Rock releases, week 43

This week's rock releases highlight a mix of archival revelations, new artistic ventures, and long-awaited projects. From Tony Iommi's latest album and a new authorized Talking Heads book to Fleetwood Mac's first official documentary and a reimagined version of a classic by The Pretty Reckless, the genre continues to evolve. New music from Chvrches, Lambrini Girls, and Doves, alongside live footage from Deep Purple and METALLICA, underscores a vibrant current in rock. Meanwhile, retrospectives on The Doors, The Beatles, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers reveal ongoing interest in legacy and reinvention.

1. 01

   The Beatles

   Apple Corps announces major expansion of The Beatles Story immersive experience in Liverpool for 2028

   Oct 21 · 12 outlets

2. 02

   Talking Heads

   Talking Heads announce first authorized book 'New Feeling'

   Oct 23 · 11 outlets

3. 03

   Becky Baldwin, Tony Iommi, Polyphia, Klone, Entheos

   Tony Iommi releases new solo album 'From The Dark'

   Oct 23 · 8 outlets

4. 04

   Kacey Musgraves, John Mayer, LiSA, MILEY

   Kacey Musgraves Announces 'Middle of Nowhere Vol. 2: Tex Mex Tapes'

   Oct 23 · 8 outlets

5. 05

   Fleetwood Mac

   Fleetwood Mac's First-Ever Fully Authorized Documentary Set for January 2027

   Oct 23 · 10 outlets

6. 06

   The Rolling Stones

   The Rolling Stones release new single 'Who You Callin' Crazy'

   Oct 22 · 9 outlets

7. 07

   CHVRCHES

   Chvrches announce new album 'All The King's Men' and 2027 tour

   Oct 21 · 10 outlets

8. 08

   The Pretty Reckless, Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, Pat Smear

   The Pretty Reckless release video for 'About You' featuring Foo Fighters members Dave Grohl and Pat Smear

   Oct 21 · 9 outlets

9. 09

   Andrew Watt, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath

   Andrew Watt reveals unreleased Ozzy Osbourne songs were recorded for a 'specific reason'

   Oct 20 · 7 outlets

10. 10

    Fontaines D.C., Japan

    Fontaines D.C. launch 'Dopamine Chamber' with intimate Roundhouse performance

    Oct 19 · 9 outlets

11. 11

    Deep Purple

    Deep Purple releases music video for 'Splat!'

    Oct 25 · 8 outlets

12. 12

    Lambrini Girls, Spilt

    Lambrini Girls announce spring 2027 North American tour and release double single 'The Basement' / 'Spilt'

    Oct 21 · 8 outlets

13. 13

    Harry Styles, John Wilson

    Harry Styles Announces Tour Documentary With John Wilson

    Oct 19 · 8 outlets

14. 14

    Ed Sheeran, Madonna, Martin Garrix, U2, Aitana

    Martin Garrix announces debut pop album 'MARTY' featuring U2, Ed Sheeran, Madonna and Aitana

    Oct 24 · 7 outlets

15. 15

    Metallica

    METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Devil's Dance' Performance From Las Vegas Sphere Residency

    Oct 22 · 4 outlets

16. 16

    Bad Wolves, Dolly Parton

    Bad Wolves Release New Version of 'Jolene' Featuring Dolly Parton's Vocals

    Oct 24 · 6 outlets

17. 17

    John Mayer

    John Mayer Launches Sob Rock Records Label

    Oct 24 · 6 outlets

18. 18

    Adam Dutkiewicz, Howard Jones, Killswitch Engage

    Burn Eternal, featuring Killswitch Engage's Adam D and Howard Jones, signs with Metal Blade Records

    Oct 22 · 6 outlets

19. 19

    Alice Cooper, John Lennon

    Alice Cooper's memoir 'Devil On My Shoulder' becomes international best-seller

    Oct 22 · 5 outlets

20. 20

    Daft Punk, Justice

    Daft Punk reportedly declined GTA 6 soundtrack offer before Justice took it

    Oct 22 · 5 outlets

21. 21

    Doves, Jez Williams, Hollow Man

    Doves’ Jez Williams announces debut solo album 'Life Of Me And You' and shares 'Hollow Man'

    Oct 21 · 5 outlets

22. 22

    Richard Thompson

    Richard Thompson announces new solo studio album 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'

    Oct 20 · 5 outlets

23. 23

    Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo

    Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan release 'Expectations' remix video

    Oct 19 · 5 outlets

24. 24

    Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hillel Slovak

    Red Hot Chili Peppers perform rare Hillel Slovak-era songs at charity concert

    Oct 19 · 5 outlets

25. 25

    My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade

    My Chemical Romance release unreleased track 'Someone Out There Loves You' ahead of The Black Parade 20th anniversary r…

    Oct 19 · 5 outlets

26. 26

    Panchiko, Mei Semones, billy woods, Clarion

    Panchiko Announce New Album 'Chimera' Featuring billy woods, Mei Semones, Clarion

    Oct 23 · 4 outlets

27. 27

    SIXYEARHEX

    Sixyearhex unveils new single and music video 'Control' from upcoming album 'Liminal Space Cadet'

    Oct 23 · 4 outlets

28. 28

    Slipknot, Eloy Casagrande

    Eloy Casagrande says Slipknot is recording many songs for upcoming album

    Oct 19 · 3 outlets

29. 29

    The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr

    Apple Corps announces new Beatles attraction in Liverpool set for 2028

    Oct 25 · 3 outlets

30. 30

    The Doors

    Music Reviews: The Doors’ ‘Unbound and Dangerous,’ plus Mike Berman’s ‘In the Woods’

    Oct 25 · 3 outlets

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