News - Album News

A-Z release their second album ‘A2Z2′ on June 6 via Metal Blade Records. The band features drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning) and former Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder.

Babymetal have signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group’s new album, ‘Metal Forth’, on June 27.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive have released the single ’60 Years Ago’, their first new music in over 25 years.

The Blow Monkeys release their latest album ‘Birdsong’ on August 15.

The remaining members of the Alice Cooper Band release a new studio album together for the first time in 50 years. Entitled ‘The Revenge of Alice Cooper’, it will be available via earMusic on July 25.

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss will release a new solo album in the autumn. The album is co-produced by Barry Pointer, and guests on the album include Billy Sheehan and John 5.

The Cure have announced a remix album of last year’s ‘Songs of a Lost World’. ‘Mixes of a Lost World‘ will be released through Fiction/Polydor on June 13.

The Divine Comedy release their new album ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ on September 19. The first song from it, ‘Achilles’, was released on April 9.

Nick Drake’s ‘The Making Of Five Leaves Left’ will be released on July 25 via UMR/Island Records. This Nick Drake Estate authorised edition includes over 30 previously unheard outtakes from the sessions which became the ‘Five Leaves Left’ album. It will be available as 4CD and 4LP boxed sets.

Foreigner ‘4′ gets a re-issue in September and it includes a newly recorded song with Lou Gramm called ‘Fool If You Love Him’. The song’s lyrics were started at the original recording sessions but not fully completed until now.

Crown X Recordings release ‘Helix 50 – The Best Of’ in July. It is preceded by a new song from the band, ‘Stand Up’, released on May 16 and an all-star recording of the band’s ‘Rock You’, which is released on May 2.

Helloween release their new studio album ‘Giants & Monsters’ on August 29.

Hinder release their new album ‘Back To Life’ on May 23.

The Hives release their latest album ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’ via Play It Again Sam on August 29.

Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls (pictured) features Kris Barras, Josiah J Manning and Phoebe Jane, and they plan to record with fellow guest musicians. They have premiered their debut single, ‘Borderline,’ which features Jared James Nichols.

Inglorious release their new album ‘V’ through Frontiers on June 6 and have released a second song, ‘Devil Inside’, ahead of the album’s release.

Insania release their new studio album, ‘The Great Apocalypse’, on June 13 via Frontiers.

Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced the release of their ninth studio album, ‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes’, which is due out August 22 via Journeyman Records.

Katatonia will release a new album, ‘Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State’, on June 6 via Napalm Records.

The Lemonheads plan to release their new album ‘Love Chant’ in October.

Linkin Park have released a new song, ‘Up From The Bottom’, ahead of a deluxe version of their 2024 album ‘From Zero’ which is due on May 16.

Lynyrd Skynyrd release ‘Celebrating 50 Years: Live at the Ryman’ on June 27 through Frontiers.

Amy Macdonald her sixth album ’Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?’ on July 11.

The Milk Men release ‘Live at Milk Fest’ on May 16.

My Chemical Romance release ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge (Deluxe Edition)’ on June 6th. This expanded edition of their 2004 album will feature new artwork and remixes by Grammy-winning producer Rich Costey.

Stevie Nicks is planning to start work on recording a new album – which will be her first since 2011.

Mike Oldfield’s ‘Hergest Ridge’ album is to be reissued in various formats to celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary through UMC on June 27.

Papa Roach will release their next album in 2026 and plan to release new music throughout this year ahead of the album’s release.

Puddle of Mudd will release a new album, ‘Kiss The Machine’, on May 2 via Pavement Entertainment.

Pulp release their new album ‘More’ on June 6 via Rough Trade. They released the single ‘Spike Island’ on April 11.

Felix Rabin releases a new six song EP ‘Blue Days’ on April 4.

Marillion’s Steve Rothery and Tangerine Dream’s Thorsten Quaeschning will release new collaborative album ‘Gentō’ in July.

Sabaton have signed with Better Noise Music and release a new song ‘Templars’ on April 25.

Saxon are working on new music with an aim to record in November and release early next year.

