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The Hu Announce New Album “HUN” Out 7/24 and Band Shares “Lost Soul”, Touring The U.S. Now!

Turning the page on what promises to be a bold creative chapter, Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU — Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing); Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing); Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing); and Temka (tovshuur, throat singing) — proudly announce their forthcoming third full-length album, HUN, out July 24 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC.Pre-order/Pre-save HUN here. Alongside the album news,…

Amberian Dawn Share New Single and Video “Unchained”

Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN reveal the third mesmerizing single from their upcoming album, Temptation’s Gates. Releasing June 26 via Napalm Records, it is their first offering with new singer Nicole Willerton. “Unchained” shows how different the band sounds with her on vocals: the single has the new leading lady unleash her full potential in…

Jinjer Release New Live Video for “Tantrum” (Live from Oslo 2026)

Ukrainian modern progressive metal leaders JINJER unveil a brand new live video for their steamrolling anthem “Tantrum,” the opening track of their latest full-length studio album, Duél, released in February 2025 via Napalm Records. The video was recorded on February 28 at the sold-out Sentrum Scene in Oslo, where JINJER delivered another top notch performance on…

FOO FIGHTERS RELEASE NEW VIDEO “OF ALL PEOPLE”

“Just when I thought I’d seen it all, I discovered BPC and snowless skiing. It’s either the gnarliest extreme sport I’ve ever seen, the most fun anyone can have before a guaranteed trip to the hospital, or both. It’s an honor to be the soundtrack to this madness.” —Dave Grohl “Of All People,” the 2:35…

YES Launch New Single “Turnaround Situation,” Second Track Taken From 24th Studio Album ‘Aurora’ Out June 12

YES—Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen—are proud to announce their 24th studio album AURORA will be released on June 12 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. As Howe explains: “Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music. It’s always been about collaboration, somebody can write…

BECKY G DROPS NEWEST SINGLE “EPA” ALONGSIDE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Global superstar Becky G releases what’s set to be the song of the summer with newest single “EPA” via RCA Records, out today alongside its official music video, after teasing the track on social media and sending fans into a frenzy online for weeks. Built around an addictive chant-heavy hook, “EPA” shows her effortlessly weaving between Spanish and English with a…

VRSTY Drop “face down”

New York City-based collective VRSTY (pronounced “Varsity”) are fearless when it comes to experimenting with musical boundaries — effortlessly blurring, blending, and bending the lines between genres to craft their own unique brand of alt pop, hard rock, and R&B. It doesn’t have a name but it’s DNA-distinct, and distinctly VRSTY. Today, they share the new single “face down.” Listen…

Ocean Sleeper Share Powerful New Video and Single “Break The Cycle”

Regional Victorian metalcore kings Ocean Sleeper return in 2026 transformed — sharper, heavier, and more emotionally resonant than ever before. Following a relentless two-year stretch of international touring and writing, the four-piece now steps into a new age with their most defining release to date — their powerful and defiant new single “Break The Cycle” (via BMG/Rise Records). Marked as the…

Kingdom Collapse Announce “Survivor” Album Out 10/30 and Share “Survivor” Video

Kingdom Collapse create the soundtrack to survival. The San Antonio, TX hard rock band alchemizes unfathomable tragedy, trauma, and loss into massive and magnetic anthems powered by pummeling instrumentation and arena-size hooks that remind you to never give up. Today, the band is thrilled to announce its new album Survivor, which arrives October 30 via Mascot Records. Pre-save it here. The…

Catch Your Breath Announce Upcoming Album Not Broken Enough with New Single

Catch Your Breath are continuing their momentum with the announcement of their forthcoming album, Not Broken Enough, due out August 28 via Thriller Records. Alongside the announcement, the band will release their new single “Control” on Friday, May 15th, offering another emotionally charged look into the weight, tension, and vulnerability that have become central to…

SIERRA LEVESQUE RELEASES AGGRESSIVE NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “UNDERMINED”

21-year-old rock singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Levesque releases her hard-hitting new single “UNDERMINED”,available now on all streaming platforms. Fueled by aggressive lyrics, powerful guitars, and dynamic vocals, the track delivers a fierce anthem of defiance, exposing deception, and reclaiming power. Alongside the release, Sierra also premiered a high-energy music video showcasing the intensity behind…

Saint Agnes Release “Get Them Out” Video Including Nine Inch Nails Homage

London’s Saint Agnes herald the arrival of their Your God Fearing Days Are About To Begin album, releasing May 29 via Spinefarm, with fiery new single “Get Them Out.” Frontperson Kitty A. Austen, explains, “I wrote ‘Get Them Out’ for a friend who would listen to the bullying and the antagonistic voice in his head and believe it. I wanted him…

