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Twenty years after its release, Stone Sour's second album Come What(ever) May remains the band's defining commercial and creative statement, marking a turning point that broadened its audience while maintaining its heavy rock foundations.

Godsmack have expanded the legacy of their breakthrough 2000 album Awake with the announcement of a new 96 page hardcover graphic novel developed in partnership with Sumerian Comics. The publication reimagines the album's themes as an original supernatural story and is available for worldwide pre-order now.

After making their Australian debut at Good Things Festival in 2024, Pennsylvania rock band From Ashes To New will return in October 2026 for their first headline tour, with Melbourne heavy outfit Banks Arcade joining all dates as special guests.

Roger Glover says Deep Purple's songwriting process remains driven by instinct rather than formulas, with his long creative partnership with Ian Gillan continuing to shape the band's music as the group releases new material in the same era as fellow rock veterans Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones.

Mötley Crüe have launched their Return Of The Carnival Of Sins North American tour, marking both the 20th anniversary of the band's original Carnival Of Sins production and 45 years since the Los Angeles hard rock group formed. The opening concert also coincides with the announcement of a new limited edition vinyl singles series for collectors.

Rivals have signed with Epitaph Records and launched the partnership with the release of the new single and video for "Bite The Bullet", ahead of a US tour supporting Nevertel this autumn.

David Lee Roth's first full-length album after leaving Van Halen, Eat 'Em And Smile, reaches its 40th anniversary this week, marking a pivotal chapter in one of rock's most scrutinised departures.