With over 3.3 billion global streams and a Grammy for Love Bites (So Do I), Pennsylvania’s hard rock titans Halestorm are unleashing a seismic 2025, starting with the electrifying video for Darkness Always Wins, the lead single from their sixth studio album, Everest, out August 8 via Atlantic Records.
Read more
British multi-instrumentalist The Kut is back with a bold new single, Sevens, dropping June 20, 2025, via Criminal Records. Fresh off her chart-topping rock album GRIT, which hit #1 on the UK Rock Album chart, The Kut is pushing boundaries with a track that fuses euphoric electronic house with gritty rock basslines. Described as “sonically soaring and expansive,” Sevens captures the electric vibe of a summer festival, marking a thrilling evolution in her genre-spanning sound.
Read more
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.
Read more
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!
Read more
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.
Read more
British rock icons Skunk Anansie release their brand-new album, *The Painful Truth*, and electrifying single ‘Shame’, out now, via newly formed FLG Records. Produced by David Sitek (TV On The Radio), this provocative, powerful, and emotional record showcases the band facing their truths with raw, experimental brilliance. Alongside the album, a stunning video for ‘Shame’ drops today, blending defiant visuals with Skin’s iconic vocals—watch it now!
Read more
Those Damn Crows set SMR 25 ablaze with a blistering performance at The Lamex Stadium, Stevenage. From the gritty riffs of Who Did It to the crowd-chanting Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Dead, the Welsh rockers delivered a headliner-worthy show. Held 23–25 May.
Read more
Set sail on the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2026 (April 12–17) from Miami to Puerto Plata and Great Stirrup Cay! Rock with Black Label Society, Night Ranger, and 35+ bands aboard the Norwegian Joy. Book tickets starting May 15, 2025, at monstersofrockcruise.com for an epic hard rock adventure!
Read more
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi is set to redefine rock music 2025 with her explosive new album ** Some Kind of Feeling **, releasing via Woodward Avenue Records digitally on June 27, 2025, on CD on August 15, 2025, and on vinyl on September 19, 2025.
Read more
Sheffield’s legendary Leadmill has lost its battle against eviction, sending shockwaves through the rock community. More than just a venue, The Leadmill was a launchpad for countless bands, a proving ground where raw talent met roaring crowds. As another grassroots venue disappears, the question remains—how many more will fall before we fight back?
Read more