AS I LAY DYING ANNOUNCE FALL U.S. HEADLINING TOUR

Southern California metal giants AS I LAY DYING have announced a brief, forthcoming U.S. headlining tour this November and December, marking the band’s final shows in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Shadows Are Security, and continued momentum following successful runs across Europe and South America. The short run of dates arrives as the…

FRONTIERS RECORDS Unleashes New Single “Hypocrisy” Featuring Stina Girs

FRONTIERS RECORDS unleashes the cover of Nordic Union’s “Hypocrisy,” featuring Stina Girs, vocalist of the Finnish metal band Unén. The track was originally released in 2016 by the group formed by Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids) and Erik Martensson (Eclipse, W.E.T.). “Hypocrisy” is part of the upcoming ‘XXX Anniversary Compilation,’ a special project celebrating 30 years…

MADiSON ViOLETT Teams with Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens) for Explosive New Single “BLEED FOR ME” Out Now

Emerging alternative heavy artist MADiSON ViOLETT returns with her explosive new single “BLEED FOR ME,” featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens. The track marks a major step forward for one of the fastest-rising new voices in modern heavy music. Fueled by crushing breakdowns, massive hooks, and emotionally charged performances, “BLEED FOR ME” captures the…

Five Finger Death Punch Share New Track “Eye Of The Storm”, 20th Anniversary Tour Kicks Off In July

Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announced today the release of their brand new single “Eye Of The Storm,” the first new song from their forthcoming 10th studio album, currently being recorded in Los Angeles. Following last week’s announcement of their 2027 Europe dates —  the third leg of their 2026–2028 World Tour — the band posted various snippets of new music…

LUFEH Unleashes Their Heavy Prog Fusion “War of Emotions” From Sophomore Album “Overwhelmed” Out May 2026

Progressive rock collective LUFEH return with their most intense and emotionally charged release yet, “War of Emotions,” the fourth single from their upcoming album “Overwhelmed,” due out May 29th. Following the success of their recent singles “Double Dip,” the album’s title track “Overwhelmed,” and the soaring first single “He Commands the Sun and the Stars,” this new offering dives deep into the psychological battlefield within.​A dramatic fusion…

J NOIRE Signs to Vaux Records, Announces Debut Single “Radiate”

Nashville-based modern rock artist J NOIRE has officially signed to Vaux Records, one of the first acts to join the newly formed label created by former Rise Records founder and owner Craig Ericson. Commenting on joining the label, J NOIRE says:  “When the owner of Vaux Records moved onto my mom’s street, I had no idea it would lead to where we are today.…

CUNTROL Signs to Vaux Records, Shares New Single “Sane”

Los Angeles-based alternative rock collective CUNTROL has officially signed to Vaux Records, joining the newly formed label and marking a volatile new entry into the city’s burgeoning indie scene. Uncompromising in both sound and intent, CUNTROL operates at the intersection of hardcore, indie rock, and experimental noise—channeling distortion-heavy aggression, melodic abrasion, and unfiltered emotional release into a style that feels…

BEARTOOTH Announces New Album ‘Pure Ecstasy’ & Shares Title Track

Beartooth today announce the August 28 release of their new album Pure Ecstasy via new label home Fearless Records. Marking the band’s sixth album and first release with the label, Pure Ecstasy finds frontman Caleb Shomo pushing Beartooth further than ever before across 11 massive tracks that channel both the chaos and clarity of hard-won personal growth.   Today the band also drop the album’s…

HULDER Announces New Album ‘Verbolgen’

HULDER, the dark black metal outfit from the USA, will release their new album Verbolgen on August 7th, 2026, in a co-release with 20 Buck Spin, who will handle North America exclusively, while Season of Mist will cover the World ex-North America territories. Spanning nine tracks and just over forty-eight minutes, Verbolgen is HULDER’s most fully realised statement to date, drawing on themes of ancestral…

Zahna Announces New Album ‘Break Or Breakthrough’ and Drops New Single ‘The Archer’

Heavy rock artist Zahna has announced her new album, Break or Breakthrough, set for release on September 4 via XOVR Records, the label founded by Brian “Head” Welch of Korn. The announcement arrives alongside her new single “The Archer,” which premiered on May 14 on SiriusXM Octane. Stream “The Archer” HERE Watch the visualizer HERE Pre-order Break or Breakthrough HERE Pre-Save Break or Breakthrough HERE Built on cinematic tension, sharpened melodic hooks and Zahna’s…

Warner Sweden’s Latest Signing ENVYYOU Release “bad dreams”

Moody, rock-driven, and impossible to look away from, the Swedish four-piece, ENVYYOU, are back with their newest single, “bad dreams”, out now via Warner Records Sweden. Amassing over 9 million streams, over 6 million social media views, and 1.2 million TikTok likes, ENVYYOU are cinematic in the way that only dangerous things are. Fans can listen to “bad dreams” HERE.…

