Hard rock band A-Z returns with their sophomore album ‘A2Z2‘ out on June 6th, 2025 via Metal Blade Records. Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) and along with former Fates Warning bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, ‘A2Z2‘ builds on the groundwork laid on the acclaimed 2022 self-titled debut album.

Shock rock legends GWAR are back to wreak havoc once again with their new multimedia release, “The Return of Gor Gor”, due out on July 25th, 2025, via Pit Records/Z2 Comics. This multi-format assault on the senses includes brand-new studio recordings, ferocious live performances, and an exclusive 32-page comic detailing the epic return of Gor Gor, GWAR’s long-lost, three-ton Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Nefarious to release debut album “Addicted to Power” on July 18th 2025. From the heart of San Francisco’s legendary metal scene rises Nefarious — a supergroup forged in the fires of thrash, ready to carve a new chapter in heavy metal history.

Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of “Power to the People”, the brand-new single from Italian hard rock band Nastyville, available on all digital platforms starting today April 15th, 2025. The track is the first taste of the band’s highly anticipated fourth studio album “Rebirth” set for release on June 6th, 2025.

Salt Lake City-based progressive blues rock trio, Dwellers, will release their “Corrupt Translation Machine” full-length on May 23rd, 2025, via Small Stone Recordings. The gripping, nine-track offering marks the band’s first new output in over a decade.

Moths, the Progressive Metal unit from San Juan, Puerto Rico, are excited to announce the release of their upcoming studio album “Septem”, due out on August 1st, 2025.

The New Saints (UK) are back!. The band are set to release their brand new album ‘Soul Giver‘ and single ‘Mercury God’ on Friday 2nd, May, 2025. The artwork was designed by the band.

JIMMY BARNES will release his new album, Defiant, on June 6, 2025 via Mushroom Records.

The Norwegian melodic heavy metal band by Thomas Carlsen will release their new album, Clockwork Sky, on June 6, 2025. Carlsen says; «I was unsure of what direction Transmission would take after ‘A Brave Horizon’, which was a blend of several different styles.

Gothenburg, Sweden based occult dark rockers Skräcken premiere new single »By His Word« taken from their upcoming debut album, »Echoes From The Void«, scheduled for release on June 20th, 2025 via Dying Victims Productions.

“The Gathering” is the debut instrumental guitar album of original music written and performed by guitarist Jamie Holka, produced by drummer Bobby Rondinelli (Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Quite Riot, Lesley West), that features Don Airey, Keyboardist for Deep Purple.

Second concept album of Norwegian progressive rock band AVKRVST, continuing the story of the bleak soul in the cabin.

On June 6, 2025, the Canadian rock band Triumph will be honored with a tribute album titled Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph, via Round Hill Records, featuring Dorothy, Sebastian Bach, Nancy Wilson, Joey Belladonna, Slash and Jeff Keith covering Triumph songs.