KREATOR ANNOUNCES MORE EUROPEAN SHOWS
German thrash legends KREATOR have announced that the "Krushers Of The World Tour" is coming to even more cities this November, featuring special guests OVERKILL. Tickets on sale this Friday, July 3.
The new dates includes countries like Turkey, Greece etc.
facebook.com/KreatorOfficial
THE JAM BASSIST BRUCE FOXTON HAVE PARKINSON'S DISEASE
70-year old The JAM bassist Bruce Foxton have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.NEW SINGLE WITH MOB RULES
German melodic metal veterans MOB RULES present their brand-new single "Balance Of Power", offering another taste of their forthcoming studio album, "Stories From The Verdant Vale", set for release on August 21 via ROAR - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.mobrules.rpm.link/balancePR | mobrules.rpm.link/storiesPR | facebook.com/mobrulesband | facebook.com/rpmroar
NAZARETH ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR
Scottish hard rock legends NAZARETH are going on a European tour in November/December. Tickets are on sale now.facebook.com/nazarethofficial
IRON MAIDEN TO RECORD EDDFEST
Due to the power cut in Paris at La Défense Arena on June 22, EddFest will be recorded for the "Run For Your Lives World Tour" film.On June 22, in the middle of a ferocious heatwave in Paris with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees, British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN were performing at the La Défense Arena, playing to over 30,000 fans and filming the concert for posterity and a future cinematic release. It was a hugely anticipated event, with exuberant fans travelling from all over the world to be part of the experience. However, about 50 minutes into the set, towards the end of "Two Minutes To Midnight", a total power cut in the building brought everything to a sudden stop, plunging the whole stadium into silence and total blackness.
Full power was eventually restored, and the band was able to retake the stage about an hour after the cut occurred and resume the concert. The police allowed an extension to the legal curfew until 11:35 p.m., but no more as Paris public transport closes soon after that and they didn't want over 30,000 fans unable to get home and left on the streets of Paris, especially in the heat. In that time IRON MAIDEN was able to finish the set, closing with "Iron Maiden" but not the 3 encores, "Aces High", "Fear Of The Dark" and "Wasted Years".
The band quickly decided to complete the forthcoming film at the hallowed grounds of Knebworth on July 11, where they will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary tour with Eddfest, a once-in-a-lifetime event.
ironmaiden.knebworth.com
NEW SINGLE WITH AIRBOURNE
Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE have released their latest single, "Kid In A Candy Store", taken from their upcoming self-titled album, due on August 28 via Spinefarm.youtu.be/rDi8scB8CrE?si=98bKvf7Vaml-WZqM
2 GOOD AND 1 BAD
Kai Hansen: Feeding The Beast (heavy metal)MARTYRS SAINT: From Strength To Strength (crossover, hardcore/thrash metal)
DICHOTOMY: Lucifer Owns The Fence (brutal death metal)
NEW LIVE ALBUM WITH HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES
Alice Cooper
HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES - the rock supergroup consisting of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry (AEROSMITH) and Tommy Henriksen - have announced "At Montreux Jazz Festival", a powerful live document from their legendary 2018 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival, including several cover versions that had not previously been released by HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES. It arrives digitally on August 7 and on CD and vinyl on October 16 via earMUSIC.
The first single from the live album, "Raise The Dead", is now online.
youtu.be/3qWSyJIU42A?si=k9fjuGTbBfaDNosF | hollywoodvampires.com
RUSH's GEDDY LEE DIAGNOSED WITH LARYNGITIS AND BRONCHITIS, TEXAS SHOWS POSTPONED
Canadian progressive rock legends RUSH was forced to postpone their June 30 and July 2 shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas after bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis.The July 2 concert was originally scheduled for June 24 but ended up being moved back after "travel and border-related delays" disrupted RUSH's touring production.
The June 30 show has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11. The July 2 show has been rescheduled for Monday, July 13.
facebook.com/rushtheband/posts/1563739131783014....
GRAVEYARD PARTS WAYS WITH GUITARIST
Jonatan LaRocca Ramm, guitarist for Swedish rock band GRAVEYARD, has decided to leave the band after almost 20 years.
Statement: facebook.com/graveyardofficial
GRAVEYARD will keep moving forward, and will soon release a new album.
