Rock & Metal PR Campaigns for EP & Album Releases
For independent bands who want credible reviews, media coverage, press quotes and industry-facing proof around great music releases.
Realistic PR campaigns. Limited monthly capacity.
Rock & Metal Specialist
Focused PR for heavier, alternative and guitar-driven music.
Musician-Led PR
Run by someone who understands releases from both sides.
UK, USA & International
Campaigns for serious EP and album releases worldwide.
Reviews, Features & Interviews
Targeted pitching to relevant rock and metal media.
Campaign Reporting
Coverage, links and press quotes gathered clearly.
Tell me about your music release
I’ll come back to you with honest thoughts on whether PR makes sense for you – Rob Town (Stampede Press)
Focused Music PR campaigns usually start from around £298.98.
Get your release in front of people who can actually help it
Stampede Press is run by a creative musician with innovative business smarts, not a marketing agency that’s never set foot on a stage. We handle the groundwork — sorting your EPK, your bio, your assets and pitch your release directly to music editors and writers at the rock and metal outlets that actually cover bands like yours. The goal is simple: get your GREAT music heard by people who matter, with proof you can point to afterwards.
What you actually get with Stampede's PR Campaigns
1. Where your music gets pitched
We personally pitch to our long-standing contacts at Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, Kerrang!, Powerplay, and Fireworks Magazines, alongside a curated global network of influential webzines and blogs.
2. An EPK that looks the part
We audit your assets to ensure your Electronic Press Kit looks like a headline act to every gatekeeper—from national print editors to the web’s most respected music bloggers.
3. Show up when people Google your band
We build the “Google-verified” profile through digital coverage that ensures festival bookers, managers, venues, gig promotors and booking agents find a serious, professional track record when they search for your name.
Rock & Metal bands we've helped get real coverage
We don’t just send out press releases. At Stampede Press we get bands real coverage in outlets that matter. Below are some of the rock and metal artists we’ve worked with to launch their EP and album releases. Includes South Of Salem, Toby Jepson, Haxan, King Kraken, Luna Marble, The Virginmarys, and many more.
"I can’t think of anyone better to advise emerging rock acts on strategy, growing an audience and formulating realistic and obtainable goals with pr and marketing."
Bruce Dickinson
WaterBear - The Collage Of Music
Who we pitch your EP or Album to
We deliver rock and metal music PR campaigns to some of the most respected outlets in the industry, including Metal Hammer, Planet Rock, Kerrang!, Classic Rock, Prog, Powerplay, Fireworks Magazines, and many more online influential webzines and blogs.
Our credible media network ensures your EPs, albums, and tours get noticed by the press, fans, and industry professionals who matter most.
How a Music PR campaign actually runs
Phase 1: Look the Part (The Setup)
EPK Audit: We perfect your Electronic Press Kit, photography, and bio.
Headline Status: Ensure you look like a “priority act” before an editor hits play.
Asset Perfection: We audit your mastered audio and visuals for maximum impact.
Phase 2: Open the Right Doors (The Pitch)
Personal Pitching: Direct lines to print magazines like Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, and Kerrang!, Powerplay and Fireworks.
No “Black Holes”: We bypass automated forms with human-to-human conversations.
Niche Targeting: Coordination with elite webzines and online blogs.
Phase 3: Earn Authority (The Result)
Media Verified: Secure the reviews and features that live forever on Google.
Industry Trust: Provide the “Stamp of Approval” that booking agents require.
Social Proof: Turn press quotes into high-converting assets for your social channels.
What's included
Media Reviews & Feature Spots
Featured On Stampede Press Media
Advertising Procurement
Haulix EPK and Google Reporting
Recent wins for our bands
Real coverage, as it happens. Below is a live feed of recent reviews, features and media placements for the bands we’re working with right now.
Stampede Press UK
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🔥 Music PR & Marketing agency specialising in profiling red hot rock & metal artists.
