Japanese kawaii metal powerhouse BABYMETAL have released a brand new single titled ‘Kon! Kon!' featuring Indian metal sensation Bloodywood. It's the fifth release from their upcoming album METAL FORTH, set to arrive on 8 August via Capitol Records.

Pop singer-songwriter GRACEY has released a brand new EP titled Ladybug, out now via Glassnote Music. The artist describes the EP’s sound as “a love‑child between the witchy melodies of Caroline Polacheck and Kate‑Bush, mixed with guitars and shimmery 80s synths”.

British singer-songwriter Mahalia has released a new song titled ‘Instructions’ alongside a music video. The track follows the recent release of ‘Different Type of Love’ featuring Masicka, and continues the artist’s exploration of themes surrounding romance and nightlife.

Southern England metalcore band Fates Messenger is set to unleash their highly anticipated EP Eternal War on 22 August via Greyline Records - a newly formed independent label spearheaded by frontman Tony Maddocks.

French heavy-hitters ten56. have officially announced their upcoming album, IO, set for release on 5 September. Promising a sharper, more intense, and darker evolution of their sound, the record marks a bold new chapter for the band.

Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sigrid has released a brand new song titled ‘Jellyfish’ via Island/EMI. The first release from Sigrid's new era, ‘Jellyfish’ is her first music following 2023's The Hype EP. Sigrid plays TRNSMT festival this weekend, plus Latit

Grammy-nominated artist Brent Cobb and his band, The Fixin’s, have released their highly anticipated new album, Ain’t Rocked In A While, out now via Ol’ Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers.

Southern California’s Dayseeker - Rory Rodriguez (vocals), Gino Sgambelluri (guitar), Ramone Valerio (bass), and Zac Mayfield (drums) - have officially announced their upcoming album, Creature In the Black Night.

Metalcore legends Bring Me The Horizon surprised fans today with the release of Lo-files, a 23-track collection featuring reimagined versions of some of their most iconic songs. This stripped-down project offers a mellow, atmospheric spin on their catalog, blending ambient textures, laid-back beats, and chilled reinterpretations that reveal a softer, more introspective side of the band.

Fresh off their electrifying performance of Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Perry Mason’ at Black Sabbath’s final show this past weekend, Halestorm has unleashed a brand-new track, ‘Rain Your Blood On Me,’ which they premiered live during their brief set.

Southern California metalcore powerhouse Of Mice & Men have announced their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Another Miracle, set for release on November 14th via Century Media Records.

Legendary Los Angeles metal pioneers W.A.S.P. are set to return to the UK later this year with a truly special tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut. Titled Album ONE Alive!, the tour will see the band perform their iconic first album in its entirety for the first time ever - alongside a selection of fan-favourite classics from their storied catalogue.

Hot on the heels of their acclaimed January release ‘Slow Down’, MOTHER VULTURE return with their latest sonic punch: ‘Treadmill.’ The track marks a thrilling evolution for the band, fusing their trademark brand of frantic, chaotic speed-rock with the darker themes and sonic textures of their newer material.

British rock legends Skunk Anansie have unveiled the powerful video for their new single ‘Shame.’ A deeply personal track for frontwoman Skin, ‘Shame’ delves into her family history, serving as a raw and cathartic release. The accompanying video brings that emotion vividly to life - a striking visual journey that captures Skin confronting and exorcising the ghosts of her past.

Alt-rock quintet Rain City Drive return with ‘Ride Or Die’, a heartfelt new anthem out now via Thriller Records. Accompanied by a striking music video, the track captures the powerful moment of finding that person - the one you want to build a life with, your unwavering partner in every sense.

Horror metal visionaries ICE NINE KILLS have unveiled a new track titled ‘The Great Unknown’ - a blistering, high-concept single and video that dives headfirst into a glitched-out, dystopian reality inspired by The Matrix.

Metalcore progressives ERRA - J.T. Cavey (vocals), Jesse Cash (vocals/ guitar), Conor Hesse (bass), Alex Ballew (drums) and Clint Tustin (guitar) - return with their first taste of new music since 2024's critically acclaimed CURE, in the form of new single, ‘Gore of Being’.

Following the wildly successful and widely praised run of one-man shows in 2024 - where he brought his hugely popular Youtube channel (boasting over 600,000 subscribers) to the stage - Justin Hawkins is set to embark on a brand new solo adventure in early 2026.

Rock band Dance Gavin Dance has released their new single and music video ‘Trap Door’, out now via Rise Records. This third track to be released from their forthcoming album Pantheon is a collision of anxious energy and unhurried melodies.

Ontario-based modern grunge sibling duo Softcult have unveiled their latest single, ‘Naive’, out now via Easy Life Records. The release follows closely on the heels of their powerful shoegaze track ‘Pill To Swallow’ and the exciting news that work on their long-awaited debut full-length album is officially complete.

