New alternative rock releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in alternative rock, milestones and surprises mark a dynamic period of renewal and reflection. My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' returns to the top of the Billboard 200 two decades after its release, while The Cure's Robert Smith confirms new music and a 2027 tour. New releases from Kings of Leon, Royal Blood, and Queens of the Stone Age, alongside reworkings by Elton John, Sam Fender, and Josh Homme, highlight a genre embracing both legacy and innovation.

1. 01

   My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade, Michael Jackson

   My Chemical Romance Tops Billboard 200 with 'The Black Parade' Reissue 20 Years After Original Release

   Nov 4 · 9 outlets

2. 02

   The Cure, Robert Smith

   The Cure's Robert Smith announces new music and 2027 tour plans

   Nov 5 · 10 outlets

3. 03

   Ella Langley, Tyler Childers, Stevie Nicks, Kacey Musgraves, The Cure, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicks

   Ella Langley, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Nicks, and The Cure to feature on 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' soun…

   Nov 3 · 10 outlets

4. 04

   Caleb Followill, Kings of Leon, Zach Bryan, Gurriers, Jashim

   Kings of Leon announce personal new album 'O My Beloved'

   Nov 6 · 9 outlets

5. 05

   Sam Fender, The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger

   Sam Fender covers The Rolling Stones for John Lewis Christmas ad

   Nov 4 · 8 outlets

6. 06

   Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor, David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino

   Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross score David Fincher film written by Quentin Tarantino

   Nov 3 · 8 outlets

7. 07

   My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way, Bert McCracken

   My Chemical Romance confirm plans for new album in 2027

   Nov 3 · 8 outlets

8. 08

   CMAT, Elton John

   Elton John and CMAT release reworked version of 'Step Into Christmas'

   Nov 5 · 7 outlets

9. 09

   Pixies, Steve Albini

   Pixies release four archived tracks, including Steve Albini recording

   Nov 4 · 6 outlets

10. 10

    Kid Rock, Eminem, Lil Wayne

    Kid Rock reveals AI was used on new Eminem collaboration

    Nov 2 · 6 outlets

11. 11

    Josh Homme, Iggy Pop, Queens of the Stone Age

    Josh Homme on reworking Iggy Pop collab ‘Sunday’ for Queens Of The Stone Age’s ‘Perfecth’ – and if they’ll work togethe…

    Nov 6 · 4 outlets

12. 12

    Kings of Leon

    Kings of Leon announce 2027 North American tour and new album 'O My Beloved'

    Nov 7 · 4 outlets

13. 13

    Royal Blood

    Royal Blood announces new album 'Dead Company'

    Nov 6 · 4 outlets

14. 14

    Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl

    Easy Street: Queens Of The Stone Age Interviewed

    Nov 2 · 4 outlets

15. 15

    Tegan and Sara

    Tegan and Sara release new holiday songs 'I Love Christmas' and 'A December to Remember'

    Nov 9 · 4 outlets

16. 16

    Tame Impala, JENNIE

    Tame Impala and Jennie's 'Dracula' sees major streaming boost over Halloween

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

17. 17

    Pyogenesis

    Pyogenesis release video for ‘Sing As If’ ahead of ‘Adolescence’

    Nov 3 · 3 outlets

18. 18

    Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones, Sam Fender

    Sam Fender reprend les Rolling Stones pour Noël, Mick Jagger salue la reprise

    Nov 8 · 2 outlets

19. 19

    U2

    ALBUM REVIEW: U2 Still Reach For Something New On ‘Carnaval De Luz’

    Nov 7 · 2 outlets

20. 20

    Madam

    Madam annonce 'Shut Up !'

    Nov 7 · 2 outlets

21. 21

    Teenage Wrist, Failure, Ken Andrews

    Teenage Wrist surprise release new EP, A Different Shine, produced by Failure’s Ken Andrews

    Nov 7 · 2 outlets

22. 22

    EELS

    Eels annonce son nouvel album

    Nov 6 · 2 outlets

23. 23

    Pales

    Pales : extrait de son premier album

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

24. 24

    Morphine

    Morphine share unreleased song 'Spaceman Charm' with reworked sax parts

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

25. 25

    Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine

    Tom Morello dévoile le clip de « Everyone Gets Everything They Want »

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

26. 26

    Nickelback

    Nickelback annonce 'Everything Under The Sun'

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

27. 27

    Editors

    Editors annonce l'album 'Surface, Echo & Sound'

    Nov 5 · 2 outlets

28. 28

    David Bowie

    David Bowie : un spectacle immersif rend hommage à sa tournée de 1978 à Berlin

    Nov 4 · 2 outlets

29. 29

    Kora Puckett, Narrow Head

    Kora Puckett signs to TODO Records and shares new song 'In My Veins'

    Nov 3 · 2 outlets

30. 30

    De Staat, K.Flay, Niis, Keep

    Découverte Rock : DE STAAT, K.FLAY, NIIS

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

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