28th August 2026:
Featured Up and Coming Artists:
East Texas rock band Blacktop Mojo has released their new single, "10 Year Itch," the follow-up to "S.A.D." and the latest preview of their upcoming album, Discount Fireworks, arriving this October.
Driven by crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and the band's unmistakable blend of hard rock, grunge, and Southern grit, "10 Year Itch" reflects the confidence of a band that has spent more than a decade forging its own path. Following the momentum of "S.A.D.," the new single offers another glimpse into an album that showcases Blacktop Mojo's heaviest, most dynamic songwriting to date.
Welsh Rockers Scarlet Rebels have released ‘Don’t Look Down’, the latest single taken from their forthcoming album Flawed By Design, due for release on 13 November 2026 via Earache Records.
Scarlet Rebels have already established themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting rock bands, with their previous album ‘See Through Blue’ achieving a UK Top 10 chart position. Their 2024 album ‘Where The Colours Meet’ went on to land at #15 on the UK Official Album Charts, while also clinching the #1 spot on the Official Rock Charts.
Recorded with returning producer Chris Clancy, Flawed By Design follows Where The Colours Meet, building on the band’s evolving sound while maintaining the combination of powerful rock anthems and deeply personal songwriting that has become their trademark from Wayne’s emotive vocals and lyrics to the powerhouse rhythm section of Gary Doyle and Carl Oag and Chris Jones’ guitar work
Indian rockers Girish And The Chronicles are thrilled to share the new single and official video "Disintegrate", title track of their new studio album out on November 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Over the last few years, Girish And The Chronicles have evolved from one of India’s best-kept hard rock secrets into a truly international force. Fueled by extensive European touring and a widely acclaimed appearance on the hit American television show “America’s Got Talent”, the band has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its audience far beyond its homeland and earning recognition among rock fans across the globe.
Like their namesake - Wildfire is spreading uncontrollably. Forged in the furnaces of Music City/Nashville, USA, Wildfire is a hard hitting rock band built on the pillars of heavy riffs, untamable rhythms, and melodic soaring vocals. Taking inspiration from acts like Ozzy Osbourne, Led Zeppelin, and Avenged Sevenfold- Wildfire is a powerhouse band comprised of Rock and Metal’s next generation, They hit the scene hard with their debut single, “Sweet Sensation” and never looked back. One thing is for sure - Wildfire will be a household name before you even smell the smoke.
Finnish melodic heavy metal band Invincia unveil “Unite”, the first single taken from their forthcoming debut album, Echoes From the Past, scheduled for worldwide release on September 25, 2026 via Escape Music.
Following the enthusiastic response to their independently released EP The Enemy Within, Invincia return with a song that shows the essence of their musical identity while opening the door to the band's next chapter. Inspired by the Melodic Power and emotional depth of Savatage, Queensrÿche, Helloween, Judas Priest and Dio, “Unite” combines memorable songwriting with the unmistakable spirit of classic Heavy Metal, approached through a fresh and personal perspective.
The single is the first taste of Echoes From the Past, an album written over the last two years and conceived as a collection of songs where melody, atmosphere and storytelling take centre stage.
Floor Jansen opens a heavier and more direct chapter in her solo career today with the release of her new single 'Bring Me Silence' via REVAMP Music/Warner Music.
The track serves as the official announcement of her upcoming studio album, Hytress, set for release on January 15th 2027. Concurrently, Jansen confirms the comprehensive HYTRESS Tour 2027, bringing her and her full live band to club stages across Europe and South America.
French melodic heavy/power metal band Kingcrown returns with their forthcoming album "Moonfall", due for release on September 4th, 2026, via Rockshots Records.
Founded by brothers Jo Amore (vocals) and David Amore (drums), former members of Nightmare, Kingcrown have progressively built a cohesive and recognisable identity within the European metal landscape. The current lineup - Jo Amore, David Amore, Sébastien Chabot (bass), Bob Saliba (guitars), and Ced Legger (guitars) - continues to operate with a strong sense of continuity, a key factor in the band’s increasingly focused sound.
Gig and Festival Announcements:
WinterStorm Festival set to Celebrate its 10th Anniversary
WinterStorm Festival, taking place on the beautiful Ayrshire coast at Troon Concert Hall in Troon, Scotland, is set to celebrate 10 years (give or take the covid interruption). Featuring returning legends, new stars and old favourites.
This years line up features; FM, Tyketto, Jon Corabi and Friends, The Fell, Julusick, Toseland, Focus, Blaze Bailey, Graham Oliver's Army, Mostly Autumn, Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash, The Commoners, Bad Touch, Scarlet Rebels, Chantel McGregor and many more!
Tickets and information can be found HERE.