BLUE MEDUSA RETURNS WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE “FLYING MONKEY”

After the breakout success of “Checkmate,” a single that rapidly established itself as one of the most enthusiastically embraced metal releases of the year, internationally acclaimed metal icon ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ returns this Friday with “Flying Monkey,” the highly anticipated second single from BLUE MEDUSA. “Flying Monkey” is an explosive, dark, layered, and emotionally charged release that further establishes BLUE…

Hard Rock Titans ANTHRAX Announce New Album ‘Cursum Perficio’; First Single And Video “It’s For The Kids” Out Now

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated New York hard rock titans ANTHRAX—Scott Ian (guitar), Charlie Benante (drums), Frank Bello (bass), Joey Belladonna (vocals), and Jonathan Donais (guitar)—will unleash their long-awaited 12th full-length studio album CURSUM PERFICIO September 18 via Megaforce Records. It marks the band’s first record in ten years since 2016’s For All Kings, which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. The phrase Cursum Perficio is Latin for “My journey has come to an end,” “My journey is…

EVANESCENCE DROPS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “WHO WILL YOU FOLLOW”

GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band Evanescence releases the official music video for their powerful new song “Who Will You Follow” — listen here/watch here. Directed by Jensen Noen, the cinematic visual pairs thought-provoking imagery with an emotionally charged performance to explore the overwhelming impact of technology, misinformation, and digital culture, examining how constant online noise impacts…

LUKE BRYAN ANNOUNCES SIGNS ALBUM

Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan wrapped his ninth season as a celebrity judge on American Idol tonight, and during the show, he exclusively announced he will release a new studio album on September 18, Signs. The album is available for pre-order NOW. In celebration, Luke performed a new track off Signs, “Fish Hunt Golf…

MGK AND WIZ KHALIFA DROP JOINT SINGLE “GIRL NEXT DOOR”

Summer comes early as multi-platinum-selling, GRAMMY®-nominated recording artists mgk and GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa reunite to drop their instantly infectious joint single “girl next door.” With dreamy melodies and a driving beat, the new song evokes warm nights and shared vibes — perfect timing as Wiz gets ready to join…

SHANIA TWAIN RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM LITTLE MISS TWAIN

Shania Twain, five-time GRAMMY Award winner and the top-selling female country-pop artist of all time, has announced her seventh album, Little Miss Twain. Marking her most personal work in a hallowed career of acclaimed albums, classic hits, and over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Little Miss Twain establishes a return to Shania’s roots. The album’s…

THE ROLLING STONES UNVEIL VIDEO FOR THEIR LATEST SINGLE “IN THE STARS”

The Rolling Stones have released the video for the upbeat and infectious lead single “In The Stars” from their newly announced studio album Foreign Tongues. Directed by Francois Rousselet, whose credits include work with Nike, Diesel, Pharrell Williams, and on the Stones’ ‘Angry’ from Hackney Diamonds and “Ride ‘Em On Down,” from Blue & Lonesome,…

KEITH URBAN RELEASES SOOTHING RENDITION OF CLASSIC HIT “STEAL AWAY” – OUT NOW

Global Country music superstar, Keith Urban, has released his dreamy cover of the classic 1980 Robbie Dupree track, “Steal Away,” out now. Transporting us to a carefree seaside retreat, Urban’s “Steal Away” fully encapsulates and evokes the feeling of summertime nostalgia. Featured on his upcoming yacht rock album, Flow State, out June 12 via MCA, the…

D’ESPAIRSRAY Return with First New Single in 16 Years “RAPTURE”, New MV Out Now & First Latin America Shows Announced

Internationally acclaimed Japanese heavy rock band D’ESPAIRSRAY have officially released their long-awaited new single “RAPTURE” today, marking the band’s first new single release in 16 years. Following their shocking reunion announcement in 2025, D’ESPAIRSRAY have rapidly reignited global attention. Their one-man performance scheduled for May 4, 2026 at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo sold out six months in advance,…

LEATHERWITCH Unleashes New Single “Heroes And The Dice” and Official Video

LEATHERWITCH proudly unleashes their new single, “Heroes And The Dice,” taken from the upcoming debut album, ‘First Spell,’ set for release on May 29th via Listenable Records. The new track arrives alongside an official music video, available to view below. “Heroes And The Dice” is the second single and music video from LEATHERWITCH’s upcoming ‘First…

KATSEYE Announces 2026 Headline Arena Tour of UK, EU and North America

KATSEYE announced the WILDWORLD TOUR, a headline outing that will take the global girl group to arenas across the UK, Europe and North America this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the run will kick off on September 1 at Dublin’s 3Arena. The North American leg will launch October 13 in Miami, FL at Kaseya Center…