🗣️🔥 Band of the Day : Metasoma at Maximum Volume Music 🥁🎸
London’s Metasoma have shed their hard-rock veneer to emerge as a lethal, technical heavy metal machine. Their upcoming new EP, "Core," (released this August) marks the first statement from a solidified international unit, pitting British rhythmic weight against the uncompromising metal heritage of the Polish and Romanian underground.
To anchor this pivot, the quintet enlisted Filip Halucha (Heinrich House Studio)—the engineer behind the tectonic sounds of Behemoth and Vader—to helm the lead single, "Downfall." The remaining tracks, produced by Dawid Konrad Rydz, capture a band operating at a new level of surgical precision. Together, they have forged a sound that fuses Alter Bridge’s melodic craftsmanship with the unyielding, rhythmic brutality and groove of Pantera.
💥 For fans of Architects, Pantera, Parkway Drive
#BandOfTheDay #Mealcore #MetalMusic #musicreview #albumreview #MusicPromotion #MusicPR #StampedePress
🗣️🔥 New Album Review: “Album of the month contender. One of the strongest blackgaze debut albums in years.” Metal Division Magazine 9/10 ⭐️🔥
Cairiss's debut album "Wilderness" is released 31st July.
💿 For fans of: Alcest, Sylvaine, Unrequited, Deafheaven, Oathbreaker, post-black metal, atmospheric black metal, blackgaze and black metal.
#blackmetal #blackgaze #albumreview #musicreview #musicpromotion #musicpr #stampedepress
www.metal-division-magazine.com/cd-reviews/cd-reviews-c/cairiss-wilderness/
Photos by Marie Korner Photography
Artwork by Freya Brown
🎸 Bands & music artists: are you building a real fanbase, or just playing ping pong with algorithms?
You post a song. Someone sees it, maybe listens for a few seconds, then scrolls on.
The next post has to win them all over again.
Without a place for people to land in your own system — your email list, store, community or DMs — attention just bounces away.
The aim is not more views or streams. It is giving the right people somewhere to go next.
#MusicMarketing #MusicPromotion #RockBands #MetalMusic #MusicPR #MusicEducation #StampedePress
💥 Metasoma Premiere “Omen” Music Video Ahead of New EP "Core" This August and Live Dates.
London metalcore outfit Metasoma have shed their hard-rock veneer to emerge as a lethal, technical heavy metal machine. Their upcoming new EP, "Core," marks the first statement from a solidified international unit, pitting British rhythmic weight against the uncompromising metal heritage of the Polish and Romanian underground.
The band have premiered the new music video “Omen” ahead of the release of new EP "Core," which is out 2nd August 2026.
Watch "Omen" (official music video): youtu.be/cpOAOcgxko0?si=RrVsDxWjorCfDNl0
"Omen offers a taste of the evolution of our new sound, while also serving as a collage of sounds that portray the chaos we are living through as a society, particularly war and everything that comes with it." - Metasoma
To anchor this pivot, the quintet enlisted Filip Halucha (Heinrich House Studio), the engineer behind the tectonic sounds of Behemoth and Vader, to helm the EP lead single, “Downfall.” The remaining tracks, produced by Dawid Konrad Rydz, capture a band operating at a new level of surgical precision. Together, they have forged a sound that fuses Alter Bridge’s melodic craftsmanship with the unyielding, rhythmic brutality and groove of Pantera.
Frontman Vlad’s vocal delivery is a study in controlled chaos; a caustic, edge-of-sanity rasp that collides with the technical dual-guitar attack and a concrete-heavy rhythm section. Conceptually "Core" is a pessimistic hellscape, a sonic mirror held up to war, propaganda, and the false righteousness of modern reality. This high-velocity energy is tempered by a discordant, playful homage to System of a Down, proving Metasoma can be cerebral without sacrificing their low-end groove.
The band says, “There is a specific kind of numbness that comes when unfortunate events happen in quick succession; these songs are our way of fighting that anaesthesia. Whether we are digging through the attic of mixed childhood memories or scattering the ashes of a toxic relationship, the goal is the same: to learn from the mistakes of our forefathers and do better. We’ve turned these struggles into sonic paintings, but we leave the final interpretation to the listener's own sensitivity.”
