26th September 2025:
Featured Up and Coming Artists:
After rising from the ashes of Thundermother with their empowering debut Phoenix (2024) and, most recently, the single “Live And Let Go”, THE GEMS make their next move into the “Year Of The Snake”. Having positioned themselves as important new players in modern hard rock, the Swedish fireballs offer a striking glimpse of what’s to come with their latest single, a catchy showstopper accompanied by blues-imbued vocals and heavy riffs that will make you want to dance in an instant.
The new BlitZ album Rock City Symphony isn't just an album of earth-shattering rock songs full of raw powerful riffs bombastic drums and massive choruses, its a Sc-Fi Rock Opera a larger-than-life comic book.
It tells the story of a bands journey from rat infested rehearsal room to Intergalactic saviours of the universe.
The album comes with a full colour comic book illustrated by the legendary artist Dave Hurst signed by himself and the band.
This album is full of impact with a narrative running throughout that will take you to furthest ends of the cosmos, an anthem laden slice of pure rock perfection.
Finland’s power metal force Battle Beast present their fourth single, 'Angel Of Midnight', taken from their highly anticipated upcoming album Steelbound, due for release on October 17th, 2025. The single arrives with a brand-new, visually striking music video.
Built on a catchy hard rock riff, bouncing synths, and the soaring, powerful vocals of Noora Louhimo, 'Angel Of Midnight' once again demonstrates Battle Beast’s mastery in blending infectious hooks with heavy, high-energy metal — a sound that makes you want to dance and headbang all at once.
GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen is back with the third track from his upcoming studio album, The End. “I Really Wanna” comes on the heels of Active Rock #1 single “The End” and the newly released single, “The Spell.” The instant grat track “I Really Wanna” is a funky rocker that showcases Wolfgang’s unique feel and technique on every instrument. A music video for the song is also being released that shows Wolfgang playing in the iconic 5150 studio where the song was recorded. The song was produced by friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette.
Anticipation has been building for the return of Mason Hill, the critically acclaimed Scottish rock act who burst onto the scene when their debut album ‘Against the Wall’ stormed into Top 20 in March 2021. Having been dormant since September 2023, the band are now primed and ready for their return, unveiling their new singer Tom Ward, and announcing a pair of shows for November in London and Glasgow.
Mason Hill have been no strangers to adversity over their 10-year existence. They’ve endured false starts, botched record deals and a six-year gap between 2015’s eponymous debut EP and the release of ‘Against The Wall’. Even the latter landed during the height of the Covid pandemic, meaning the band weren’t initially able to tour in support of it. The departure of former singer Scott Taylor at the end of 2023 was just the latest obstacle they had to overcome.
It was Gumtree, of all places, that proved to be their salvation after Tom, who has been singing in bands since he was 14, spotted an ad the band had placed there in the spring of 2024. He reached out, emails were exchanged, and the band and Tom began sending bits of music back and forth to see what it might sound like.
It’s a new era for Jonathan Wyndham, and it begins with “Secondhand Smoke,” the explosive lead single from his forthcoming solo album Middle Class & Infamous, set to release October 17, 2025.
Known for his fiery guitar work and emotionally honest songwriting, the Nashville-based singer, guitarist, and producer blends the grit of rock with the soul of R&B, crafting a sound both commercially engaging and deeply authentic. Written at drummer Chris Kimmerer’s Nashville studio The Owl, “Secondhand Smoke” captures Wyndham’s raw grit and soulful delivery, signaling a defining moment in his evolution from world-class musical director to solo artist in full command of his vision.
Hitting like a sledgehammer, Boston’s own Axminster pounds out their hardest rock to date with a new 4-song EP titled “Mad as Hatters”.
New single Rat Race is a hard rocking number that is as frantic as the hectic pace we keep running at.
