14th August 2026:
Featured Up and Coming Artists:
When you're making an album that offers a 21-gun salute to hard rock’s proud past, its history and its heart, it makes perfect sense to align with writers and producers who have played a key role in championing the music worldwide, and who continue to do so.
Highly fitting, therefore, that Airbourne’s latest single, ‘Here She Comes’ was co-written with Bryan Adams & Mutt Lange – names responsible for hundreds of millions of sales and for creating some of rock’s most revered and timeless releases, the likes of ‘Reckless’ and ‘Waking Up The Neighbours’ (global chart-toppers for Adams, the latter No. 1 in 11 different countries), and ‘Back In Black’ and ‘Hysteria’ (seminal albums produced by Lange for AC/DC and Def Leppard respectively, game-changers for the genre as a whole).
Jack J Hutchinson returns with ‘Rise Again’, the second single to be taken from his forthcoming solo album ‘Soul Believer’, due for release on Friday, January 22, 2027 and available to pre-order now.
Co-written and produced by Josiah J Manning at Momentum Studios, ‘Rise Again’ is a three-minute slab of hard rock driven by biting vocals, heavy riffs and a melodic chorus, offering a taste of what’s to come from Hutchinson’s new record.
Lyrically, the track explores the way fear and anxiety can take control of your life, while recognising the power of those closest to you to help silence the negativity and find a more positive path forward. Even when the ‘ghosts of your past remain’, there is always the possibility to hold on, move forward and ‘rise again’.
To celebrate the release, Hutchinson will headline a special album launch show at O2 Academy Islington on Thursday 21 January 2027.
Swedish hard-rock risers Velveteen Queen’s ‘Too Far Gone’ is the third single from their eagerly anticipated sophomore album, The Greater Good, set for release on September 18th via Silver Lining Music.
Velveteen Queen are rapidly emerging as one of the most exhilarating young acts in the modern rock scene, channeling the grit, swagger, and anthemic power of classic ’80s influences into a bold and contemporary sound. Having shared stages with Alice Cooper and Judas Priest, the five-piece have already built a reputation for their explosive live performances, undeniable stage presence and hook-laden rock songs.
German/Aussie rockers Sweet Electric will release their third single, 'Long Way Back' on 14th August, ahead of their UK/EU Tour and upcoming studio album “Something Something Disco”, due out 10th September.
The band will then be heading out on the road, touring along side The Lazys and then Hayseed Dixie.
Sweet Electric are a kick ass rock band, formed in 2022 and have been on multiple international tours, performing on national TV for Rockpalast and amassing a legion of rock n roll fans along the way.
Fast rising Scottish rock band Kelowna will release their debut album, Superstar, everywhere on Friday 28th August.
Formed in early 2024 in Scotland, Kelowna came together through a shared love of rock and roll. The five-piece draw on different musical backgrounds, blending classic rock influence with modern melodic writing. Not long after forming, they released their debut EP, introducing a sound built on sharp hooks, steady drive, and straightforward song craft. The release quickly built them an early following, alongside a busy run of live shows.
Acacia are a South Wales rock band blending gritty riffs, anthemic hooks, and emotionally charged songwriting, quickly building a reputation for high-energy live shows and standout releases. Formerly known as Paisley Parc, the band gained national attention with airplay on BBC Radio Wales, features in Wonderland Magazine, and UK tours.
Their latest single is the emotionally charged “Danny’s War’ track blending gritty instrumentation with raw, thought-provoking storytelling. Inspired by modern conflict and Britain’s military history, the track explores the human cost of war - not through politics, but through the eyes of those asked to fight it.
There`s no stopping the guys in Her Fury, as the UK blues rockers return with another new single in the form of "I`m OK", only around 6 weeks after their previous single "Don`t Tempt The River".
The new single has a very Jimi Hendrix "Little Wing", or Pearl Jam`s "Yellow Leadbetter" guitar vibe about it. Once again, the fantastic vocals of Fran Staniforth, brings the drama and dynamic, to make this quite simple song, feel like a real powerful statement by the band.
LA rockers Blacklist Union return with their latest single ‘Madame Butterfly' (released 31 July 2026). The track is the lead single from Blacklist Union's forthcoming album, The Good, The Bad And The Notorious, due for release in Spring 2027, and coincides with the band's upcoming UK & European tour this September as special guests to Faster Pussycat and Femme Fatale.
Madame Butterfly is the lead single from Blacklist Union's forthcoming album, The Good, The Bad And The Notorious, due for release in spring 2027. The release follows the acclaimed single Jackson, Blacklist Union's reimagining of the Johnny Cash and June Carter classic, which paired Tony West with Lorraine Lewis in a high-octane duet blending outlaw country, punk attitude and rock 'n' roll swagger.
Black Blood:
Swedish hard rock band Black Blood release “Holy Man”, the second single taken from their self titled upcoming EP, set for release on September 18, 2026.
With “Holy Man”, Black Blood Sthlm continue the road toward the release of their EP and further define the nature of the band: a project born from an idea that had been waiting for the right moment, now turned into a real line-up, with new material and a clear identity.
BMG Records are delighted to announce the worldwide release of the brand-new album from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, entitled From The Dark. Heralded by the first single ‘World Alone’ which received its premiere today at a special global streaming event hosted in Iommi’s hometown of Birmingham, England, a stone’s throw from the famous Black Sabbath Bridge across the canal, which was opened as a civic tribute to the iconic band in 2019.
‘World Alone’ is a thunderous rock song that speeds along on a barrage of flying guitar riffs and solos, backed by a driving rhythm section and topped off with the powerful rock operatics of acclaimed Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande.
From The Dark sees Tony Iommi joined throughout by Jorn Lande, who shares writing credits on all songs, as well as bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil. Co-produced by Tony and Mike Exeter, his long-time creative partner, co-writer, producer and audio engineer, the sound is crystalline, vibrant and enormous, engulfing the listener in a state-of-the-art sonic experience that is as contemporary as it is timeless.
Scottish rockers Mason Hill release their video for new single ‘Hurricane’, out now, new album "World So Wonderful" will be released on 23rd October on 7Hz Productions.
With the release of their searing new single 'Hurricane' on 24th July, Mason Hill also announce the release of their highly anticipated new album 'World So Wonderful' in October. The album was recorded with Dan Weller, and is available for preorder now.
Gig and Festival Announcements:
Stonedead Festival 2026 Draws the Summer Festivals to a close with a stellar line-up:
Taking place at Newark showground on the 29th August Stonedead Festival returns with an absolute monster line-up. Drawing the summer rock festivals to a close, this years one day event will be headlined by Swedish rock giants Europe. Plus Accept, Magnum, Battle Beast, Armored Saint, The Damn Truth, Crobot, Asomvel, and Rethoria.
Tickets and information can be found HERE.
