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Port Noir is a Swedish band founded in the greater Stockholm area in 2011. The band's latest release is the eleven-track studio album entitled "The Dark We Keep". The trio plays a blend of alternative and progressive rock. Thunderous riffs provide the album with an added heaviness, resonating through tracks such as the pulse-pounding “Burst”.... Continue Reading →
Held. is a band comprising guitarist Douglas Robinson and bassist Sal Mignano (both of The Sleeping), as well as drummer Josh Eppard (Coheed and Cambria). This experienced trio's debut studio album, "Grey", features ten songs. The collective's music is rooted in alternative rock, infused with post-hardcore undertones. "Grey" opens with "Defending the Earth", a furious... Continue Reading →
To mark their 30th anniversary, Bush are revisiting one of their most iconic songs and releasing “Swallowed (30th Anniversary Tour Version).” Following the success of their latest album “I Beat Loneliness,” which was internationally acclaimed and once again propelled the band to No. 1 on the US Rock Radio Charts, this reinterpretation is being released... Continue Reading →
Sevendust recently joined Alter Bridge on their European tour, which saw the band return to Germany for the first time in over 15 years, and fans of powerful alternative rock/metal can now look forward to a new album from the Atlanta-based band. Titled "One", Sevendust's 15th studio album features ten new songs. One amazing thing... Continue Reading →
It seems that surprise releases are becoming the norm these days. First, the doom metal institution Spirit Adrift launched a new album without any prior announcement, and now it is the UK-based rock band Enter Shikari, with a new album that nobody saw coming. In an age of digital media, where news and rumors spread... Continue Reading →
Without any prior announcement or teaser, Enter Shikari surprised fans by releasing their new album “Lose Your Self” on April 10. Now the band is following up with the official music video for “Find Out The Hard Way…” Directed by Jasper Visuals, the video premieres today, April 15, at 9:00 p.m. CEST: https://youtu.be/iYC-vjBSGXE?si=qf0e_TH9eILX9W2L Singer Rou... Continue Reading →
Sevendust, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated US metal icons known as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, are returning to Europe and the United Kingdom! Following the release of their 15th studio album, "One", set to drop on May 1, 2026, via Napalm Records, the quintet is announcing their headlining tour for November... Continue Reading →
As Everything Unfolds is a UK-based band formed in 2013 by Adam Kerr and the band's former vocalist and guitarist, Alex Paton. While their music may have flown under the radar for some people, the band's steady rise has proven noteworthy. After releasing two EPs that laid the groundwork for their debut album, “Within Each... Continue Reading →
Örebro, Sweden, is the home of renowned two-piece stoner rock outfit Truckfighters, formed in 2001. The band has returned with a compelling new studio album, “Masterflow”, marking their first full-length release in a decade. After what they describe as a 'long, long hiatus', founding members Ozo and Dango returned to the studio to record the... Continue Reading →
GRAMMY® Award-nominated U.S. metal icons Sevendust are releasing another preview of their 15th studio album, “One,” with the powerful new single “Threshold.” The album is set to be released on May 1, 2026, via Napalm Records. The band, consisting of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose... Continue Reading →
Bush are returning to Germany! In addition to performances at Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park, the British rock icons led by singer Gavin Rossdale will play four newly announced headline concerts across the country in June. Ticket presales begin on April 2. June 5, 2026 – Nürburg, Rock Am RingJune 6, 2026 –... Continue Reading →
Lansdowne didn't exactly flood the rock community with longplayers and other releases. The band premiered with “Blue Collar Revolver” in 2011, and it took until 2023—including a two-year hiatus—to release a second album, “Medicine.” “Medicine” seems to indicate a positive direction, as the band released their next album only three years later. “Wish You Well”... Continue Reading →
The multi-platinum rock band The Pretty Reckless has released the official music video for their new single, “When I Wake Up.” The video was directed by lead singer Taylor Momsen herself, alongside Chris Acosta. In POV style, Taylor takes her audience on a wild, nighttime rock ‘n’ roll trip, encountering several familiar faces along the... Continue Reading →
Karnivool are back with a new album. “In Verses” is the band's first studio album in 13 years. The signs on the horizon could already be seen in 2021, when the band unveiled “All It Takes”. This song represented the band's first new material since their 2013 album, “Asymmetry”. “All It Takes” is a versatile... Continue Reading →
With the straightforward hit “Smile” (release date: January 30, 2026), Madsen are dropping the first single from their upcoming album of the same name. “SMILE” will be released on May 29, 2026, on the band's own label, Goodbye Logik Records, and provides the soundtrack for carrying on when things seem too tough, for laughing even... Continue Reading →
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