# R o c k 'N' L o a d > Rock / News / Blues / Reviews ## Posts - [LOST SOCIETY ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 UK & EUROPE TOUR](https://rocknloadmag.com/lost-society-announce-spring-2026-uk-europe-tour/): LOST SOCIETY ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 UK & EUROPE TOUR Relentless energy returns to the stage — and something new is on the horizon photo credit: Sam Jamsen Finland’s fiercest export LOST SOCIETY are thrilled to announce their return to the road with a blistering Spring 2026 UK & Europe Tour. Known for their explosive live performances and untamed stage presence, the band will once again unleash their signature intensity on audiences across the continent. Kicking off in March 2026, the tour will see LOST SOCIETY hit cities throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Fans can expect a high-voltage set packed with fan […] - [XBYRDX ANNOUNCES POIGNANT NEW ALBUM ANTHEMS FOR THE END TIMES DUE FEBRUARY 13th](https://rocknloadmag.com/xbyrdx-announces-poignant-new-album-anthems-for-the-end-times-due-february-13th/): XBYRDX ANNOUNCES POIGNANT NEW ALBUM ANTHEMS FOR THE END TIMES DUE FEBRUARY 13   A MULTI-TASKING PAUL REVERE FOR THE INTERNET AGE AND VOICE OF THE CONSCIENCE RISING AGAINST THE CREEPING ROT OF FASCISM RELEASES TITLE TRACK WITH ACCOMPANYING MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ANTHEMS FOR THE END TIMES”   LISTEN/WATCH HERE Photo credit: Cowtown Chad   New York, NY (December 2, 2025) – A multi-tasking Paul Revere for the Internet age, a rock ‘n’ roll prophet, comic book superhero, and TikTok voice of conscience rising up against the creeping rot of fascism, XBYRDX is set to release his new album, Anthems For The End Times, due February […] - [New Constellations Are Back—“Secret Safe” out Now via Nettwerk! ](https://rocknloadmag.com/new-constellations-are-back-secret-safe-out-now-via-nettwerk/): New Constellations Celebrate the Power of Enduring Friendship on “Secret Safe,” Out Today via Nettwerk LISTEN TO “SECRET SAFE” HERE New York, NY (December 5, 2025) — Portland-based duo New Constellations — lifelong friends Harlee Case and Josh Smith — return with “Secret Safe” today, a radiant new single out now via Nettwerk, listen HERE and watch the official lyric video HERE. The track builds on the dreamy momentum of their recent release “Believe Again” and offers another intimate glimpse into the pair’s forthcoming debut LP, arriving in 2026. Driven by galloping rhythms, shimmering synths, and the duo’s signature atmospheric vocals, “Secret Safe” contemplates the unchanging nature of best friendship, even […] - [Masca announce debut album ‘Love Letters’ will be self-released 03 April 2026](https://rocknloadmag.com/masca-announce-debut-album-love-letters-will-be-self-released-03-april-2026/): Masca announce debut album ‘Love Letters’ will be self-released 03 April 2026 Its first love letter, single ‘Oxytocin’, is out today See the band live on their headline UK tour this month Stream the single Watch the music video Pre-order the album   Bristol trio Masca today announce that their debut album ‘Love Letters’ will be released 03 April 2026. The news comes alongside the release of feelgood new single ‘Oxytocin’ and its music video. This lead track serves as the perfect introduction to ‘Love Letters’ as vocalist and guitarist Christina Maynard explains that it’s: “A song for my baby, or to music, or […] - [THE MIDNIGHT EXPAND THE CINEMATIC WORLD OF THEIR NEW ALBUM WITH SYNDICATE (& INSTRUMENTALS) — OUT NOW VIA ULTRA RECORDS](https://rocknloadmag.com/the-midnight-expand-the-cinematic-world-of-their-new-album-with-syndicate-instrumentals-out-now-via-ultra-records/): THE MIDNIGHT EXPAND THE CINEMATIC WORLD OF THEIR NEW ALBUM WITH SYNDICATE (& INSTRUMENTALS) — OUT NOW VIA ULTRA RECORDS LISTEN TO SYNDICATE (& INSTRUMENTALS) HERE SYNDICATE CD EDITIONS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW New York, NY (December 5, 2025) — Acclaimed synth-pop duo The Midnight — Tyler Lyle and Tim McEwan — release Syndicate (& Instrumentals) today. It’s a full-length companion project showcasing the sweeping sonic architecture behind their new studio album Syndicate. Arriving via Ultra Records, the instrumental edition strips the 17-track record to its core: McEwan’s widescreen production, the band’s signature synthwave textures, and the atmospheric world-building that have made The Midnight one of the most influential voices in modern synth-pop. “Syndicate is our […] - [RONKER release genre-explosion of a new track ‘Limelighter’ with music video](https://rocknloadmag.com/ronker-release-genre-explosion-of-a-new-track-limelighter-with-music-video/): RONKER release genre-explosion of a new track ‘Limelighter’ with music video From the forthcoming album ‘Respect The Hustle, I Won’t Be Your Dog Forever’ set for release 30th Jan 2026 via LABELMAN Announce London show at The Lexington on 25th April 2026 “Blending hardcore, post-punk and noise rock, there’s an air of early IDLES… but with an added heft and fury that is pure joy to behold.” – Metal Hammer Stream the single Watch the music video Pre-order the album Belgian noise-niks RONKER dive headfirst into what it means to be in a band, coping with the antics of a rock&roll […] - [Ash // Ad Astra Tour 2025 // The Marra // Live Review // The Ulster Hall // Belfast](https://rocknloadmag.com/ash-ad-astra-tour-2025-the-marra-live-review-the-ulster-hall-belfast/): Ash // Ad Astra Tour 2025 // The Marra // Live Review // The Ulster Hall // Belfast So here we are, Santa is but 12 days away, and I am excited! Not for Santa but Christmas has indeed come early this year with another killer gig at one of my favourite N.Ireland venues, The glorious Ulster Hall! We were here recently for The Sweet and, of course, another one of Northern Ireland’s finest, The Answer, as they took part in the “Legacy Series – A Celebration Of Led Zeppelin 71′ and it was a thing of beauty! One of […] - [Greywind release evocative ballad ‘The Scarecrow’ w/ music video](https://rocknloadmag.com/greywind-release-evocative-ballad-the-scarecrow-w-music-video/): Greywind release evocative ballad ‘The Scarecrow’ From the forthcoming album ‘Severed Heart City’ set for release 16th Jan 2026 Stream on Spotify Watch the music video Pre-order the album   Irish brother-sister duo Greywind today release a final preview of their forthcoming new album ‘Severed Heart City’. “‘The Scarecrow’ is about watching someone you care about suffer and them not realising how loved they are and how their pain affects you too,” says guitarist Paul O’Sullivan. Vocalist Steph adds: “For me, the character of ‘the scarecrow’ is a devil/angel on your shoulders. He represents the people around me who are going through their own […] - [Krooked Kings Announce New Album 'In Another Life' out March 27 + Spring Headline Tour](https://rocknloadmag.com/krooked-kings-announce-new-album-in-another-life-out-march-27-spring-headline-tour/): KROOKED KINGS ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN ANOTHER LIFE—OUT MARCH 27, 2026—AND REVEAL SPRING HEADLINE TOUR Produced by Yves Rothman (Blondshell, Yves Tumor) New York, NY (December 10, 2025) — Rising indie-rock outfit Krooked Kings formally announce their highly anticipated new studio album, In Another Life, pre-save here, arriving March 27, 2026. Recorded in Los Angeles with acclaimed producer Yves Rothman, the album was mixed by Lawrence Rothman (Amanda Shires, Marissa Nadler) and mastered by Emily Lazar (Jacob Collier, HAIM, Vampire Weekend) and marks a renewed era of intention for the Salt Lake City-born five-piece, one grounded in meaningful storytelling, emotional urgency, and a clear return to music made for human connection.   […] - [Paerish announce ambitious EP 'The Soissons Sessions'](https://rocknloadmag.com/paerish-announce-ambitious-ep-the-soissons-sessions/): Paerish announce ambitious EP ‘The Soissons Sessions’ of re-imagined tracks recorded and filmed live at a medieval church Set for release 27th February 2026 via SideOneDummy Listen to / watch ‘Houses of American Style’ (Live at L’Ancienne Abbaye Saint-Léger) now Stream the track Watch on-location video “The members of Paerish all grew up in the 90s with MTV Unplugged,” begins the band’s frontman Mathias Court, when musing on their forthcoming ‘The Soissons Sessions’ EP, which was just announced and will be released 27th February 2026 via SideOneDummy. You can listen to / watch ‘Houses of American Style’ (Live at L’Ancienne Abbaye Saint-Léger) now. Court continues […] - [James Walsh announces solo album for January 30th](https://rocknloadmag.com/james-walsh-announces-solo-album-for-january-30th/): JAMES WALSH THE STARSAILOR FRONTMAN RELEASES HIS NEW SOLO ALBUM ‘IT’S ALL HAPPENING’ ON JANUARY 30TH – PRE-ORDER HERE LISTEN TO THE CURRENT SINGLE ‘I CAN’T KEEP MYSELF FROM LOVING YOU’ HERE    Photo by Barnaby Fairley   Starsailor frontman James Walsh is set to take his ever-growing solo career to new heights with the release of his new album ‘It’s All Happening’ on January 30th. He has previewed the record with a selection of new songs, including his current single ‘I Can’t Keep Myself From Loving You’. ‘It’s All Happening’ proves that the personal, vulnerable songwriting on which he made his name is as strong as ever – but on this occasion, its […] - [Tigers Jaw announce anticipated new album ‘Lost on You’](https://rocknloadmag.com/tigers-jaw-announce-anticipated-new-album-lost-on-you/): Tigers Jaw announce anticipated new album ‘Lost on You’ out 27th March 2026 via Hopeless Records Share exhilarating new single ‘Head is Like a Sinking Stone’ with music video Stream the single Watch the music video Pre-order / pre-save the album   Photo credit: Nicole Busch Tigers Jaw – the band of Ben Walsh (guitar, vocals), Brianna Collins (keys, vocals), Mark Lebiecki (guitar), Colin Gorman (bass), and Teddy Roberts (drums) – today announced their highly anticipated new album ‘Lost on You’ will be released 27th March, 2026 via Hopeless Records. Their seventh album and follow-up to their critically-acclaimed 2021 LP, […] - [YAKKIE release uncompromising rager about resistance, recorded live in one take](https://rocknloadmag.com/yakkie-release-uncompromising-rager-about-resistance-recorded-live-in-one-take/): YAKKIE release uncompromising rager about resistance, recorded live in one take Listen to ‘Rabbit’s Got The Gun’ now  From the debut album ‘Kill The Cop Inside Your Head’ Set for release 13th Feb 2026 See YAKKIE on tour w/ Dead Pioneers in Feb/March ‘26 Stream / buy the single on Bandcamp Listen to the single on Apple Music Pre-order the album  Rabbit’s Got The Gun by YAKKIE London-based DIY punk supergroup YAKKIE have revealed another cut from their forthcoming debut album ‘Kill The Cop Inside Your Head’. ‘Rabbit’s Got The Gun’, out today, is “an uncompromising rager about resistance recorded in one live take. It’s […] - [Blush Puppy announce their debut EP ‘Here