In the late ‘70s and into the ‘80s, Neil Carter lived out his rock ‘n’ roll dreams, joining UFO and then Gary Moore before leaving the music business altogether. But things changed in 2019, when Carter resolved to see UFO “one last time,” leading him to reconnect with his old bandmates and rejoin the band for its final run. Sadly, said run was truncated, and the Covid-19 pandemic cut the band short. Still, Carter—who is still friends with UFO frontman Phil Mogg and has joined his Moggs Motel project—looks back on his second act as a rocker fondly. “I have
French modern-rock artist Laura Cox returns with a brand-new, previously unheard single, “Not Your Story,” out now via earMUSIC / veryrecords. Released in the middle of her current tour, the track delivers a relentless surge of raw rock energy – a fresh chapter that continues the spirit of her acclaimed album “Trouble Coming” while revealing a darker, more urgent edge.
Driven by a ticking, clock-like rhythm that dictates the pulse of the song, “Not Your Story” unfolds with a sense of constant tension. Click by click, the track builds into a gritty, guitar-heavy rock anthem with unmistakable 90s-tinged attitude – sharp riffs, pounding drums and Laura Cox’s unmistakable voice cutting straight through the noise.
Lyrically, the song dives into the maze of ambition, pressure, and identity. It captures the moment when chasing someone else’s dream becomes a trap – a place where the line between aspiration and obsession begins to blur. With lines that challenge the listener to question the path they’re on, “Not Your Story” becomes both a warning and a wake-up call: if the dream isn’t yours, what’s the point of chasing it?
13 Mar – Club Volta – Köln – Germany
14 Mar – Music Hall Worpswede – Worpswede – Germany
15 Mar – Knust – Hamburg – Germany
17 Mar – Kesselhaus – Berlin – Germany
18 Mar – Objekt 5 / Restaurant Ruine – Halle (Saale) – Germany
19 Mar – HsD Erfurt – Veranstaltungssaal – Erfurt – Germany
21 Mar – Blues Garage – Hannover – Germany
22 Mar – Musiktheater Piano – Dortmund – Germany
24 Mar – Spectrum – Augsburg – Germany
25 Mar – Vienna Blues Spring 2026 – Wien – Austria
26 Mar – Kulturzentrum d’ Zuckerfabrik – Enns – Austria
27 Mar – Rother Bluestage 2026 – Roth – Germany
28 Mar – Die Halle – Reichenbach an der Fils – Germany
29 Mar – Musiktheater REX – Bensheim – Germany
02 Apr – Les Tanzmatten – Sélestat – France
03 Apr – La Biscuiterie – Château-Thierry – France
10 Apr – Le Trianon – Paris – France
11 Apr – Halle Verrière – Meisenthal – France
24 Apr – caféMusic’ – Mont-de-Marsan – France
25 Apr – Le Ferrailleur – Nantes – France
04 May – The Voodoo Rooms – Edinburgh – United Kingdom
05 May – The Cluny 2 – Newcastle upon Tyne – United Kingdom
06 May – The Louisiana – Bristol – United Kingdom
08 May – 100 Club – London – United Kingdom
09 May – Gullivers – Manchester – United Kingdom
10 May – Bodega Social – Nottingham – United Kingdom
Polish thrashers Abuser present another single-title track from their upcoming studio album Blood Marks, due out on May 7th via Xtreem Music. Read more…
Melbourne-based progressive rock project Fleeting Joy has unveiled debut single, “Unravel“, featuring Amariah Cook of Future Static. The debut is an energetic and chugging introduction to the collaborative vision of songwriter, guitarist and creative mastermind Jordan Lalchand. Blending progressive rock, metalcore and alternative influences into something cohesive, “Unravel” tackles the weight of carrying other people’s burdens and the messy process of detaching from unhealthy bonds. Mixed and mastered by Sam […]
Belgian band Crouch – featuring drummer Wim Coppers (Oathbreaker, Wiegedood, Rise And Fall, Living Gate), bassist Jasper Hollevoet (Ventilateur), and guitarist/vocalist Levy Seynaeve (Oathbreaker, Wiegedood, ex-Amenra, Living Gate) – have released a new preview “Vidal”, from their upcoming debut full-length album, Breaking The Catatonic State. Read more…
Heavy metal group Elegant Weapons, featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), vocalist Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, etc,), bassist Dave Rimmer (Uriah Heep) and drummer Christopher Williams (Accept), are all set to unleash their second full-length instalment Evolution on April 24 via Exciter Records. Read more…
Technical death metal architects ALLEGAEON have unveiled a lyric video for “Imperial.” The track comes off the band’s latest full-length, The Ossuary Lens, out now on Metal Blade Records.
The video comes in advance of the band’s upcoming US tour supporting Obscura. The journey has already begun on Friday, March 13th in Los Angeles, California and runs through April 4th in San Jose, California. Additional support will be provided by Cryptosis and labelmates Cognitive. See all confirmed dates below.
ALLEGAEON w/ Obscura, Cognitive, Cryptosis:
3/13/2026 Whisky-A-Go-Go – Los Angeles, CA
3/14/2026 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
3/15/2026 Rockhouse Bar And Grill – El Paso, TX
3/16/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, OK
3/17/2026 89th Street Collecive – Oklahoma City, TX
3/18/2026 Haltom Theater – Haltom, TX
3/19/2026 House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
3/21/2026 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
3/22/2026 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
3/23/2026 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
3/24/2026 The Meadows – Brooklyn, NY
3/25/2026 Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT
3/26/2026 Photo City Music Hall – Rochester, NY
3/27/2026 Mercury Music Lounge – Lakewood, OH
3/28/2026 The Sanctuary – Hamtramck, MI
3/29/2026 The Forge – Joliet, IL
3/30/2026 Warehouse On Broadway – Kansas City, MO
3/31/2026 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
4/01/2026 Aces High Saloon – Salt Lake City, UT
4/02/2026 Club Underground – Reno, NV
4/03/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA
4/04/2026 The Ritz – San Jose, CA
TheOssuary Lens serves as ALLEGAEON’s seventh full-length overall, but it’s the first to feature the return of original vocalist Ezra Haynes since his 2015 departure following the Elements Of The Infinite album. The record was recorded with producer Dave Otero at Flatline Audio studio in Denver. It marks the sixth album recorded with Otero. It’s of no surprise then that the sound on The OssuaryLens pummels the listener, though the ferocity is balanced by the overt melodies. It’s the most triumphant and cohesive body of work that they’ve ever laid down.
Melbourne-based progressive rock project Fleeting Joy has unveiled debut single, “Unravel“, featuring Amariah Cook of Future Static. The debut is an energetic and chugging introduction to the collaborative vision of songwriter, guitarist and creative mastermind Jordan Lalchand. Blending progressive rock, metalcore and alternative influences into something cohesive, “Unravel” tackles the weight of carrying other people’s burdens and the messy process of detaching from unhealthy bonds. Mixed and mastered by Sam […]
