Acid Reign will release a new album ‘Daze Of The Week’ on May 15.

Aerosmith release ‘Aerosmith (Legendary Edition)’ on March 20 as a limited-edition deluxe 5LP box, a 4LP slipcase, black and colour vinyl, 3CD, CD, and digital. Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have newly mixed the original recordings and tapes with Zakk Cervini and Steve Berkowitz.

The Amity Affliction will release their new studio album, ‘House Of Cards’, on April 24 via Pure Noise Records.

Carmine Appice and Cactus will release ‘Temple of Blues II’ on April 3 via Cleopatra Records. Guests on the album include Steve Morse, Joe Lynn Turner, Dee Snider and Pat Travers.

Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan will release his debut solo album, ‘Gargoyle Of The Garden State’, on June 12 via earMUSIC.

Chris Brain release his fourth studio album, ‘Red Sun Rising’,  on May 1 via Big Sun Records.

Corrosion of Conformity will release a new double album, ‘Good God/Baad Man’, on April 3 via Nuclear Blast.

Creye release their latest album ‘IV Aftermath’ on April 24 on Frontiers.

Degreed release a new album ‘Curtain Calls’ on April 10 via Frontiers.

Draconian release their new album, ‘In Somnolent Ruin’, on May 8 via Napalm Records.

Evergrey release their new album ‘Architects Of A New Weave’ on June 5 via Napalm Records.

Foo Fighters release their new album ‘Your Favorite Toy’ on April 24 via Roswell Records/RCA Records. The title track was released on February 19.

From Ashes To New release their new album ‘Reflections’ on April 17 via Better Noise Music.

Hardline release their new studio album, ‘Shout’, on April 17 via Steamhammer/SPV.

Holy Wars release their new album, ‘Shadow Work/Light Work’, on April 24 via Pale Chord/Rise Records BMG.

Bruce Hornsby will release ‘Indigo Park’ through his own Zappo Productions and Thirty Tigers on April 3.

Jayler release their debut album ‘Voices Unheard’ via Silver Lining Music on May 29.

Long Distance Calling release their latest album ‘The Phantom Void’ on 10 April 2026 via earMUSIC.

Cherry Red Records release a box set from the Lovin’ Spoonful entitled ‘What a Day for a Daydream: The Complete Recordings 1965-1969′. It is released on March 27.

Magenta have released a new single, ‘The Lovers’, taken from their new album ‘Tarot’ which is out on April 10 through Tigermoth Records.

Marillion release a 25th anniversary edition of ‘marillion.com’ on June 19 via earMusic.

Casey Maunder releases his new album ‘Smash Down Jericho’ on March 20.

Metal Church release their 13th studio album, ‘Dead To Rights’, on April 10 via Rat Pak Records.

M.ILL.ION release their new album ‘Legend’ through Escape Music on April 24.

Jim Moray releases his new album ‘Gallants’ on April 3.

Nervosa will release their new album ‘Slave Machine’ on April 3 via Napalm Records.

Powerrage, featuring former Exciter guitarist John Ricci, release their debut album, ‘Beast’, on April 24 via High Roller Records.

Suzi Quatro (pictured) releases a new album ‘Freedom’ on March 27 and it includes a cover of MC5′s ‘Kick Out The Jams’ with Alice Cooper. The title track was released as a single on January 29.

Queen release a box set of ‘Queen II’ on March 27.

Record Store Day (April 18) releases include a ‘Live Wire – 45th Anniversary’ EP from Motley Crue; a new EP of songs ‘Saving Grace: All that Glitters’ by Robert Plant with Suzi Dann; ‘The Live Album’ by Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts; Bryan Adams releases ‘Tough Town’ and a five disc set from Bruce Springsteen entitled ‘Live from Asbury Park 2024′.

Savatage plan to release a triple live album recorded from the Palace in Los Angeles on the Gutter Ballet tour.

Chrysalis Records release a six CD box set by The Michael Schenker Group called ‘Live & Ready: 1980–1984’ on April 3.

Sepultura have titled their final EP ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’ with a release date yet to be announced.

