Monat: Juni 2026

German rock act APRIL ART have officially announced their fourth studio album, titled ‚RED‘, set for release on October 2, 2026. The band describes the color red as a cornerstone of their identity, woven into their live performances and visual aesthetic for years. Pre-orders are set to open exclusively via the band’s online shop on June 26, 2026.

Canadian melodic hard rock outfit STORM FORCE have announced their sophomore album ‚Truth‘, set for release on August 14th via BraveWords Records. The self-titled lead single is already streaming, and a free Bandcamp Listening Party has been scheduled for August 12th. The ten-track record marks a bold step forward from the band’s 2020 debut ‚Age of Fear‘.

Swedish power metal outfit TUNGSTEN have unveiled their latest single ‚Sunshine Of Fall‘, the third preview of their forthcoming fifth studio album Ashes, due October 9 via PERCEPTION. The track follows previously released singles ‚Joker‘ and ‚The North Will Rise‘, featuring Tony Kakko of SONATA ARCTICA, and further cements the band’s reputation for crafting anthemic, melody-driven heavy metal.

Italian power metal sextet FROZEN CROWN have released their new single ‚The One‘, the first taste of their upcoming album ‚The Legend of the Six Kings‘, due October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth mythology, the track signals a darker, more narrative-driven chapter for the band.

ROB ZOMBIE has unleashed the official music video for ‚Tarantula,‘ a standout cut from his acclaimed eighth solo album, The Great Satan, out now via Nuclear Blast Records. The performance-driven clip, bathed in stark yellow light and shot with a gritty aesthetic, sees ZOMBIE and his band delivering the track with relentless intensity. The release adds another visual chapter to one of heavy music’s most celebrated albums in recent memory.

It’s a milestone year: Neuborn Open Air Festival turns 20 in 2026 – and they’re celebrating across three nights. From August 27–29, the Neuborn grounds in Wörrstadt near Mainz once again become home to metal,

Ukrainian modern metal quartet IGNEA have released ‚Dreams of Lands Unseen‘, the lead single from their forthcoming album ‚Monumental‘, due October 23, 2026 via Napalm Records. The track explores Cold War-era space race ambitions through a blend of crushing riffs, growls, shimmering keyboards and a theremin solo. An official music video accompanies the release, shot in deliberate black and white to evoke classic science fiction aesthetics.

BANGALORE CHOIR has signed a worldwide deal with El Puerto Records, marking the official revival of one of the Sunset Strip era’s most celebrated cult bands. Frontman David Reece returns alongside longtime collaborator Andy Susemihl, with a brand new album set for release in 2026.

GREEN LUNG have released their new single ‚Necropolitan Line‘, a thunderous Motorhead-meets-Deep Purple rampage inspired by London’s Victorian-era Necropolis Railway. The track is taken from their forthcoming fourth album, Necropolitan, due September 11th 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

SAVATAGE are set to host a signing session at the EMP Store in Leipzig on 12 August 2026, ahead of their headline concert at the Parkbühne. The event is part of the band’s ‚Prelude to Madness‘ European summer tour and will feature an exclusive album bundle available for the first time at this fan event.