Heavy Metal Royalty Returns: Tony Iommi Prepares Solo Studio Album From the Dark

Black Sabbath co-founder and heavy metal pioneer Tony Iommi is officially returning to the spotlight this fall with a brand-new solo studio effort titled From the Dark, scheduled for global release on October 23, 2026. The ten-track collection—comprising eight entirely new compositions and two previously released bonus cuts—marks a landmark entry in the legendary guitarist’s late-career discography.

Collaborating with high-profile guests including Queen’s Brian May and vocalist Jørn Lande, Iommi’s upcoming release leans into the signature tuned-down doom riffs that defined Sabbath’s classic catalog while exploring modernized, atmospheric production. The album launch will be available across digital, CD, and a specialized 2LP black vinyl pressing.

October 2026 / Music

Crown Expansion: Anderson .Paak and Cordae Set Joint Project for October 23

Two of modern hip-hop’s most versatile lyricists and musicians are joining forces this autumn. Grammy-winning singer-drummer Anderson .Paak and critically acclaimed rapper Cordae have formally slated their joint collaborative album, Heavy Is the Crown, for an October 23, 2026 release.

The project pairs .Paak’s signature live-instrumentation bounce and soulful vocal hooks with Cordae’s precise storytelling and classic boom-bap cadences. Dropping during a packed fall release calendar alongside other high-profile hip-hop drops, Heavy Is the Crown showcases an organic synergy between two artists who have consistently bridged traditional rap sensibilities with modern groove dynamics.

October 2026 / Music

Sixty Years On: Abbey Road Vaults Open for Rubber Soul (Special Edition)

Archival Rock History

Apple Corps and Universal Music Group are kicking off October’s archival music calendar with the release of Rubber Soul (Special Edition) on October 2, 2026. The comprehensive box set re-examines The Beatles’ seminal 1965 album—a pivotal release that famously transitioned the band from mop-top pop sensations toward groundbreaking studio experimentation.

Engineered with brand-new stereo and Dolby Atmos spatial audio mixes, the super-deluxe collection dives deep into the group’s creative evolution at EMI Studios. The release unearths 20 previously unreleased session takes alongside three rare, unreleased home demos, offering collectors an unprecedented look into the writing and recording process behind classic tracks like “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)” and “In My Life”.