Aerosmith and Yungblud have teamed up for a new song entitled ‘My Only Angel’. It is the band’s first music in over a decade. They release an five song EP ‘One More Time’ on November 21 which features ‘My Only Angel’, ‘Problems’, ‘Wild Woman’ and ‘A Thousand Days’, along with a new remix of ‘Back in the Saddle’.

Agnostic Front release their new album ‘Echoes In Eternity’ through Reigning Phoenix Music on November 7.

Arch Enemy release ‘Blood Dynasty (Deluxe Edition)’ on October 10 on Century Media Records.

Armored Saint will release their new album in April through Metal Blade Records.

Avatar will release their tenth studio album, ‘Don’t Go In The Forest’, on October 31.

Elles Bailey releases her latest album ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’ on January16 via Cooking Vinyl & Outlaw Music.

The Black Crowes have announced a super deluxe box set of their third album, ‘Amorica’, due out on November 14.

Black Stone Cherry will release a EP, ’Celebrate’, digitally on March 6 via Mascot Records. The EP’s first single ‘Neon Eyes’ is out now.

Blackberry Smoke release ‘Rattle, Ramble and Roll: The Best of Blackberry Smoke – Volume One’ on November 14 via the band’s 3 Legged Records.

Bloodbound release their new album ‘Field Of Swords’ on November 21, their first for Napalm Records.

Bon Jovi will release ‘Forever (Legendary Edition)’ on October 24 via Island Records. The album include guests appearances on vocals by Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, James Bay, Robbie Williams, Jason Isbell, Ryan Tedder, Joe Elliott, Avril Lavigne and Marcus King.

Buckcherry‘s fourth studio album ‘Black Butterfly’ will be reissued on CD with five bonus tracks, and for the first time on vinyl outside the US, via Earache Records on November 28.

Kate Bush will release a new compilation, ‘Best Of The Other Sides’, through her Fish People label, as a digital release on September 26, and on coloured vinyl and CD on October 31.

The Cars release a deluxe edition of their 1984 album, ‘Heartbeat City’, for its 40th anniversary, which took place last year, on October 31. The reissue includes remixes, alternate versions and a full live show from September 1984.

Coney Hatch reissue their self-titled debut album via Anthem Records on October 24. It has bene remastered by Harem Scarem’s Harry Hess.

Big Big Train drummer Nick D’Virgilio will reissue a remastered update of his reimagined version of the 1974 Genesis album ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ through English Electric Recordings on November 28.

The Darker My Horizon release a tenth anniversary Special Edition of their debut album ‘Acquiesce’ on September 23. It will be released on vinyl for the first time and features a brand new song as a bonus track.

Death Dealer will release their latest album ‘Reign Of Steel’ in early 2026 via Massacre Records.

Def Leppard plan to release a couple of new songs before their summer tour next year, with a studio album to follow later in 2026 or the early part of 2027.

Dream Theater release ‘Quarantième: Live à Paris’ through InsideOut Music/Sony Music on November 28.

Drive-By Truckers will release ‘The Definitive Decoration Day‘ on November 14 from New West Records as a 4LP box set.

Five Finger Death Punch release ‘Best Of – Volume 2′ on October 24.

Gorillaz release their new studio album ‘The Mountain’ on March 20. The first single ‘The Happy Dictator’, featuring Sparks, was released on September 11.

The Hara release their new album ‘The Fallout’ on January 23 via Mascot Records.

Heavy Pettin release a new album entitled ‘Rock Generation’ through Silver Lining Music on October 24.

Hell In The Club release their seventh studio album ‘Joker In The Pack’ on November 7 via Frontiers.

Experience Hendrix/Legacy Recordings will release a boxset on November 7 containing The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s album ‘Axis: Bold As Love’ in stereo, mono and Atmos formats, along with 40 bonus studio and live tracks, 28 of which are previously unreleased.

Howl Owl Howl is a new group featuring Hootie & the Blowfish’s Darius Rucker, REM co-founder Mike Mills and Steve Gorman of the Black Crowes. They will release their debut song, ‘My Cologne’, on October 31.

UMR will release a 50th anniversary edition of Elton John’s ‘Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy’ as a 2-LP, 2-CD and digital formats on October 24.

Chez Kane releases her new studio album ‘Reckless’ on March 27, 2026 via Frontiers Music.

Dr Feelgood vocalist Robert Kane releases his first ever solo album ‘Blues Is Blues’ via Conquest Music September 26.

A 50th anniversary edition of Little Feat’s album ‘The Last Record Album’ will be released on October 24 as a 4CD set.

