Lamb of God will celebrate the release of "Into Oblivion" (March 13, 2026, Epic Records), its 10th studio album and first since 2022, with listening parties at independent record stores on the weekend of March 13 to 15. More than 140 record stores will host events. Exclusive "Into Oblivion" merch will be available, including free Lamb of... Continue Reading →
The new, limited vinyl releases set to be available on Saturday, April 18, at independent record stores for Record Store Day 2026 include offerings from Sleep Token, Meshuggah, Motorhead, Judas Priest and Look Outside Your Window, the "lost" album recorded years ago by members of Slipknot. Find participating stores here. Notable hard rock and metal releases... Continue Reading →
Record stores around the world will host listening parties at midnight local time Friday, April 25, for Ghost's new album "Skeletá." "We wish to inform you that we encourage you to reclaim the night!" the band said on social media. "When the monstrance clock strikes MIDNIGHT (local) on Friday, April 25, Ghost fans will ring... Continue Reading →
The new, limited vinyl releases set to be available on Saturday, April 20, at independent record stores for Record Store Day 2024 include a B-side compilation from Corey Taylor, reissues from Dio and Motorhead, and more. Find participating stores here. Notable hard rock and metal releases for Record Store Day 2024 include the following. The full... Continue Reading →
New vinyl releases from Death, Linkin Park, Slaughter to Prevail and Turnstile are among the titles that will be available on 2023's Record Store Day Black Friday. The event will take place on the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, at independent record stores. Find participating stores here. Notable hard rock and metal releases for Black Friday... Continue Reading →
Baroness will release its new album "Stone" on Sept. 15, 2023, via Abraxan Hymns, and celebrate the 10-track collection’s arrival with a series of acoustic record store performances, kicking off with a release day outing at New York City’s Rough Trade. “Independent music stores are a huge part of our musical background,” vocalist/guitarist John Baizley... Continue Reading →
Record Store Day 2023—set for Saturday, April 22—will include new vinyl releases from Dio, Lacuna Coil, Motorhead, Shadows Fall and more. Every year, Record Store Day offers dozens of exclusive and limited releases at participating independent record stores. Find participating stores here. Notable hard rock and metal releases for 2023 include the following. The full... Continue Reading →
Volbeat has announced a Record Store Day Black Friday release, "Hokus Bonus," a vinyl-only compilation of bonus tracks from special and international editions of the band’s previous albums. Limited to 3,000 copies, the LP features new cover art from longtime Volbeat illustrator Karsten Sand and will be pressed on “Magician’s Smoke” colored vinyl. "Hokus Bonus" brings several songs, such... Continue Reading →
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The 11th annual worldwide party that celebrates the culture of the indie record store is set for Saturday, April 21, 2018. Stores around the world will open up their doors to celebrate with their customers, the musicians who make the music they sell, and the staff who sell it. In its first 10 years, Record... Continue Reading →