NEW ALBUM WITH STRYPER IN SEPTEMBER
STRYPER will release a new album, "Throne of Thorns", on September 25 via Frontiers Music Srl.To celebrate, they have released a music video for the title track.
youtube.com/watch?v=THfZyX9L0qo | linktr.ee/Stryper
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME TO OPEN "Women In Metal" EXHIBIT FEATURETTE
Spotlighting key female risktakers and icons of the metal genre, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's newest exhibit featurette, "Women In Metal: You Will Know My Name", will open at the museum on July 10. This exhibit celebrates those who push boundaries and challenge the status quo to make meaningful, pioneering efforts in the metal genre.The exhibit will boast artifacts covering the breadth of women who have taken the metal world by storm, spanning time, place, and sonic quality, including Lita Ford, Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM), Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY, DRAGONFORCE), Taylor Momsen (The PRETTY RECKLESS), Courtney LaPlante (SPIRITBOX) and many more, curated by the Rock Hall's assistant curator Haley Cronin.
More details: rockhall.com/event/women-in-metal
KISS TO RELEASE LIVE RECORDING FROM 1976
KISS will release "KISS Destroys Anaheim '76" on 2LP and CD on August 21. It's a recording from Anaheim Stadium on August 20, 1976, where they performed in front of their largest audience to date - 42,000+ fans.kissonline.com
2 ALBUMS AND A SINGLE
SPREAD EAGLE: The Brutal Divine (energetic hard rock)SOLACE: Fading Failing Ruin (stoner/doom metal)
SATAN TAKES A HOLIDAY: Dream Baby Dream (indie rock)
EASY ACTION SIGNS WITH FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
Swedish melodic hard rockers EASY ACTION have released a new single and accompanying music video, "Dazed", their first track for Frontiers Music Srl.The band features former EUROPE guitarist Kee Marcello and Swedish pop singer Tommy Nilsson, among others.
youtu.be/RBCQbh38qmI?si=nSstNh_jWLrNMZxO
SOFT AND HARD STUFF
MOTÖRHEAD: Kiss Of Death (20th Anniversary Edition) (hard rock/heavy metal/raw rock n roll)
MYSTERY MOON: Cycles Of Life (melodic hard rock)
ALIEN: Alien (reissue) (AOR/melodic rock)
STONECAST: Expand Crimson Chaos (heavy metal)
NEW SINGLE WITH VACUUM NEXT FRIDAY
Reunited Swedish punk rockers VACUUM will return with their first new song in 30 years on July 3. The song is called "Die, Die Spotify", and it also features a guest appearance from Swedish singer/songwriter Stefan Sundström. This is a first taste of a upcoming EP, which will be released this summer.
vacuumbrs.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064326177323
ANOTHER WILD MIX OF GENRES
The 69 EYES: I Survive (glam/goth rock)Jared James Nichols: Louder Than Fate (melodic hard rock)
ARCKANUM: Motestandarin (black metal)
AMONG LEGENDS: Floating Here For Years (melodic punk rock)
AIRFORCE: Strange World (IRON MAIDEN cover)
CHILDREN OF BODOM TO CO-HEADLINE TUSKA FESTIVAL IN 2027
Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will co-headline the 2027 edition the Tuska festival, set to take place July 2-4, 2027 in Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland. Also scheduled to appear on the bill are LORNA SHORE, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, KANONENFIEBER, FOX LAKE, GAEREA, AVRALIZE and SINIZTER. More acts will be announced soon..Tuska 2027 limited early crow 3-day tickets will go on sale on Monday, June 29 at 9:00 and will be available until Wednesday, July 1 at 23:59, or while supplies last. The limited early crow ticket batch is available exclusively to Tuska newsletter subscribers at: tuska.fi/limited-early-crow
WHITESNAKE TO RE-RELEASE 3 CLASSIC ALBUMS ON VINYL
This fall, Craft Recordings revisits a landmark period of WHITESNAKE with vinyl reissues of their albums "Slide It In" (1984), "Whitesnake" (1987) and "Slip Of The Tongue" (1989).Arriving September 18, the titles return to vinyl in their original U.S. 1-LP configurations.
craftrecordings.com
RONNIE RISING at The Abyss in Göteborg, Sweden on June 26, 2026
There was a tribute concert to Ronnie James Dio at The Abyss last night..
Very short report and 15 photos
E-FORCE TO FILL IN FOR SNAKE ON VOÏVOD SUMMER TOUR
Eric Forrest (aka E-Force) will be back with VOÏVOD as Denis Bélanger (aka Snake) needs to attend to a family matter this summer.E-Force was from 1994 to 2000 the lead singer and bass player for the power trio years of the band.
