News - Album News

Jan Akkerman releases ‘My Focus – Live Under The Rainbow’ on December 12 via Artone/Music Theories Recordings.

Black Label Society plan to release their new album early next year via MNRK Heavy/Spinefarm Records.

Buzzcocks release their latest album ‘Attitude Adjustment’ through Cherry Red Records on January 30.

The surviving members of The Cars are reportedly working on a new album, using studio recordings left behind by frontman Ric Ocasek, who died in 2019.

Dangerous Toys release ‘Demolition’ via Deadline Music on December 12, which features unreleased recordings of songs from their formative years.

The Deccan Traps release their self-titled through Escape Music on November 21. The band features Neil Fairclough, the touring bass player for Queen + Adam Lambert.

The Enemy have announced their first studio album in a decade. ‘Social Disguises’ is out on February 20.

Flotsam and Jetsam have signed with Napalm Records who will release the band’s latest album in 2026.

Green Day release ‘Warning (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)’ on November 14.

Gypsy Pistoleros will release their new album, ’Dark Faerie Tales’, on April 17.

Hallas release their fourth album ‘Panaroma’ on January 30 via their own label Äventyr Records.

Helix release their new album ‘Scrap Metal’ on January 23.

Iron Maiden release a 40th anniversary edition of ‘Live After Death’ as a collector’s edition vinyl via Parlophone Records on November 28.

Jethro Tull (pictured) will reissue a newly remastered version of their 2005 album, ‘Aqualung Live’, through InsideOut Music/Sony Music on November 21.

Kid Kapachi release their second album, ‘Fearless Nature’, on January 16 through Spinefarm Records.

King King have pushed the release of their new album ‘Light Up the Sky’ into early next year.

Lamb Of God have signed with Better Noise Records and released a new song, ‘Sepsis’.

Julian Lennon releases a new EP, ‘because…’, on October 24.

Lynch Mob release their final album ‘Dancing With The Devil’ on November 28 via Frontiers.

Madness release ‘Hit Parade’ through West Village Music Management on November 21, featuring 45 singles from 1979 through to 2024.

Megadeth release their final album ‘Tipping Point’ on January 23.

Melanie releases ‘Melanie’s Christmas Treasury’ on November 7, with many of the songs previously unavailable on CD or vinyl.

Michael Monroe releases his new studio album ‘Outerstellar‘ via Silver Lining Music on February 20.

Rob Moratti releases his latest album ‘Sovereign’ on Frontiers on December 12.

New Found Glory will release a new album, ’Listen Up!’, on February 20.

Gary Numan releases ’1000: Live At The Electric Ballroom’ as a 2CD/LP set on November 7.

Oasis have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of their Wembley Stadium live album ‘Familiar To Millions’. It is due on November 14 via Big Brother Recordings.

Jim Peterik & World Stage release their new album ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1′ on December 12 through Frontiers.

Pretty Boy Floyd featuring frontman Steve Summers will be releasing ‘Live from the Sunset Strip Hollywood’ on DVD in the near future.

Katherine Priddy releases her latest album ‘These Frightening Machines’ on March 6.

Ronnie Wood has confirmed that the next Rolling Stones album is “done” and due in 2026.

The Smashing Pumpkins release a 30th anniversary edition of ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’ on November 21 on UME.

Hammerheart Records re-issue Trouble’s self-titled album on December 12 on 2CD/2LP.

Ultravox release an expanded version of their 1984 album ‘The Collection’ on December 5 via Chrysalis. It includes remixes by Steven Wilson, B-sides and previously unreleased remixes.

Wicked Smile release their new album ‘When Night Falls’ on February 6.

Oglio Records will release a 25th anniversary edition of ‘Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre’ on November 7.

The Witchdoktors release their latest album ‘Izzatso?’ through Bomber Music on October 31.

Neil Young has announced a 50th anniversary re-release for his album ‘Tonight’s The Night’ on November 28. The limited-edition reissue will contain the full album alongside six bonus tracks.

Rob Zombie releases his eighth studio album, ‘The Great Satan’, on February 27 via Nuclear Blast.

In the studio…

Accept working on a 50th anniversary album with guests including Anthrax’s Frank Bello and Billy Sheenan…Alice Cooper is currently working on two albums – a new solo album and one with the Alice Cooper Band…Foghat head into the studio this month to start work on a new album which is due in 2026…Judas Priest plan to record a new studio album in 2026…Manowar are still planning to release a re-recorded version of their 1984 album ‘Sign of the Hammer’. The delays have been down to the band not being satisfied with the re-recordings to date…Marillion have announced on their Facebook page that they are back in the studio…Masterplan are putting the finishing touches to their new album…John Norum has signed with Frontiers and has started work on his next album…Sacred Reich are putting the finishing touches to their new album due in the spring on Metal Blade Records…Michael Sweet is currently writing songs for Stryper’s next album…Thundermother have started work on their next album and will release it via Napalm Records, who they recently signed with.

