Shape of Water’s Petrichor is a cinematic, emotionally charged rock album that shines when heard in full. With standout tracks and theatrical flair, it earns a Rock News score of 8/10. Read our full review and share your thoughts.
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I first came across the name Connor Selby when he was announced as a support act for Beth Hart. Sadly,
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Panic Shack’s self-titled debut is a 10/10 punk rock explosion, blending chaotic energy, sharp lyrics, and infectious hooks. Stream it July 18th and grab tickets for their unmissable live shows before they sell out!
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Excitement mounts for Brent Cobb’s Ain’t Rocked in a While, slated for release on July 11 via Ol’ Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers. Recorded live to tape at The Black Palace in Springfield, Missouri, with his band The Fixin’s
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The Dead Daisies’ *Lookin’ For Trouble* is a blues-rock powerhouse, recorded at the legendary FAME Studios. With fiery covers of Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and Robert Johnson, the band injects raw energy into classic tracks. Is this their best album yet?
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Beaumont, Texas-based garage rock duo The Dodies—Yoni Avittan (vocals/guitar) and Ran Aronson (drums/synth bass)—deliver a game-changing third album, Dreamism, out now as of May 26, 2025, via their independent label. Originally slated for February 28, 2025, this 14-track opus, produced by Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Sons of Apollo, ex-Guns N’ Roses), bursts with live-recorded rawness, blending garage rock, grunge, and psychedelic tones. Exploring the tension between dreams and reality, Dreamism captivates with escapism and self-discovery—stream it today and join the hype!
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Buckcherry, the unstoppable rock titans, drop their eleventh studio album, Roar Like Thunder, on June 13, 2025, and it’s an absolute killer from start to finish. We at Rocknews.co.uk were gutted to miss their last UK tour—canceled twice due to illness—but this album captures their live-wire energy in spades.
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Let’s get this out the way—I know I’m fashionably late to the party. But I wanted to live with this album before writing the review. We often get sent albums just days before release, and that’s rarely long enough to truly digest what an album has to say. In the case of Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts, that decision paid off.
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Swedish rockers H.E.A.T have once again ignited the flames of melodic hard rock with their latest release, Welcome to the Future. This 12-track, 45-minute powerhouse is a testament to their unwavering commitment to keeping the spirit of 80s rock alive while injecting it with a modern edge.
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If you’re searching for the heart of modern blues-rock, Samantha Fish just handed it to you in the shape of her latest album, Paper Doll. A genre-mashing, soul-slapping triumph, this record proves yet again why Fish is one of the most electrifying artists on the planet—and yes, I said planet.
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