Bryan Adams releases ‘Bryan Adams & Friends: A Great Big Holiday Jam’ on December 8 via Bad Records – the same day the Christmas special of the same name premieres on Citytv and streams on Citytv+ in Canada.
Asia release ‘Asia – Live In England’ on March 13 via Frontiers.
Franck Carducci has signed with Esoteric Recordings/Cherry Red Records who will release his new studio album ‘Sheeple’ in the spring.
John Corabi will release his debut full-length solo album, ’New Day’, on April 24 via Frontiers.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea has released his debut solo single ‘A Plea’, with his album due in April via Nonesuch Records.
The Gems release their second album ‘Year Of The Snake’ on March 13 via Napalm Records.
Lou Gramm will release his new solo album, ‘Released’, on March 20 via Cherry Red Records. It includes songs co-written with ex-Foreigner bassist Bruce Turgon.
Perris Records release Helix’s new album ‘Scrap Metal’ on January 23. Ten track album includes five previously unreleased songs.
IQ have announced that they will release a new live version of their 2009 album, ‘Frequency’, through GEP on January 5.
The Karma Effect’s new album ‘Cruel Intentions’ is released on May 16 through Earache Records. The first single ‘Waiting On A Miracle’ was released in November.
Lion’s Share release, ‘Inferno’, on March 27 Metalville Records. The band’s first full album in seventeen years.
Spencer Mackenzie’s new album ’Empty Chairs’ will be released by Gypsy Soul Records on February 20.
MIKA releases his latest album ‘Hyperlove’ via Republic Records on January 23.
The Neal Morse Band released a new single ‘Fully Alive’ on December 5 from their new album ‘L.I.F.T’ which is due early next year.
Axel Rudi Pell will release his new album, ‘Ghost Town’, on March 20 via SPV/Steamhammer.
Power Paladin release their second album ‘Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment’ on March 27 via ROAR.
Saracen release a live album ‘Crusader’ in early 2026.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band have a new box set, ‘Good Evening Boys & Girls’, released on April 10 by Madfish. Gathering 16 previously unreleased live performances, this 21-CD set traces the group from the Marquee in ’73 through the band’s final run with the original line-up.
The Sheepdogs release their new album ‘Keep Out of the Storm’ on February 27 via the band’s own Right On Records.
Small Faces’ 1968 album ‘Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake’ will be reissued on March 6 via Kenney Jones and manager Nigel Adams’ new label Nice Records. The remastered 3CD format features mono and stereo mixes, plus a third CD of rarities and outtakes from Kenney Jones’ personal tape archive.
Solstice release a live album entitled ‘Clann: The Stables Gathering‘ on February 18.
Stryper’s Michael Sweet will release an inspirational solo album, ‘The Master Plan’, in early 2026 via Frontiers.
Sylosis release their seventh studio album ‘The New Flesh’ on February 20 via Nuclear Blast Records.
BMG reissue Sodom’s ‘Get What You Deserve’ on February 27.
Tangerine Dream release ’50 Years of Phaedra: At The Barbican’ on various formats through Kscope on January 3.
Transatlantic Radio release their debut album ‘Midnight Transmission’ via Frontiers on February 20.
Venus 5 release their second studio album ‘March Of The Venus 5′ on March 20 via Frontiers.
Visions of Atlantis release ‘Armada – An Orchestral Voyage’ on February 6 on Napalm Records.
In the studio…
Atlantic have signed with Frontiers and are currently working on their third album…Lindsey Buckingham has recorded a new album with a release expected sometime next year…Bullet For My Valentine start recording their next album in February…Cats In Space are working on new music with guitarist Sam Woods (Black Star Riders, Wayward Sons), who replaces Dean Howard in the band and Chris Childs (Thunder, Tyketto) joins on bass…Clutch begin work on their new album early next year…Drive, She Said are working on a new album with vocalist Derrick LeFevre (ex-Lillian Axe)…Kerry King plans to record his second solo album in early 2026…Trent Raznor is currently writing new music for Nine Inch Nails...Saxon are in the studio and plan to release their new album in late 2026…Matt Sinner is currently recording the final Sinner album which will feature guests including Erik Martensson (Eclipse), Ricky Warwick, Michael Sadler (Saga), Ronnie Romero and Michael Bormann…Stryper have completed writing for their next album
Upcoming (Gigs – UK)
Newly announced UK tours (2026 unless stated):
The B52′s + Devo (Jun), BEAT (Hammersmith Apollo, Mon Jun 8), Blaze Bayley (Oct, Dec), Black Stone Cherry (Oct, Nov), Blacktop Mojo (Apr), Blue October (Jun), Breaking Benjamin (Jun, Jul), Eric Clapton (The Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, Sun Aug 23), Elvis Costello (Jun, Jul), Creeper (Apr, May), The Dead Daisies (Mar 2027), Dogstar (Jun), Empyre (Apr, May), Evanescence + Poppy (Sep), Fairport Convention (Mar, Apr), Gazpacho (Islington Academy, Apr 4), Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit (Jun), Jimmy Eat World + Rise Against (Gunnersbury Park, London, Sun Aug 16), Lucie (Feb), Richard Marx (London Palladium, Oct 6 & 7), Mason Hill (Mar), Imelda May (Apr), Mumford & Sons (Hyde Park, Sat Jul 4), Paul Simon (May), Simple Plan (Oct), Sparks (Royal Hospital Chelsea, Fri Jun 12), Steel Panther (Jul), Toyah (Dec), Witch Fever (Mar)
Scooter have been announced as the “curveball” band for next year’s Download festival.
