This Week in Rock

5 April 2026 rocknews

This Week in Rock – April 5th 2026: Sevendust, Erik Grönwall, The Karma Effect, Blaze Bayley at EDDFEST & More

It’s been a busy week in the rock world with new singles, album announcements, tour news and special live moments. Here’s the essential roundup of everything that mattered from the past seven days.

New Singles This Week

Sevendust – “Threshold” The metal veterans released the powerful new single from their 15th studio album ONE (due May 1). The track blends heavy grooves with Lajon Witherspoon’s signature emotional delivery and is already being tipped as a future live favourite. Red more

Erik Grönwall – “Born to Break” The former Skid Row and H.E.A.T frontman dropped the second single from his upcoming solo album Bad Bones (out May 22). Erik describes it as a song open to personal interpretation, continuing the strong momentum started by the title track. Read more

The Black Moods – “Time Bomb” The Phoenix rockers unleashed a catchy, riff-heavy new single that perfectly sums up their high-energy desert rock sound. The official music video is out now. Read more

New Albums & Major Announcements

The Karma Effect – Cruel Intentions (album out May 15 via Earache Records) The fast-rising South London modern vintage rockers confirmed their third studio album and announced a full 13-date UK headline tour for autumn 2026 with special guests Juliet’s Not Dead. Pre-orders are live now. Read more

Live & Tour News

Blaze Bayley Added to Iron Maiden’s EDDFEST Blaze Bayley (who fronted Iron Maiden 1994–1999) will headline Friday night on the Maidenville stage at EDDFEST this summer. Steve Harris has also invited his very first band, Gypsy’s Kiss, to perform on the same night as part of the 50th anniversary celebration at Knebworth. Read more

Manic Street Preachers Play 150th Teenage Cancer Trust Show The Welsh rock icons delivered a career-spanning set at the Royal Albert Hall for the landmark 150th Teenage Cancer Trust concert, curated by Robert Smith of The Cure. Read more

Other Notable Mentions

William Shatner Recruits Rob Halford The legendary actor has enlisted Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford for a special collaboration on his upcoming heavy metal album. Read more

FAQs – This Week in Rock April 3 2026

What new singles dropped this week? Sevendust (“Threshold”), Erik Grönwall (“Born to Break”) and The Black Moods (“Time Bomb”).

Which new album was announced? The Karma Effect – Cruel Intentions (May 15 2026) plus a full UK headline tour in autumn.

What’s happening with Blaze Bayley and Iron Maiden’s EDDFEST? Blaze Bayley headlines Friday night on the Maidenville stage, with Gypsy’s Kiss also performing.

Did Manic Street Preachers play a special show this week? Yes – they performed at the 150th Teenage Cancer Trust concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

When is Erik Grönwall’s new album Bad Bones released? May 22 2026.

Where can I find tickets for the new tours announced? Check the official band websites and ticket retailers for The Karma Effect, EDDFEST and other newly announced dates.