You Dream’ will be out 27th March 2026 via Venn Records](https://rocknloadmag.com/blush-puppy-announce-their-debut-ep-here-you-dream-will-be-out-27th-march-2026-via-venn-records/): Blush Puppy announce their debut EP ‘Here You Dream’ will be out 27th March 2026 via Venn Records Hear the cathartic new single ‘Under The Water’ And watch its epic, cinematic music video now Stream the single Watch the music video Blush Puppy’s electrifying collision of emo, pop, grunge, alternative and metal, topped off with three-way harmonies, which are bound to become their signature, is here to close out 2025 in style. Their new single ‘Under The Water’, out today via Venn Records, is the kind of tune that will circulate in your psyche for days after one mere listen. It […] - [OASIS LIVE ‘25 END OF TOUR STORES TO OPEN IN LONDON & DUBLIN](https://rocknloadmag.com/oasis-live-25-end-of-tour-stores-to-open-in-london-dublin-2/): OASIS LIVE ‘25 END OF TOUR STORES TO OPEN IN LONDON & DUBLIN London store will feature a visual content room showcasing highlights from the Oasis Live ‘25 global tour Product personalisation offered in-store on select days New and exclusive merchandise, a restocked adidas Originals range, gifting, vinyl and much more Wednesday, 26th November, 2025: The Oasis Live ‘25 End of Tour stores will open in London 4th December until 21st December and Dublin 5th December to the 21st December. Both will offer fans a final chance to enjoy highlights of this year’s global tour and shop official merchandise. Located […] - [JELLY ROLL INVITED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY](https://rocknloadmag.com/jelly-roll-invited-to-become-a-member-of-the-grand-ole-opry/): JELLY ROLL INVITED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY Jelly Roll surprised with an invitation during his interview on The Joe Rogan Experience to become the next member of the Grand Ole Opry (L to R):  Jordan Pettit, VP Artist & Industry Relations, Opry Entertainment Group, Jelly Roll, Joe Rogan NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Current multi-Grammy® Award nominee Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry during a surprise moment on his interview, which aired yesterday, on The Joe Rogan Experience, the #1 podcast in the world across all platforms. Rogan surprised Jelly Roll with a video message from his mentor and friend – […] - [Los Angeles Rockers CRYMWAV unleash new single official video for ‘Speak No Evil’ ft. Roman Jugg (The Damned)](https://rocknloadmag.com/los-angeles-rockers-crymwav-unleash-new-single-official-video-for-speak-no-evil-ft-roman-jugg-the-damned/): You’re being watched…Los Angeles Rockers CRYMWAV unleash new single official video for ‘Speak No Evil’ ft. Roman Jugg (The Damned) Artist Name: Crymwav Single: Speak No Evil Video release Date: 5th December 2025 Label: Electric Pudding Recordings Speak No Evil is about creeping fascism, big tech, and the sense that you’re always being watched, so watch what you say… The mood is dark, but the music and message hit hard, stamped with CRYMWAV’s signature twist on the classic rock sound. New drummer Pat Muzingo (Junkyard) kicks things off with a Jerry Nolan–esque drum intro, while a gothic piano/harpsichord break courtesy of former Damned guitarist/keyboardist Roman Jugg injects the haunting spirit of Phantasmagoria. “Making the sort of sleazy and honest noise that so many […] - [KEITH URBAN RELEASES 'HIGH AND A(LIVE)' HIS FIRST EVER FULL-LENGTH LIVE ALBUM](https://rocknloadmag.com/keith-urban-releases-high-and-alive-his-first-ever-full-length-live-album/): KEITH URBAN RELEASES  HIGH AND A(LIVE)  HIS FIRST EVER FULL-LENGTH LIVE ALBUM Audio and Video: https://keithurban.lnk.to/HIGHANDALIVE “You Get What You Give” Video: https://keithurban.lnk.to/HIGHANDALIVE Out now! Keith Urban’s HIGH AND A(LIVE) is the four-time GRAMMY Award winner’s first full-length live album. The release, which features every minute of his two-hour, 20-song concert gives fans a chance to experience and/or re-live one of Urban’s most explosive concert tours to date. Recorded during his recently completed HIGH AND ALIVE WORLD TOUR, his first tour in nearly three years, the album features screaming guitar solos, raucous crowd singalongs and a cover of New Radicals “You Get What You Give.” […] - [Silica Gel return with “BIG VOID”](https://rocknloadmag.com/silica-gel-return-with-big-void/): Silica Gel return with “BIG VOID” following Japanese Breakfast collaboration and 15,000-cap headline show Silica Gel Silica Gel, the Korean alternative band rapidly emerging as one of the most influential voices in modern K-rock – have returned with a new single, “BIG VOID”, out now on streaming services worldwide. The release follows their acclaimed collaboration with Japanese Breakfast on July’s “南宮FEFERE”, a milestone moment that helped propel the group’s growing international profile. The single also marks another major breakthrough in what has been a defining year for the band. Since returning from their two-year hiatus for mandatory military service, Silica Gel have […] - [FESTIVAL NEWS | Mangata Festival 2026 - 22 More bands announced and venue news](https://rocknloadmag.com/festival-news-mangata-festival-2026-22-more-bands-announced-and-venue-news/): Mangata Festival 2026 Announces 22 New Bands and Venue Update We’re excited to announce 22 new band additions and a venue update for Mangata Festival 2026, taking place on Saturday 5 September 2026 in Nottingham. With five stages spread across three city-centre venues, this is shaping up to be the biggest edition of Mangata Festival yet. We’re pleased to confirm that Mangata Festival 2026 will once again feature five stages, working closely with Rescue Rooms, Rock City, and The Tap & Tumbler. Rescue Rooms will host the Main Stage, with the Red Room stage upstairs, located at Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham (NG1 5LB). Just a few minutes away, Rock City on Talbot […] - [Salos - Greek Post-Metal Duo Share Music Video For New Single "Leviathan"](https://rocknloadmag.com/salos-greek-post-metal-duo-share-music-video-for-new-single-leviathan/): Salos – Greek Post-Metal Duo Share Music Video For New Single “Leviathan”  Emerging from the Aegean underground with the force of a rising tide, SALOS, a Greek post-metal instrumental duo shaped by the atmospheric power of God Is an Astronaut, Russian Circles, and progressive metal’s darker currents, reveal a brand-new music video for their debut single “LEVIATHAN.” This first offering marks the opening chapter of their forthcoming debut album, introducing a new voice in cinematic heaviness. Forged between Japanese-oriented tonal aesthetics and the monolithic pulse of post-metal minimalism, “LEVIATHAN” traces a ritual of collapse and rebirth. The band frames the piece under the sigil: THE RITUAL OF […] - [New Mexican Doom Cult Announce New Album 'Ziggurat' Out January 23rd](https://rocknloadmag.com/new-mexican-doom-cult-announce-new-album-ziggurat-out-january-23/): New Mexican Doom Cult Announce New Album Ziggurat, Out January 23 Lead Single “Cloudrider” Out Now! From the frozen edges of Gävle, where the Baltic winds carve deeper than memory and winters seem to stretch into eternity, New Mexican Doom Cult return with their new album Ziggurat, set to be released on January 23rd via Majestic Mountain Records. Forged in isolation and raised on the altar of down-tuned amplification, the quartet channel a sound unearthed from ancient ruins: a towering fusion of stoner doom, fuzz-worship, and myth-soaked heaviness, steeped in tales of forgotten gods, doomed expeditions, and ritualistic gloom. Their music is a slow-moving avalanche, massive, […] - [Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band Release Anthemic New Single 'The Wedding'](https://rocknloadmag.com/nathan-evans-the-saint-phnx-band-release-anthemic-new-single-the-wedding/): NATHAN EVANS AND THE SAINT PHNX BAND RELEASE ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE ‘THE WEDDING’ FORTHCOMING ALBUM ANGELS’ SHARE OUT JANUARY 16  2026 World Tour On-Sale Now Here (Credit: Gregg Houston (BabySweet)  LONDON, U.K. — (12 December, 2025) — Scottish folk-pop favourites Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band today unveil their brand-new song, ‘The Wedding’. Fresh off a landmark streak of achievements – including a sold-out, career-defining show at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and the announcement of their debut collaborative album Angels’ Share (out January 16th, 2026 via Universal), the track captures the band’s signature blend of powerful storytelling, anthemic production and heartfelt sincerity. ‘The Wedding’ marks the latest glimpse into Angels’ Share, […] - [FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS CAREER-SPANNING COMPILATION ‘FYC40’ IS OUT NOW](https://rocknloadmag.com/fine-young-cannibals-career-spanning-compilation-fyc40-is-out-now/): FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS THE CAREER-SPANNING COMPILATION ‘FYC40’ IS OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE ROLAND GIFT’S ‘EVERYBODY KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS’ IS ALSO OUT NOW LISTEN HERE / WATCH THE NEW ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO HERE ROLAND’S ‘40 YEARS OF FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS’ TOUR CONTINUES IN MAY PRAISE FOR ‘FYC40’: “Here’s a fantastic document of why the trio became so massive.” ★★★★★ – Best Reissue, Classic Pop “Both retrospective and revitalised, FYC40 proves Fine Young Cannibals’ sleek, soulful fusion still drives us crazy.” ★★★★★– Hi-Fi Review “They certainly did not outstay their welcome.” ★★★★ – Record Collector “Effusive soulful pop.” ★★★★ – MOJO A global force in the ‘80s with #1 hits in both the UK and the US, Fine Young Cannibals are firmly back in the spotlight. […] - [Tons Of Rock - Announces Further Acts For 2026: Trivium, Suicidal Tendencies, The Funeral Portrait and more](https://rocknloadmag.com/tons-of-rock-announces-further-acts-for-2026-trivium-suicidal-tendencies-the-funeral-portrait-and-more/): Tons Of Rock Announce Further Acts: Trivium, Suicidal Tendencies, President, The Funeral Portrait & more are set to conquer Oslo!     