Riverside’s Mariusz Duda has announced that his Lunatic Soul project will release their latest album, ‘The World Under Unsun’, through InsideOut Music on October 31.

Magnum will release a new studio album next year. Every track on the upcoming album was written and performed by Tony Clarkin, who passed away in 2024, with the material curated from the band’s archives by his daughter, Dionne Clarkin.

Mattador have signed with Frontiers, who will release the band’s new album and have re-issued their 1994 album ‘Save Us From Ourselves’ digitally.

Midlake release their sixth studio album, ‘A Bridge To Far’, on November 7 via Bella Union.

Neal Morse releases two albums on October 31. The first is a singer songwriter album ‘Never Been Down This Road’ and the second release is ‘Morsefest 2024’.

Steve Morse Band release their new album, ‘Triangulation’, on November 14 via Music Theories Recordings, with ‘Break Through’ released as the first single.

BMG release ‘Killed By Deaf – A Punk Tribute To Motörhead’ on October 31.

Mike Oldfield’s ‘Amarok’ gets a new remastered reissue to mark its 35t anniversary. It will be released as a double-vinyl, half-speed remaster through UMC on October 31.

Cassidy Paris releases her new album ‘Bittersweet’ through Frontiers on November 21.

Perfect Beasts debut album by Darren Redick — Kickstarter also features John Mitchell (It Bites, Asia, Frost*).

Pink Floyd will release ‘Wish You Were Here 50′ on various formats on December 12.

Queen release a 50th anniversary edition of their album ‘A Night At The Opera’ on crystal clear vinyl with gold labels on October 18 in UK (as part of National Album Day) and October 17 in the rest of the world. Also, on October 31 a special 50th anniversary edition of the ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ single is released on vinyl.

Ahead of its 50th anniversary next year, the Rolling Stones will reissue their ‘Black and Blue’ album as a super deluxe box set on November 14 via Universal Music,

Sarayasign release their new album ‘Shadows Of The Dying Light’ on October 31 on Black Lodge Records.

Boz Scaggs releases his latest album ‘Detour’ on October 17.

Sepultura plan to release a four song EP in 2026.

Slash has announced a new live album and concert film, ‘Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival’, due on November 7 via earMUSIC.

Soen will release their new studio album, ’Reliance’, on January 16 via Silver Lining Music.

Solstice will release a remastered version of their debut album, ‘Silent Dance’, on November 14.

Soulfly release their latest album ‘Chama’ on October 24 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Spock’s Beard release their new album, ‘The Archaeoptimist’, November 21 on Madfish.

Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition’ October 17 via Columbia.

Mavis Staples has announced her 14th solo studio album. ‘Sad And Beautiful World’ will arrive on November 7.

Stormzone are back with a new album ‘Immortal Beloved’ due in November through Escape Music.

Tailgunner have signed with Napalm Records and their second album will be produced by ex-Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing.

Treat release their new album, ‘Wildcard’, on November 21 through Frontiers and released a new single, ’1985′, on September 17.

Victory have signed with SPV/Steamhammer who will release the band’s new album next year.

Tom Waits’ album ‘Nighthawks At The Diner’ is due a 50th anniversary reissue on October 24.

Rick Wakeman (pictured) will release a new studio album, ‘Melancholia’, on October 17 trough Madfish Records.

Warrior Soul release their latest album ‘Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em’ in January. Main man Kory Clarke is also writing a memoir due to be published next year.

The Who’s ‘Who Are You’ album will be reissued on October 31 featuring over 70 unreleased tracks including never-before-heard versions of the title track and newly mixed live tracks from their first tour without original drummer Keith Moon.

Yes will reissue ‘Fly From Here: Return Trip’ through Cherry Red Records on November 28. It will be available on double vinyl, Blu-ray and CD, features a brand new Atmos mix, by producer Richard Whittaker.

Robin Taylor Zander will release his new self-titled album on October 17 via Confidential Records.