Italian Progressive Metal Visionaries GanEden Sign Deal with Epictronic

Epictronic is pleased to announce the signing of Italian progressive metal band GanEden. The label will reissue the band’s debut album, Gan Eden, marking their first release under the Epictronic imprint. GanEden was formed in Trento in 2023. The four-piece — Davide Battisti (drums), Andrea Gottoli (guitars), Morena Dallapiccola (vocals), and Carlo Mirabassi (bass), plays…

Hard Rock Giants Breaking Benjamin Release New Single “Something Wicked”, Signaling The Next Chapter For The Band

Hard rock giants Breaking Benjamin are back with a brooding and haunting new single, “Something Wicked”, signaling the latest chapter for the band and the tease of a forthcoming full-length album. Marked by their signature blend of atmospheric tension, thunderous instrumentation, and raw emotional weight, the track finds the band pushing deeper into their darker…

BLOODHUNTER Release Video for Cover Version of ANNIHILATOR’s “Human Insecticide”

Following the recent release of their latest single “Threshold Of Hell” featuring Fernando Ribeiro of MOONSPELL, Spanish melodic death metal act BLOODHUNTER have unveiled a brand-new music video for their crushing cover version of Annihilator’s classic “Human Insecticide”! The track will appear on the band’s highly anticipated upcoming studio album Sons Of The Abandoned, set for…

Sicksense Return With Defiant New Single “Newsflash” and Official Music Video

SICKSENSE are back with “Newsflash,” a hard-hitting new single and music video that marks the next chapter for the band while signaling even more music to come later this year. Blending the band’s signature intensity with a fresh sonic direction, “Newsflash” is both a fearless statement of identity and a bold evolution of the SICKSENSE…

THE ALL FEMALE BAND, ANTI GROUPIES, PERFORMED LIVE IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE FOR THE SCREENING OF A MOVIE CALLED “GEISHA WAR” ON MAY 6, 2026 AT THE GARLAND HOTEL IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD, BY DON MARCELO

GEISHA WAR There is a word in Japanese called “IKIGAI.” Ikigai translates to the reason of one’s being. It represents your purpose in life to fulfill happiness in pursuit of your passions while contributing to society. It is the thing you love most in life. It is the thing that you are good at and…

JOURNEY Extend The FINAL FRONTIER TOUR With 40 Additional North American Dates

After more than five decades of arena-shaking performances, era-defining hits, and one of the most enduring catalogs in rock history, JOURNEY is extending their massive Final Frontier Tour with 40 additional North American dates this fall. Presented by AEG Presents, the newly announced leg begins Saturday, September 12 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA…and concludes with a hometown finale show on Saturday,…

BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce Second North American Leg of the ‘VINDICATOUR’

With the release of their seventh studio album VINDICATE just 5 days ago, Black Veil Brides are announcing their next leg of the VINDICATOUR tour of North America for 2026. The band comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma will be hitting the road with Caskets, Archers, and Holy Wars (Aug. 27 – Sep. 8) or Autumn Kings…

Alice Cooper Reissues “Along Came A Spider” and “Welcome 2 My Nightmare” via earMUSIC

Two nightmares. One legacy. And they’re both back, louder and darker than ever. Alice Cooper returns with the reissues of Along Came A Spider and Welcome 2 My Nightmare — two chapters from the twisted playbook of shock rock’s original showman. Fresh formats, bonus material, and that unmistakable bite. If you know, you know. If you don’t, this is a pretty…

U2 Film New Music Video in Streets of Mexico City

 Irish band U2 were spotted atop a school bus in Mexico City today. Band members (pictured left to right) The Edge, Bono, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. are in town to shoot a music video for a new track titled ‘Street of Dreams’, taken from their yet-to-be announced next studio album, due for release…

ADAM LAMBERT ANNOUNCES ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS

GRAMMY-nominated international superstar entertainer Adam Lambert announces special album release shows for his forthcoming sixth studio album ADAM arriving Friday, July 10 via his own label, distributed via The Orchard. He will kick off the celebratory shows on release day with an epic kickoff at The Bellwether in Los Angeles before making stops in Brooklyn and…

THEORY OF A DEADMAN and SEVENDUST Join Forces for 36-Date Co-Headline Tour of North America

A tour partnership over two decades in the making, THEORY OF A DEADMAN and SEVENDUST are teaming up for The Dead / Seven Tour. This 36-date co-headline tour promises to be more than just another show. It’s an unforgettable evening comprised of hard rock anthems, raw energy, and decades of fan-favorite hits. Whether you’ve been with them since day…