The Beatles release a box set (4CD/5LP) of their ‘Rubber Soul’ album on October 2.
Eliza Carthy releases her new album ‘Frenemies’ on October 26 and it features guests including Jools Holland, Robyn Hitchcock, Miranda Richardson, Tim McInnerny and more.
Dragonland have released ‘Survival Of Mankind’ as the first single from their upcoming album, ‘Prophecies’, due on October 23 via Scarlet Records.
Focus (pictured) have a 6CD live box set bringing together all of the band’s live albums from 2016 – 2021 released on October 30 via Cherry Red.
Tony Iommi releases his solo album ‘From the Dark’ on October 23 with Jorn Lande revealed as the vocalist. Drummer Karl Brazil and Mercyful Fate & Fury bassist Becky Baldwin also feature on the album.
Till Lindemann releases ‘Live In Kraków’ On September 25.
Ministry release their final album ‘Hate to Go – Take Out or Delivery’ on October 30. They have also announced farewell UK & European dates for April next year.
Tom Morello releases his first solo rock album, ‘Everyone Gets Everything They Want’, on September 25 via Mom + Pop Music.
Pallas release their new album ‘A Song for Tomorrow’ on October 30 through Cherry Red.
Ben Poole releases his latest album ‘Post-Midnight Behaviour’ on September 25 and released ‘Empty’ as the second single from the album.
‘Queen Budapest’ will screen in selected cinemas and IMAX from October 7. On October 30 a 3LP, 2CD, DVD, Blu-ray and digital editions of ‘Queen Budapest’ will be released.
Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior and former Steeleye member Peter Knight, have announced plans to release a new album in February next year, with UK tour dates also planned around the time of the album’s release.
Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s long-time songwriting partner, has announced his first solo album in almost 40 years. ‘The Sea Has No Mercy’ is released on October 23 via Vertigo Records and MCA Nashville.
Richard Thompson releases a new album, ‘Hippies, Thugs And Heroes’, on October 16 via New West Records.
Deko Entertainment will release the self-titled debut album from Trapeze in October on 180-gram blue vinyl and limited to 500 copies worldwide.
In the studio…
Black Stone Cherry are preparing to record a new EP…Candlemass are working on new music…Soundgarden are currently mixing their final album to feature vocalist Chris Cornell who died in 2017…Adrian Vandenburg is working on a new album due next year to celebrate his fiftieth year as a musician…
Single life…
Greta Van Fleet released ‘Saw You Stand’ on July 31…
Upcoming (Gigs – UK)
Newly announced UK tours (2026 unless stated):
Ministry (Apr 2027), Ride (Feb 2027), Shed Seven (Oct),
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Newly announced US & European tours (2026 unless stated):
ABC (AU 2027), Fishbone (AU), Godsmack + Dorothy (US), Ministry (EU 2027), System Of A Down + Faith No More (AU, NZ 2027),
Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:
John 5 has announced his solo band The Creatures will feature Wednesday 13 on vocals for the summer 2027 tour dates with Wacken 2027 the first confirmed date.
Brett Michaels has cancelled a few weeks of his current US tour as he recovers from surgery.
These Wicked Rivers will support Robert Jon & The Wreck on their October UK tour.
Adrian Vadenburg has cancelled his upcoming US tour due to ongoing health issues.
The Virginia National Ballet’s production of Aerosmith will be staged at the Hylton Performing Arts Center’s Merchant Hall in Manassas on May 2, 2027. It will feature music from across the band’s catalogue.
Guitarist Andy La Rocque has left King Diamond after more than four decades, with Gus G announced as his replacement.
Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller.
Glen Hansard, who as well as being a solo performer, was a member of The Frames and The Swell Season.
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A quarterly feature highlighting album releases rated highly by the GRTR! review team and worthy of your investigation. We try and pick out a cross-section of albums that reflect the range of genres reviewed at the website. The star rating will be at least ****
This is Samantha Fish at her searing best with a band which is on fire. Recorded at the historic Knoxville Bijou Theatre, and featuring Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters, the album doesn’t let up from start to finish which is what her live performances are like. She has honed her craft to perfection and delivers this Paper Doll Live like a sucker punch to the gut.
If you missed her on her last tour, get this album: it’s the next best thing. *****
Review by Andy Sharrocks
VP succeed, mainly because of 1. Their very distinctive sound. 2. their spine tingling command of orchestral pace and colour, even when there’s no orchestra, and 3. The fact that the Lill brothers, Stephan (g) and Andreas (d), along with vocalist Andy Kuntz, have been together since the beginning. ****1/2
Review by Brian McGowan
THORBJORN RISAGER & THE BLACK TORNADO Live At Hotel Cecil
Live at Hotel Cecil’ is an exhilarating album which seizes the moment to confirm Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado’s status as Europe’s leading blues outfit! *****
Review by Pete Feenstra
Without doubt one of her career highlights and for those hankering after a more Nightwish feel to her music, you’ll be more than satisfied. An album with so much going on musically the listener can’t wait to hear it all again! Fantastical music and a delight from start to finish. ****1/2
Review by Jason Ritchie
Let’s hope they return to Blighty, new album tucked firmly under their chains and leather, and play the damn thing in its entirety. ****1/2
Review by David Randall
Lovers of highly tuneful prog rock will want to check out this album. And without delay. *****
Review by David Randall
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BAD PRESS Old Hatchback
Alt rock band, Bad Press trio Tanner Loach (vocals), Devlin Manning (bass), and Sebastian Erdman (drums), have announced the release of their newest single and video, “Old Hatchback”.
Formed in 2020, the Austin based band has steadily carved out a space in the Texas music scene with emotionally charged songwriting and dynamic live performances. “Old Hatchback” marks a new chapter for them, both musically and personally.
“The song centers around two feelings. Falling for someone and escape. Leaving life’s distractions behind while picking up feelings for someone on the way.” They continue, “We hope people can get the freeing feeling of being able to just leave. Windows down hair in the wind type of feeling. That rush of escape.”
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