory, Nothing More, Papa Roach, Shinedown, Pop Evil, Volbeat, and Ghost. 

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has officially certified  Playlist: The Very Best of Foreigner gold, marking a major milestone for the band’s enduring legacy.

BATTLE BEAST have announced that long-time vocalist Noora Louhimo will be departing the band. The news was shared on the band's official social media channels yesterday.

Garbage are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at the Waterfront Hall on 17th July 2026. They are heading out on the road in support of their eighth and latest album, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light’, which was released in May. Garbage had previously announced a run of outdoor UK co-headline gigs with Skunk Anansie for next summer, …

Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) releases today "You Can Give", the new single and official video taken from the fourth album of his solo project Joel Hoekstra's 13, "From The Fade", out on February 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. 

Symphonic metal titans EPICA proudly release their explosive new single 'Avatar – The Final Incarnation – ', a track that deals with the final incarnation (Avatar) to rid the world of unrighteousness and restore truth and purity.