8th May 2026:
Featured Up and Coming Artists:
Australian rockers The Lazys are back. They return louder, heavier, and more relentless than ever with their explosive new single, “Too Tough to Die.”
Co-written with longtime partner-in-crime Ian D’Sa of Billy Talent, “Too Tough to Die” was co produced by D’Sa alongside Grammy-winning heavyweight Dave Schiffman (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele). The result is a no-holds-barred anthem built on courage and determination and a message that cuts straight to the bone.
The song is classic Lazys, hard-hitting and unapologetically honest. Beneath the volume and swagger, it carries a clear message about resilience and refusing to back down when the pressure is on. It’s the sound of a band that has taken its knocks and come back stronger, turning grit and dedication into a full-throttle rock anthem.
Fast-rising South London rockers The Karma Effect have shared yet another absolute banger in the shape of brand new single ‘Ride Or Die.’
The third track to be released from the five-piece’s much-anticipated forthcoming album ‘Cruel Intentions’ (out on 15th May via Earache Records), ‘Ride Or Die’ follows acclaimed singles ‘Waiting On A Miracle’ and ‘Dangerous Love,’ both of which were voted Track Of The Week by Classic Rock Magazine readers in recent weeks as well as receiving extensive airplay from the likes of Planet Rock Radio.
Canadian melodic rock band Fatal Vision are proud to announce that they have signed
a worldwide record deal with Escape Music for the release of their upcoming fourth studio album, “Four Sides to Every Story”, set to arrive on May 22, 2026.
To celebrate this new partnership, the band also released the brand new single and official video, “Girl Against the World”, available now on all major streaming platforms and YouTube.
Written in Italy by Simon Marwood and keyboard virtuoso Alessandro Del Vecchio, the song is also the beginning of Fatal Vision’s fourth season of music videos, a continuing cinematic series that follows an ongoing story of love lost and found, featuring the same characters portrayed by the same actors.
Rock sensation The Gems return with their second album Year Of The Snake, out on March 13, 2026. The Swedish trio solidifies their position as a strong player in modern hard rock. Their very first single, “Like A Phoenix”, instantly hit #2 on the German Rock Radio Airplay Charts and they impressed both fans and critics with their debut record Phoenix (2024). With one album under their belt, and numerous electrifying live shows, The Gems quickly established what Year Of The Snakenow effortlessly proves: this is the future of rock!
Swiss rockers King Zebra are excited to unveil their new single and official video, “All I Want Is You”, out now Frontiers Music Srl.
Originally written in New York in the late 1980s by King Zebra frontman Eric St. Michaels (ex-China) and acclaimed songwriter John DeNicola – best known for his work on the iconic Dirty Dancing soundtrack and recipient of both an Academy Award and Golden Globe – the track remained unreleased for almost 40 years.
Now, in a rare and powerful revival, King Zebra have rediscovered the song, re-recorded it, and brought it to life for a new generation. Staying true to its original spirit while infusing it with the band’s signature sound, “All I Want Is You” bridges the past and present in a way few songs can.
Sweden’s sleaze/metal stalwarts Confess are excited to share the new single and official visualizer, “Metalmorphosis”, title track of their upcoming fourth studio album, set for release on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
“Metalmorphosis” is not just another entry in the band’s discography - it’s a statement of artistic growth, a powerful celebration of sleaze-metal craftsmanship, and a must-hear for anyone who loves hard-hitting, melodic rock with attitude.
Power metal legends Masterplan have unleashed their new single and official video, “Through The Storm”, another taste of the upcoming new studio album, “Metalmorphosis”, set for release on June 26, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
After a prolonged hiatus from studio releases, Masterplan have re-emerged with renewed creative drive. The band recently signed a new worldwide deal with Frontiers Music SRL, marking a significant milestone and the beginning of a new chapter in their career.
This partnership sets the stage for their long-awaited return with a brand-new studio album, “Metalmorphosis”, representing both transformation and continuity: a heavier, more aggressive edge combined with the melodic sophistication that has always defined Masterplan’s sound.
Norwegian heavy metal band Triosphere are excited to share their new single and official lyric video, “Monster’s Ball”, the first to be released through Frontiers Music Srl.
Triosphere’s music moves in between hard rock, power prog and thrash metal, and presents uniquely honest and hard-hitting songs; from the heaviest to the calmest, from intricate to classic, all led by strong melodies and compelling guitarwork.
Triosphere released their debut album “Onwards” on FaceFront Records in 2006/2007. From 2025 and onwards, Triosphere has teamed up with Frontiers Music Srl, and this new single is just a taste of what’s to come in the near future.
Swedish sleaze metallers Smoking Snakes return today with their new single and video, “Pleasure And Pain”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Smoking Snakes are a Gothenburg-based sleaze metal band turning heads and making waves in the rock scene. Formed in 2022 by Brett Martin (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Andy Delarge (bass, backing vocals), Mackey Gee (drums, backing vocals), and Rob Raw (lead guitar, backing vocals), they are the next generation of hard-hitting, guitar-driven rock ’n’ roll.
Influenced by 80s arena rock giants like W.A.S.P, RATT, Dokken, and Kiss, Smoking Snakes deliver a fresh, modern take on classic sleaze metal — from catchy hooks to heavy riffs and powerful vocals, their sound is unmistakably their own.
Gig and Festival Announcements:
WinterStorm Festival 2026 Announces first bands on the line-up:
Taking place in the picturesque seaside town of Troon, on the Aryshire coast in Scotland, between the 26th-28th November. WinterStorm Festival celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a the StormForce X line up.
So far featured artist included; FM, Tygers of Pan Tang, Toseland, The Fell, Focus, John Corabi and Friends, Blaze Bailey, Mostly Autumn, Bad Touch and more still to be announced.
Tickets and information can be found HERE.
