New rock releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in rock, major milestones and new releases mark a dynamic period for the genre. My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' returns to the top of the Billboard 200 two decades after its release, while Pink Floyd prepares a 50th-anniversary reissue of 'Animals' with unreleased material. New music emerges from The Cure, Kings of Leon, and Burn Eternal, alongside reworkings of classics by Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John, and Fiona Apple, and fresh holiday offerings from Tegan and Sara and Sam Fender.

1. 01

   Ben Marshall, Cynthia Nixon, Olivia Rodrigo, The Waitresses, Mariah Carey

   Olivia Rodrigo releases holiday single 'Take Me Home (4 Christmas)' featuring Cynthia Nixon

   Nov 8 · 15 outlets

2. 02

   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

3. 03

   Pink Floyd, David Gilmour

   Pink Floyd announces 50th anniversary reissue of Animals with previously unreleased tracks

   Nov 6 · 13 outlets

4. 04

   Olivia Rodrigo

   Olivia Rodrigo announces first-ever holiday song 'take me home (4 christmas)'}

   Nov 3 · 10 outlets

5. 05

   Emily Green, Geese, Sunflower Bean, Star’s Revenge, Olive Faber, SCAM, Crate

   Star’s Revenge, featuring members of Geese and Sunflower Bean, announce new album and share single 'Don't Worry Dynamit…

   Nov 6 · 9 outlets

6. 06

   The Cure, Robert Smith

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

   Nov 5 · 10 outlets

7. 07

   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

8. 08

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

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

   Nov 6 · 9 outlets

9. 09

   Adam Dutkiewicz, Howard Jones, Killswitch Engage

   Burn Eternal, featuring Howard Jones and Adam D, announces debut album and releases single Wounds I’ve Made

   Nov 6 · 8 outlets

10. 10

    Sam Fender, The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger

    Sam Fender covers The Rolling Stones for John Lewis Christmas ad

    Nov 4 · 8 outlets

11. 11

    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

12. 12

    My Chemical Romance, Gerard Way, Bert McCracken

    My Chemical Romance confirm plans for new album in 2027

    Nov 3 · 8 outlets

13. 13

    CMAT, Elton John

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

    Nov 5 · 7 outlets

14. 14

    Pixies, Steve Albini

    Pixies release four archived tracks, including Steve Albini recording

    Nov 4 · 6 outlets

15. 15

    Kid Rock, Eminem, Lil Wayne

    Kid Rock reveals AI was used on new Eminem collaboration

    Nov 2 · 6 outlets

16. 16

    Asia, Geoff Downes, John Wetton

    Asia announces new album 'Indigo' featuring single 'Is This The Life?'

    Nov 6 · 5 outlets

17. 17

    Ghost

    Ghost’s mega-hit Mary On A Cross has been streamed one billion times on Spotify

    Nov 6 · 5 outlets

18. 18

    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

19. 19

    Harry Styles, Talking Heads

    Harry Styles' Madison Square Garden residency boosts venue revenue

    Nov 5 · 4 outlets

20. 20

    DIIV

    DIIV announces new album ZIRP!

    Nov 4 · 5 outlets

21. 21

    Kings of Leon

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

    Nov 7 · 4 outlets

22. 22

    Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl

    Easy Street: Queens Of The Stone Age Interviewed

    Nov 2 · 4 outlets

23. 23

    Howard Jones, Adam Dutkiewicz, Killswitch Engage

    ADAM DUTKIEWICZ Already Has Enough Material For Second BURN ETERNAL Album

    Nov 8 · 3 outlets

24. 24

    Les Diggers

    Les Diggers sortent leur single 'Polystyrène'

    Nov 8 · 3 outlets

25. 25

    Metallica

    METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' Performance From Sixth Show Of Las Vegas Sphere Residency

    Nov 8 · 3 outlets

26. 26

    Rainbow

    Rainbow's 'Finyl Vinyl' Announced for 40th-Anniversary Remastered Reissue

    Nov 7 · 3 outlets

27. 27

    Fiona Apple, Mother Earth

    Fiona Apple & The Bolt Cutters Cover Mother Earth's 'Revolution' for Benefit

    Nov 6 · 3 outlets

28. 28

    Tegan and Sara

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

    Nov 9 · 4 outlets

29. 29

    Ane Brun

    Ane Brun releases new album 'I Thought We Were the Same'

    Nov 6 · 3 outlets

30. 30

    Bryan Adams

    Bryan Adams announces new album How's It Goin'

    Nov 6 · 3 outlets

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