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DARTAGNAN have released ‚Holding Out For A Hero‘, the fourth single from their upcoming covers album ‚Helden x Hymnen‘. The Nuremberg-based folk-rock outfit reimagine the classic anthem with driving guitars, pounding drums and their signature violin sound. The release marks another milestone in the band’s tenth anniversary celebrations.

Finnish one-man metal project RARE ELEMENTS has released a new single titled ‚Under the Iron Sky‘, a slow, groove-driven track blending progressive structures with the weight of doom and death metal. Conceived and executed entirely by Harri Sarpavaara, the track explores the intersection of psychological exhaustion and a war-ravaged external landscape. The single is out now on all major streaming platforms via Inverse Music Group.

Sheffield synth-wave duo SKYRACER are set to release their debut full-length album ‚Skyracer V1.0‘ on 24 July 2026 as a self-release. The 11-track record brings together eight acclaimed singles and three brand-new tracks, marking the culmination of years of cinematic pop-rock songwriting. SKYRACER have previously toured the UK alongside synth-rock act LEBROCK.

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.