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DEVILDRIVER have dropped their explosive new single ‚Dead in the Water‘, the second preview of their forthcoming album ‚Strike and Kill‘, due July 10, 2026 via Napalm Records. Building on the success of debut single ‚Dig Your Own Grave‘, which surpassed 400,000 streams, the groove metal veterans show no signs of slowing down.

The Museum Goslar is set to open a landmark special exhibition on hard rock and metal history in June 2026, and the ROCKHARZ festival is playing a central role. Titled ‚Kaiser, Kult and Krach – 66 Stories from Hard Rock and Metal,‘ the exhibition opens on 6 June 2026 and runs through the end of the year. ROCKHARZ will contribute rare artefacts and host its own dedicated display on festival history at the Kulturmarktplatz Goslar.

Swedish rock legends EUROPE have released their new single ‚The Cult of Ignorance‘, the second preview track from their upcoming studio album ‚Come This Madness‘, due September 25 via Silver Lining Music. The accompanying music video features a remarkable cast of celebrity cameos from the worlds of music, film, sport and science.

Italian rockers THE ROCK ALCHEMIST have unveiled a new live performance video for ‚Passion Drives You Over‘, taken from their 2024 album ‚Lead, Love and Gold‘ via Lion Music. The footage was captured on February 28, 2026, at the auditorium of Magazzini Musicali Merula, one of Europe’s largest musical instrument stores.

German modern metal rising stars DOMINUM have unveiled their latest single ‚Dark Melodies‘, a sweeping waltz-tempo ballad taken from their forthcoming third album ‚Night is Calling‘, due July 3, 2026 via Napalm Records. The band has simultaneously announced a headline tour across Europe for autumn 2026.

Norwegian electronic rock entity MORTIIS has unveiled the lyric visualiser for ‚Tundra, Heart of Hell‘, the final advance single ahead of the forthcoming album ‚Ghosts of Europa‘. The record is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026 via Prophecy Productions.

Swedish hard rockers NESTOR have unveiled a live version of their streaming hit ‚On The Run‘ as the first single from their upcoming live album ‚Live at Gothenburg Film Studios‘, set for release on August 14, 2026 via Napalm Records. The track originally appeared on the band’s celebrated 2021 debut ‚Kids in a Ghost Town‘ and has since accumulated millions of streams. The accompanying live video offers a compelling first glimpse of NESTOR’s electrifying stage presence captured on film.

German heavy metal legends ACCEPT are marking half a century of existence with a stunning re-recording of their 1982 speed metal classic ‚Fast as a Shark‘, featuring Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan and Mikkey Dee. The track serves as the first single from the upcoming anniversary album ‚Teutonic Titans 1976-2026‘, set for release on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records.

Swedish riff rock legends GREENLEAF will headline the inaugural Magnetic Eye Records label showcase at Ripplefest Texas 2026, marking the band’s first ever live performance on a US stage. The showcase takes place September 20 in Austin, TX, with label mates HIGH DESERT QUEEN, HOWLING GIANT, FRIENDSHIP COMMANDERS, and WITCH RIPPER also on the bill.

Swedish rock heavyweights GRAVEYARD have revealed their seventh studio album, ‚Fever‘, set for release on October 9, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Produced entirely in-house without an outside producer, the record promises a heavier and more direct sound than its predecessor. The band will hit the road in autumn 2026 alongside BLUES PILLS.