8th May 2026:
Featured Up and Coming Artists:
Swiss rockers Rock-Out are thrilled to unleash a new single and official video, “10 Seconds On The Highway”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock-Out’s music is straightforward, timeless, and proudly Swiss. Hailing from the Emmental region, the band delivers powerhouse performances that speak louder than words. And at the heart of it all is frontman Florian’s incredible voice, a natural gift that adds a unique, captivating edge to their already thunderous sound.
Their third album “Let’s Call It Rock’N’Roll” was released in April 2025, and proves that rock is not dead. With power, confidence, and undeniable grit, Rock-Out is keeping the spirit of rock alive and louder than ever.
Modern UK rock band with a retro infused vibe AK & The Red Kites are excited to release the new groove driven thumping single ‘Hotter Than The Sun’ being title track of the long awaited and anticipated debut album which was released on 8th May.
Having been perched ready to soar, AK & The Red Kites are now taking flight and with Accidental Music Reviewer proclaiming “They are the new rock n’ roll saviours about to strut amongst the masses to convert them to the righteous path of heavily blues influenced rock n’ roll.” they may become your favourite new band.
Hotly-tipped UK rocker Dan Byrne has unveiled his new single 'Praise Hell', a tantalising peek at his highly-anticipated debut record This Is Where the Show Begins (22nd May, Frontiers).
This Is Where The Show Begins - Dan’s debut album - is full of joy and confidence. There’s a swagger alongside the sensitivity, a further broadening of musical scope. But at the centre of it, is that voice - as powerful as it is vulnerable, as emotive as it is strong.
German/Aussie rockers Sweet Electric have just dropped a brand new ear worm titled "Mexico". The song is the first single off the bands upcoming sophomore album "Something Something Disco”
Something Something Disco will drop on September 10th and the band are going on tour to promote it with Australian rockers The Lazys and then alongside the legends Hayseed Dixie.
The single "Mexico" is out Now "Something Something Disco" is available now for pre order
Tickets to the bands upcoming tour available on the bands website.
After years as the frontman of some of the most iconic rock bands, Erik Grönwall returns with a solo album entitled “Bad Bones,” which will be released on May 22. Known worldwide for his powerful voice and impressive stage presence, Erik has made a name for himself as the frontman of Skid Row, H.E.A.T., and most recently through tours across Europe and Japan (as well as recording a UFO anniversary album), where he took over lead vocals for guitar legend Michael Schenker.
With “Bad Bones,” he now turns his focus inward, delivering a raw and honest statement that heralds a bold new chapter in his career.
After more than twenty years of silence, legendary rockers Sha-Boom return louder than ever with their explosive new album, Another Nail In The Coffin, set for release on August 28th via Silver Lining Music.
Sha-Boom not only have announced an explosive new album, they are also gearing up for a long-awaited return to the stage, ready to reclaim the spotlight worldwide, including a performance at the famous Sweden Rock Festival on June 6, more dates to be announced.
Big Band of Boom - Birmingham's rock juggernaut; This 12-piece behemoth is set to redefine everything you know about heavy guitars and big-band brass! Imagine the Kill Bill soundtrack played by Rage Against the Machine with an orchestra…sonically expansive, cinematic, and uncompromising.
Known for an electrifying live show, the band have already graced some of the most prestigious festival stages across the UK and Europe including Boomtown, Northside, Rudolstadt and Camp Bestival as well as hosting and programming their own stage at Shambala Festival.
Their debut album was released on the 13th of March and has already received BBC Radio 6 airplay on the Craig Charles show. He’d spotted the band at Moseley Jazz Festival and left him feeling “really really impressed”. Their previous singles, Energy Vampire, Big Bad Voodoo, and Stupid Filthy Rich encapsulate the energy that the Big Band of Boom bring to the live stage.
Kris Barras Band has returned with the announcement of their brand new album. "Monsters We Made" will be available 14th August 2026 via Earache Records, with pre-orders available now. To celebrate the announcement of the new album and following in the footsteps of lead single 'All Falls Down', the band have shared a video for the feisty new single 'Riot Of One’.
A musical career is a living, breathing thing - a sonic moodboard of passions and influences that goes wherever the muse takes it. For Kris Barras Band, formed in 2015 and led by MMA fighter-turned-musician Kris Barras, that muse has guided them from blues beginnings to a hard rock renaissance.
King Kraken release their storming new rocker 'Call To War' on 17th April, and it's a riff riddled, power packed, full frontal assault on the senses which sees the band kicking their new campaign off in style!
King Kraken is a four-piece Rock/Metal band from South Wales, UK. In April 2025 they released their second album, 'March of the Gods', which saw two of their singles, Hero and March of the Gods receive national airplay on Planet Rock and Kerrang Radio. The band received universally positive reviews for March of the Gods in the Rock and Metal press, including Kerrang! and a feature in Metal Hammer Magazine.
In 2026, King Kraken will be releasing new material having spent time in the studio with producer Romesh Dodangoda. They have a plethora of live shows booked, with a slot at Takedown Festival at Portsmouth Guildhall in April, a short tour with Fury in May, plus several other festivals include the opening slot at Steelhouse Festival in July.
Swedish modern rock unit Self Deception is set to unleash their Napalm Records debut, One Of Us, on May 15, 2026!
The band is known for their fiery fusion of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock. Since their 2009 debut, they have shared stages with the likes of Electric Callboy, Danko Jones, and Adept, while racking up millions of streams and video views – including their viral 2022 hit, “Fight Fire With Gasoline”, with tens of millions of streams. Written on the road during the heaviest touring of Self Deception’s career so far,
One Of Us is a cohesive album full of character, made for the stage – and the pit! It will be available digitally and in several physical formats, with cover artwork created by Alex Tillbrook, who is well known for his work on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, as well as for collaborations with artists such as Metallica, Blink-182, and Sleep Token.
The latest single is ‘Don’t B e l o n g’.
Swedish melodic rock force The Devil Wears Nada proudly announces the release of their new single 'Elephant In The Room' on 24th April. In conjunction with the single are details of their highly anticipated sophomore album, 'In Lust We Thrust', arriving on CD and limited-edition coloured vinyl via Eönian Records on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Drawing inspiration from classic acts like Roxette, “Elephant in the Room” aims to capture the spirit of the 80s dancefloor while adding a contemporary edge.
Gig and Festival Announcements:
SOS Festival set to rock 2026:
SOS Festival returns for its 17th year, taking place at Whittles in Oldham between 3rd to 5th July. The indoor and outdoor festival boasts 2 stages and tickets for a very reasonable £35 for the weekend!
The line up this year includes: Ft. Juliets Not Dead, The Karma Effect, Apriori, King Kraken, The Soul Revival, Beth Blade & the Beautiful Disasters, Anchor Lane, Rhabstallion, Thieves Of Liberty, The Rabblebacks, Night Thieves, Cry For Mercy, and more!
For tickets and information HERE.