VOÏVOD willbe touring in Europe during July and August.
More details: facebook.com/Voivod
NEW SINGLE WITH SINNER
SINNER present the next single, "Leave It All Behind", from their upcoming and final studio album, "Boom Bang Goodbye", set for release on July 31 via RPM.sinner.rpm.link/behindPR | sinner.rpm.link/behindPR
NEW SINGLE WITH TUNGSTEN
Swedish power metal band TUNGSTEN - with Anders Johansson (MANOWAR, Yngwie Malmsteen, HAMMERFALL, SILVER MOUNTAIN) and his 2 sons, as well as vocalist Mike Andersson - continue building anticipation for their upcoming fifth studio album, "Ashes", set for release on October 9 via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, with the launch of their brand-new single, "Sunshine Of Fall".
tungsten.rpm.link/sunshinePR | tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR | tungstenofficial.net | perception.music
HITMAKER DESMOND CHILD TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM
Desmond Child, Grammy Award-winning producer and one of music's most accomplished hitmakers, has announced "Desmond Child Rocks The Parthenon - The Live Concert Album", documenting the once-in-a-lifetime concert staged at Athens, Greece's historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus in June 2022, due out July 24 via Deston/BMG.Also today (June 25), Child released the first single, "I Was Made For Lovin' You" (featuring Justin Benlolo), a song he wrote with members of KISS.
The concert featured a star-studded lineup of acclaimed international artists to celebrate Child's legendary songwriting catalog, including Alice Cooper, Bonnie Tyler, Rita Wilson, The RASMUS, Kip Winger, Sakis Rouvas, Chris Willis, Andreas Carlsson, Justin Benlolo, Tabitha Fair, Leo Dante, George Lembesis, and more.
youtu.be/wwOQJTgGCFE?si=GGzjUzIUsxMB3I0c
OUT TOMORROW (June 26)
BASTARD: Doctor Gong / Comfort (hard-driving heavy rock/proto-punk)PlusMinusZero: Wasted (melodic hard rock/metal)
NEW ALBUM WITH DIAMOND DOGS IN SEPTEMBER
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Swedish glam/rock n roll veterans DIAMOND DOGS will release their 16th album, "Similar Shakes Different Distortion", on Septembr 11 via Wild Kingdom Records.
Pre-order: orcd.co/king141 | wildkingdom.se
NEW SINGLE WITH DEEP PURPLE
DEEP PURPLE release their new single "Guilt Trippin'", just about a week ahead of the worldwide release of their highly anticipated new studio album, "SPLAT!", on July 3.youtu.be/_G_OQYvuXzs?si=1bHFPTl6Aykr5D51 | deeppurple.lnk.to/SPLAT | deeppurple.com
RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR
California-based rockers RIVAL SONS have announced an extensive U.S. tour this fall, kicking off in Boise, Idaho in late October and finishing up in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the end of November. They will be joined by Canadian blues rock duo The BLUE STONES and Colorado-based rock trio The VELVETEERS on most shows. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 26.
facebook.com/rivalsons
NEW ALBUM WITH HARD-ONS FEATURING JERRY A IN AUGUST
Punk veterans HARD-ONS and Jerry A of POISON IDEA (Jerry has been handling vocals for the group on various tours) are going to release an album on August 14 via American Leather. The album seems to be self-titled.DIFFERENT KINDS OF METAL
VORAX: Volcano Shock (old school death metal)MACE 'N' CHAIN: Crowned In Grey Skies (heavy metal)
PHANTOM: Not Midnight Yet (old school speed/thrash metal)
PRIME CREATION: Souls Of The Fallen (melodic/progressive/power metal)
BUZZCOCKS ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
UK punk rock legends BUZZCOCKS are heading back to North America in September to continue their 50-year celebration. Presale tickets on sale Tuesday, June 23. General sale on Wednesday, June 24.buzzcocks.com
ANOTHER SINGLE WITH KING ULTRAMEGA
In tribute to Chris Cornell, KING ULTRAMEGA presents a high octane interpretation of SOUNDGARDEN's "Loud Love", and are joined by Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM) leading on vocals, Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, METAL ALLEGIANCE) on guitars, and drum performance by Dave Krusen (PEARL JAM).The all-star project KING ULTRAMEGA are raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, the Recording Academy's nonprofit that provides mental health services, addiction recovery support, and emergency assistance to members of the music community.