Shinedown release their eighth studio album, ’Ei8ht’, on May 29 via Atlantic Records.

Accept guitarist Philip Shouse releases his debut EP ‘Side 1′ via Wild Kingdom Records on February 27.

Sleeze Beez will have their third studio album ‘Powertool’ reissued in April 2026 by Bad Reputation Records.

Metalville release Sweet’s ‘Reincarnation’ which was recorded in 1985 and featured Paul Mario Day on vocals, along with original members Andy Scott and Mick Tucker, plus Phil Lanzon (later to join Uriah Heep) and Mal McNulty.

Swim Deep release their latest album ‘Hum’ on June 19 via Submarine Cat Records.

They Might Be Giants release their new album ‘The World Is to Dig’ on April 17.

T’Pau release their first new album in eleven years called ‘Be Wonderful’ on April 10.

U2 released a six song EP entitled ‘Days of Ash’ on February 18.

Van Halen release an expanded edition of ’5150′ on March 27.

Hayley Williams of Paramore has teamed-up with Daniel James to form Power Snatch and they have already released ‘Assignment’.

Wolverine release their first studio album in a decade, ‘Anomalies’ on February 6 via Music Theories Recordings.

Youngblud releases his new album ‘Idols II’ on February 20 via Island Records/Locomotion.

In the studio…

Bruce Dickinson is putting the finishing touches to the vocals on his next album which is due sometime in 2027…In Flames are currently recording their next album…Roy Khan (Conception, ex-Kamelot) is working on his debut solo album with producer Sascha Paeth…Saxon have completed mixing their new album…William Shatner has been working on a metal album…John Waite is currently working on a new album…Steven Wilson is putting the finishing touches to his new album

Single life…

Arch Enemy have released ‘To the Last Breath’ which features their new vocalist Lauren Hart…Creye released ‘Left In Silence’ on January 29…Dead Reynolds release their latest single ‘Face Me’ on February 27…Degreed have released a new single ‘Broken Dreams’…Peter Gabriel has released his second single of the year, ‘Put the Bucket Down’…Lou Gramm released ‘Young Love’ on January 27 ahead of his album ’Released’ due on March 20…Heathen have signed with Napalm Records and released the single ‘Never A God’…Little Lore released ‘Fair Weather’ on February 3 ahead of her new album, ‘Being Serafina’, which is based on the work of Tennessee Williams…Sevendust released ‘Is This The Real You?’ on January 29…Seventh Wonder released their version of John Norum’s ‘Eternal Flame’, which marks the debut of new vocalist Mattias Olofsson…Twilight Force released a new song ‘Magic of a New Dawn’ as they announced they have signed with Napalm Records…Wille and the Bandits released ‘Reina del Mar’ on January 30

Upcoming (Gigs – UK)

Newly announced UK tours (2026 unless stated):

Jon Anderson & The Geeks (Sep), David Byrne (Jun, Jul), Deep Purple (Wed Nov 25 Royal Albert Hall), Thomas Dolby (May), Embrace (Nov), Enter Shakiri (Nov), Florence Black (Apr), Idlewild (Apr), Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger (Halestorm) (Jun), Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra + Roachford (Oct-Dec), John 5 (May), Robert Jon & The Wreck (Jun, Oct), Lenny Kravitz (Sat Aug 15), Levellers (Oct), Little Angels (Nov), Anette Olson (London Fri Aug 23), The Orb + Ozric Tentacles (Nov, Dec), Papa Roach (Nov), Parker Barrow (Jul), Phoenix Lake (Mar-May), Leo Sayer (Oct, Nov), Shinedown + Those Damn Crows (Nov), Sparks (Jun), Voivod (Jun), The Wedding Present (Oct), Steven Wilson (Oct 28 & 29 Royal Albert Hall),

Upcoming (USA/ROW)

Newly announced US & European tours (2026 unless stated):

