Albums of the Month (January-March 2026)
Capitol Records/UMe is celebrating the Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ album’s 60th anniversary with ‘The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights’, which is released on May 15. The set features 25 alternate takes, a cappellas, and tracking sessions, all making their vinyl debut.
Joe Bonamassa releases ‘The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork’ on June 19 via his own label J&R Adventures.
Buckcherry plan to release their next studio album in 2027.
As part of Record Store Day on Saturday April 18, Collective Soul will release a new full-length album, ‘Touch and Go’, exclusively to independent record stores only.
Converge will release a new album, ‘Hum Of Hurt’, on June 5 via Deathwish/Epitap
Dimmu Borgir release their latest album ‘Grand Serpent Rising’ on May 22 via Nuclear Blast.
Dissonance Productions has announced the release of ‘Bridge To Resolution’, the debut solo album by Napalm Death bassist and songwriter Shane Embury, on CD and vinyl on June 5.
IQ release a limited edition blue vinyl version of their 1989 album ‘Are You Sitting Comfortably?’ on April 10.
Jethro Tull re-issue their 1984 album ‘Under Wraps’ as ‘Under Wraps: The Unwrapped Edition’ on May 15 through Chrysalis Records. The six CD set will include Ian Anderson’s 1983 solo album ‘Walk Into Light’.
Exciter Records will release special editions of Judas Priest’s ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’, currently in production, to celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary. In other news, the band have confirmed they have recently been in the studio working on new music.
Lex Legion’s self-titled debut arrives in June via MNRK Music Group. The band’s line-up includes four-fifths of King Diamond’s classic late ’80s line-up – Mikkey Dee, Andy La Rocque, Pete Blakk, and Hal Patino — who are joined by vocalist Nils K. Rue (Pagan’s Mind).
Paul McCartney (pictured) releases ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ on May 29. The lead single ‘Days We Left Behind’ was released on March 26 and the album is described as his “most introspective album to date”.
Pink Floyd release ‘Live From The Los Angeles Sports Arena, April 26th, 1975′ via Sony Music as a special four LP clear vinyl version, which will be released exclusively for Record Store Day on April 18, followed by a 2CD edition on April 24.
The Quill release their new studio album, ‘Master Of The Skies’, on May 8 via Metalville.
The 69 Eyes will release a new EP, ‘I Survive’, on June 5 via BLKIIBLK.
Tesla’s new R&B covers album ‘Homage’ is due for release in July.
Vanden Plas return with an acoustic album ‘AcCult II’ out on June 12 on Frontiers.
In the studio…
Angel are putting finishing touches to their new album…Dirty Honey are due to start work soon on their third album…Kerry King will enter the studio this month to start recording his second solo album…Shadows Fall are in the final stages of recording their new album…T3rminal, who feature Tesla bassist Brian Wheat, former Tesla guitarist Tommy Skeoch, ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and ex-Saliva vocalist Josey Scott, are currently in the studio working on their debut album due to be released later this year…U.D.O. have completed work on a new album planned for an early 2027 release
Single life…
Enslaved have released two sea shanties, made in collaboration with the Storm Weather Shanty Choir, namely ‘Fire Marengo‘ and ‘Anna Lovinda’…Peter Gabriel released his latest single ‘Till Your Mind Is Shining’ on April 2…Beth Orton released a new song ‘The Ground Above’…Sepultura released ‘Beyond the Dream’ ahead of their farewell EP due later this month…Sister Sin have released their version of Cinderella’s ‘Somebody Save Me’…Veonity have re-signed with Scarlet Records and have released a stand-alone single ‘Saviour Of Mankind’…Weezer released ‘Shine Again’ on April 1
Upcoming (Gigs – UK)
Newly announced UK tours (2026 unless stated):
Alkaline Trio (Jul), Duran Duran (Jul 5, Hyde Park, London), Embrace (Jun), Judas Priest + Nevermore (Sep 21, Hammersmith Apollo), Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts (Jul), These Wicked Rivers (Nov, Dec), George Thorogood and The Destroyers (Jun – farewell dates), Wolfmother (Jul),
Upcoming (USA/ROW)
Newly announced US & European tours (2026 unless stated):
Babymetal + Halestorm (US), Corrosion of Conformity + Whores + Crobot (US), Deep Purple + Kansas + Jefferson Starship (US), Govt. Mule (US), Lou Gramm (US), Muse (US), President (US), Weezer (US), Gene Simmons (US), Ugly Kid Joe (US),
Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:
Guns ‘n’ Roses keyboardist Melissa Reese won’t be appearing on the band’s upcoming shows due to personal reasons.
Mammoth have been added to the line-up of Alter Bridge’s Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle on Saturday 27 June.
The Mayhem festival in May has cancelled their London show and it will now all take place in Nottingham on May 16. The line-up features H.E.A.T. and Eclipse.
Saga plan to play selected Canadian shows as they return to the live arena.
Yes have postponed this month’s UK tour as Steve Howe requires essential surgery.
Lordi have been announced as the spokespersons for a Swedish recycling campaign Pantamera, and have released a new song with the same title.
Chris Conn has replaced Bruce Johnston in The Beach Boys.
Anna Cara is the new guitarist in Alice Cooper’s band taking over from Nina Strauss.
Last In Line have parted ways with vocalist Andrew Freeman.
Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts.
Vocalist Dolores Keane, a founding member of De Dannan.
Ross “The Boss” Friedman, a founding member of Manowar and The Dictators.
Christopher North of Ambrosia.
Drummer James Gadson who worked with the likes of Beck, Paul McCartney, Marvin Gaye and many more.
Long time Van Halen engineer Don Landee.
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EVA UNDER FIRE Villainous
The Detroit quintet Eva Under Fire have announced the July 10 release of their new album Villainous via Better Noise Music. It follows their 2022 released debut, Love, Drugs & Misery.
“They thought I would always be compliant, but they pushed me too far,” declares a defiant Amanda Lyberg about the song’s deeper meaning. “I make my own rules now. Standing up for myself, owning my truth leaves me looking like a villain to those I have left behind.”
Regarding the collaboration with Maria Brink (In The Moment), Lyberg enthuses, “I’ve been a Maria Brink fan for years so this is a full-circle moment! Her vocal on this track gives it the energy it needed. I honestly can’t think of a better feature given the song’s message. Two fierce women’s voices on a hard rock song about taking your power back? A match made in villainy for sure.”
Brink weighs in, as well, saying, “I am excited to be a part of the new Eva Under Fire track ‘Villainous.’ When I first heard the song and saw the video, I knew right away I wanted to be involved. I can’t wait for everyone to experience both the music and the visuals.”
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), and in honour of the themes explored on Eva Under Fire’s new album, the band has added a “DONATE” button to the “Villainous” video. By clicking the button, fans can directly donate to To Write Love On Her Arms — a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery.
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