NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Rock and Metal Release Radar for October 2nd 2026


New Music Friday is back with a packed October 2nd 2026 release slate, spanning Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Extreme Metal, Doom, Punk, Progressive music, and more.

Browse the full list below, support the artists through the official links, and tell us what is hitting your speakers first in the comments! 

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Cruise to the Edge Announces Final Lineup ft. Marillion, Big Big Train, and More


Seabound progressive rock fest, Cruise to the Edge (CTTE), has announced the final artist lineup for its 10th anniversary voyage. The five-day/five-night, full-ship charter cruise, organised by On the Blue Cruises Inc., sets sail out of Miami, Florida, March 4th-9th. Stopping at Key West, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas, the journey features performances from Marillion, Steve Hackett, Big Big Train, and Eddie Jobson and many others. Keep reading below for more.

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ALBUMS OF THE YEAR: STAFF PICKS – Steve Tovey’s Top Albums of 2023


As we barrel down towards the end of the year, we are sharing End of Year lists from staff, bands, and some friends in the business. Check out our Senior Editor Steve Tovey’s picks for his Top Albums of 2023! Continue reading →