After the release of their debut single reached no. 8 in UK charts, the highest debut single by a Japanese band, SAHAJi now release their much anticipated album ‘Don’t Touch My Soul’ on 28th November on Flip Flop Records.
SAHAJi are an epic Japanese rock’n’roll band poised to make a big mark in the British music industry. Expect big epic soaring choruses with melodies harking back to classic 90’s Britpop bangers with a modern twist. Influenced by Oasis, Tom Petty, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix amongst others.
Watch single ‘Thousand Times’ here:
The Sahaji brothers have been honing their sound since their early songs were recognised at a YAMAHA Music audition in Japan. This led to various magazine covers and their songs being used in TV ads across Asia. After catching the ear of legendary Britpop producer Nick Brine, SAHAJi signed to Flip Flop Records and are now gearing up to release their new album ‘Don’t Touch My Soul‘ on 28th November.
SAHAJi are currently on a sold out UK tour with The Skinner Brothers through November,and have just released a collaboration track with REN and the singer from Skinner Brothers. The band have also played sold out shows across Japan including shows at Fender Japan & Tower Records Japan.
Soundsrock Agency is thrilled to announce the signing of A TEAR BEYOND.
A TEAR BEYOND is an Italian Industrial Gothic Metal band that blends powerful sound and immersive atmospheres, creating a unique show where music and visual imagery merge seamlessly. In 2025, the band returns with Afterthought, an EP that marks a new evolutionary step in their artistic journey.
One of the group’s signature traits is the strong theatrical element of their live performances: on stage, A Tear Beyond delivers shows that go beyond a traditional concert, featuring costumes, performers, scenic interludes, lighting effects, stage setups, and Venetian masks, fully immersing the audience in a 360° experience.
Over the years, the band has shared the stage with numerous international artists, including Nightwish, Moonspell, Septicflesh, Dark Lunacy, Isole, and Fleshgod Apocalypse.
Heavy metal titans DEATH DEALER are gearing up for a new chapter in their steel-forged legacy with the announcement of their upcoming full-length album “Reign Of Steel”, set for release on January 23,2026 via Massacre Records. Packed with towering vocals, precision riffing, and a renewed sense of power, the album captures the band at their most focused and explosive.
Forged over five years of intense writing, recording, and relentless refinement, Reign Of Steel marks the band’s most ambitious, powerful, and razor-sharp chapter to date. Built on the All-Star lineup of Sean Peck (Cage, The Three Tremors, Denner Shermann), Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar, Dictators, Ross The Boss Band), and Stu Marshall (Dungeon, Empires of Eden, Night Legion), and elevated by the crushing rhythm section of Mike LePond (Symphony X), and Steve Bolognese (Into Eternity, Ross The Boss Band), the album delivers ten tracks of uncompromising heavy metal fury.
To mark the beginning of this new era, DEATH DEALER unleash their brand-new single and video “Blast The Highway” – a full-throttle anthem that merges the band’s signature intensity with an adrenaline-charged, cinematic sense of scale. Blazing guitars, unstoppable hooks, and a defiant spirit make the track a standout moment on “Reign Of Steel”.
The band comment: “‘Reign Of Steel’ represents the pinnacle of Death Dealer. The album is deep, intense, and the result of thousands of hours making sure every song is the very best it can be.”
Ross The Boss adds:
“‘Reign Of Steel’ is a crushing piece of metal delivered by a killer band.”
Sean Peck elaborates:
“We wrote this album while locked down in a dystopian reality. It gave us the focus to create what may be our finest achievement yet.”
Stu Marshall concludes: “We spent countless hours crafting this album. It may even contain the longest continuous high scream ever recorded…”
From a production standpoint, “Reign Of Steel” comes to life under the co-production of Stuart Marshall and Sean Peck, whose combined vision shaped the album’s aggressive precision and melodic grandeur. The sonic assault is further sharpened by Chris Themelco, who handled mixing and mastering at Monolith Studios, giving the record its massive, high-impact sound. Visually, the album is defined by the striking artwork of Dusan Markovic, with additional design contributions from Aley Yarborough, completing an aesthetic as powerful as the music itself.
“Reign Of Steel” will be available as a CD Digipak and limited Vinyl LP. Pre-orders will start soon.
Track listing:
Assemble
Devil’s Triangle
Riding On The Wings
Bloodbath
Raging Wild And Free
Blast The Highway
Compelled
Dragon Of Algorath
Sleeping Prophet
Reign Of The Night
DEATH DEALER are Sean Peck – Vocals Ross “The Boss” Friedman – Guitars Stu Marshall – Guitars Mike LePond – Bass Steve Bolognese – Drums
Hard rocking songsmiths TYKETTO will release their 6th studio album, Closer To The Sun, through Silver Lining Music on March 20th 2026, and with it, unleash some of their best, supremely crafted rock anthems celebratingthe return of this criminally underrated quintet originally founded in New York.
The first video and single taken from Closer To The Sun, ‘Higher Than High’ is a burst of swing and swagger that perfectly captures Tyketto’s deep appreciation for the emancipation that music can bring. That spirit rings out unmistakably as vocalist and founding member Danny Vaughn roars: “In the space you can learn to heal/There is music that helps you feel/Higher than high”.
“Higher Than High is, in my estimation, classic Tyketto, where difficulties in life are seen and named but hope and, more importantly, music, is the thing that gets us through,” comments Danny Vaughn. “It’s the first single from our new album which we think is going to be a real favorite with the fans. The song and the album say ‘play me loudly and take me for a drive.’”
