United Kingdom

2026
Arctic Monkeys announced they would be releasing a new single

On 20 January 2026, Arctic Monkeys announced they would be releasing a new single as part of an upcoming project with charity organisation War Child , later revealed to be the compilation album Help(2) .

Siouxsie and the Banshees On 15 January 2026, Morris died at the age of 68 after a short

On 15 January 2026, Morris died at the age of 68 after a short illness. In July, Mojo magazine published in their Collector’s Series, a Siouxsie and the Banshees special issue.

Muse (band) Muse’s tenth album, The Wow! Signal , was released on 26 June, 2026

Muse’s tenth album, The Wow! Signal , was released on 26 June, 2026. The lyrics were influenced by Bellamy’s split from his wife, the model Elle Evans . Most tracks were produced by Lancaster, who pushed Muse to a create a more “fresh” and modern sound. It was backed by…
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The Sundays As of 2026, the band have not released any music since 1997.

As of 2026, the band have not released any music since 1997.

The Damned (band) In January 2026, with Scabies, they released Not Like Everybody Else

In January 2026, with Scabies, they released Not Like Everybody Else , a covers album of songs that had inspired them and Brian James in their youth. To celebrate the release, they played exclusive headline shows in Manchester and Paris. A third show in Cologne was cancelled at short notice…
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The Outcasts (Belfast band) Petesy Burns died on 1 January 2026.

Petesy Burns died on 1 January 2026.

Savages (band) Release of previously-unreleased songs

In January 2026, to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Adore Life , the band released two previously-unreleased songs from the original album sessions: a cover of Black Sabbath ‘s ” Paranoid “, and the original song “Prayer”. Following the album’s anniversary, it was later confirmed that the band had officially…
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Trespass (band) bassist Wil Wilmot moved to lead vocals

In 2026 the lineup of the band changed again when bassist Wil Wilmot moved to lead vocals, and was replaced on four-string duties by Andrew Staples.

Uriah Heep (band) During some European shows in early 2026, Box was sidelined from the

During some European shows in early 2026, Box was sidelined from the group due to health issues, with guitarist Sam Wood playing in his stead. These are the first Uriah Heep shows he has missed since the band’s formation.

Napalm Death provided vocals for the crust punk side project Totalis

That year, Greenway also provided vocals for the crust punk side project Totalis on its album Griefstate , alongside members of Skitsystem , Anti Cimex , War//Plague and Detestation.