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Two of rock’s most theatrical pioneers are set to share the stage in October 2026, as ARTHUR BROWN has been confirmed as special guest host for four dates on ALICE COOPER’s UK Book Tour. The tour supports ALICE COOPER’s definitive autobiography ‚Devil on my Shoulder‘, published by Ebury Spotlight on 8th October 2026.

WEDNESDAY 13 is set to release ‚Un-Alive from Pol’and’Rock 2025‘ on September 25, 2026 via Napalm Records, capturing a landmark performance before more than 750,000 fans at the legendary Polish festival. The 15-track live record spans the full career of the self-proclaimed Duke of Spook, from Murderdolls classics to fan favourites from the critically acclaimed ‚Mid Death Crisis‘.

Swedish hard rock trio S.O.R.M has released ‚Raise Hell‘, a riff-driven standalone single celebrating their upcoming debut at Sweden Rock Festival. Out now via Noble Demon, the track channels raw energy and thunderous hooks in classic hard rock fashion.

APRIL ART are back with a fierce new single and music video titled ‚Big Bubble Bullsh*t‘, doubling down on the momentum built by their previous track ‚Panic Stations‘. The German rock outfit continues to push their uncompromising sound further into the mainstream, backed by chart success and growing streaming numbers.

DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has spoken candidly about the band’s enduring passion for live performance in an in-depth feature for Rock Candy Magazine Issue 56. With nearly 50 years of gigging behind them and a new album in the works, DEF LEPPARD show no signs of slowing down. Every member of the classic line-up contributed to what amounts to a forensic look at one of rock’s most celebrated live acts.

German cinematic rock act STAIRWAY TO VIOLET have released their highly anticipated debut album ‚Invictus‘ via No Cut Music. The record blends orchestral rock, electronic textures and cinematic drama across 13 intense tracks. Accompanying the release is the new single ‚We Are We Are‘, available now with a lyric video.

Swedish extreme metal pioneers MESHUGGAH have announced remastered anniversary editions of two defining works: Destroy Erase Improve: 30th Anniversary Edition and Catch Thirtythree: 20th Anniversary Edition. Both titles arrive on vinyl, CD digipack, and digital formats on July 24th, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Remastered singles from each album are already available to stream.

Norwegian avant-garde legends TRELLDOM have released their new album „…by the word…“ on May 29, 2026, via Prophecy Productions. The record arrives to widespread critical praise, collecting top scores from publications across Europe and beyond.

Italian synthwave-metal project V.B.O. has released their new single ‚Monsters!‘, a shadowy dive into the vices of modern society. The track previews the upcoming debut full-length, also titled Vice Business Only, set for release on July 24, 2026, via Reigning Phoenix Music.

German hard rock veterans SINNER have unveiled ‚Wait‘, the first single from their forthcoming and final studio album ‚Boom Bang Goodbye‘, set for release on July 31, 2026 via RPM. The track arrives with an official music video and signals a celebratory, uplifting farewell from one of Europe’s most enduring hard rock acts. With over four decades and 19 studio albums behind them, SINNER are closing their chapter on a definitive high note.