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.
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 first 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…
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),
Upcoming (USA/ROW)
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:
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.
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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VELVET RUSH Nature Of The Beast
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of Germany’s rising rock force Velvet Rush. To celebrate the announcement, the band has released their new single and accompanying video, “Nature Of The Beast”, available now. A second studio album is coming soon.
Singer Sandra Lian commented: “Nature Of The Beast” is about the constant search for a secret formula. People watch, analyze and question every move, trying to figure out what makes someone succeed. In today’s world, it’s easier than ever to judge, comment and criticize from behind a screen, but not everyone is willing to put in the work”.
“The song reflects my belief that there is no magic recipe. It’s about self-belief, resilience, determination and having the confidence to trust your own path, even when others doubt it. The things that truly make a difference can’t be copied; they have to come from deep within. That’s the “nature of the beast”, she continued.
Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, Velvet Rush’s sound is rooted in blues-infused hard rock, ’70s attitude, and contemporary energy. Fronted by the charismatic Sandra Lian, whose powerful and untamed vocals sit at the heart of the band’s identity alongside guitarist James Moncur, bassist Tim Black, and drummer Daniel Rothe.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
Supporting Rose Tattoo
July 21 NL Tilburg – O13
July 22 NL Leiden – Nobel
July 24 DE Leipzig – Parkbühne
July 26 DE Osnabrück – Hyde Park
August 1 NO Oslo – Rockefeller
August 4 DE Bochum – Zeche
August 5 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
August 6 CH Pratteln – Z7 Summer Nights
August 7 DE Köln – Live Music Hall
August 11 DE Kaiserslautern – Kammgarn
August 12 DE München – Backstage Werk
August 14 AT Graz – PPC
August 15 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
August 16 PL Kraków – Kwadrat
August 18 DE Berlin – Astra
August 19 DE Braunschweig – Westand
August 20 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
Festivals
June 26 DE Butjadingen – Rock on Isens
June 27 DE Burglengenfeld – Steinbrucharena Open Air
July 3 DE Wieslet – Datscha OA
July 5 DE Oldenburg – Burning Pants Festival
July 11 DE Nideggen – Tollrock
July 18 DE Jüterbog – Motorcycle Jamboree
July 19 UK Maidstone – Maid of Stone
July 29 DE Wacken – Wacken Open Air
August 13 DE Eisfeld – Woodstock Forever
August DE Mönchberg – Rock im Bad
August 22 DE Obrigheim/Pfalz – Rock im Hinterland
August 23 CH Aarburg – Riverside Festival
September 5 DE Brüggen Alst – Bongert OA
September 11 DE Marienmünster – Rock n Revel
December 18 DE Hamburg – Lordfest
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