Albums Announced This Week You Should Know About
Here are five of the biggest new rock and metal album announcements that took place this week. We have a mix of well-established veterans and relative newcomers on the list, with three more records added to an already promising March….
Megadeth Covers Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’
The final album by Megadeth — titled Megadeth — has been released, which means the band’s version of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” is also available. This moment has been over 40 years in the making, dating back to when Metallica…
Greatest Hits by Eagles Achieves 40M US Sales Milestone
For years, the Eagles have had the bestselling album of all time. Now, the classic rock legends have made history once more, as Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 becomes the first album to receive a quadruple diamond certification from the RIAA…
Talking Heads’ New CD Set Includes Rare Early Demos
Key Takeaways New Release: Talking Heads will release a three-CD set titled Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live. Release Date: The collection is set to be available on March 6. Additional Content: It includes unreleased demos and live recordings from 1975…
Sugar Launches First World Tour in Over 30 Years
After dipping their toes in on reunion performances last year, ’90s rockers Sugar have now delivered a full-fledged 2026 world tour. The band began teasing the possibility of something new last October followed by the release of a new song…
Sevendust 15th Studio Album and Spring 2026 Tour Details
Things are ramping back up in the Sevendust world, as the hard-working, hard-rocking band has announced their 15th studio album and a spring 2026 tour to support it. What Did Sevendust Name Their New Album and What’s On It? Sevendust…
Black Label Society Releases 4th Track from New Album with Ozzy Tribute
Key Takeaways New Album: Black Label Society’s 12th album, Engines of Demolition, is set to release on March 27. Tribute Track: The album features a tribute song titled “Ozzy’s Song,” honoring Ozzy Osbourne. Music Video: A music video for the…
‘Honora’ Album Details, New Single, and 2026 Solo Tour by Flea
Key Takeaways New Album: Flea has announced his debut solo album titled Honora, set to release on March 27. Collaboration: The single “Traffic Lights” features vocals from Thom Yorke of Radiohead. World Tour: Flea will embark on a 10-date world…
New Rock and Metal Albums Announced This Week
We are only halfway through January and the release schedule is heating up. Here are five of the biggest new album announcements that took place this week. While a handful of big names had already committed to new records this…
The Academy Is … Unveils First Album in 18 Years with New Song
Key Takeaways New Album: The Academy Is… has announced their first album in 18 years titled Almost There. Nostalgic Single: The new song “2005” reflects on the band’s early emo influence. Upcoming Tour: The band will continue their “Almost Here”…
Metalcore Band Announces First Album in 17 Years
Key Takeaways New Album: Poison the Well is releasing their first full-length album in over 15 years, titled Peace in Place. Release Date: The album will be available on March 20 and is currently available for preorder. Single Release: The…
New Album ‘A Pound of Feathers’ by The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes will release a brand new album, A Pound of Feathers, on March 13. Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson made the album in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce, who also produced the Crowes’ last album, the Grammy-nominated Happiness…