News - Album News

Babymetal have signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group’s new album, ‘Metal Forth’, on June 13.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive have released the single ’60 Years Ago’, their first new music in over 25 years.

The Divine Comedy release their new album ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ on September 19. The first song from it, ‘Achilles’, was released on April 9.

Crown X Recordings release ‘Helix 50 – The Best Of’ in July. It is preceded by a new song from the band, ‘Stand Up’, released on May 16 and an all-star recording of the band’s ‘Rock You’, which is released on May 2.

Hinder release their new album ‘Back To Life’ on May 23.

The Hives release their latest album ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’ via Play It Again Sam on August 29.

Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls (pictured) features Kris Barras, Josiah J Manning and Phoebe Jane, and they plan to record with fellow guest musicians. They have premiered their debut single, ‘Borderline,’ which features Jared James Nichols.

Inglorious release their new album ‘V’ through Frontiers on June 6 and have released a second song, ‘Devil Inside’, ahead of the album’s release.

Insania release their new studio album, ‘The Great Apocalypse’, on June 13 via Frontiers.

Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced the release of their ninth studio album, ‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes’, which is due out August 22 via Journeyman Records.

Katatonia will release a new album, ‘Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State’, on June 6 via Napalm Records.

Linkin Park have released a new song, ‘Up From The Bottom’, ahead of a deluxe version of their 2024 album ‘From Zero’ which is due on May 16.

Lynyrd Skynyrd release ‘Celebrating 50 Years: Live at the Ryman’ on June 27 through Frontiers.

The Milk Men release ‘Live at Milk Fest’ on May 16.

Papa Roach will release their next album in 2026 and plan to release new music throughout this year ahead of the album’s release.

Bruce Springsteen releases a new box set, ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’, on June 27. It includes seven unreleased LPs recorded between 1983 through 2018 and will be available as a seven CD, nine LPs and digital sets.

Felix Rabin releases a new six song EP ‘Blue Days’ on April 4.

Wet Leg release their second album ‘Moisturizer’ through Domino on July 11.

Wolfskull hav signed with Metalapolis Records (SPV) and release their new album later this year.

Yes are currently working on a new album for a tentative release later in the year.

News - Tours and Gigs

Newly announced UK tours (2025 unless stated):

the Amazons (Oct, Nov), British Lion + Stray (Nov, Dec), the Divine Comedy (Oct), Fields Of The Nephilim (Oct, Nov), Hollow Souls (Oct, Nov), Larkin Poe (Oct), My Bloody Valentine (Nov), New Found Glory (Oct), Felix Rabin (Apr), Those Damn Crows (Oct), Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts (Sep), Bobby Weir with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Royal Albert Hall, Sat June 21), Wet Leg (May), When Rivers Meet (Sep-Dec),

Upcoming (Gigs – UK)

Newly announced US & European tours (2025 unless stated):

Architects (US), Blink-182 + Alkaline Trio (US), Breaking Benjamin + Three Days Grace (US), the Hives (AU), Lamb of God (US), Larkin Poe (US,EU), Marilyn Manson (US), Night Ranger (JP), PowerWolf + Dragonforce (US), Sex Pistols & Frank Cater (US), Sparks (US), Stryper (MX, BR, AR, CO), Symphony X + Sonata Arctica (US),

Upcoming (USA/ROW)

Randy Bachmann and Burton Cummings have been in talks about a Guess Who reunion tour in 2026.

Pete Best, the original drummer for the Beatles, has announced his retirement following the completion of a recent US tour.

Postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:

Lou Gramm will fill in for Kelly Hansen on Foreigner’s south American farewell tour.

The unveiling Andy Edwards’ 2.25m bronze statue of Lemmy will now take place at 4pm on Friday 9 May, out of respect for the 80th celebrations of VE Day on the previous day.

A two-part documentary on Billy Joel entitled titled ‘And So It Goes’ airs on US channel HBO this summer.

‘Slade In Flame’, newly remastered to celebrate its 50th anniversary, premieres at BFI Southbank on May 1 and there will be nationwide screenings throughout May.

Kurt Cobain Unplugged will be hosted at the Royal College of Music Museum from June 3 to November 18. Amongst the exhibits will be Cobain’s Martin guitar, as played during Nirvana’s classic 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, on display in Europe for the first time.

Godsmack have confirmed the departure of the band’s long-time drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola.

Guitarist Doc Coyle and bassist Kyle Konkiel have left Bad Wolves and replacing them are returning guitarist Chris Cain and new bassist Kevin Creekman.

Bassist Mike Leon has left Soulfly.

Engineer Terry Manning who worked with ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden and many more.

Gang of Four bassist Dave Allen.

Blondie drummer Clem Burke, who also recorded with Iggy Pop, Eurythmics and many more.

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SEVEN BLOOD To The Unknown (indie)
FROM FALL TO SPRING Incomplete (Arising Empire)
POP EVIL Side Effects (MNRK Heavy)
ERJA LYYTINEN Abyss (Tuohi Records)
SKY VALLEY MISTRESS Too Many Ghosts (New Heavy Sounds)

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