Critically acclaimed British blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is set to captivate audiences with five UK concerts in September and October 2025, launching her highly anticipated new studio album, Black & Gold, released today, Friday, June 6, 2025, via Journeyman Records.
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Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) will take the Great Oak Stage at American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Sunday, July 13, 2025, for their final ever performance. This landmark show, part of their “Over and Out” farewell tour, marks a historic goodbye for one of Britain’s most beloved bands, formed in Birmingham in 1970.
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Sleep Token are an anonymous London-based band formed in 2016, known for their mysterious persona and genre-blending sound. Led by the enigmatic frontman Vessel, alongside members II (drums), III (bass), and IV (guitar/backing vocals), they hide their identities behind masks and worship an ancient deity called “Sleep.” Their music, described as offerings to this entity, is delivered through immersive live shows called “Rituals” that combine theatricality with raw emotion.
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The mighty Iron Maiden launched their Run For Your Lives Tour 2025 with an electrifying performance in Budapest on May 27, 2025. Celebrating 50 years of heavy metal dominance, this tour revisits the band’s iconic first nine studio albums, delivering a nostalgic journey for fans at Papp László Sportaréna.
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The wait is over—Alice Cooper and the original Alice Cooper Group have dropped their explosive new single “Wild Ones” today, June 04, 2025, marking a triumphant return after over 50 years! Inspired by the iconic 1953 film The Wild One starring Marlon Brando, this blistering, riff-fuelled track captures the defiant spirit that shocked middle America and defined a generation. With snarling guitars, pounding drums, and Alice’s unmistakable snarl, “Wild Ones” isn’t just a song—it’s a bold statement of rebellion and raw energy. Listen now and watch the electrifying video to experience the chaos live!
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Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Chantel McGregor has just dropped her most powerful work yet The Healing, a deeply moving album that’s already being hailed as a 2025 standout. To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win The Healing CD in an exclusive competition! All you need to do is follow Rock News and Chantel McGregor on Instagram, and a winner will be randomly picked on July 11, 2025. Don’t miss out—enter now and dive into this soul-stirring record!
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Continental Lovers ignited Call of the Wild festival with a blistering set, proving why they’re Nottingham’s rising rock force. In their exclusive interview with Rock News they tease glam-punk anthems, upcoming tours, and their rebellious roots. Watch now and join the revolution!
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Just when fans thought Ozzy Osbourne had taken his final bow, the Prince of Darkness proves he’s far from fading away. Days after his farewell show with Black Sabbath at Villa Park on July 5, 2025, Ozzy will storm Comic Con Midlands at Birmingham’s NEC on July 12-13. Joined by Sharon, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne, stars of the iconic The Osbournes reality show, he’s trading metal riffs for fan selfies in a historic pop culture moment.
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Mötley Crüe, often searched as “Motley Crue,” stands as a towering pillar in rock history, synonymous with the excess and rebellion of the 1980s glam metal scene. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, the band—originally Nikki Sixx (bass), Vince Neil (vocals), Tommy Lee (drums), and Mick Mars (guitar)—crafted a legacy of chaos, charisma, and chart-topping hits.
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With over 3.3 billion global streams and a Grammy-winning legacy, Halestorm is scaling new heights with the release of “Everest,” the explosive title track from their sixth studio album, out August 8, 2025, via Atlantic Records. Unveiled on May 30, 2025, this anthem marks a bold evolution for the Pennsylvania hard rockers—Lzzy Hale (vocals, guitar), Arejay Hale (drums), Joe Hottinger (guitar), and Josh Smith (bass)—cementing their dominance in the rock scene.
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