In the studio…

Black Veil Brides have completed their new album and it is now at the mastering stage…Foo Fighters are currently in the studio working on new music…David Gilmour says that he hopes to have a new album out “within the next year or two”…Ring Of Fire currently working on a new album for release in 2026…Sevendust are putting the finishing touches to their new album due next year via Napalm Records…Steel Panther are currently in the studio with long-time producer Jay Ruston…Disturbed bassist John Moyer is producing the new studio album from Geoff Tate…Terminal, a new band featuring Tesla bassist Brian Wheat, former Tesla guitarist Tommy Skeoch, ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes and vocalist Josey Scott (ex-Saliva)…Trixter are working on a “kick ass rock ‘n’ roll record”

Newly announced UK tours (2025 unless stated):

Bryan Adams (Dec), Elles Bailey (Feb 2026), Buckcherry + Michael Monroe (Feb, mar 2026), Dan Byrne (Mar, Apr 2026), Cardiacs (Mar 2026), John Corabi (Feb 2026), Def Leppard + Extreme (Jun, Jul 2026), The Divine Comedy (Jun, Jul 2026), Eco & the Bunnymen (Mar, Apr 2026), Fairport Convention (Oct, Nov), Foreigner (Jun 2026), Gene (Mar 2026), Steve Hackett (Oct 2026), Happy Mondays (Mar, Apr 2026), Iron Maiden (Knebworth, Sat July 11 2026, Kula Saker (Feb 2026), Sophie Lloyd (Jan 2026), Mogwai (Feb 2026), Pixies (May 2026), Robert Plant’s Saving Grace (Dec), Radiohead (Nov), Kathryn Roberts + Sean Lakeman (Oct), Philip Sayce (May, Jun 2026), Tygers of Pan Tang + Demon (Mar, Apr 2026), the Wildhearts (Dec), Yes (Apr, May 2026),

Upcoming (Gigs – UK)

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

Creed (US), Def Leppard + Extreme (EU 2026), Dream Theater (AU 2026), Duran Duran (US 2026), Eagles (US 2026), Eclipse (EU), John Fogerty (US), Heart (US 2026), Iron Maiden (EU 2026), The Last Dinner Party (AU 2026), Moon Safari (EU, JP), My Chemical Romance (EU, US 20206), Opeth + Katatonia (US 2026), Pixies (EU 2026), Radiohead (EU), Sabaton + Pop Evil + Wheels Of Steel (US 2026), Santana (US 2026), Trans-Siberian Orchestra (US), Travis (AU 2026), Rick & Oliver Wakeman (US 2026), Wheatus (AU, NZ 2026),

Upcoming (USA/ROW)

Power Quest are reforming for next year’s Warriors of Steel festival on May 29, 2026 in Ålesund, Norway. The line-up will be Alessio Garavello, Steve Williams, Andy Martongelli, Steve Scott & Francesco Tresca.

Twisted Sister have announced they are to reunite next year for live dates to mark the band’s 50th anniversary. The line-up features original members Dee Snider and guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda, who will be joined by bassist Russell Pzutto and drummer Joe Franco.

Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:

Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons have postponed their upcoming Australian tour to March 2026.

Dave Mason has announced his retirement from live shows having previously cancelled his planned US summer dates earlier this year. He has a children’s book in the works and plans to release a set of unreleased recordings from his 60-year live career.

Michael Monroe has pulled out of an upcoming US tour supporting Buckcherry as he undergoes knee surgery. Nashville Pussy take his place on the tour.

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter have cancelled their upcoming US tour due to Steve Jones’s broken wrist.

Triumph will be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Apple Music is making its six radio stations available via the TuneIn platform. It’s the first time the Apple radio stations have been available outside their own apps.

The US Customs and Border Protection has confirmed that vinyl records, CDs and cassettes will be exempt from tariff adjustments in the US. However, merchandise such as posters or t-shirts will be subject to the new tariffs.

Spotify has finally launched lossless audio for its premium subscribers. Spotify had been trailing lossless for over five years prior to this announcement.

Depeche Mode: M is set to screen globally during a limited cinematic release beginning on October 28.

Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home will now be shown on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm on Thursday October 2. There is also a two-hour documentary film called Ozzy: No Escape From Now which will premiere on Paramount+ in the UK and internationally on October 7.

The Poodles have announced via Facebook they will return in 2026.

Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons have parted ways with vocalist Joel Peters.

Hannes Braun is stepping down as vocalist for Kissin’ Dynamite, although he will still be involved in writing and production with the band.

Guitarist Uwe Lulis has left Accept as the band return to a two guitar line-up.

Mark Volman, co-founder of the Turtles.

Former Sodom drummer Atomic Steif.

Supertramp co-founder, singer and keyboardist Rick Davies.

At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg.

Lance Quinn, producer and guitarist, who produced Bon Jovi’s debut album.

Singer and guitarist Sonny Curtis who was a member of the Crickets.

Double bassist Danny Thompson who was a member of Pentangle and guested with many artists including Kate Bush, Richard Thompson and Martin Simpson.

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