Originally formed in 1979 in Helsinki by iconic singer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Monroe, Finnish rock superstars Hanoi Rocks are proud to announce ‘The Complete Collection 1981-1984‘, a deluxe compilation of their influential first five studio albums, set for release November 13th via BMG. Featuring the bands much fabled albums ‘Bangkok Shocks, Saigon Shakes, Hanoi Rocks‘ […]
Album Review: Velveteen Queen – The Greater Good Silver Lining Music – September 18th, 2026 Reviewer – David Pearce Velveteen Queen are a Swedish hard rock band consisting of Samuel Nilsson on keyboards and vocals, the two guitarists Lucas Axx and Noah Mardh, Vilmer Fall on bass and Isaac Borg on drums. Their second album ‘The […]
As couture symphonic metal band ANA storms across the United States on tour with Danzig, Twin Temple and Burning Witches, they drop this electrifying new music video for ‘Following the Wind‘. Directed by Aaron Mak and filmed during their recent Japan Tour, this music video captures the visceral energy of a band hitting their stride […]
Swedish hard-rock risers Velveteen Queen’s ‘Talk or Walk’ is the fourth single from their eagerly anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Greater Good‘, due for release this Friday, September 18th via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders are available – here. ‘Talk or Walk’ is a snarling rock ‘n’ roll track packed with attitude, grit and zero interest in […]
Def Leppard, one of Britain’s greatest arena rock bands, release ‘Volume 4‘, the fourth of six volumes showcasing the band’s complete recorded output. Available on both 180g vinyl and limited-edition CD box sets via UMR, it features all studio recordings from 2015 to 2023, including ‘Def Leppard‘, ‘Diamond Star Halos‘, and ‘Drastic Symphonies‘, presented in […]
Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. commemorates the third anniversary of his debut double album ‘søn of dad‘ with the release of ‘Cørnerman’, a deeply personal tribute to his father on the eight-year anniversary of his passing. Listen to ‘Cørnerman‘ – here Last week, Wilson Jr. earned four nominations at the 60th Annual CMA […]
Album Review: Diamond Rain – Chapter One Pride & Joy Music – October 23rd, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper There’s been a strange, but not uncommon, phenomenon happening with bands lately. It’s the Ghost effect. Seeing how successful that band has become internationally, other bands have followed suit with band members obscuring their faces and identity. […]
BraveWords Records has announced the Bandcamp digital release of Australian (Newcastle, New South Wales) fantasy power metallers Ilium‘s 2026 album, ‘Scythe Ballet‘. The band states: “The response to the physical release has been fantastic, and so we are happy to announce that from today, the album is available digitally via Bandcamp through BraveWords Records. Other digital […]
South African-born, UK-based artist Ross Harding has released his new single, ‘Seven Nation Army (Dark Blues Version)‘, a darker, more melancholic reimagining of The White Stripes’ early-2000s classic. Harding was nine or ten when he first heard the song and was immediately struck by its instantly recognisable kick and guitar hook — a riff so powerful […]
Album Review: Soho Dukes – Don’t Spare The Horses Duchess Records – September 4th, 2026 Reviewer – Paul Dubbelman Those scoundrels, Soho Dukes latest release, ‘Don’t Spare The Horses‘, is a live recording from Bedford Esquires on the final night of their tour opening for The Quireboys and captures the Dukes at their riotously, rascally, […]
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