Following from the latest announcement, Tons of Rock keeps on adding worldclass acts to the already big, bold and international a lineup set to conquer Norway’s biggest festival. Today, the festival unveils yet another massive artist announcement featuring: metal masterminds Trivium, American titans Sucidal Tendencies, metalcore newcomers PRESIDENT, Norweigian powerhouse DDR, emo-hardcore theatrical rising stars The Funeral Portrait. In addition, Eivør, PAIN, Grandson, Storm, Blood Red Throne and Yonaka. Tons of Rock 2026 spans the entire rock spectrum — from melodic hard rock to […] - [Willie and the Bandits Release Single “Wheal Jane”](https://rocknloadmag.com/willie-and-the-bandits-release-single-wheal-jane/): Willie and the Bandits Release Single “Wheal Jane” A dark blues-rock portrait of life deep underground in Cornwall’s tin mines, with a music video filmed inside a mine shaft. Cornish blues-rock outfit Willie and the Bandits, described by Cornwall Live, as  “One of the best bands to come out of Cornwall in years” release their haunting new single “Wheal Jane,” a track that dives into the perspective of a miner working in the historic Wheal Jane tin mine in Cornwall. The site, known for its dangerous and unforgiving conditions, stands as a stark symbol of the region’s industrial past. The band channels that bleak […] - [Cell Games Release Blistering New EP 'You Have (Not) Heard These Songs Before' (Irish Nu-Metal)](https://rocknloadmag.com/cell-games-release-blistering-new-ep-you-have-not-heard-these-songs-before-irish-nu-metal/): Cell Games have been the proud torch carriers for Irish Nu-Metal since their inception in 2021. The band rip up the rule book, avoiding the pitfalls of any troupes and preconceived notions of the genre, spitting back their own inimitable sound. Pop cultures references woven throughout razor sharp song writing with should-be-locked-up-in-a-lab-infectious melodies and production that would make Ross Robinson blush. Following three incredibly successful singles in 2024, ‘Ego Sum Papa’, ‘The Optical World’ and ‘Witches X Bitches’ and this year’s whiplash inducing ‘Lament Configuration’ which made Ailsha on RTE2XM, Hot Press, IMRO, First Music Contact, Ragged Cast and Rock N Load all […] - [Unpopular Recordings share new compilation "Unpopular Presents: Fuck Wave Vol. 1"](https://rocknloadmag.com/unpopular-recordings-share-new-compilation-unpopular-presents-fuck-wave-vol-1/): Unpopular Recordings share new compilation “ Unpopular Presents: Fuck Wave Vol. 1“ Feat. new music from Sex Mask + Knife Tutorial, Humane The Moon, Cellular and more Compilation artwork Today, tastemaker label Unpopular Recordings have released a new compilation featuring a selection of tracks from their roster including Sex Mask, M2, Cellular, Knife Tutorial, Humane The Moon, Rhed, and Wry Gray. Founded by Stephen “Pav” Pavlovic and Adrian McGruther, the new compilation marks something of an unofficial launch for Unpopular. The label shares its name with an exhibition from 2022 at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum, in which Pavlovic showed his archive […] - [Depressive Rock/Atmospheric Black Artist Frozen Ocean Release Askdrömmar on Apocalyptic Witchcraft](https://rocknloadmag.com/depressive-rock-atmospheric-black-artist-frozen-ocean-release-askdrommar-on-apocalyptic-witchcraft/): Frozen Ocean – Askdrömmar     For two decades now Vaarwel, the creative entity behind the name Frozen Ocean, has been bringing us music to feed our imagination and infuse our dreams with wonder, terror, awe and magic. Eleven full length albums, each with utterly individual character yet unmistakeably part of the same grand, visionary tapestry, an array of dazzling EPs, split releases, compilations…the Frozen Ocean back catalogue is a cornucopia of treasures. So, to speak of Vaarwel having created the most enthralling and accomplished work ever to bear the unmistakeable Frozen Ocean logo is not a statement to be made lightly…and yet […] - [GUV shares new single 'Warmer Than Gold'](https://rocknloadmag.com/guv-shares-new-single-warmer-than-gold/): GUV shares new single ‘Warmer Than Gold’ Watch the video HERE New album Warmer Than Gold due out 30th January via Run For Cover Records GUV | Photo credit: Victoria Prestes GUV (the long-running, ever-changing, and reliably fantastic project of guitar pop extraordinaire, Ben Cook) recently returned with the announcement of his upcoming album, Warmer Than Gold, arriving January 30th via Run For Cover Records. Today Cook is sharing the album’s effervescent second single and title track. “Warmer Than Gold” follows lead single “Let Your Hands Go” (which garnered praise from the likes of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Alt Press, and more) and highlights the combination of untouchable hooks, danceable beats, and swirling […] - [Razor Sharp Thrashers Deathraiser Release Forged In Hatred on Xtreem Music](https://rocknloadmag.com/razor-sharp-thrashers-deathraiser-release-forged-in-hatred-on-xtreem-music/): DEATHRAISER – FORGED IN HATRED   Originally forming in 2006 under the name Mercilless, Brazilian thrash metallers Deathraiser released their full length debut album through Xtreem Music in 2011. Violent Aggression was well received by critics worldwide and saw Deathraiser’s stature grow exponentially in their native country. However, despite never officially disbanding, next to nothing has been heard of the band since those days…until now! With their relationship with Xtreem Music renewed, Deathraiser are finally back with their long, long awaited second album – Forged In Hatred! Despite all those years or relative inactivity Deathraiser still possess the innate ability to speak directly to the souls of thrashers […] - [Freddie Mercury Shares Thoughts On ‘Mr. Bad Guy’ In 40th Anniversary Celebration](https://rocknloadmag.com/freddie-mercury-shares-thoughts-on-mr-bad-guy-in-40th-anniversary-celebration/): Freddie Mercury: Made In Heaven video. Watch at Freddie Mercury YouTube   Interviewer: “We can take it that your songs reflect the state of your life?” Freddie:  “I think so, yes. I’m a man of extremes…I change from day to day. I don’t want to be the same person every day.” Freddie Mercury Shares Thoughts On ‘Mr. Bad Guy’ In 40th Anniversary Celebration Release Freddie Mercury YouTube Mini Series – Part 2 The second episode in this exclusive 3-part series celebrating the album’s 40th anniversary special edition vinyl release returns to the interview Mercury gave to promote the original 1985 release and reveals how his emotions dictated his approach to songwriting and from […] - [THE MEDEA PROJECT – LIVE AT DINGWALLS](https://rocknloadmag.com/the-medea-project-live-at-dingwalls/): THE MEDEA PROJECT – LIVE AT DINGWALLS   The Medea Project’s last studio album, Kharon, was an emphatic statement of the band’s identity. It drew out all the finest elements of their 2020 Sisyphus debut album, added the confidence to experiment and explore that was so clearly represented on 2023s Reflections EP and infused the blend with vision, imagination and an all enveloping atmosphere. Kharon was launched, in the company of The River and My Silent Wake, at the Dingwalls 2 venue in London’s Camden Town on June 20th of this year, with The Medea Project’s customary electrifying live performance reaching new heights, inspired by the album they were promoting. […] - [HOUSTON-NATIVES THROWER DELIVER ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE + VIDEO FOR “HAPPY WHEN WE’RE BLEEDING”](https://rocknloadmag.com/houston-natives-thrower-deliver-anthemic-new-single-video-for-happy-when-were-bleeding/): HOUSTON-NATIVES THROWER DELIVER ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE + VIDEO FOR “HAPPY WHEN WE’RE BLEEDING” FEATURING ESCAPE THE FATE VOCALIST, CRAIG MABBITT   WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “HAPPY WHEN WE’RE BLEEDING” HERE Photo credit: Arden Loss   New York, NY (December 12, 2025) –  Blending elements of hard rock, grunge, and metal, Thrower delivers a progressive, powerhouse sound rooted in both the grit of the ’90s and the classic rock of the ’70s. The latest release from the Texas natives’ latest single, “Happy When We’re Bleeding” featuring Craig Mabbitt of Escape The Fate is their first release under a new joint venture between Judge & Jury Records and SV Records, an incubator […] - [Slash, Shemekia Copeland, Kingfish and More Join Bonamassa’s Latest B.B. King Rollout](https://rocknloadmag.com/slash-shemekia-copeland-kingfish-and-more-join-bonamassas-latest-b-b-king-rollout/): Joe Bonamassa Releases Five Fresh Collaborations From His Star-Studded Tribute Album, B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 Featuring Slash, Shemekia Copeland, Myles Kennedy, Marcus King, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jade MacRae, Robben Ford and Chris Cain STREAM the Next Five Tracks [Vol. IV] The Full 32-Track Album Arrives February 6th, 2026; Pre-Order NOW via KTBA Records Joe Bonamassa returns today with Vol. IV of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, unveiling five new songs from the landmark centennial tribute. Out now via KTBA Records, the latest volume continues to widen the project’s reach, pairing fresh arrangements with powerful performances from artists across blues, rock, and soul. The full […] - [Rising sister duo Girl Tones end the year in euphoria on new release 'Leave The City'...](https://rocknloadmag.com/rising-sister-duo-girl-tones-end-the-year-in-euphoria-on-new-release-leave-the-city/): GIRL TONES END THE YEAR IN EUPHORIA ON NEW RELEASE ‘LEAVE THE CITY’ Listen HERE // Watch HERE PRODUCED BY BRAD SHULTZ OF CAGE THE ELEPHANT RELEASED VIA HIS LABEL, PARALLEL VISION ANNOUNCED AS PART OF THE GREAT ESCAPE’S ‘FIRST FIFTY’ PLAY BONNAROO & OUTSIDE DAYS FESTIVALS IN 2026 US DATES DATES SUPPORTING PETER MCPOLAND + DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS Press photo by Kate LaMendola  “While the White Stripes — their most obvious comparison — were about controlled energy, Girl Tones are proudly imperfect.” – Rolling Stone“Sister duo Girl Tones know how to throw — and trash — a party.” – Paper Putting a scuzzy […] - [PRINCE’S HITnRUN phase one and HITnRUN phase two AVAILABLE ON VINYL, FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND BACK ON CD FOR RELEASE ON JANUARY 30](https://rocknloadmag.com/princes-hitnrun-phase-one-and-hitnrun-phase-two-available-on-vinyl-for-the-first-time-and-back-on-cd-for-release-on-january-30/): NPG RECORDS AND PAISLEY PARK ENTERPRISES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGACY RECORDINGS  CELEBRATE THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OFPRINCE’S HITnRUN phase one and HITnRUN phase twoAVAILABLE ON VINYL, FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND BACK ON CD  FOR RELEASE ON JANUARY 30 PRE-ORDER HERE “HITnRUN sounds like today.” -Prince, Ebony, 2015 NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, announce the 10th anniversary of Prince’s HITnRUN phase one and HITnRUN phase two. For the first time, both HITnRUN phase one (as a 1LP on black vinyl) and HITnRUN phase two (as a double LP on black vinyl), will be available on vinyl, and the titles will be back in print on […] - [YUNGBLUD RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR 'ZOMBIE (ACOUSTIC)'](https://rocknloadmag.com/yungblud-releases-new-video-for-zombie-acoustic/): YUNGBLUD  RELEASES ACOUSTIC VERSION OF BEST ROCK SONG GRAMMY® NOMINATED “ZOMBIE” OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “ZOMBIE (ACOUSTIC)” DIRECTED BY JESSE JO STARK NOMINATED ACROSS ALL MAJOR ROCK CATEGORIES FOR 68TH ANNUAL GRAMMY® AWARDS YUNGBLUD AND AEROSMITH’S ‘ONE MORE TIME’ EP DEBUTS AT NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP ROCK CHART, TOP 10 IN BILLBOARD 200 AND NO. 1 ON U.K. ALBUM CHARTS LISTEN | WATCH “ZOMBIE (ACOUSTIC” Internationally acclaimed GRAMMY® nominated rock star Yungblud returns today with an acoustic version of his Best Rock Song GRAMMY® nominated hit “Zombie.” The heart-wrenching ballad is widely regarded as one of his most profound releases to date, written for his […] - [CLE MOSH Announces 4th Annual Event](https://rocknloadmag.com/cle-mosh-announces-4th-annual-event-3/): CLE MOSH Announces 4th Annual Event Cleveland, OH — CLE MOSH has announced their 4th annual event, set to take place on December 13, 2025. The lineup includes Deadlands, Face Yourself, Resistor and more. Tickets are now available. See the trailer here. The festival will be located at Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110. Doors open at 3pm, show starts at 4pm. “This December 13th will be the 4th year of the annual CLE MOSH FEST – an independent heavy music fest based in Cleveland, OH, featuring national acts as well as many of the city’s best up-and-coming local […] - [Capsize Share "The Fracture" Video](https://rocknloadmag.com/capsize-share-the-fracture-video/): CAPSIZE SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW VIDEO “THE FRACTURE” — WATCH BAND SIGNS WITH ROUX & RUIN RECORDS Last month, Capsize announced their return with “The Fracture,” their first release since signing to Roux & Ruin Records. The song, produced by Matt Good (From First To Last, Asking Alexandria), twists melody and misery into one — a dark anthem that reminds everyone why people can’t seem to look away. Today, they share the official, self-shot video. Watch it here. “This song is about taking responsibility for everything in my life, even the things that are out of my control,” Daniel Wand previously share about the song’s meaning. “I’ve found holding myself accountable is […] - [MEGG Releases Anthem-Ridden EP, Low Life Club, Shares Focus Track, "Clarity"](https://rocknloadmag.com/megg-releases-anthem-ridden-ep-low-life-club-shares-focus-track-clarity/): MEGG Releases Anthem-Ridden EP, Low Life Club, Shares Focus Track, “Clarity” Nashville, TN — Nashville-based artist MEGG is sharing her latest EP, Low Life Club, showcasing her focus track, “Clarity.” The EP features singles such as “IDC,” “Get Over It,” and “The end.” MEGG highlights a layer of vulnerability with “Clarity.” The track showcases her powerful vocals draped in candid lyrics that are met with angst. The song plays-out with ear-worm melodies that are sure to please fans and draw new listeners in. “Clarity takes me back to my roots as a vocalist. It’s a cry for any semblance of honesty in our […] - [Telling Secrets drops hypnotic rock rager "DYTIMI?" (Do You Think I'll Make It?)](https://rocknloadmag.com/telling-secrets-drops-hypnotic-rock-rager-dytimi-do-you-think-ill-make-it/): elling Secrets has unveiled atmospheric new single, “DYTIMI?” (Do You Think I’ll Make It?), a compelling display of modern alternative rock, with potent metalcore intonations. The thunderous anthem tips the cap to the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Picturesque and Bad Omens, as Telling Secrets wraps 2025 with another bold output.   WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE   Stream the track via:   SPOTIFY     APPLE MUSIC   Kovacs unpacks the new track explaining: “”DYTIMI?” A question – Do you think I’ll make it back in time to say goodbye? Take my advice, don’t think about the ‘bad’ thing in the future […] - [realwell Unveils Their Energized New Single, "Honey"  ](https://rocknloadmag.com/realwell-unveils-their-energized-new-single-honey-2/): realwell Unveils Their Energized New Single, “Honey” Cleveland, OH —  Pop-punk band, realwell are sharing their animated new single, “Honey,” on November 21. The track follows swiftly behind the band’s previously released tracks “Too Much, Not Enough,” “Motions” and “Ms. Conceptions.” “Honey” embodies the punchy, pop-punk energy that realwell puts forth. The band hones in on their ability to create addictive melodies that are sure to intrigue fans and draw new listeners in. “”Honey’”is the moment you realize something sweet can still sting—and you keep tasting it anyway.” – realwell About realwell: realwell is a Cleveland-based band blending the energy of pop-punk, the […] - [EDENBRIDGE "Set The Dark On Fire" single](https://rocknloadmag.com/edenbridge-set-the-dark-on-fire-single/): New EDENBRIDGE Album ’Set The Dark On Fire‘ to be released 16.01.2026 New single and lyric video for title track out now https://youtu.be/2Vc4vtik1DM The Austrian symphonic metal act Edenbridge releases a new digital single and lyric video today. The title song “Set The Dark On Fire” is taken from the upcoming studio album. With the title track, “Set The Dark On Fire,” Edenbridge presents one of their fastest songs ever. The band continues to convey confidence without denying dark themes. The songs are earthier and more emotional than ever before, in many cases even more aggressive – but never destructive. […] - [ZP Theart (ex-DragonForce, ex-Skid Row) Drops First New Single in 13 Years With "Dark to Light"](https://rocknloadmag.com/zp-theart-ex-dragonforce-ex-skid-row-drops-first-new-single-in-13-years-with-dark-to-light/): WATCH “DARK TO LIGHT” VIDEO ZP THEART RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW MUSIC IN 13 YEARS FORMER SINGER OF DRAGONFORCE + SKID ROW DROP VIDEO FOR “DARK TO LIGHT” — WATCH [[ADD LINK]] ZP Theart has carved out one of the most distinctive vocal paths in modern metal. He first exploded onto the scene as the founding voice of DragonForce, shaping the band’s trademark blend of turbo-charged guitars and sky-high melodies. Across albums like Valley of the Damned, Sonic Firestorm, Inhuman Rampage, and Ultra Beatdown, his vocals became the backbone of a sound that pushed the power metal group into the global spotlight and to RIAA Gold and Platinum […] - [OUR MIRAGE RELEASE "GOD BEHIND YOUR EYES" FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM FRACTURED MINDS](https://rocknloadmag.com/our-mirage-release-god-behind-your-eyes-from-their-upcoming-album-fractured-minds/): STREAM “GOD BEHIND YOUR EYES” PRE-ORDER “FRACTURED MINDS” OUR MIRAGE RELEASE “GOD BEHIND YOUR EYES” FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM FRACTURED MINDS  — LISTEN German metalcore outfit Our Mirage return with their brand-new single “God Behind Your Eyes,” continuing the band’s steady run of impactful releases. Following the strong reception of their most recent singles, the band once again build on their established sound and sharpen their emotional and sonic identity. “God Behind Your Eyes” blends dynamic heaviness with melodic tension, driven by layered guitars, precise rhythms, and a focused vocal performance that sits at the core of the track. The new single reflects Our Mirage’s ability to […] - [ANY GIVEN DAY RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE "BLEED TO SHINE"](https://rocknloadmag.com/any-given-day-release-brand-new-single-bleed-to-shine/): STREAM “BLEED TO SHINE” ANY GIVEN DAY RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE “BLEED TO SHINE” — LISTEN German metalcore force Any Given Day return with their new single “Bleed To Shine,” marking the next step in the band’s ongoing evolution. Following a run of successful releases and consistent international touring, the band continues to sharpen its sound and push forward with renewed focus. “Bleed To Shine” delivers a precise balance of weight and drive, combining dense guitar work, tight rhythms, and a focused vocal performance. The track reflects Any Given Day’s ability to evolve within their established sound, all the while maintaining the direct impact that has defined […] - [LIONHEART RELEASE TITLE TRACK FOR THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM VALLEY OF DEATH II ](https://rocknloadmag.com/lionheart-release-title-track-for-their-upcoming-album-valley-of-death-ii/): STREAM “VALLEY OF DEATH II” TRACK PRE-ORDER “VALLEY OF DEATH II” ALBUM HERE LIONHEART RELEASE TITLE TRACK FOR THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM VALLEY OF DEATH II — LISTEN California’s hardcore heavyweights Lionheart are back in full attack mode and now unleash the ultimate statement with the release of their brand-new single and title track “Valley Of Death II.” Following the massive impact of their comeback single “Bulletproof,” the relentless follow-up “Roll Call,” and the explosive “Death Grip,” featuring Kevin Skaff of A Day To Remember, the Oakland kings raise the stakes once more  and make it crystal clear that this new era is built for absolute domination. “Valley Of Death II” is […] - [Japanese black metal legends Sigh to reissue classic 1997 albums ‘Ghastly Funeral Theatre’ & ‘Hail Horror Hail'](https://rocknloadmag.com/japanese-black-metal-legends-sigh-to-reissue-classic-1997-albums-ghastly-funeral-theatre-hail-horror-hail/): SIGH’S CLASSIC 1997 ALBUMS ‘GHASTLY FUNERAL THEATRE’ (23rdJanuary) AND ‘HAIL HORROR HAIL’ (27th February)  REISSUED ON PEACEVILLE WITH NEW MASTERING AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS Japanese black metal legends Sigh, formed in 1989/1990, are continuing Peaceville’s celebration of their early, influential works with reissues of their 1997 releases ‘Ghastly Funeral Theatre’ (23rd Jan 2026) and ‘Hail Horror Hail’ (27th Feb 2026), both presented on limited marble vinyl, newly mastered, and featuring exclusive inserts with interviews with band leader Mirai Kawashima. Following their genre-defining debut Scorn Defeat (1993) on Euronymous’ Deathlike Silence Productions, Sigh has grown to become one of Japan’s most revered metal exports. Renowned for their eclectic, boundary-defying approach, the band has […] - [RIFLE Release brand new single+video 'Worthless' feat The Chisel](https://rocknloadmag.com/rifle-release-brand-new-singlevideo-worthless-feat-the-chisel/): RIFLE – RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘WORTHLESS’ FEAT THE CHISELWATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO – HERE ALREADY ANNOUNCED SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM OUT 16TH JANUARY 2026 VIA YEAR0001 – PRE-SAVE HERE BAND TO PLAY MOTH CLUB, LONDON 28TH MARCH 2026 RIFLE- BY Jack Taylor-Gotch  RIFLE ‘WORTHLESS’ FEAT THE CHISEL (OFFICIAL VIDEO) Following on from the recent announcement of their much anticipated, vibrant and raucous debut self-titled album (set for release on 16th January 2026 via Year0001), Rifle have today released a brand new single and a brand new punk rock anthem, ‘Worthless’ featuring The Chisel. ” ‘Worthless’ is one of the first times we’d bought more of an idea […] - [Josh Ross releases 'Hate How You Look (Live From London)'](https://rocknloadmag.com/josh-ross-releases-hate-how-you-look-live-from-london/): JOSH ROSS RELEASES  ‘HATE HOW YOU LOOK’ (LIVE FROM LONDON) WATCH HERE DEBUT