The Pretty Reckless Rework “About You” With Dave Grohl and Pat Smear
The Pretty Reckless release an About You bonus version with Dave Grohl and Pat Smear. Here is what changed and how it connects to Dear God.
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Saturday 17 October
REVNOIR team with REEBZ on “Far From Home”
REVNOIR release Far From Home featuring REEBZ, the fourth single from their debut album, due November 27 through Arising Empire.
Steve Vai explains why plugins became part of the SatchVai recording process
Steve Vai discusses plugin recording for The Sea of Emotion, while confirming that some amplifier-based parts remained.
Sable Hills release “Labyrinth” before November album Homura
Sable Hills release Labyrinth, the final advance single from Homura, ahead of the Tokyo metalcore band’s November 13 album.
The Number Twelve Looks Like You return with Howls From The Holographic Heart
The Number Twelve Looks Like You release Howls From The Holographic Heart, their first album since 2019, with a Trust Chaos video.
Anberlin release “Trenches” with Switchfoot ahead of Currency
Anberlin release Trenches featuring Switchfoot ahead of Currency, their ninth studio album, due November 11 with Matty Mullins on vocals.
Friday 16 October
Iron Maiden Add Final Run For Your Lives Dates in North America for 2027
Iron Maiden announce 16 North American dates in April and May 2027 for the final Run For Your Lives leg, with ticket sales starting in October.
fish narc’s Uncle Puts Acoustic Songwriting into Full-Band Focus
fish narc’s 11-track Uncle pairs Ben Funkhouser with producer Alex Farrar for an October 16 release through K Records.
Caspian’s Self-Titled Return: Six Songs, 39 Minutes
Caspian’s six-track self-titled album is dated October 16, 2026. Here are the confirmed details and the release-day availability caveat.
Defects Detail Artificial Icons, Featuring Matt Heafy on “Signs”
Defects pair a renewed two-guitar lineup with Jim Pinder’s production and a Matt Heafy guest appearance on their second album, Artificial Icons.