Just off the Glastonbury stage, LOLA YOUNG has announced three headline shows this October. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 10 July. Her new album ‘I’m Only F**king Myself’ drops 19th September via Island Records.

Black Country duo Big Special - Joe Hicklin (vocals) and Callum Moloney (drums) - have unveiled a surprise album NATIONAL AVERAGE today 4 July, via So Recordings. The new record is following up last year's acclaimed UK Top 40 debut album POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES and arrives after days of the band teasing projections of the album's artwork across London landmarks.

German pagan folk band FAUN have unveiled a new single and accompanying music video for ‘Lady Isobel’, a tender and introspective ballad. The song offers a first glimpse into their forthcoming album, Hex, due for release on 5 September via Pagan Folk Records.

The Somerset House Summer Series returns once again, set in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at the heart of the iconic Neoclassical building. This open-air concert series has become a staple for showcasing both rising talents and acclaimed artists from the UK and around the world.

As the band storms the stages of the biggest international summer festivals, bringing their signature furyo style to thousands, Rise Of The Northstar returns with a brand new single: ‘BACK 2 BASICS.’ This hard-hitting track sees the band teaming up with fellow heavyweights of the French scene, LANDMVRKS, delivering a crushing collaboration that pushes both bands to new extremes.

Riding the momentum of their breakout single ‘Hollywood Forever’ released last year, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD return with their most emotionally charged release to date. Their new track ‘SAVIOR’, out now via Sumerian Records, peels back the layers to reveal a darker, more introspective side of the band - swapping bravado for vulnerability and grit.

All Points East 2025 is set to return to Victoria Park, London, from 15–24 August, showcasing a diverse, multi‑weekend festival featuring top-tier headliners and vibrant emerging acts. From soul, reggae and indie to drum & bass, electronic, pop and rock, the iconic festival is not to miss!

Now fully independent and forging their own path, American rock band Set It Off are charging into a bold new era with a new single titled ‘Rotten’. Fueled by thunderous breakdowns, gritty riffs, and powerful vocals, the latest track captures the raw intensity this new incarnation of Set It Off has been building toward.

UK punk outfit DARKO have unleashed their dynamic new single ‘Override!’, accompanied by a brilliantly animated music video that bursts with energy and character. The track marks the second release from their upcoming EP Canvas, which drops 18 July via Lockjaw Records.

Manchester-based HOT MILK have just unleashed their sophomore album, Corporation P.O.P. today, with new single ‘Sympathy Symphony’. 

Nottingham pop-punk outfit As December Falls have dropped their latest single, ‘Ready Set Go,’ taken from their eagerly awaited new album Everything’s On Fire But I’m Fine, set for release on August 8th via ADF Records in partnership with Virgin.

English alternative-indie band Only The Poets have dropped their latest single ‘Emotionally Hungover’, out today via Capitol Records. This marks a bold step forward in the band’s evolving sound.

Pop singer-songwriter Lorde has unveiled her album Virgin, out now via Universal Music. This project is the New Zealander’s first full-length release in four years, signaling a bold artistic evolution. It explores themes of gender fluidity, raw femininity, and deeply personal self-examination. Lead singles such as “What Was That,” “Man of the Year,” and the opening track “Hammer” highlight her return to synth-driven alt-pop, enriched with visceral, emotionally charged lyrics.

Bimbocore pioneer Scene Queen, also known as Hannah Collins, kicks off a new era with her bold new single ‘L-Shaped Couch’ , out now via Hopeless Record - a sparkling, metal-infused tribute to '70s disco, drenched in empowerment, attitude, and glitter.

After a breakout year that saw over 60,000 tickets sold worldwide, a slew of major metal festival appearances, and the release of their acclaimed album CURSED, PALEFACE SWISS are set to level up once again in 2026 with their biggest European tour to date.

Canadian rock titans Three Days Grace return with what may be their most explosive anthem to date: ‘Dominate’, out now across all digital platforms. Leading the charge as the opening track of their upcoming record, the song sets an uncompromising tone - rooted in strength, defiance, and unshakable willpower.

The iconic Reading & Leeds Festivals will return to Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park in 2025, with an electrifying lineup led by Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon, and Hozier.

German alternative outfit SEVEN BLOOD have unveiled their latest single, ‘No Breakout’ - the newest taste of their upcoming debut album, Life Is Just A Phase, due for release on November 21, 2025.

British outfit As Everything Unfolds have announced details of a UK and European headline tour for November, tearing through 6 different cities across the UK and Germany.

English rock band Pale Waves have just announced the ‘Still Smitten’ tour, taking place in October this year. The band is set to hit 13 cities across the country this fall, kicking off in Sunderland, England on 13 October and ending in Cork, Republic of Ireland on 30 October.