Downes Braide Association (DBA) (pictured) will release their sixth studio album ‘Trauma’ on September 25 through Cherry Red Records.
Easy Action, who feature former Europe guitarist Kee Marcello, have signed with Frontiers with a new song, ‘Dazed’, released on June 29 and a new album due later in the year.
Ghost Hounds have announced their new album ‘Justified’ will be released on August 21 via Maple House Records.
The Goo Goo Dolls will release a 20th anniversary edition of ‘Let Love In’ on July 24.
Van der Graf Generator’s Peter Hammill will release his new album, ‘Tears In Time’, through Esoteric Antenna Records on September 25.
Mad Max release their new album, ‘Stories Of Destiny’, on September 4 via ROAR.
The Proclaimers release their new album ‘You May Offend’ on September 11.
Stryper release their latest album ‘Throne of Thorns’ on September 25 via Frontiers.
Ann Wilson and Tripsitter have announced their new album, ‘Consecrated Ground’, will be released on August 14.
In the studio…
Single life…
Barenaked Ladies released ‘Almost Ready’, their first new music in three years…Kamelot released ‘Ashen Heart’ on July 1…Steelheart release their version of the Badfinger classic ‘Without You’ on July 10
Upcoming (Gigs – UK)
Newly announced UK tours (2026 unless stated):
The Coral (Oct, Dec), The Fell (Nov, Dec), Violet Grohl (Oct), Floor Jansen (Jan 16 2027, Electric Brixton, London), Skindred (Sat May 08 2027, Utilita Arena Cardiff), TesseracT (Oct, Nov),
Upcoming (USA/ROW)
Newly announced US & European tours (2026 unless stated):
The Black Dahlia Murder (EU 2027), Cheap Trick + ZZ Top (US), James (AU, NZ), Level 42 (AU), Mudhoney (AU), TesseracT (EU),
Tour updates & postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:
Jack J Hutchinson will support Robin Trower on the latter’s UK dates in August and September.
To celebrate, AC/DC Lane, located in the heart of Melbourne, a Bon Scott mural was unveiled at the end of last month. It was created by Melbourne-based artist Era.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, the Tom Petty estate released ‘American Girl’ and ‘Breakdown’, as extended mixes.
Legacy of a Madman: A Tribute to the Prince of Darkness will take place on July 25 in the Industrial Gallery at the Birmingham Museum. It is a free memorial and legacy event celebrating the lives, music and cultural impact of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
Metallica have donated £20,000 to a Cardiff foodbank ahead of their gig in the city at the end of last month. The band also teamed-up with the NHS Blood Donation to encourage fans to donate blood.
Bad Wolves have announced Sara “Killboy” Skinner as the band’s new vocalist and released ‘Paint It Red’, the first music to feature Skinner.
Former Guns N Roses manager Doug Goldstein.
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PARKER BARROW Nothin Left To Save
This July, Nashville blues-infused Southern rockers Parker Barrow will embark on their first headline tour of the UK that will include festival appearances at Maid of Stone and Steelhouse. The band will return later in the year for another headline run, capped by a performance at Planet Rockstock on Sunday November 29th.
“Nothin Left To Save’ came about from a riff idea I had for a verse,” says the band’s guitarist, Alex Bender.” I wanted to have the guitar punctuating the vocal lines with the drums being which provided a lot of the energy and movement. One of the more different parts about the song is the bridge, prior to the guitar solo. I took inspiration from some of Hendrix’s guitar parts, even recording the section on a Strat with the selector switch set to position four.”
The new single “Nothin’ Left To Save” is taken from upcoming sophomore album “Hold The Mash” due for release on Friday July 17th.
FROME, TREEHOUSE
FRIDAY 17 JULY 2026
*Special Guest: Georgia Nevada
Tickets: thegigcartel.com
35 Berkley Road, Frome, BA11 2EH
www.cheeseandgrain.com
STOWMARKET, JOHN PEEL CENTRE
SATURDAY 18 JULY 2026
*Special Guest: Georgia Nevada
Tickets: thegigcartel.com
Church Walk, Stowmarket, IP14 1ET
https://johnpeelcentre.com/JohnPeelCentre.dll/Home
MAID OF STONE FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026
Tickets: Box Office
Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent
https://maidofstonefestival.com
GLASGOW, AUDIO
TUESDAY 21 JULY 2026
*Special Guest: Georgia Nevada
Tickets: thegigcartel.com
14 Midland St, Glasgow, G1 4PP
https://audioglasgow.co.uk
SHEFFIELD GREYSTONES
WEDNESDAY 22 JULY 2026
*Special Guest: Georgia Nevada
Tickets: thegigcartel.com
Greystones Road, Sheffield, S11 7BS
https://www.mygreystones.co.uk
LEEK, FOXLOWE ARTS CENTRE
THURSDAY 23 JULY 2026
*Special Guest: Georgia Nevada
Tickets: thegigcartel.com
Stockwell St, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6AD
www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk
STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL
FRIDAY 24 JULY 2026
Tickets: Box Office
Ebbw Vale, Wales, NP13 2ER
www.steelhousefestival.com
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