Watch/Listen to ‘Higher Than High’ below – directed and edited by Scott Wardell; filmed by Paul Hollingsworth at KK’s Steel Mill.
Throughout Closer To The Sun, Tyketto speak to the listener about true life loves, losses and pleasures. From the title track’s triumphant, anthemic appreciation of love’s power, to the punchy rawness built to make fists rise and hearts race of “Hit Me Where It Hurts”, to the power balladry of “The Picture”, Tyketto continue to confidently stride the same musical terrain as the likes of Whitesnake and Aerosmith, with the added bonus of being fresh to the ears of many.
Joined by Harry Scott Elliott on guitar, Ged Rylands on keyboards, Chris Childs (Thunder) on bass and Johnny Dee (Doro) on drums, Vaughn leads a lineup that brings exceptional performances and undeniable fire to every track, reaffirming Tyketto as one of rock’s most respected and enduring names. Closer To The Sun was recorded across multiple studios in the UK and Europe, including Flip Flop Studios and the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales.
In support of the album’s release, Tyketto have already announced a string of dates for 2026, kicking off at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End festival in Porthcawl, Wales—and with a full UK Tour set for the spring and European shows to be revealed soon, fans should keep their eyes peeled for what’s coming next.
For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: tyketto.com
2026 UPCOMING SHOWS:
–29 Jan – 1 Feb – Planet Rock’s Winter’s End, Portcawl (Wales) –8 May – Casino Estoril’s Salão Preto e Prata, Cascais, Lisbon (Portugal) – with Russ Ballard –3 – 6 July – Time To Rock Festival, Knislinge (Sweden) –24 July – Malmö Melodic Festival, Plan B, Malmö (Sweden) –24 July – 26 July – Steelhouse Festival, Aberbeeg (Wales)
Band Line-Up: DANNY VAUGHN – Lead & backing vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, keyboards and percussion CHRIS CHILDS – Bass Guitar, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals JOHNNY DEE – Drums, percussion, backing vocals HARRY SCOTT ELLIOTT – Lead and rhythm electric guitars, percussion, backing vocals GED RYLANDS – Keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
Italian bassist and composer Alberto Rigoni is proud to announce that legendary drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander — best known as the iconic former drummer of Primus — has joined the upcoming album Dystopia as a special guest.
Famed for his unmistakable touch, polyrhythmic creativity and deeply characterful drum sound, Tim “Herb” Alexander brings a unique rhythmic perspective to the project. Alexander also collaborated with Michael Manring on the acclaimed 1994 album Thonk, a recording known for its experimental, forward-thinking musicianship. His contribution to Dystopiahas been nothing short of transformative: his playing and sonic identity have given the album an extraordinary new dimension.
Dystopia is currently in the mixing and mastering phase, with one track already available for streaming on Bandcamp, where listeners can also pre-order the album. The full worldwide release is planned for early 2026, and will be distributed by Melodic Revolution Records and Musea Records.
About Dystopia
Dystopia is an ambitious bass-driven progressive rock album featuring three world-renowned bassists:
—Alberto Rigoni (Italy) — bassist, composer, producer —Michael Manring (USA) — one of the most innovative and expressive solo bassists of all time —Stuart Hamm (USA) — bass icon known for his collaborations with Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale, and his groundbreaking solo work
Together, the three bassists create a unique sonic tapestry: their tones and styles are distinct, complementary, and perfectly interlocking, showcasing the bass guitar at its highest expressive potential — from warm melodic passages to aggressive, distorted textures.
Drummer David Menoudakis performs on three tracks, adding groove, intensity, and prog-oriented precision. The addition of Tim “Herb” Alexander as a special guest amplifies the project’s artistic depth, expanding its rhythmic palette with his unmistakable, character-rich drumming.
Release & Availability
–First single / preview track: available now on Alberto’s Bandcamp http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com –Pre-orders: open on Bandcamp (http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com/album/dystopia), pre-order for CD and Vinyls coming soon! –Format: Digipack CD, Vinyl, High Quality Digital download –Full album release: early 2026 (TBA) –Labels / distribution: Melodic Revolution Records & Musea Records
More news coming soon!
Additional announcements, previews, and behind-the-scenes updates will be revealed in the coming weeks. Dystopiacontinues to grow into one of the most unique and ambitious bass-driven progressive albums of the decade
Sicky returns with “Slide”, a haunting pop-rock journey through restless nights and the struggle to find peace. With its hypnotic refrain and stark, raw imagery, the track captures the push and pull of battling inner storms while searching for a place to belong. Vulnerable, urgent, and emotionally gripping, Slide” is both a personal confession and a search for quiet in chaos.
“Slide” is a track taken from the album “Troubled Delight”, out via Epictronic.
Troubled Delight came together organically in late 2023, each song flowing naturally. Raw and playful, it uses found sounds—from church bells to shopping doors—and features highlights like Jen Bone’s double bass, Rebecca Butler’s vocals on Mankind, and Lily (10) and Scarlet (8) adding punk energy. Written and produced at home by SICKY, mastered by Charlie Francis, the album is scrappy, joyful, and under three minutes per track.
Previous videos: “Just Me”: Watch – “I’m Happy If You’re Happy”: Watch – “Money For The News” (Lyric Video): Watch – “Billy Cousins”: Watch
About SICKY
A Black Country native now based in Shropshire, UK, SICKY has played in bands from the brass-pop of Papa Mantra to the raw stomp of SUMO. Today, he makes music purely for the joy of it, blending honesty, humor, and a DIY spirit into every track.
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