Accept + Dynazty + Tailgunner (EU), America (US), Jon Anderson & The Geeks (EU), Anvil (CA), Arch Enemy (EU), Audrey Horne (EU), The Black Crowes (US), Black Veil Brides (US), Breaking Benjamin (US), Buckcherry (US), Alice Cooper (US), Stewart Copeland (US), Earth, Wind & Fire + Lionel Richie (US), Enter Shakiri (EU, AU), Ben Folds (AU), Foo Fighters (AU, NZ), Godsmack + Stone Temple Pilots + Dorothy (US), Buddy Guy (US), Jefferson Starship (US), Jimmy Eat World (US), Loudness (US, EU), Dave Matthews Band (US), Motionless In White (US), Mumford & Sons (US),  Mushroomhead + Fear Factory (US), Napalm Death (US), Obituary (US), Of Mice & Men (AU), Anette Olson (EU), Stephen Pearcy (US), Phish (US), Poppy + Landmvrks (US), Bonnie Raitt (US), Sanatana + The Doobie Brothers (US), Scardust (EU), Scorpions + Buckcherry (Las Vegas, US), Shinedown (EU, US), Paul Simon (US), Skindred (AU), Spineshank + (Hed)P.E. (US), Spoon (US), Bruce Springsteen (US), Staind + Hoobastank + Seether  + Hinder (US), Voivod (EU), W.A.S.P. + KK’s Priest (US), Wilco (EU, US), Wolf Alice (AU),

Giant’s original line-up will reunite for the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, May 1-3, the Live Club, Trezzo sull’Adda in Milan.

Ozzfest could be set to return next year.

Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:

Phil Campbell has cancelled upcoming Australian and European dates due to health issues.

Martin Carthy has cancelled plan festival dates this year with his daughter Eliza, after recently being diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease.

The Fratellis have now rescheduled their ‘Costello Music’ 20th anniversary UK tour to early 2027.

Loverboy have cancelled their upcoming Australian dates as vocalist Mike Reno undergoes medical treatment.

Sabaton have postponed their North American tour in order to allow bassist Pär Sundström time to heal from “inflammation in his arms”.

“With Regrets, Twisted Sister cancels 50th anniversary celebration performances
due to the sudden and unexpected resignation of Twisted Sister’s lead singer Dee Snider brought on by a series of health challenges, the band has been forced to cancel all shows scheduled, beginning April 25th in Sao Paulo Brazil and continuing through the summer.
The future of Twisted Sister will be determined in the next several weeks.”

Neil Young has cancelled all his planned UK and European dates for this year.

Neil Young has gifted his entire music catalogue to the people of Greenland for free.

Megadeth’s final album topped the US Billboard charts and reached number three in the UK album charts.

Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical is set to debut on November 15 at Roslyn Packer Theatre in Sydney.

Jorn Lande has signed with Black Lodge Records.

Nevermore have signed with Reigning Phoenix Music and have added three new members to the band’s line-up - Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on bass, and vocalist Berzan Önen.

Big Country have changed their name to Big Country Redux and announced an upcoming album will include songs written by Stuart Adamson, and Stuart co-writes with Bruce Watson and Tony Butler.

Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, founding guitarist of Manowar and The Dictators, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

Vicious Rumors have parted ways with longtime drummer Larry Howe.

Flemming C Lund has been confirmed as the permanent lead guitarist for Volbeat.

Parliament and Funkadelic bassist Billy Bass.

Drummer Sly Dunbar of Sly and Robbie.

Solo artist Parthenon Huxley who was also a member of ELO Part II and The Orchestra.

Television and Blondie bassist Fred Smith.

3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold.

Singer and songwriter Billy Steinberg, who wrote and had his songs recorded by the likes of Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Heart, Roy Orbison and many more.

Drummer and founding member of The Pogues, Andrew ‘The Clobberer’ Ranken.

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DODGY – It’s Not The End (Flip Flop Records)
THE SKBs – Hour Glass (indie)
LAKE – Boy On A Mission (indie)
KING FALCON Holding Out (indie)
HOKKA Heart Said No (Nuclear Blast Records)
STARBENDERS The Beast Goes On (Sumerian Records)
EDDIE AND THE WOLVES See Me Fall (indie)

Featured Albums w/c 2 March 2026

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Rock)
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