Kicking the tires of bands like Aerosmith, Montrose, AC/DC and Deep Purple,
Axminster got their start in the Boston music scene in the early 80's, getting consistent airplay on major over the air radio stations and raves from the press. The band slugged its way around the region's club scene sharing sweat-filled stages with Metallica, Extreme, Twisted Sister, Lita Ford, Molly Hatchet, Ten Years After, Foghat
and many others.
Get your denim and leather jackets ready for Ambush and their Napalm Records debut Evil In All Dimensions, out September 5, 2025! Bursting with relentless energy, this monster captures the classic essence of heavy metal - championing the genre’s roots while setting a new benchmark for modern heavy music. Formed in 2013, Ambush quickly became a staple of the Swedish metal scene, delivering classic heavy metal vibes with a modern twist. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Judas Priest, Accept, and Iron Maiden, Ambush’s unique blend of traditional metal and fierce energy has earned them a dedicated fanbase around the globe.
The band’s latest single release is ‘I Fear The Blood’.
Blacklist Union deliver Slay the Dragon, their explosive sixth studio album and the highly anticipated follow-up to Letters from the Psych Ward, which earned critical acclaim and over two million streams. Produced by Christopher Johnson (Evanescence, Scott Weiland, Josh Todd), the album perfectly encapsulates the band's signature blend of Stone Temple Pilots’ grit, Guns N’ Roses’ swagger, Malfunkshun’s otherworldly vibe, and The Cult’s anthemic power. Slay the dragon follows lead singles Mississippi Moonhound, and Up In Smoke. A third lead single, Dyin' 4 U, drops September 9th, a hard rock anthem for anyone breaking free from toxic ties.
Fury are challenging the barriers of hard rock and metal genres once again with their exciting new album “Interceptor”. From the reassuringly old-school fast riffing and anthemic vocals the long-lasting fans know from Fury, to the carefully composed, introspective auditory treats that might surprise listeners who expect metal bands to sit neatly in their box.
Since the band’s formation in 2010, Fury’s line up has undergone many transformations, but it is undoubtedly clear that Fury have found their stride in recent years, reflecting in their expansion into touring mainland Europe and a growing online following worldwide. Gig highlights include festivals such as Download (UK), Bloodstock Open Air (UK), UrRock (CH) and supporting bands such as Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Firewind and Florence Black.
The band’s latest single is ‘On The Town’.
The Australian rocker Cassidy Paris is excited to announce the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, “Bittersweet”, scheduled for November 21, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
After the powerful singles “Butterfly” and “Stronger”, she now shares the new single and accompanying video, “Getting Better”, available now.
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Roxton:
After nearly a year’s break, Roxton are back with their new single “Revival” (out September 19, 2025) – an anthem that channels the spirit of the 80s into today.
More than just a song, “Revival” is a call to slow down, reconnect with real values, and reignite the unifying power of music – the same force that once moved entire generations. Blending nostalgia with the punch of modern rock, Roxton bridge past and present, delivering a powerful statement of unity in a time that needs it more than ever.
News, Music Videos and Gig Announcements:
Those Damn Crows to tour this autumn:
Wales’s own Those Damn Crows deliver latest single Turn It Around ahead of a mammoth trek across Europe and the UK this autumn
Turn It Around is taken from stunning latest album, God Shape Hole, which topped the UK’s Official Album Charts on release, as well as landing at #1 on FIVE further charts, including the Independent Albums Chart, Rock & Metal Albums Chart, Physical Albums Chart, CD Albums Chart and Download Albums Chart. (Get Track from album).
Fri 17th Oct - Leicester O2 Academy
Sat 18th Oct - Leeds Stylus
Mon 20th Oct - Newcastle Boiler Shop
Tue 21st Oct - Glasgow SWG3
Wed 22nd Oct - Manchester Albert Hall
Fri 24th Oct - Bristol Crane: Prospect Building
Sun 26th Oct - Plymouth Plymouth Pavilions
Tue 28th Oct - Southampton Engine Rooms
Thu 30th Oct - Birmingham O2 Institute
Fri 31st Oct - London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