ALBUM LATER TONIGHT OUT NOW LISTEN HERE Global country force Josh Ross has released the official music video for ‘Hate How You Look (Live From London)’. The video was captured last month, when Ross performed two special intimate headline shows at London’s Camden Assembly celebrating the release of his acclaimed debut album Later Tonight. The current radio single ‘Hate How You Look’ continues to climb charts across the globe, marking Ross’ first-ever #1 at UK Country Radio and breaking into the Top 5 at Canadian Country Radio. Earlier this month, Ross also announced partnership with […] - [New Miserable Experience (Feat. Members of Rivers of Nihil, ex-Revocation, Rosetta) Share "The Devil We Know" Video](https://rocknloadmag.com/new-miserable-experience-feat-members-of-rivers-of-nihil-ex-revocation-rosetta-share-the-devil-we-know-video/): WATCH “THE DEVIL WE KNOW” VIDEO PRE-ORDER “GILD THE LILY”  NEW MISERABLE EXPERIENCE (FEAT. MEMBERS OF RIVERS OF NIHIL, EX-REVOCATION, ROSETTA) STREAM NEW SINGLE “THE DEVIL WE KNOW” + DROP VIDEO — WATCH NEW ALBUM GILD THE LILY ARRIVES JANUARY 23 VIA PELAGIC RECORDS — PRE-ORDER New Miserable Experience, featuring an all-star cast with members of Rivers of Nihil, Rosetta, ex-Revocation, and Model Prisoner, have revealed their new single “The Devil We Know.” “The Devil We Know” is taken from the band’s new album Gild The Lily, due January 23 via Pelagic Records. Pre-order Gild The Lily and stream “The Devil We Know” here. Watch the new video here. New Miserable Experience are a Philadelphia-rooted collective that reshapes heavy-music rigor […] - [EPICA - unveil new single 'Avatar - The Final Incarnation - ' in support of their upcoming European Tour](https://rocknloadmag.com/epica-unveil-new-single-avatar-the-final-incarnation-in-support-of-their-upcoming-european-tour/): UNVEIL NEW SINGLE ‘AVATAR – THE FINAL INCARNATION – ‘ IN SUPPORT OF THEIR UPCOMING EUROPEAN TOUR ‘ASPIRAL ORACLE’ CARD SET RELEASED ON JANUARY 7TH Photo credit: Tim Tronckoe Symphonic metal titans EPICA proudly release their explosive new single ‘Avatar – The Final Incarnation – ‘, a track that deals with the final incarnation (Avatar) to rid the world of unrighteousness and restore truth and purity. The single is accompanied by a stunning visualizer featuring artwork taken directly from the band’s forthcoming EPICA Oracle Card Set, launching worldwide on January 7th. Stream the song of ‘Avatar – The Final Incarnation – ‘ (created by Dave Letelier), here: https://epica.bfan.link/avatar-the-final-incarnation Watch the […] - [Sweden’s WOLVERINE Release New Single ‘This World And All Its Dazzling Lights’](https://rocknloadmag.com/swedens-wolverine-release-new-single-this-world-and-all-its-dazzling-lights/): Sweden’s WOLVERINE Release Their Majestic and Sweeping New Single ‘This World And All Its Dazzling Lights’ You can watch the lyric video HERE. The song is taken from their first album in a decade, Anomalies. Released on 6 February via Music Theories Recordings. Also, watch the video for ‘A Perfect Alignment’ Pre-Order/Stream HERE Photo (c) Mattias Wigforss Wolverine – This World And All It’s Dazzling Lights (Official Lyric Video) Swedish progressive band Wolverine have released the latest single, ‘This World And All Its Dazzling Lights’, taken from their comeback album, Anomalies.  The album – their first in a decade – will be released on 6 February via Music Theories Recordings. Watch […] - [DIRT BUYER SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘BASEBALL’](https://rocknloadmag.com/dirt-buyer-shares-new-single-baseball/): DIRT BUYER SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘BASEBALL’ WATCH HERE // LISTEN HERE DIRT BUYER III LP OUT FEBRUARY 6TH ON BAYONET Photo Credit: Victoria Baczynska Following the announcement of their latest LP Dirt Buyer III last month, Dirt Buyer, the project of Brooklyn-based artist Joe Sutkowski, have revealed the album’s third cut and record opener, ‘Baseball’. Dirt Buyer III arrives February 6th on Bayonet. Listen to ‘Baseball’ HERE & watch the video HERE. “Baseball/ Is somethin’/ I’ll never get, but I/ Sleep on it/ Wake up/ And try again,” Joe Sutkowski coos over a loping-then-roaring distorted guitar. But of course, anyone familiar with the emotional depths of Dirt Buyer’s music knows Sutkowski isn’t simply singing […] - [Cell Games // You Have NOT Heard These Songs // EP Review](https://rocknloadmag.com/cell-games-you-have-not-heard-these-songs-ep-review/): Dublin-based Cell Games are set to release their debut EP “You Have NOT Heard These Songs” on the 12th of December, and it is impressive. The blistering four-track EP sets the standard for the new wave of Nu Metal, refining and redefining the genre to something that you can sink your teeth into. The EP opens with “Lament Configuration”, a monster that greets you with a wall of sound in the shape of thunderous drums and a kicking bass line courtesy of O’Carroll and O’Brien, respectively, setting the track up nicely. At the same time, Caroll’s killer guitar work and […] - [BREAKING BENJAMIN: THE TELEGRAPH BUILDING, BELFAST: 13 July 2026](https://rocknloadmag.com/breaking-benjamin-the-telegraph-building-belfast-13-july-2026/): BREAKING BENJAMIN With special guests CHEVELLE THE TELEGRAPH BUILDING, BELFAST: 13 July National Stadium, Dublin: 14 July Ahead of the release of highly anticipated new material next year, American hard rock outfit Breaking Benjamin have announced two shows for next summer, with very special guest Chevelle. Breaking Benjamin will play The Telegraph Building, Belfast on 13 July and The National Stadium, Dublin on 14 July 2026 Tickets on sale Monday at 10am at: www.ticketmaster.ie Consistently dominating the rock charts since their debut in 2002 with “Saturate”, Breaking Benjamin has accumulated ten #1 hits, platinum and multi-platinum albums, 8.5 billion streams globally, and a social following of over 6.5 million, they’ve solidified their global influence […] - [TENEBRO // Una Lama d'Argento // Album Review](https://rocknloadmag.com/tenebro-una-lama-dargento-album-review/): The kings of giallo metal have unleashed their tribute to the genius that is Dario Argento. For those who aren’t deep in the underground, Tenebro (Italy) are the darkest and most putrid when it comes to death metal—merging the gore-soaked brilliance of Necrophagia with the brutality of Mortician & Impetigo. Formed originally in the early 2000s by Il Becchino, but with the addition of Hannes (a.k.a. Il Beccamorto) to the group in 2019, the band started to release more material. After two disgustingly mammoth albums & a handful of splits & EPs, the band are taking on their biggest album […] - [Watch the brand-new MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK trailer](https://rocknloadmag.com/watch-the-brand-new-megadeth-behind-the-mask-trailer/): WATCH BRAND NEW MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE  GLOBAL CINEMATIC EVENT THAT CHRONICLES THE BAND’S 40-YEAR CAREER Go to megadethfilm.com to get tickets   IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE JANUARY 22 FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY FILM WILL BE SHOWING ON MORE THAN 1,000 SCREENS WORLDWIDE FIRST LISTEN EVENT TO COINCIDE WITH THE JANUARY 23 RELEASE OF MEGADETH’S SELF-TITLED ALBUM, THE BAND’S FINAL STUDIO RELEASE Legendary metal titans MEGADETH and Trafalgar Releasing have revealed the trailer for MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide on Thursday, January 22.   Watch the TRAILER here. Tickets are now on sale for […] - [EXTRA LUSH! CLASSICAL CHSQ SHOW ANNOUNCED DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND](https://rocknloadmag.com/extra-lush-classical-chsq-show-announced-due-to-phenomenal-demand/): CHSQ PRESENTS: LUSH! CLASSICAL CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF LUSH!  Performed by ULSTER ORCHESTRA Curated by Brothers In Rhythm – Arranged & Conducted by Cliff Masterson Featuring MARIA NAYLER With Special Guest DJ JUDGE JULES SEB FONTAINE COL HAMILTON (30 years of Lush!)  SATURDAY 08TH AUGUST 2026 CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, BELFAST GATES 6PM | AGE INFO ON CUSTOMHOUSESQUARE.COM Ticket Information Tickets on sale Friday 12th December at 10am via www.ticketmaster.ie Following the sold out June show, Lush! Classical is pleased to announce a second Belfast show due to phenomenal demand at CHSq in August. After the hugely successful show this year at Belsonic, Lush! Classical is taking place […] - [CREED’S 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER OF ‘99 AND BEYOND FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH LIMP BIZKIT AS CO-HEADLINER](https://rocknloadmag.com/creeds-3rd-annual-summer-of-99-and-beyond-festival-returns-with-limp-bizkit-as-co-headliner/): CREED’S 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER OF ‘99 AND BEYOND FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH LIMP BIZKIT AS CO-HEADLINERS BIGGEST LINEUP YET INCLUDES CYPRESS HILL, BUSH, SEVENDUST, CANDLEBOX, AS WELL AS NEWCOMERS MAMMOTH, SLEEP THEORY, THE PRETTY WILD AND MORE SATURDAY, JULY 18 + SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026 CREDIT 1 UNION AMPHITHEATRE TINLEY PARK, IL Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, December 16 with Artist Presale General Onsale Begins Friday, December 19 at 10am CST at summerof99festival.com Rock fans, brace yourselves: multi-platinum acts CREED and Limp Bizkit will headline the 3rd Annual Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL. The pair, who famously clashed during […] - [VISIONS OF ATLANTIS And WARKINGS Release Joined Single “Pirates & Kings”](https://rocknloadmag.com/visions-of-atlantis-and-warkings-release-joined-single-pirates-kings/): NAPALM RECORDS NEWS VISIONS OF ATLANTIS And WARKINGS Join Forces For New Single “Pirates & Kings” | Watch The Official Music Video HERE!Eponymous Co-Headline Tour Through Europe Starts in February 2026! [Credit: Schwaighofer-Art] Prepare for a fight! VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WARKINGS unite for a mighty shared single, “Pirates & Kings”, forging their weapons for the upcoming co-headline tour of the same name. With a sweeping double vocal force and uplifting lyrics, the track showcases both the symphonic pirates’ and the power metal warriors’ strengths. Instantly opening with the impelling chorus, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS and WARKINGS craft an unmatched battle hymn. “Pirates & Kings” heats up the fight – be brave or be gone! […] - [PAUL SIMON Announces New Tour Plans In Europe, the UK and Ireland This Spring 2026 - DUBLIN – 3Arena - 20 MAY](https://rocknloadmag.com/paul-simon-announces-new-tour-plans-in-europe-the-uk-and-ireland-this-spring-2026-dublin-3arena-20-may/): The legendary singer-songwriter continues “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” a concert series featuring his Grammy-nominated album Seven Psalms, and a celebration of his timeless classics. Tickets on sale via Ticketmaster from 10am on Wednesday 17th December. PAUL SIMON Announces New Tour Plans   In Europe, the UK and Ireland This Spring 2026    DUBLIN – 3Arena 20 MAY   TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER AT 10AM ​​”a beautiful benediction for one of America’s defining songwriters… take any chance you get to see him again.”  – Los Angeles Times   “the songwriter delivered a remarkable performance that mixed hits and deep cuts with a complete […] - [STAIN THE CANVAS SHARES NEW ALBUM 'HONEY ROT'](https://rocknloadmag.com/stain-the-canvas-shares-new-album-honey-rot/): ­ ­ ­ ­ STAIN THE CANVAS SHARES NEW ALBUM  HONEY ROT NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Stain The Canvas closes out the year with the release of their album Honey Rot on Friday, December 12th through InVogue Records. The project arrives with the focus track “Leeches” and sets the tone for a chapter the band has been building toward all year. Honey Rot comes forward with a clear sense of direction and invites listeners into the world the band has been shaping through every release this year. Guitarist Lorenzo Accàttoli shares that the last three years were some of the […] - [A.A. WILLIAMS drops new single Just A Shadow, signs to RPM](https://rocknloadmag.com/a-a-williams-drops-new-single-just-a-shadow-signs-to-rpm/): A.A. WILLIAMS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “JUST A SHADOW” AND ANNOUNCES SIGNING TO REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC UK HEADLINE DATES BEGIN JANUARY 27TH Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) proudly announces the signing of acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist A.A. WILLIAMS, whose work blends haunting melody with a distinctly heavy edge. This marks a powerful new chapter in the artist’s evolution. To inaugurate the partnership, WILLIAMS unveils her new single “Just A Shadow”, a work of stark intimacy and emotional gravity. “Just A Shadow” descends into the quiet ache between light and dark, where WILLIAMS’ evocative voice becomes both a confession and a companion. It […] - [LORD OF THE LOST Releases New Single “Winter’s Dying Heart”](https://rocknloadmag.com/lord-of-the-lost-releases-new-single-winters-dying-heart/): NAPALM RECORDS NEWS LORD OF THE LOST Unveils New Single “Winter’s Dying Heart” | Watch the Official Music Video HERE! New Album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, Out Tomorrow via Napalm Records | Pre-Order NOW! LORD OF THE LOST’s Own Festival, LORDFEST, Happening This Saturday – With PAIN, SETYØURSAILS, and PYOGENESIS! [Credit: Kotburschi Kollektiv] LORD OF THE LOST are set to release their new album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, tomorrow, December 12, 2025 via Napalm Records. But before that, the German virtuosos open up their catalogue with another single, “Winter’s Dying Heart”, a grandiose ballad with a sad, yet beautifully captivating atmosphere. The accompanying video sees LORD OF THE LOST venture […] - [AXEL RUDI PELL New Album ‘Ghost Town’](https://rocknloadmag.com/axel-rudi-pell-new-album-ghost-town/): AXEL RUDI PELL New Album ’Ghost Town‘ to be released 20.03.2026 New single and lyric video for title track out now https://youtu.be/34ZaILEaUj4 You need neither encyclopaedia nor satnav to enjoy the music of Bochum-based guitarist, composer and band mastermind Axel Rudi Pell. Because what applies to most successful musicians also goes for Pell: His songs are marked by his typical, unmistakable signature, a hybrid of powerful guitar riffs and catchy melodies, presented by a brilliant band consisting of American vocalist Johnny Gioeli, former Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli, bassist Volker Krawczak and keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg. And although Pell has been wowing […] - [BLOODSTOCK's Festive Treat - Watch 5 New GOJIRA Live Clips from 2025](https://rocknloadmag.com/bloodstocks-festive-treat-watch-5-new-gojira-live-clips-from-2025/): BLOODSTOCK PRESENTS A FESTIVE TREAT WATCH FIVE NEW LIVE VIDEOS FROM GOJIRA’S 2025 INCREDIBLE HEADLINE SET OVER THE HOLIDAYS All photos by Katja Ogrin, excluding the above of Joe Duplantier & “Gojistock” by Steve Dempsey Fresh off BLOODSTOCK’s inaugural Winter Gathering, this holiday season BLOODSTOCK gifts metalheads something seriously heavy: five exclusive, newly released, pro-shot videos from GOJIRA’s earth-shaking 2025 headline performance, individually re-engineered with the band’s sound engineer to create the best and heaviest listening experience possible. Dropping across the holiday period, these live cuts capture the French titans at full power – a perfect festive binge for fans hungry for riffs. Your essential festive viewing includes “Stranded,” […] - [IOTUNN To Release 'Waves Over Copenhell'](https://rocknloadmag.com/iotunn-to-release-waves-over-copenhell/): IOTUNN To Release Waves Over Copenhell January 9th, 2026 On Metal Blade Records “Waves Below” Video/Single Now Playing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHLKsLK3uyM Preorders Available Photo by Charlotte Clews Under the starry skies of Copenhell 2023, Danish/Faroese progressive metal outfit IOTUNN took the stage by storm with a performance already etched into the festival’s history. A sea of specially designed laser beams cut through the night, as the band delivered some of their most majestic and emotional compositions – a concert experience that elevated both the audience and the music to cosmic heights. Now, IOTUNN releases this unforgettable moment as a live album: Waves […] - [EVIL SCARECROW release new album 'Silicon Tea', out now on Deadbox Records, UK Tour now on.](https://rocknloadmag.com/evil-scarecrow-release-new-album-silicon-tea-out-now-on-deadbox-records-uk-tour-now-on/): EVIL SCARECROW release new album ‘Silicon Tea‘, out now on Deadbox Records, UK Tour now on. Order here: https://linktr.ee/evilscarecrow We live in turbulent times where what we need more than ever is a bit of light entertainment, but even Evil Scarecrow can’t fail to address some of the more serious issues of the moment, be it our inadvertent servitude to corporate overlords, or the likelihood of Armageddon being kickstarted by a failure to update software. However, they also bring your attention back to the more fundamental problems of daily life, like bad weather at festivals and the challenge of trying to figure out which of […] - [STABBING Unleashes Official Video for Pummeling New Single, "Eon Of Obscenity"](https://rocknloadmag.com/stabbing-unleashes-official-video-for-pummeling-new-single-eon-of-obscenity/): STABBING Unleashes Official Video for Pummeling New Single, “Eon Of Obscenity” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi2rUn75ajg The death metal newcomers will release ‘Eon Of Obscenity’ on January 30, 2026 via Century Media Records https://Stabbing.lnk.to/EonOfObscenity-AlbumPR Photo by Matt Rush Brutal death metal rising stars STABBING are now unleashing the pummeling title track from their upcoming sophomore album, ‘Eon Of Obscenity.’ The furious aural attack can now be found along with a music video at THIS LOCATION. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi2rUn75ajgSTABBING comments, “The lyrics in ‘Eon’ are mainly about the idea that someone wit homicidal tendencies could hide it for years, and then one day just snap, and nobody […] - [P+A+G+E+S Announce Official Album Launch Show For No More Can Be Done](https://rocknloadmag.com/pages-announce-official-album-launch-show-for-no-more-can-be-done/): P+A+G+E+S Announce Official Album Launch Show For No More Can Be Done Following the widespread critical acclaim of their debut studio album No More Can Be Done, South African atmospheric noise, drone, doom, sludge punk and post-metal trio P+A+G+E+S will host their official album release show on Saturday, 7 February 2026, at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg, Cape Town. For this one-night event, P+A+G+E+S will be joined by two boundary-pushing acts: the gothic swamp existential blues of Emmaleen Tangleweed with Lliezel Ellick, and the haunting, cinematic dreamscapes of Constellatia. “After months of planning and organizing, P+A+G+E+S are really excited to finally put on our album release show with the […] - [Aiken Promotions Presents - SAM CAMPBELL “Kid Giblet” - 4th OCTOBER 2026 BELFAST - Ulster Hall](https://rocknloadmag.com/aiken-promotions-presents-sam-campbell-kid-giblet-4th-october-2026-belfast-ulster-hall/): Aiken Promotions Presents SAM CAMPBELL “Kid Giblet” 4 OCTOBER 2026 BELFAST, Ulster Hall Set Up:     FULLY SEATED Ticket Price:     £30.00 Doors:       7.00pm Show:       8.00pm TICKETS ON SALE:  FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER AT 10AM Please also list the following information:- Age Guidance – Over 16s Under 18s should be accompanied by an adult - [Cast share new single 'Free Love'](https://rocknloadmag.com/cast-share-new-single-free-love/): SHARE THE NEW SINGLE ‘FREE LOVE’ – LISTEN HERE   FROM THE NEW ALBUM ‘YEAH YEAH YEAH’, OUT JANUARY 30TH VIA MANCHESTER INDIE LABEL SCRUFF OF THE NECK – PRE-ORDER HERE STRIPPED BACK ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS FOLLOW IN JANUARY Photo by Jim Mitcham For Cast, 2025 has been a rare opportunity to simultaneously reflect on their storied past and look confidently towards the future. Between their sensational stadium shows with Oasis and filling venues with their current ‘All Change’ tour, they’ve thrilled fans with the classic songs that made them Platinum-certified Top 10 regulars in the ‘90s. But new songs ‘Poison Vine’, ‘Way It’s Gonna Be (Oh Yeah)’ and ‘Calling Out Your Name’ have earned extensive UK airplay and renewed media interest in North America. […] - [The Artery Foundation Signs Code:Words](https://rocknloadmag.com/the-artery-foundation-signs-codewords/): THE ARTERY FOUNDATION WELCOMES CODE:WORDS TO THE ROSTER BAND TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LIMERENCE” ON JANUARY 9 THE ARTERY FOUNDATION is pleased to announce that it has signed CODE:WORDS to its roster. On January 9, the band will debut its new single “Limerence.” Pre-save it here and stay tuned for more. When CODE:WORDS formed in Los Angeles in 2023, they did not arrive quietly. The band showed up with urgency and a sound that already felt lived in — like it had a past behind it, like they’d been a touring act for years before anyone was paying attention. They first gained attention with “Wash the Blood,” a debut that […] - [Self Torque release spaghetti western vibes of new track ‘Del Shannon’](https://rocknloadmag.com/self-torque-release-spaghetti-western-vibes-of-new-track-del-shannon/): Self Torque release spaghetti western vibes of new track ‘Del Shannon’ From the forthcoming debut album ‘A Brutal Nadir’ Set for release 30th January 2026 via Sugar-Free Records See Self Torque live at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton in Jan, various dates in Feb & Manchester Punk Festival in April Watch the music video Stream the single   Brighton trio Self Torque’s new single ‘Del Shannon’ brings some pseudo spaghetti western vibes with a serious injection of trumpet towards its climax. ‘Del Shannon’, released today with accompanying music video, “went through many interpretations before settling on a sort of spaghetti western style,” says vocalist […] - [Zac Brown Band Release Highly Anticipated New Album 'Love & Fear'](https://rocknloadmag.com/zac-brown-band-release-highly-anticipated-new-album-love-fear/): ZAC BROWN BAND RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM LOVE & FEAR THE BAND’S EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM FEATURES COLLABORATIONS WITH SNOOP DOGG, DOLLY PARTON, & MARCUS KING LISTEN TO LOVE & FEAR HERE “Zac Brown is indisputably one of the most sonically adventurous artists working in country music today…” – Entertainment Weekly “Whatever is driving him, Brown is swinging for the fences…” – Billboard NEW YORK, NY – (9 December, 2025) – GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum group Zac Brown Band release their highly anticipated new album, Love & Fear, available everywhere now – listen HERE. The 13-track project arrived as the band prepared to launch their landmark Sphere limited engagement in Las Vegas, with opening […] - [British Lion // Stray // Tony Moore // Live Review // Cheese & Grain // Frome](https://rocknloadmag.com/british-lion-stray-tony-moore-live-review-cheese-grain-frome/): Jesus!  