kingum.rpm.link/loudlovePR | kingultramega.com | musicares.org
TWISTED SISTER ADDS NEW DATES
TWISTED SISTER has added some new fall dates with Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW) on vocals.A total of 9 dates have been revealed so far, including the latest additions, October 18 in Gary, Indiana; November 14 in Charles Town, West Virginia; and December 11 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Presale begins June 24. General on sale begins June 26.
twistedsister.com/dates
MANOWAR ANNOUNCES POLISH DATES
MANOWAR are taking their "Kings Of Metal Fighting The World" tour to Poland in 2027. There will be 2 dates in late January.manowar.com/tour
BLACK SABBATH's "Seventh Star" TO BE RE-RELEASED
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the BLACK SABBATH album "Seventh Star", the brand-new remaster of the album will be released on CD, digital and black vinyl on July 10.Available to pre-order now: blacksabbathband.lnk.to/SeventhStar
IAN GILLAN ANNOUNCES SPOKEN-WORD TOUR IN THE UK
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will hit the road in the United Kingdom in the spring of 2027 with his "Talking Gib'rish" tour. This very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian's remarkable life and career in music.The U.K. tour will begin in April 2027 and continue throughout May. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 26.
bookingsdirect.com | gillan.com
DOOM AND STONER FOR ALL THE MONEY
DRUIDESS: Trip Meadow (doom metal/stoner rock/heavy psych rock)DOOMHERRE/ORDOS/HEXJAKT/KAISER: Four Altars Of Sin (doom and stoner)
KING POTENAZ: Arcane Desert Rituals Vol 2 (stoner/doom)
MÄRVEL TO RELEASE LATEST ALBUM DIGITALLY
Swedish melodic high octane rockers MÄRVEL will release the digital album "The Complete Brain Drain Diaries" on Friday, June 26 via Leather Lake. This is the CD version of their latest album, "Brain Drain Diaries" (out now), with the 3 bonus tracks included.
marvel.ffm.to/thecompletebraindraindiaries | marveltheband.com
OZZY's THRONE TO GO ON DISPLAY AT BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Ozzy Osbourne's iconic throne, last seen at the "Back To The Beginning" concert, will be on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in his home city to coincide with the anniversary of his final gig and his death in July last year.The black gothic-style throne will be a special addition to the free exhibition "Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero" from Wednesday, July 1.
UPCOMING ALBUMS FROM PRIDE & JOY MUSIC
Scheff Tolle Adriaens: Let's Stop The World (AOR)ROCKETT LOVE: Wired For Sound (melodic hard rock/AOR)
CRYING STEEL: Agent Steel (classic heavy metal)
NEW ALBUM WITH NERVOCHAOS IN SEPTEMBER
Brazilian death metallers NERVOCHAOS will release their new album, "Chaosmongers", on September 11 worldwide via Black Lion Records on CD and LP, and a Brazil edition via Tomba Productions. It will be their 14th studio album.nervochaos.net | blacklion.nu
NEW ALBUM WITH TYGERS OF PAN TANG IN SEPTEMBER
NWOBHM pioneers TYGERS OF PAN TANG will release their new album, "Electrifyed", on September 11 through Mighty Music.The album introduces new guitarist John Footitt, who is joining founding member Robb Weir (guitar), vocalist Jack Meille, drummer Craig Ellis, and bassist Huw Holding.
targetshop.dk/tygers-of-pan-tang | tygersofpantang.com | mightymusic.dk
ANVIL's TOUR VAN HAS LOST ITS TRANSMISSION
ANVIL's tour van has lost its transmission, and they need help as soon as possible as tour dates are in jeopardy.
You can donate here: gofundme.com/f/emergency-tour-repair-for-anvil
facebook.com/anvilmetal
EXPANDED EDITION OF RAVEN's SECOND ALBUM IN SEPTEMBER
RAVEN's second album, "Wiped Out", will be released as a 4CD/DVD Expanded Edition on September 25.It's a comprehensively expanded collection based on the second album, which features a BBC Session, rare live tracks and the "Crash Bang Wallop" EP, plus a DVD filmed on their 1982 "Wiped Out" tour.
cherryred.co.uk/raven-wiped-out-4cd-dvd-expanded-edition | facebook.com/ravenbandofficial
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