Melodic Rock / AOR Rock Band Firesky to Release Debut Album 2026!

Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are thrilled to announce full details of the self-titled debut album by the new Melodic Rock/AOR sensation Firesky. Firesky is an international studio project/band created by Finnish drummer Mika Brushane (Imperium). It already made its official debut in 2025 with the exclusive unreleased track “To Be The Number One,” featured on the compilation “We Still Rock… The World.” The line-up is completed by Italian … Continue reading Melodic Rock / AOR Rock Band Firesky to Release Debut Album 2026!

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France’s HighWay Announce New Album “Last Call for Rock’N’Roll” Out April 2026

Unveil First Single “Hi-Way” Out Now! L-R – Ben Chambert – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Florian Arnaud – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals, Benjamin Folch – Lead Vocals, Cerise Pouillart – Bass, Backing Vocals, Romain Chambert – Drums Photo Credit – Mr. Cana Photography French hard rock powerhouse HighWay is back with a vengeance. After the acoustic detour of The Journey (2022), the band returns louder, bolder, and more electric … Continue reading France’s HighWay Announce New Album “Last Call for Rock’N’Roll” Out April 2026

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MEGADETH ANNOUNCE LET THERE BE SHRED

THE ULTIMATE MEGADETH IMMERSIVE LISTENING EVENT TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 EXCLUSIVE DAY-LONG IMMERSIVE CELEBRATION IN NASHVILLE With MEGADETH’s final studio album set for release on January 23, the metal titans have announced LET THERE BE SHRED: THE ULTIMATE MEGADETH IMMERSIVE LISTENING EVENT set for Saturday, January 17 in La Vergne, TN (just outside Nashville). This exclusive, day-long immersive celebration will offer attendees the opportunity to get closer to the band, … Continue reading MEGADETH ANNOUNCE LET THERE BE SHRED

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SOEN NEW SINGLE/VIDEO OUT NOW

UNLEASH POWERFUL LIMINAL SINGLE/VIDEO ‘DISCORDIA’ – OUT NOW NEW ALBUM – RELIANCE – OUT JANUARY 16 VIA SILVER LINING MUSIC PRE-ORDER HERE DECEMBER 9, 2025 – SOEN release the evocative third single, “Discordia,” from forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16 via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. SOEN are a band who can tear your flesh apart with sheer power and moments later, balm the pain with … Continue reading SOEN NEW SINGLE/VIDEO OUT NOW

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OUR LADY PEACE

30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH “OLP30” U.S. TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE VERVE PIPE SET TO LAUNCH MARCH 5 December 9, 2025 — Iconic rockers OUR LADY PEACE have spent 2025 celebrating their 30th anniversary all over North America with eagerly anticipated new music, electrifying live shows, as well as exciting and history-making appearances. Due to overwhelming demand after this past summer’s North American tour … Continue reading OUR LADY PEACE

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COLLECTIVE SOUL Announces U.S. Headline Tour

WITH NEW SHOWS FOR 2026 STARTING JANUARY 29 December 9, 2025 — COLLECTIVE SOUL, who have sold over 15 million albums worldwide (six of which have gone Gold or Platinum) and boast seven #1 singles, including “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know,” have spent much of their past 30-plus years on the road and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. In addition to the … Continue reading COLLECTIVE SOUL Announces U.S. Headline Tour

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SABATON—

THE #1 GLOBAL POWER METAL BAND— RELEASE “CROSSING THE RUBICON” VIDEO FROM 11th STUDIO ALBUM ‘LEGENDS’ OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC STREAM/DOWNLOAD “CROSSING THE RUBICON” HERE WATCH THE TRULY EPIC VIDEO HERE “CROSSING THE RUBICON” VIDEO PREMIERES IN FRONT OF 20,000 FANS AT SOLD-OUT O2 ARENA CONCERT IN LONDON MASSIVE TOUR UNDERWAY WITH SHOWS ACROSS EUROPE’S TOP ARENAS, CONTINUING INTO 2026 WITH A 32-DATE NORTH AMERICAN RUN … Continue reading SABATON—

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New Music FROM ASHES TO NEW!

UNVEIL MENACING NEW SONG “DRAG ME” TODAY VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE WATCH THE VISUALIZER HERE MASSIVE TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON FROM ASHES TO NEW (@FromAshesToNew)—Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), Jimmy Bennett (guitar)—are wrapping up 2025 with the release today (December 5) of a visceral new song, “Drag Me,” via Better Noise Music. Listen to the track HERE and watch the visualizer HERE. “We wanted to create a song about feeling trapped in a … Continue reading New Music FROM ASHES TO NEW!

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MEGADETH TEAM WITH TRAFALGAR RELEASING TO PREMIERE MEGADETH : BEHIND THE MASK JANUARY 22, 2026

GLOBAL CINEMATIC EVENT THAT CHRONICLES THE BAND’S 40-YEAR CAREER TO DEBUT ON MORE THAN 1,000 SCREENS WORLDWIDE TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP FOR UPDATES FIRST LISTEN EVENT TO COINCIDE WITH THE JANUARY 23 RELEASE OF MEGADETH’S SELF-TITLED ALBUM, THE BAND’S FINAL STUDIO RELEASE (LOS ANGELES, CA – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025) – Legendary metal titans MEGADETH have teamed … Continue reading MEGADETH TEAM WITH TRAFALGAR RELEASING TO PREMIERE MEGADETH : BEHIND THE MASK JANUARY 22, 2026

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Mindfeels: second single out now

Art Of Melody Music and Burning Minds Music Group are proud to announce the release of “The Other Side Of You,” the second single from Mindfeels’ sophomore album “2WO”. It’s now available online for streaming, accompanied by a video. Buy digital / Stream “The Other Side Of You” now:https://www.burningmindsgroup.com/art-of-melody-music/buy/230 The band states: “This track focuses on the challenges of keeping a relationship genuine over time. Personal bonds can undergo changes and often, our most hidden … Continue reading Mindfeels: second single out now

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