We certainly can’t say Florida death metal veterans Monstrosity are among the most prolific of bands, with only three albums released during the last 22 years, but the quality of their music makes it worthy of the wait. Their new, seventh album, Screams From Beneath The Surface reunites the original rhythm section of the band..
Spencer Mackenzie’s new album “Empty Chairs” released February 20th
JUNO-nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie is pleased to release his new album, Empty Chairs, via Gypsy Soul Records released today (February 20, 2026). For nearly a decade, Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie has been writing and recording true blues, showcasing the raw emotion and honesty the genre demands. There’s a familiarity..
The Michael Schenker Group to release ‘Live & Ready: 1980 – 1984’ 6-disc boxset on 3rd April.
The Michael Schenker Group were founded in 1979 by one of rock's greatest guitarists Michael Schenker, following his time in Scorpions and UFO. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1980 on Chrysalis Records, was hailed as a commercial and critical success. This April sees the release of 'Live & Ready: 1980 – 1984', a 6 disc boxset which..
UK heavy rock/prog band Godsticks share 1st single from new studio album VOiD
M.I.A. OUT TODAY WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO Godsticks have shared the first single from their long awaited seventh studio album VOiD today. The new track, titled M.I.A., is the first glimpse into Godsticks' darkest, heaviest, and most uncompromising album to date. With the single comes a new video produced by Martin Holmes. STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE NEW SINGLE M.I.A. Speaking about the..
Neuronspoiler – The House Always Wins (Independent)
London’s heavy metallers Neuronspoiler have been around since 2009, with three full-length albums released so far. The band’s core is formed by the two founding members Dave Del Cid (guitars) and JR (vocals) joined after 2017 by the rhythm duo of Francesco Giorgianni and Loki, along with second guitarist Adam Breyer. The House Always Wins..
TONY BANKS: Man of Spells, the Magician of Genesis – Mario Giammetti (Kingmaker Publishing)
Classic rock has never been short of guitar heroes. People like Page, Beck, Clapton and Hendrix, plus players like Green, Gallagher, Trower, McPhee and others elevated guitar playing to a whole new level of creativity and, in the case of Hendrix, helped to change the whole sound and direction of rock music. But the evolving..
Temple Balls – Temple Balls (Frontiers Music)
This album is so good that I do wonder whether Jona Tee had a touch of envy producing it. There’s a vitality to this music that to these ears is lacking in the more recent H.E.A.T. recordings. Temple Balls are one of the many Scandinavian bands that have unashamedly taken their cue from ‘80s melodic..
It’sALIE – Wild Games (Frontiers Music)
IT’sALIE are an Italian hard rock band founded and fronted by powerhouse rock vocalist Giorgia Colleluori (also known for her work with Eternal Idol and Rock Meets Classic), who in 2019 teamed up with Mat Sinner, the band’s manager and co-producer, and drummer Camillo Colleluori (former Eternal Idol). With her commanding voice and great stage..
Samantha Fish releases “Rusty Razor” single ahead of UK tour with support from The Zac Schulze Gang
To celebrate Samantha Fish's 2026 UK tour, the American guitarist and vocalist has released her new single "Rusty Razor" featuring Mick Collins. Rusty Razor is the latest single taken from Samantha's album Paper Doll. Stream the song on Spotify or YouTube.The single is released three weeks before Samantha's "Paper Doll" UK Tour kicks off at the York Barbican on February 27th. Tickets for all her UK concerts are..
Interview with Juho Hakalax (Serpent Gates)
Storming out of the (Serpent) Gates is a new classic heavy metal band from Finland, which will soon release its amazing debut album The Veil Of Darkness via Venomoon Records/ Inverse Records. It’s an absolute joy to listen for all fans of the solo Bruce Dickinson albums as well as classic, melody-driven heavy metal as..