Seven tracks, one absolutely massive week for rock and metal. From Tony Iommi proving that legends never fade to Polyphia rewriting the rulebook, this Friday is overflowing with new music. Throw in Floor Jansen, Machine Head, some rising talent and a healthy dose of British brutality, and limiting ourselves to six tracks was never going to happen. Some weeks, you just have to turn everything up. Tony Iommi – Over the Violent Sun The godfather of heavy metal is back. Today mar

Release date: 23 October 2026 Record label: BMG The Riff Doctor's Score: (10/10) RRRRRRRRRR Diagnosis The godfather of heavy metal returns after two decades with a masterclass in monstrous riffs, sinister atmosphere and old-school metal brilliance. Best Tracks: World Alone, Black Times, Over The Violent Sun, Legacy, Stormwatcher. Deep Cuts: Return Of The Arbalist, Beyond The Dead, Death Wake. The Full Review More than half a century after those first terrifying Black Sabbath

Another Friday, another pile of riffs — although this week someone appears to have turned the gain up considerably. The Riff Master himself, Tony Iommi, leads the charge with another glimpse of his forthcoming solo album, while Clutch return to the wastelands, Slash and Myles Kennedy fire up The Conspirators again, and Amon Amarth arrive just as The Allfather Awakens is unleashed upon the world. Here are some of the best new riffs landing in our speakers this week. Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi has released his new single “Stormwatcher”, accompanied by an official music video, as the countdown continues to his forthcoming solo album, From The Dark. The Black Sabbath guitarist gave subscribers an early preview before unveiling the full track and video. Now everyone can hear the latest piece of his return. The man helped write heavy metal’s language. A new chapter is always worth opening. “Stormwatcher” follows “World Alone”, the first single from From The

The story of Back To The Beginning is not over yet. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s historic final performance will arrive in cinemas worldwide on October 28, 2026, giving fans another opportunity to experience the landmark Birmingham farewell on the biggest possible screen. Produced by Mercury Studios and distributed globally by Trafalgar Releasing, Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning revisits the extraordinary show held at Villa Park on July 5, 2025. The concert p

Happy New Music Friday! Another week, another excuse to turn the volume all the way up. This week's selection proves that great riffs come in many different forms. Whether it's modern hard rock, metalcore with a sense of humour, arena rock, or the unmistakable sound of the man who helped invent heavy metal, there's plenty to get excited about. These are the tracks that have dominated our speakers over the past few days. Hit play, enjoy the videos below, and don't forget to fo

When the architect of heavy metal releases a new album, the entire scene pays attention. Just over a year after Black Sabbath's emotional farewell performance at the Back To The Beginning concert in Birmingham, Tony Iommi is proving that retirement has never been part of his vocabulary. The legendary guitarist has announced From The Dark, his first full-length studio album in years, arriving October 23 via BMG. Photo by Ross Halfin Leading the announcement is the explosive ne