News - Tours and Gigs

Newly announced UK tours (2026 unless stated):

Bon Jovi (Aug, Sep), Joe Bonamassa (May 6-7, Royal Albert Hall), The Charlatans (Apr, May), Christopher Cross + Chris Difford (May), the Cure (Jun, Aug), Beth Hart (May), Hue and Cry + Roachford (Oct), Kraftwerk (May, Jun), Ocean Colour Scene (Nov, Dec 2026), Cassidy Paris (May), Pixies (Jun), Katherine Priddy (Apr, May), Stiff Little Fingers (Mar),

Upcoming (Gigs – UK)

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

Biffy Clyro (Dec 2025, US), Black Stone Cherry (Dec 2025, US), Blackmore’s Night (Nov 2025, US), Bon Jovi (US), Bring Me The Horizon + Motionless In White (US), Chicago (US), Counting Crows (AU), the Datsuns (AU), Dogma (AU Nov 2025), Foo Fighters + Queens of the Stone Age (US), the Gathering (EU), Ghost (US), Good Charlotte + Yellowcard (AU, NZ), Annie Haslam & Jim McCarty (US Nov 2025), Helloween (JP), Glenn Hughes (US), Iron Maiden + Megadeth + Anthrax (US), Cyndi Lauper (US), Nine Inch Nails (US), The Offspring + Bad Religion (US), Rush (US, CA), Kenny Wayne Shepherd (US ), the Tea Party (AU), Tesla (US), Steven Wilson (AU), Yungblud (AU, US),

Upcoming (USA/ROW)

Rush have announced a series of US & Canadian dates for next summer. Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee will be joined by drummer Anika Nilles.

Queen are considering a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Jesse Smith will replace Mollie Marriott as vocalist in the English Rock Ensemble, on Rick Wakeman’s UK tour this month.

Dream Theater have announced they won’t be touring the UK & Europe as planned in 2026.

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have announced that they will step away from touring as The Cult once their current US tour is complete “for an undetermined amount of time.”

Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:

Bioscope, the collaboration between Steve Rothery (Marillion), Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream) and Alex Reeves (Elbow), have announced the cancellation of their tour planned for December.

Sports Team have cancelled some of their European dates due to not being able to “justify” the financial risks associated with putting on shows.

Stereophonics have cancelled this month’s Australian due to a jaw injury to vocalist Kelly Jones.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens has postponed this month’s US tour due to visa issues.

Members of Kansas reunited during the encore of the band’s show in Bonner Springs, Kansas on September 26. Former members Kerry Livgren and Dave Hope joined in for the encores, with Phil Ehart and Rich Williams both appearing after recent health issues. Ehart and Williams are still members of the band but rarely appear at live shows.

Ghost have filmed their recent Mexican shows for a future film release.

To commemorate what would have been Marc Bolan’s 78th birthday, English Heritage unveiled a blue plaque at Bolan’s former home in Maida Vale, London. ‘I’m Daze’, a completely unheard T. Rex song recorded in 1975, and recently discovered on studio tapes from the period, has also been released.

Martin Barre’s autobiography ‘A Trick of The Memory: The Autobiography Of Jethro Tull’s Guitarist‘ is published McNidder & Grace on November 6.

Neil Young has announced he is removing all of his music catalogue from Amazon.

The fireworks at AC/DC’s August gig Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh exceeded “permitted noise levels.” Following complaints from this gig, and three nights of Oasis at the same stadium, the Edinburg Council is advising that fireworks are no longer used “at future events.”

Queen have been announced as the most-played rock act of the 21st century on radio and TV in the UK, according to PPL data released to celebrate National Album Day on Saturday October 18. Queen have amassed over 400 million seconds of radio and TV airplay since the turn of the millennium – equivalent to 12.5 years of continuous play.

‘Spinal Tap At Stonehenge: The Final Finale’ is due in IMAX cinemas next year and the supposed final concert by the band features guests Eric Clapton and Shania Twain.

Spotify have announced an individual premium subscription will rise from £11.99 to £12.99 per month from November in the UK.

Drummer Alex Bent has left Trivium, as has drummer Dave McClain who is no longer a member of Sacred Reich.

U.D.O./Dirkschneider and guitarist Andrey Smirnov have decided to part ways.

Drummer Paul Burgess has announced his departure from 10CC who he first toured with in 1973. Ben Stone is his replacement.

Nicky Ryan, music producer, recording engineer and manager, best known for his work with Enya.

Founding Yardbirds guitarist Chris Dreja.

Edward Reekers, vocalist with Ayreon.

Former Tigertailz drummer Ace Finchum.

John Lodge, who was a member of the Moody Blues from 1966 onwards and toured & performed solo in recent years.

Scandal, Blue Oyster Cult, Joan Jett, and Billy Idol drummer Thommy Price.

Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers.

Former Demon guitarist John Waterhouse.

Original guitarist and founding member of KISS, Ace Frehley. He left KISS in 1982, formed Frehley’s Comet in the mid-80′s (the band released two albums) and re-joined KISS in 1996, leaving again in 2002. Since then he had toured and recorded as a solo artist.

Marcie Free, vocalist with Unruly Child and previously King Kobra and Signal.

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