Author: Jay Franze

Dan Byrne has released an acoustic version of “Saviour,” proving that sometimes the most powerful thing a rock singer can do is turn down the volume. Apparently, somebody finally found the unplugged setting. The British rocker revisits the track from his debut solo album, This Is Where the Show Begins,

Belgian power metal outfit Iron Mask has announced its new album, Crimson Prophecy, arriving January 29, 2027, through Frontiers Music Srl. And apparently, guitarist Dushan Petrossi has decided that ordinary guitar solos simply aren’t complicated enough. The band has also released the album’s first single, “No Greener Lands,” accompanied by

Forty years ago, Bon Jovi released Slippery When Wet, and suddenly New Jersey had a few more rock stars, MTV had a few more music videos, and hairspray manufacturers probably started planning their retirements. Now, legendary rock photographer Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss is bringing those memories back to where much of

Country music has spent decades singing about heartbreak, hard times and people who can’t seem to get along. Lacy J. Dalton has apparently decided it’s time to do something about that last one. The veteran country singer-songwriter has released her new single, “Common Ground,” a song encouraging Americans to look

Apparently retirement from KISS wasn’t going to keep Tommy Thayer away from loud guitars for very long. The former KISS guitarist has joined forces with Dan Reed of Dan Reed Network to form SHOGUN MOJO, a new rock collective that has released its self-titled debut album through Frontiers Music Srl.

Finnish modern metal outfit Blind Channel has released its sixth studio album, Painstream, through Century Media, and apparently the band has decided that being human in 2026 provides more than enough material for a heavy metal record. They’re probably not wrong. The 12-track album explores pain in its many forms,

Swedish rockers BOMBUS have released a new single called “Shoes To Fill,” offering the first taste of their upcoming album, No Magic, scheduled for early 2027 through Black Lodge Records. And judging by the band’s description, subtlety isn’t part of the plan. The new track arrives alongside an official music

Apparently, somebody let X-COPS out of holding again. The self-proclaimed failures of law enforcement have returned with Confidential, a surprise three-track 7-inch release available now through Pit Records. The record arrives while the band is on tour supporting GWAR, which should tell you just about everything you need to know

Apparently, melodic rock still has a few things to say. And Lita Ford will be helping deliver the message. Frontiers Music Srl has announced Ford as the first headliner for Frontiers Rock Festival 2027, scheduled for April 30 through May 2 at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda, near Milan,

Philadelphia black metal outfit Unholy Altar has officially signed with BLKIIBLK, announcing the partnership just in time for Samhain. Because apparently Halloween wasn’t dark enough already. Formed in 2021, the five-piece band has spent the past several years building its reputation in the underground metal scene, combining the raw aggression