How To Get YOur Rock - Metal Band Featured By The Music Press
The exact templates we use to get our bands featured by webzines, blogs and in print magazines.
Disclaimer:
This guide focuses on credible press coverage, not playlist or bot pitching.
What you’ll get inside the free Music PR guide
The Press Kit Editors Actually Open
A clear EPK structure that makes it easy for blogs and magazines to say yes — not ignore your email.
The 90-Day Campaign Timeline
Exactly when to pitch, follow up and position your release so you don’t miss your window.
Pitch Templates That Get Replies
Copy you can adapt immediately — without sounding desperate or generic.
Is this guide the right fit for your band?
- Best suited for: Bands with an EP or Album release planned in the next 3–6 months.
- Our Focus: We prioritize high-quality editorial coverage (reviews, interviews, premieres) over "quick-fix" bot services or playlist-only strategies.
- The Goal: To give you a repeatable PR framework that music editors actually respect.
Inside the Guide: What Music Editors Actually Care About
How Music Press Decide What Gets Covered
Understand how blogs and magazines filter submissions — and why most don’t make the cut.
What Editors Need Before They Say Yes
The specific information and structure that makes your pitch easy to approve.
Why Timing Beats Volume
Why sending 100 emails won’t help if your campaign isn’t planned properly.
Start Planning Your Press Campaign the Right Way
Download the free music PR Campaign Guide
Stampede Press is used by rock and metal bands preparing serious EP and album releases. Our press & media partners include these and many more.
