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The Commoners release "Live In The UK" album to coincide with Spring 2025 European and UK Tour.
Critically acclaimed Canadian Roots-Rock band The Commoners are back and ready to kick off their biggest year yet!
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 183 min read
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Erja Lyytinen
Support this evening was something a little bit different by way of Dikajee, self-proclaimed Progressive Chamber Folk Rock. The Russian (St Petersburg) born Olja “Dikajee” Karpova tonight was accompanied by Sarah Lambert-Gates (Daughter of the Water). The duo took to the stage unobtrusively with Dikajee’s piano and Lambert-Gates’ mic-stand adorned with flowers, with the front woman immediately addressing the crowd, “We’re not Blues; however, our music is sad and miserable…”.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 184 min read
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Power Metal Warriors WARKINGS Announce Apocalyptic Fifth Album “Armageddon”
The mighty WARKINGS return from Valhalla with a battle cry for the end times! Their new studio album, Armageddon, is set for release on July 4, 2025, via Napalm Records. Today, on “WARKINGS Wednesday”, the warriors unveil the album’s title track and first single, “Armageddon”, igniting a power metal storm of fire and steel.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 163 min read
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GRAVEYARD - team up with GOAT to release collaborative single 'Ship Of Fools'.
Swedish rock veterans GRAVEYARD have teamed up with their long time friends GOAT to release a double A-side collaborative 7'' for record store day. While the first track 'Light As A Feather' had its digital premiere earlier this month, today sees the digital release of its counter part, 'Ship Of Fools'.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 161 min read
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Double Vision debut first video “Silence Is Louder” out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
US melodic rockers Double Vision are thrilled to debut their first single and lyric video, “Silence Is Louder”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 162 min read
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THOSE DAMN CROWS officially #1 in UK Top 40 Midweek Album Chart; drop new vinyl & expanded edition.
Premier league Welsh rock squad THOSE DAMN CROWS recently dropped their highly anticipated fourth album, God Shaped Hole, via Earache Records. Officially flying high in the UK Top 40 Midweek Album Chart in the much coveted #1 spot, the Bridgend quintet had this to say about their midweek glory:
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 153 min read
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Finnish Space Rock Trio SKYJOGGERS Drops “Newtonin Kanuuna” Video/Single; New LP, "12021: Post-Electric Apocalypse"
“Newtonin Kanuuna” is the new single and video from Tampere, Finland-based space/psych rock trio Skyjoggers, the latest single from the band’s new LP "12021: Post-Electric Apocalypse", nearing early May release on Supernatural Cat, the label formed by the Malleus Rock Art Collective and members of Ufomammut.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 152 min read
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The Darkness - 'Dreams On Toast'
Yes, part of this album talks about the way not so many people buy The Darkness albums any more, and it feels like since they returned in 2012 with the wonderfully named ‘Hot Cakes’, their albums have been sadly overlooked but fantastic quality.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 132 min read
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Sign Of The Wolf - 'Sign Of The Wolf'
Sign Of The Wolf is the brainchild of Fireworks Editor Bruce Mee, who along with Fredrik Folkare (Eclipse, Nordic Union) set out to write an album in the style of the seminal classic Dio-fronted albums of the mid-seventies and early-eighties.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 132 min read
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Lordi - 'Limited Deadition'
Full of great songs and skits, blistering riffs and melodies, it’s fair to say that Lapland’s foremost Metal group have released an absolute monster with their latest album!
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 122 min read
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Sign Of The Wolf release 'Murder At Midnight' - Dare You Watch It?
Be prepared to witness the horror and suspense as Jack the Ripper prowls the Whitechapel streets in 1888 as the thrilling third single 'Murder At Midnight' from the highly anticipated Sign Of The Wolf album is released on us!
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 122 min read
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Saxon - Unleash Video "Princess Of The Night (Live At Hellfest)"
SAXON unleash the video for the single “Princess of the Night (Live at Hellfest)” taken from the upcoming Eagles Over Hellfest release. Eagles Over Hellfest is in celebration of the band’s recently announced “Castles & Eagles” headline shows in September 2025 at the Zénith in Paris, Nantes and Toulouse and features the audio recording of the band’s sensational show from Hellfest 2024.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 123 min read
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Gotthard - 'Stereo Crush'
Gotthard are certainly a band that divide opinions these days, since vocalist Nic Maeder joined the band in 2014, but I have always had a soft spot for them.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 122 min read
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Finnish rockers Shiraz Lane unveil new video “Bullshit” out now via Frontiers Music Srl
Finnish rock band Shiraz Lane are pleased to unveil their new visualizer video “Bullshit”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 123 min read
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KNOSIS - announce debut album 'GENKNOSIS' + new single 'SHINMON' out now
Japanese metal powerhouse KNOSIS, the visionary project led by renowned multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita, is proud to announce their debut full-length album "GENKNOSIS" due out August 1, 2025 via SharpTone Records.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 111 min read
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Hannah Wicklund – ‘Live At The Troubadour’
I first became aware of Hannah Wicklund when I was sent the ‘Hannah Wicklund And The Stepping Stones’ album to review in 2018. I remember hearing the guitar work and her powerful voice,
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 112 min read
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He Ignored Every Warning — Now the Battle Begins | SeverTheBond Drop Explosive Middle Chapter with Red Flags!
SeverTheBond turn up the heat with Red Flags, the pulse-pounding midpoint in their concept album Dark Tokyo. This chapter zeroes in on “11,” the protagonist who finally gets the green light to pilot the mysterious rebel mech, Zero Rose, granted to him by the United Planetary Alliance.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 112 min read
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Arch Enemy – ‘Blood Dynasty’
I’ve always loved Arch Enemy, in all of their guises, from the beloved Angela Gossow era, through to the records that included her replacement, Alissa White-Gluz.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 112 min read
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MASSIVE WAGONS roll through the UK this May!
What's better than big wagons? MASSIVE WAGONS! And the chief rock squad are rolling across the UK this May for four select dates through England and Wales with support from alternative metallers InMe.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 113 min read
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Avantasia - 'Here Be Dragons'
A dragon is often portrayed as a massive, magnificent and powerful beast, and that’s quite appropriate title- wise as here be ten massive, magnificent and powerful tracks.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 112 min read
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Luke Morley Releases Uplifting New Single ‘Natural High’ with Accompanying Video.
Luke Morley has released his second single, ‘Natural High,’ from his forthcoming album, ‘Walking On Water,’ alongside a vibrant new music video.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 112 min read
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Russ Ballard shares new video “You Can Do Magic” from upcoming album “Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired” out April 25th
Renowned rock singer Russ Ballard is pleased to share his new video “You Can Do Magic”, taken from his upcoming double album “Songs From The Warehouse / The Hits Rewired”, out on April 25th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 113 min read
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Mike Portnoy Joins Forces With Emerging Hard Rock Band In New Video 'SEND ME A SIGN'
Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy, renowned for his work with Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, and The Winery Dogs
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 111 min read
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Parker Barrow Announce New Single “MAKE IT” Released Friday 11 April 2025
Nashville-based, blues-Infused Southern Rockers Parker Barrow return to the music scene with their long-awaited new single “Make It”
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 114 min read
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