What a miserable Monday night out in the town of Frome.  It’s cold, wet and dismal—no wonder the Boomtown Rats didn’t like Mondays.  But the light was about to shine on the town tonight as a trio of artists were due to hit the stage at the Cheese & Grain – Frome’s ‘numero uno’ music venue. It was an early start, as the doors opened at 6.45 pm, and a queue had already formed along the perimeter of the venue, with folk eagerly waiting to get out of the cold. As the rain fell, they packed into the foyer […] - [RXPTRS Bring You The Clues For Their 2025 Secret Christmas Show](https://rocknloadmag.com/rxptrs-bring-you-the-clues-for-their-2025-secret-christmas-show/): RXPTRS Bring You The Clues For Their 2025 Secret Christmas Show Bristol noise merchants RXPTRS are busy planning for the holidays. They’ve got a present to share with all their fans new and old. There’s a secret RXPTRS show happening on the 19th of December. All are welcome, including you, dear reader, if you can solve the clues…. This is something of a December tradition for the Bristol natives – but this time with a new twist. The 19th of December will the third time RXPTRS have held one of these Christmas shows, following on from the previous events in 2019 and 2021, […] - [Tenille Arts Drops New Single and Music Video - 'Don't Ruin Flowers' Out Now](https://rocknloadmag.com/tenille-arts-drops-new-single-and-music-video-dont-ruin-flowers-out-now/): TENILLE ARTS RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘DON’T RUIN FLOWERS’ TODAY VIA ONERPM Accompanied by the premiere of the official music video NASHVILLE, TN. –  Dreamcatcher Artists recently announced a partnership with ONErpm for Tenille Arts’ next album, and today the first single and music video from the award-winning artist is released through the new relationship worldwide. The moving track, ‘Don’t Ruin Flowers‘ was written by Tenille with Ryan Kohn and Lydia Sutherland. Kohn also produced the track. The official music video was directed and shot by Joey Brodnax in Spring Hill, TN and is exclusively available on Tenille’s YouTube channel here. “‘Don’t Ruin Flowers’ came at a time when I thought I had written every feeling of a breakup, and then this one […] - [GORE. Go Back in Time With GOT-Inspired "Wrath" Video](https://rocknloadmag.com/gore-go-back-in-time-with-got-inspired-wrath-video/): WATCH “WRATH” VIDEO GORE. GO FAR BACK IN TIME WITH CINEMATIC, GAME OF THRONES-INSPIRED “WRATH” VIDEO — WATCH  IF YOU DO NOT FEAR ME… EP OUT NOW Texas metal quartet GORE. — vocalist Haley Roughton, guitarist Alex Reyes, bassist Devin Birchfield, and drummer Wills Weller — dropped their latest EP, titled IF YOU DO NOT FEAR ME… earlier this year. Get it here. The band has also shared the video for “Wrath.” Watch it here. You will transported to a medieval moment in time, as singer Haley Roughton does battle with an archer and beyond in this gripping cinematic footage. It’s giving Game of Thrones vibes. “The ‘Wrath’ video is fully leaning into the ‘Disney Princess Metal’ vibe that the song brings,” says […] - [Billy Morrison & Ozzy Osbourne Collector’s Edition Picture Disc Vinyl Available ](https://rocknloadmag.com/billy-morrison-ozzy-osbourne-collectors-edition-picture-disc-vinyl-available/):   TLG|ZOID Presents Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne Collector’s Edition Picture Disc Vinyl in Stores January 9th distributed by Virgin Music Group  Available for Pre-Order Now! Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 — TLG|ZOID proudly presents Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne Collector’s Edition Picture Disc Vinyl, arriving January 9th distributed by Virgin Music Group. The limited-edition 180g picture disc—available now for pre-order, online and at local record stores—is designed as a true collector’s piece, worthy of framing and displaying like fine art. It’s the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Ozzy and Billy alike, offering a rare and visually striking keepsake that […] - [Lainey Wilson Debuts New Holiday Video For 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!' With Bing Crosby](https://rocknloadmag.com/lainey-wilson-debuts-new-holiday-video-for-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-with-bing-crosby/): LAINEY WILSON DEBUTS NEW HOLIDAY VIDEO FOR ‘LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!’ WITH BING CROSBY Earns Ninth #1 At US Country Radio With ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’ Performs During 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Nominated For Three Awards At The 68th Grammy Awards NASHVILLE, TN. – Lainey Wilson shares a new video for her version of ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!‘ with Bing Crosby, which was created in partnership with Hershey’s and features animated versions of the two artists. Watch/share HERE. ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’ is featured on Wilson’s new EP, Peace, Love, & […] - [Piebald's "If It Weren't For Venetian Blinds..." to Be Released on Vinyl Via Iodine Recordings](https://rocknloadmag.com/piebalds-if-it-werent-for-venetian-blinds-to-be-released-on-vinyl-via-iodine-recordings/): LISTEN HERE! PIEBALD’S IF IT WEREN’T FOR VENETIAN BLINDS, IT WOULD BE CURTAINS FOR US ALL BEING RELEASED ON VINYL BY IODINE RECORDINGS DELUXE REISSUE HAS BEEN REMASTERED WITH UPDATED ARTWORK + RETROSPECTIVE COMMENTARY FROM THE BAND Before PIEBALD were known for their anthemic sing-alongs and offbeat charm, there was …Venetian Blinds, an evolution from hardcore roots into something uniquely their own with all of their trademark chaos and cleverness. Originally released in 1999 on Big Wheel Recreation, If It Weren’t For Venetian Blinds, It Would Be Curtains For Us All brought Piebald’s blend of the sincere and the satirical to the ’90s emo and indie rock […] - [Bloodywood Announce Spring 2026 "System of a Brown" Headline Tour](https://rocknloadmag.com/bloodywood-announce-spring-2026-system-of-a-brown-headline-tour/): STREAM “NU DELHI”   BLOODYWOOD ANNOUNCE 2026 “SYSTEM OF A BROWN” TOUR FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS THE PRETTY WILD, LADRONES, + ANKOR Tickets and VIP Available Starting Tuesday, December 9 With Artist Presales General Onsale Begins Friday, December 12 at 10am on LiveNation.com  Fresh off a sold-out Summer 2025 support slot for BABYMETAL and recently serving as direct support for Hailstorm in Europe, Indian folk metal band BLOODYWOOD today announce their 2026 “System Of A Brown Tour,” featuring support from diverse worldwide acts. Joining Bloodywood on this run are genre-bending, boundary-breaking U.S. metalcore band The Pretty Wild; Mexican “Flow Pesado” rockers Ladrones; and Catalonian melodic metal band Ankor. It’s […] - [UNVERKALT Announce New Album Héréditaire](https://rocknloadmag.com/unverkalt-announce-new-album-hereditaire/): UNVERKALT Announce New Album Héréditaire Post-metal luminaries lift the veil on our accursed history with their heaviest and most heartfelt offering Featuring Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ Walk the path to destruction with haunting video for lead single “Die Auslöschung” “…so rivetingly beautiful that you will have to deepen to digest it” — Metal Hammer Greece Share Share Forward Unverkalt – Die Auslöschung (Official Music Video) While they’ve always pushed the intricate balance that defines post-metal, UNVERKALT are now plummeting over the edge into the black below. Their upcoming third album and first since signing with Season of Mist descends into humanity’s deepest […] - [Blood for Blood Sign to Roadrunner + Drop "You're Gonna Have to Kill Me," The First New Song In 21 Years](https://rocknloadmag.com/blood-for-blood-sign-to-roadrunner-drop-youre-gonna-have-to-kill-me-the-first-new-song-in-21-years/): ROADRUNNER SIGNS LEGENDARY BOSTON HARDCORE BAND BLOOD FOR BLOOD BAND SHARES “YOU’RE GONNA HAVE TO KILL ME” — ITS FIRST SINGLE IN TWO DECADES — LISTEN ROADRUNNER RECORDS is thrilled to announce the signing Boston hardcore institution BLOOD FOR BLOOD. Since 1994, Blood for Blood have quietly achieved their rightful place in the hardcore pantheon, thanks to an all-out punk and hardcore assault delivered with metallic precision, laced with venomous swagger and spiked with a sarcastic sense of humor. Today, they share their new single “YOU’RE GONNA HAVE TO KILL ME.” It’s the first new song from Blood for Blood in 21 years. And it rips. Fueled […] - [PUNK ROCK TO THE RESCUE COLLABORATIVE SINGLE “WE ARE LA” TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 7 TO COMMEMORATE THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEVASTATING LA FIRES](https://rocknloadmag.com/punk-rock-to-the-rescue-collaborative-single-we-are-la-to-be-released-january-7-to-commemorate-the-one-year-anniversary-of-the-devastating-la-fires/): PUNK ROCK TO THE RESCUE COLLABORATIVE SINGLE “WE ARE LA” TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 7 TO COMMEMORATE THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEVASTATING LA FIRES   TRACK FEATURES MEMBERS OF SOCIAL DISTORTION, PENNYWISE, THE MINUTEMEN, FOO FIGHTERS, ALKALINE TRIO, THE GOGOS, TSOL, AND MORE   PRE-ORDER “WE ARE LA” VINYL HERE   PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT SWEET RELIEF MUSICIANS FUND Los Angeles, CA (December 9, 2025) – To commemorate the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, a collaborative single “We Are LA” will be available on January 7, exactly one year from when the fires began. The single features some punk rock heavy hitters including members […] - [UTOPIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION announce EP](https://rocknloadmag.com/utopia-development-corporation-announce-ep/): Utopia Development Corporation announce Industrial Area Swimming Centre EP Release new single Repeat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm8MuC3S7gU Northampton business park based post-punk quintet Utopia Development Corporation are set to release their debut EP Industrial Area Swimming Centre early next year and kick off by dropping “Repeat” Written during the very early days of lockdown, Repeat was in actuality the first new material UDC created. Chris having spent much of that time listening to Bremen Nacht by the Fall on repeat had been attempting to discern what it was that made its nine and a half minute run time, a runtime split between ostensibly […] - [YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY – Music Documentary Featuring International Superstars Now Streaming Worldwide](https://rocknloadmag.com/yoshiki-under-the-sky-music-documentary-featuring-international-superstars-now-streaming-worldwide/): UNITING THE WORLD THROUGH MUSIC   YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY – Music Documentary Featuring International Superstars Now Streaming Worldwide   The Captivating Music Documentary Showcasing the Iconic Rock Star and Composer is Available Now On Demand in Select International Markets From Magnolia Home Entertainment Synopsis The music documentary film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY features the world-renowned rock star and composer leading a global concert featuring today’s top musical artists. In his directorial debut, YOSHIKI – leader of rock band X Japan – conceived the project during the recent period when artists could not connect with their fans. YOSHIKI has gathered an unprecedented collection […] - [I PROMISED THE WORLD New single+video 'A Pure Expression'](https://rocknloadmag.com/i-promised-the-world-new-singlevideo-a-pure-expression/): I PROMISED THE WORLD SHARE NEW SINGLE + VIDEO “A PURE EXPRESSION” + ANNOUNCE US HEADLINE TOUR  THIS IS THE SECOND SINGLE TAKEN FROM FORTHCOMING SELF-TITLED EP OUT JANUARY 16 VIA RISE RECORDS I PROMISED THE WORLD (Credit- Ryan Johnson) ‘A PURE EXPRESSION’ – Official Video The fast-rising Texas-based five-piece I Promised The World have shared “A Pure Expression,” the second single from their forthcoming self-titled EP, due out January 16 via Rise Records. The track arrives alongside an official music video. Following the release of “Bliss In 7 Languages,” “A Pure Expression” expands on the band’s ability to balance restraint and intensity, opening with a patient, […] - [Port Noir unveil 2nd new single & visualizer for “Complicated”; out now via InsideOutMusic](https://rocknloadmag.com/port-noir-unveil-2nd-new-single-out-now-via-insideoutmusic/): Port Noir unveil 2nd new single & visualizer for “Complicated”;  out now via InsideOutMusic Promo Picture Port Noir (credit: Aslak Junttu) After their powerful return with the single “Redshift” earlier this year, Swedish alternative rock outfit Port Noir continue to build momentum with their brand-new single “Complicated”, released today via InsideOutMusic. The track marks the next step in the band’s renewed creative chapter and reinforces their place within the progressive music scene. ++ Following the release of their 2022 album Cuts, Port Noir are pushing deeper into the sonic space they’ve been carving out for years: Formed in Södertälje, Sweden, the trio has earned a reputation for blending rock, […] - [ALPHAWHORES ‘YOU CAN COME OUT NOW’ EUROPEAN TOUR 2026](https://rocknloadmag.com/alphawhores-you-can-come-out-now-european-tour-2026/): ALPHAWHORES ‘YOU CAN COME OUT NOW’ EUROPEAN TOUR 2026IN SUPPORT OF THEIR SECOND ALBUM, RELEASED JUNE 13th, 2025 LISTEN HERE“. ..AlphaWhores have set the bar high once again …big things beckon.” – Kerrang  Panama based alt rock duo AlphaWhores will tour in Europe in 2026 in support of their new album, You Can Come Out Now, which was released on June 13th 2025. Twenty-two dates have been announced, including first ever tours in Spain and the UK and their European festival debut at Desertfest in London. More dates are expected to be added. Says Massiel and Juan Carlos from AlphaWhores, “The cat’s out of the bag, finally… time for another European […] - [NINE TREASURES: “Seeking The Absolute” Video From Chinese Mongolian Progressive Metal Outfit](https://rocknloadmag.com/nine-treasures-seeking-the-absolute-video-from-chinese-mongolian-progressive-metal-outfit/): NINE TREASURES: “Seeking The Absolute” Video From Chinese Mongolian Progressive Metal Outfit Now Playing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSGJ3t4UysA Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES are pleased to unveil a video for the title track of their outstanding Seeking The Absolute full-length, out now on Metal Blade Records. The title track fully embraces the spirit of Eastern playing techniques, “especially glissando, over and over again,” notes vocalist/guitarist Askhan, “which is why the song‘s working title was simply ’Slide.‘ By that time, our creative process had become completely free. We no longer cared about rules or boundaries; we just followed our instincts and poured […] - [SOFTCULT release new single 'Queen Of Nothing'](https://rocknloadmag.com/softcult-release-new-single-queen-of-nothing/): SOFTCULT release new single ‘Queen Of Nothing’ Debut album, ‘When A Flower Doesn’t Grow’, due out 30th January 2026 via Easy Life Records Photo: Kaylene Widdoes Following their hugely successful UK headline tour, Ontario-based modern grunge sibling duo Softcult return today with their new single ‘Queen Of Nothing’, lifted from their forthcoming debut full-length album When A Flower Doesn’t Grow, out 30th January 2026 via Easy Life Records. ‘Queen Of Nothing’ sees Softcult deliver one of their most direct statements to date, channeling their signature blend of grunge, shoegaze and alt-rock while broadening the emotional and thematic scope of their upcoming album. Lyrically, the track confronts the crushing weight of societal expectations placed […] - [Vreid - Release New Single & Video "From These Woods" From New Album Out In March 2026](https://rocknloadmag.com/vreid-release-new-single-video-from-these-woods-from-new-album-out-in-march-2026/): VREID – From These Woods December 10th VREID ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “THE SKIES TURN BLACK” AND UNLEASHES FIRST SINGLE “FROM THESE WOODS” The wait is over.  On December 10th, Vreid drops “From These Woods” and its accompanying music video, while pre-orders for the new album The Skies Turn Black go live. Norwegian metal veterans Vreid open a powerful new chapter with the announcement of their upcoming album The Skies Turn Black, arriving March 6th. Five years have passed since their last album, years that have shaped, challenged, and sharpened the band. With this album, Vreid return to the core of their Sognametal identity while stepping into […] - [LIK release video for “They”](https://rocknloadmag.com/lik-release-video-for-they/): Swedish Death Metallers LIK release video for “They” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5rmPw8r7YQ Announce European headlining tour for March/April 2026 LIK, the modern-day purveyors of classic Swedish death metal, gloriously return to action with a video for “They”, taken from their latest full-length Necro which was released last April. Directed by the band´s own Joakim Antman you can check out the video HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5rmPw8r7YQLIK will return to stages next March when they kick off the Necrofeeling Over Europe Tour 2026! Comments the band: “In March & April we drag NECRO across European soil — a procession of stinking, rotten, & unspeakable volume. Join the […] - [NURSE JOHN - THE SHORT STAFFED TOUR LIVE AT WATERFRONT HALL BELFAST](https://rocknloadmag.com/nurse-john-the-short-staffed-tour-live-at-waterfront-hall-belfast/): NI Comedy Presents NURSE JOHN – THE SHORT STAFFED TOUR Waterfront Hall, Belfast 21st April 2026 Tickets on sale Friday at 10am from waterfront.co.uk & ticketmaster.ie John Dela Cruz’s (a.k.a Nurse John’s) comedy is like talking to your work bestie; you trauma dump, cry, scream, and laugh together through all the high and the lows of working in the service industry.  It’s the feeling of relatability and instant relief that you are not crazy from experiencing all the roller coaster of emotions working short staffed while being underpaid, undervalued, and underappreciated. His relatable humor helped him garner over 12 million besties & followers across the globe and growing […] - [OBELISK IS READY TO RELEASE HIS ENGROSSING DEBUT ALBUM](https://rocknloadmag.com/obelisk-is-ready-to-release-his-engrossing-debut-album-2/): OBELISK IS READY TO RELEASE HIS ENGROSSING DEBUT ALBUM Emerging from the underground with a sound that is as raw as it is resonant, enigmatic metalcore artist OBELISK is set to release his captivating debut album, Brushed By Darkness, on Friday 12th December.Hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, OBELISK is the brainchild of a mysterious, masked, and anonymous solo artist. A true one-man project, OBELISK writes, performs, and produces all instrumentation, crafting an immersive sonic world that challenges the boundaries between performer and listener. His music is a visceral exploration of emotion, identity, and perseverance in a world that often overlooks the […] - [Static-X // Wisconsin Death Trip - (25th Anniversary Corrosive Edition) // Album Review](https://rocknloadmag.com/static-x-wisconsin-death-trip-25th-anniversary-corrosive-edition-album-review/): Here we are 25 years on from the explosive arrival of one of the most influential bands on the Nu-Metal scene back in the early 2000’s, Static-X. This week, they release their defining debut album, Wisconsin Death Trip – (25th Anniversary Corrosive Edition), to remind us what they are all about. For some, they may have never delved into the world of Static-X, understandably so, for the kids of today, there probably has never been so much music at your fingertips as there is today, millions of new songs uploaded every day, and you are bombarded from all sides on […] ## Pages - [Buy Me A Coffee](https://rocknloadmag.com/buy-me-a-coffee/): Rock ‘N’ Load was born out of a passion for music, both on a personal level and in the live setting with 5000 + friends, You just can’t beat good music, but alas there are more bands with more music than there are hours in the day! I work day in and day out with the very top PR’s and Record Labels from across the globe and there is more press arriving every day than any man can handle! 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