15th August 2025:
Featured Up and Coming Artists:
“Don’t Call It Love” is the second single taken from FM’s forthcoming studio album Brotherhood released by Frontiers Music SRL on September 5th.
“Don't Call It Love is an up-tempo old-school AOR track with a very 80s feel,” says FM’s founding member and bassist, Merv Goldsworthy. “It was one of the last songs written and recorded for the Brotherhood album. It’s a definite candidate for the live set and rock radio.”
The band will head out on tour this September across the UK. Tickets are on sale now.
Skyracer:
The new single 'We've Been Alive' from Sheffield (UK) unsigned pop/rock duo Skyracer brings that much loved 80s vibe. Marking their third single release to date, this hook-heavy track is a cinematic coming-of-age story about growing up, growing apart and the people and places that shaped us. With big driving guitars, synth arrangements and heart-on-sleeve lyrics, 'We've Been Alive' is for anyone who still gets haunted by old mix tapes and memories that hit out of nowhere. Imagine Boys Like Girls meets The Midnight at the end of a John Hughes movie.
Dan Fox and Chris Brayshaw are the production and song-writing force behind Skyracer.
In May 2023 after the ‘Invisible Enemy’ lockdown album, JOANovARC introduced Chloe Whitworth to the group on the drums to complete the rhythm section. Things were falling into place but the search for the singer was ongoing.
Fast forward to December 2023 JOANovARC completed its lineup with former False Hearts Lead Vocalist and Guitarist, Emma Hodgson.
It’s all systems go for the band as they toured last year with Gin Annie, performing tracks from their Invisible Enemy album, plus new material from the EP ‘Escape the Fire’. 2025 brings new single releases and plenty of live dates!
The latest single is ‘You Don’t Know’.
UK rock band Fireheart return with their electrifying third single, “Wild Hearts, Wild Nights”, a fist-in-the-air celebration of living in the moment, letting loose, and losing yourself in the night with the people who matter most.
Released across all major platforms on the 14th August, “Wild Hearts, Wild Nights” is more than just a party anthem, it’s a declaration. The band are charging into a new era with louder guitars, bigger hooks, and a defiant sense of freedom, leaving recent lineup changes firmly in the rearview mirror.
With the departure of former lead guitarist Lee Jason now behind them, Fireheart have embraced a tighter, more energetic sound that captures the raw excitement of their live shows. “Wild Hearts, Wild Nights” is the first taste of that new direction, urgent, uplifting, and built for the stage.
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 their previous album, “Born to Sin” (2022), Fury have moved into the territory of dual lead vocals, opening up a new soundscape for the band to explore.
The latest single release is ‘Don’t Lie To Me’.
Australian rock heavyweights Palace of the King make a triumphant return with their blistering new single “Birds of a Feather”, out August 1st on Reckless Records.
Written by Tim Henwood and Seany Johnston, “Birds of a Feather” is a tribute to Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes—a band whose chemistry, conflict, and iconic sound have been a guiding light for Palace since day one. Packed with fiery guitar interplay, soul-drenched vocals, and a groove that struts with Southern swagger, the single is both a love letter and a rock ’n’ roll revival.
Melbourne’s own hard rock favourites Ablaze have just dropped their long-anticipated second album Sink Ya Teeth In, and they’re all fired up and ready to tear through the UK and Europe later this month.
The follow-up to their debut album ‘No Chaser,’ and the first release to vinyl, this eight-track belter is ‘all killer, no filler’, with multiple singles already earning rave reviews and consistent international attention.
Packed with rocking bangers like their latest single Next Train Out, the heavy and thematic Siren’s Call, and the sleazy grooves of Menace for the Medicine, ‘Sink Ya Teeth In’ is a fast, furious, and finely-tuned ride.
Evil Scarecrow return with their new single “The Future Machine” to be released on Monday 11th August 2025. This is the latest single from the forthcoming album “Silicon Tea” due for release in October 2025, the band will be launching a Kickstarter campaign for the physical release shortly.
“The Future Machine” is a love letter to the 80s, taking us back to simpler times, dripping with dystopian nostalgia and sprinkled with Evil Scarecrow’s staple humour and style.
Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band Hell in the Club return with their new single “The Devil Won’t Forget Me”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Hell in the Club recently welcomed their new Swedish singer Tezzi Persson (Infinite & Divine, Venus 5), marking the beginning of a new journey for the band, as Tezzi's wonderful voice fits perfectly the music of Hell in the Club.
With nearly 15 years of history and hard work, Hell in the Club have earned their place in the scene over the course of six albums, but their music stands out as something totally different: they mix classic hard rock and sleaze, heavy metal and party songs, ‘50s Rock’n’roll, and anything in between. If you like bands such as Skid Row, W.A.S.P., Alice Cooper and Hardcore Superstar you will enjoy Hell in the Club music!
Swedish heavy metal force Ambush has revealed the third single from the highly anticipated new album Evil In All Dimensions, out September 5, 2025, via Napalm Records!
“Come Angel of Night” is a fierce anthem of raw power, with galloping drums, sharp guitars, and soaring belts. Founded in 2013, Ambush continue to showcase their unyielding energy and intricate musicianship.
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.
Following the release of their explosive single “Save Me”, Canadian hard rockers In/Vertigo continue to turn up the heat with their brand-new track “Weathervane,” now available on all digital platforms.
Built on swaggering riffs, pounding drums, and a fiercely melodic chorus, “Weathervane” showcases a more anthemic side of the band, without losing their trademark grit. Lyrically introspective yet musically defiant, the track explores the chaos of navigating life’s shifting winds, staying true to yourself amidst uncertainty.
The single is taken from their new EP “Prevail,” released last July 18th, 2025, and is accompanied by a high-energy official music video capturing the band’s raw and playful spirit.
The Fixations are a high-energy, high-octane dose of rock ‘n’ roll that could only come from the great state of Texas. (San Antonio to be exact). On April 10, 2014, from the mind of the legendary Skip Brooks and Lance “M.F.” Jones came the idea to take all their experiences in other bands and their encyclopedic knowledge of music and create a volcanic blend of punk and metal that would save rock 'n' roll for future generations.
The results are simply mind blowing. Mixing sounds that will satisfy your metal side as well as your craving for New York Dolls glam and KISS showmanship – not to mention your punk rock attitude – The Fixations are your one-stop for rock ‘n’ roll. Boisterous and bratty, angry and honest, this band can play the big stages with anyone. They can also walk into your favorite dive bar and burn the house down. What we got here is a versatile rock 'n' roll machine. The Fixations are primed and ready to save rock 'n' roll any place they can.
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Alter Bridge to headline brand new rock event at Cardiff Castle:
On Saturday 27th June, 2026, the grounds of Cardiff Castle will be shaken to their foundations as ALTER BRIDGE’s inaugural BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL bursts onto the scene with a monumental lineup the global rock heavyweights will headline.
Tickets go on general sale from 9:30am Friday 22nd August via blackbirdfest.com,
with a range of presales kicking off from 9:30am on Tuesday 19th August
Joining ALTER BRIDGE as very special guests are none other than SKINDRED, the unstoppable Welsh heroes whose unique blend of metal, reggae, punk and riotous energy has made them a live favourite across the globe.
Also set to perform are rising Welsh powerhouse trio FLORENCE BLACK, known for their heavy-hitting anthems and gritty, melodic swagger, and the soul-infused, arena-ready sounds of CARDINAL BLACK, whose star continues to rise at rocket speed. One more band is still to be announced, so keep your eyes locked on the lineup for a final surprise.
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