Bruce Springsteen releases a new box set, ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’, on June 27. It includes seven unreleased LPs recorded between 1983 through 2018 and will be available as a seven CD, nine LPs and digital sets.

Rod Stewart releases a double CD ‘Ultimate Collection’ on June 27 via Warners.

Sven Gali release ‘Live At The El Mocambo’ on June 13.

Wet Leg release their second album ‘Moisturizer’ through Domino on July 11.

Wolfskull hav signed with Metalapolis Records (SPV) and release their new album later this year.

Yes are currently working on a new album for a tentative release later in the year.

News - Tours and Gigs

Newly announced UK tours (2025 unless stated):

the Amazons (Oct, Nov), Avatar (Feb 2026), British Lion + Stray (Nov, Dec), Death Angel (Jun), the Divine Comedy (Oct), Fields Of The Nephilim (Oct, Nov), Hollow Souls (Oct, Nov), Larkin Poe (Oct), Amy Macdonald (Nov, Dec), Motionless In White (Feb 2026), My Bloody Valentine (Nov), New Found Glory (Oct), Scouting For Girls (Feb, Mar 2026), Those Damn Crows (Oct), Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts (Sep), Bobby Weir with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (Royal Albert Hall, Sat June 21), Wet Leg (May), When Rivers Meet (Sep-Dec),

Upcoming (Gigs – UK)

Newly announced US & European tours (2025 unless stated):

Bryan Adams (US), Architects (US), Blacktop Mojo (US), Blink-182 + Alkaline Trio (US), Breaking Benjamin + Three Days Grace (US), Candlemass (BR, ES), Alice Cooper + Judas Priest (US), the Darkness (US), Death Angel (EU), Faster Pussycat (US), Foreigner (orchestral – US Mar 2026), Darryl Hall (US), the Hives (AU), Kansas (US), Lamb of God (US), Larkin Poe (US,EU), Marilyn Manson (US), Motionless In White (EU 2026), Stevie Nicks (US), Night Ranger (JP), PowerWolf + Dragonforce (US), Pulp (US), Todd Rundgren + Heart (US), Sex Pistols & Frank Cater (US), Sparks (US), Stryper (MX, BR, AR, CO), Symphony X + Sonata Arctica (US), 10CC (US), Rick Wakeman (US), ZZ Top (US),

Upcoming (USA/ROW)

Randy Bachmann and Burton Cummings have been in talks about a Guess Who reunion tour in 2026.

Pete Best, the original drummer for the Beatles, has announced his retirement following the completion of a recent US tour.

Postponed/cancelled gigs & tours:

Lou Gramm will fill in for Kelly Hansen on Foreigner’s South American farewell tour.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard will sit out the band’s Australian tour with John Douglas standing in for him.

The unveiling Andy Edwards’ 2.25m bronze statue of Lemmy will now take place at 4pm on Friday 9 May, out of respect for the 80th celebrations of VE Day on the previous day.

A two-part documentary on Billy Joel entitled titled ‘And So It Goes’ airs on US channel HBO this summer.

‘Slade In Flame’, newly remastered to celebrate its 50th anniversary, premieres at BFI Southbank on May 1 and there will be nationwide screenings throughout May.

Kurt Cobain Unplugged will be hosted at the Royal College of Music Museum from June 3 to November 18. Amongst the exhibits will be Cobain’s Martin guitar, as played during Nirvana’s classic 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, on display in Europe for the first time.

Godsmack have confirmed the departure of the band’s long-time drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola.

Guitarist Doc Coyle and bassist Kyle Konkiel have left Bad Wolves and replacing them are returning guitarist Chris Cain and new bassist Kevin Creekman.

Bassist Mike Leon has left Soulfly.

Engineer Terry Manning who worked with ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden and many more.

Gang of Four bassist Dave Allen.

Blondie drummer Clem Burke, who also recorded with Iggy Pop, Eurythmics and many more.

Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks.

Original Little River Band bassist Roger McLachlan.

David Thomas, co-founder and frontman of Rocket From The Tombs and Pere Ubu.

Roy Thomas Baker who produced Queen’s first four albums, and produced albums for many other artists including Yes, Dokken, the Cars and Motley Crue.

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