Cropredy festival takes place between August 13 and 15 and the line-up includes Richard Thompson, Turin Brakes, Soft Machine, Barbara, Hayseed Dixie plus a closing set by Fairport Convention.
Cambridge Folk Festival returns next year at Cherry Hinton Hall August 1 & 2. Headliners are Frank Turner, Suzanne Vega and Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips.
Guilfest returns next year on the weekend of July 3 and 4. Artists set to appear include The Proclaimers, Bad Manners, ABC, Kula Shaker, T’Pau, Haircut 100 and Hugh Cornwell.
Uriah Heep (pictured), The Almighty, Doro, Morganway, Chez Kane, Anthony Gomes and The Virginmarys have been added to next year’s Maid of Stone festival line-up.
Upcoming (USA/ROW)
Newly announced US & European tours (2026 unless stated):
Bryan Adams (JP, BR, PH, ID, SG, US), The Affinity Affliction (AU), All That Remains (US), Amon Amarth (US), Avenged Sevenfold + Good Charlotte (US), Sebastian Bach (US), The Beach Boys (US), Behemoth + Dimmu Borgir (EU), Pat Benatar (US), Black Flag (AU), Bloodywood (US), Blue October (EU), Breaking Benjamin (EU), David Byrne (EU), Eric Clpaton (US), Clawfinger (EU), Close Enemies (US), Alice Copper (US,EU), Cradle of Filth (US), The Crown (EU – farewell tour), A Day To Remember + Papa Roach (AU), The Dead Daisies (EU 2027), Dogstar (EU), Bob Dylan (US), Foghat (US), Gazpacho (EU), Godsmack (EU), Goo Goo Dolls (US), The Guess Who + Don Felder (CA), GWAR + Soulfly (US), HammerFall + Evergrey + Elvenking (US), Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit (EU), Jackyl (US), Jefferson Starship (US), Jehtro Tull (US), Judas Priest (EU), Kansas (US), Kreator + Carcass (US), Lacuna Coil + Escape The Fate (US), Linkin Park (AU), Mammoth (US), Marshall Tucker Band (US), Megadeth + Exodus + Anthrax (CA), Mumford & Sons (AU,NZ), Phish (US), Robert Plant and Saving Grace (US), Redd Kross (AU), Dave Lee Roth (US), Sepultura (AU, EU – farewell tour), Paul Simon (EU), Sisters Doll (AU), Spin Doctors (AU), Rick Springfield (US), Steel Panther (EU), Styx + Chicago (US), Styx + Cheap Trick (US), .38 Special (US), Testament + Overkill + Destruction (US), Thy Art Is Murder (US), Toto + Christopher Cross (US), Triumph (US, CA), Witch Fever (EU), Peter Wolf (US), Yes (US), ZZ Top (US)
Triumph have announced US and Canadian dates for next year, starting in April. It is the band’s first tour in over thirty years. Original members Rik Emmett, Gil Moore and Mike Levine will be joined by Bon Jovi’s guitarist Phil X (who has been a touring member of Triumph previously), bassist Todd Kerns and drummer Brent Fitz. The latter three will be the core touring band appearing at all the shows, with Emmett, Moore and Levine making “limited virtual, and potentially in-person appearances.”
Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours
Biffy Clyro have postponed this month’s US dates due to a visa issue.
Helloween have cancelled this month’s Asian dates due to Michael Kiske’s health issues.
Warner Music has announced a partnership with AI music firm Suno, who have also bought Songkick from Warner’s.
Aerosmith have landed their first ever number one UK album chart spot with their recent collaboration with Yungblud, ‘One More Time’.
‘Megadeth: Behind The Mask’ will premiere at selected cinemas worldwide on Thursday 22 January. The filming also includes a playthrough of the band’s new self-titled album released the following day.
‘Hamburg Days’, a new drama series charting the early days of the Beatles is coming to the BBC next year.
The O2 has announced that it will be making a donation to the Music Venue Trust (MVT) every time a new artist headlines the arena.
The ABBA Voyage show has contributed £2.06 billion to the UK economy since it opened in 2022.
David Coverdale has announced he is leaving social media in order to enjoy his recently announced retirement.
Hardcore Superstar have announced that Ebraim “Effy” Larsson is the band’s new drummer.
Battle Beast have announced that long-time vocalist Noora Louhimo has left the band. Her replacement is Marina La Torraca (Exit Eden).
Nazareth have replaced vocalist Carl Sentence with Gianni Pontillo.
Director Rob Reiner (Spinal Tap films and many more) and his wife have been killed in an apparent homicide.
Drummer Hilly Michaels, who was a member of Sparks in the 1970s.
Keyboards player Bob Brady who was a member of Wizzard, Mongrel and Fairport Convention.
Guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper, who was a member of Stax’s house band Booker T. & the M.G.’s.
Former Free and Faces bassist Tetsu Yamauchi.
Original Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams.
Stoke-on-Trent music promoter, concert organiser and record shop owner Mike Lloyd, who was a key figure in bringing the Lemmy statue to Burslem.
Chris Rea who had several major single and album successes including “The Road To Hell” (1989) and “Auberge” (1991). He is also best known for the festive perennial “Driving Home For Christmas” which first appeared in 1986 as a B-side but was re-recorded for a compilation in 1988.
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