Eliza Carthy releases her new album ‘Frenemies’ on October 26 and it features guests including Jools Holland, Robyn Hitchcock, Miranda Richardson, Tim McInnerny and more.

Focus (pictured) have a 6CD live box set bringing together all of the band’s live albums from 2016 – 2021 released on October 30 via Cherry Red.

Till Lindemann releases ‘Live In Kraków’ On September 25.

Ministry release their final album ‘Hate to Go – Take Out or Delivery’ on October 30. They have also announced farewell UK & European dates for April next year.

Pallas release their new album ‘A Song for Tomorrow’ on October 30 through Cherry Red.

‘Queen Budapest’ will screen in selected cinemas and IMAX from October 7. On October 30 a 3LP, 2CD, DVD, Blu-ray and digital editions of ‘Queen Budapest’ will be released.

Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior and former Steeleye member Peter Knight, have announced plans to release a new album in February next year, with UK tour dates also planned around the time of the album’s release.

In the studio…

Adrian Vandenburg is working on a new album due next year to celebrate his fiftieth year as a musician…

Single life…

Greta Van Fleet released ‘Saw You Stand’ on July 31…

Upcoming (Gigs – UK)

Newly announced UK tours (2026 unless stated):

Ministry (Apr 2027),

Upcoming (USA/ROW)

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

Ministry (EU 2027), System Of A Down + Faith No More (AU, NZ 2027),

Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:

 

Guitarist Andy La Rocque has left King Diamond after more than four decades, with Gus G announced as his replacement.

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Power Plays w/c 20 July 2026

BAD PRESS Old Hatchback (indie)
MARYLANE Seven (indie)
WOOD BURNT RED Fire Me Up (indie)
EMERGENCY RULE Hollow Gold (Wormholedeath Records)
SOME DAYS ARE DARKER Dead Romance (indie)
SWEET GORILLA Feels Like I’m Still In Love (5000 Records)

Featured Albums w/c 20 July 2026

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2025 (Singer Songwriter)

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