Metasoma is a battle-tested collective that has earned its keep on the road, supporting heavyweights including Vader, Sanctuary, and Illusion, while sharing stages with Nocny Kochanek, Kabanos, and Skarlett Riot. Having headlined London’s legendary The Underworld and commanded the number one slot on Hard Rock Hell Radio charts, Metasoma returns to the heavy circuit operating at a tier where technical complexity meets purely visceral impact.
Recorded between Poland’s BaRock Entertainment Studio and Es Studio in London, the new EP "Core" was tracked to ensure every rhythmic blow landed with maximum commitment. Metasoma are no longer mirroring life; they are projecting a warning. This is a pure demonstration of resilience and the start of a much heavier, more honest era for the band.
"Core" is released 2nd August 2026.
EP Tracklist:
1. Downfall
2. Attic
3. Omen
4. Shock
5. Horizon
Live dates:
Jul 25th – Northants Rocks Festival, UK
Oct 16th – Cafe Noir, Zielona Góra, PL
Oct 17th – Klub U Bulka, Sulecin, PL
Oct 18th – Papug Pub, Wałbrzych, PL
Feb 19th – Magnettofon, Gorzów Wielkopolski, PL
Feb 20th – Klub Elektrownia, Żagań, PL
Feb 21st – Klub Muzyczny Liverpool, Wrocław, PL
Metasoma is:
Vlad Iancu - Vocals
Michal Sedzielewski - Guitars
Artur Wojcik - Guitars
Bolo - Bass Guitar
Joe Patterson - Drums
#MusicReview #AlbumReview #MetalCore #ModernMetal #MusicPromotion #MusicPR #StampedePress
💥 Proud to be working with the Solitary guys again as they push towards their upcoming Thrashtastic UK tour dates.
It has been nearly two years since Rich and I first started working together, and it's been rewarding to watch the band take more control of delivering value to their own audience, grow a bigger fanbase and sell more physical music directly to the people who care about the band and music.
Great songs and strong live shows matter, but bands miss opportunities when they do not have clear systems to create awareness, capture interest and keep nurturing potential fans into ticket buyers.
💥 This is where Stampede helps artists, bands, and venues.
We are now putting deeper layers around the tour: improved local targeting, direct audience contact, exclusive content and gifts that gives people reasons to care, and proper follow-up rather than hoping one post sells a room.
Go and support Solitary on the road and keep live music alive.
5 September 2026 — NEWCASTLE, The Globe
25 September 2026 — COOKSTOWN, Railway Bar Cookstown
26 September 2026 — BELFAST, Voodoo Belfast
3 October 2026 — BIRMINGHAM, Scruffy Murphys
23 October 2026 — LIVERPOOL, ArchiveliverpooL
24 October 2026 — LONDON, Cart & Horses
6 November 2026 — NOTTINGHAM, Billy Bootleggers Nottingham
7 November 2026 — EDINBURGH, The Banshee Labyrinth
4 December 2026 — LEEDS, The Fenton
5 December 2026 — GLASGOW, Audio Glasgow
12 December 2026 — PONTYPRIDD, Green RoomsProductive meeting this afternoon with Stampede Press UK, between us we’ve
devised a plan to make the all the shows even more unique and special for everyone who buys a ticket 🤘
@top fans
DC Sound Attack
👉 solitary.org.uk/dates/
☀️ Is Don Henley’s “The Boys Of Summer” in your all-time Summer Songs Top Ten? ☀️
It’s number 8 in mine. Too high, too low, or spot on?
#ClassicRock #DonHenley
Tell me about your music release
I’ll come back to you with honest thoughts on whether PR makes sense for you – Rob Town (Stampede Press)
What bands say about working with Rob
"Stampede Press took us to a whole new audience. We have gone on to become one of the most talked about bands on the rock scene."
She Burns Red
“Stampede's guidance was paramount to the success of our debut album, ‘MCLXXX’. We were astounded by their work and will definitely be back!”
King Kraken
“Rob gave us creative ideas that pushed our presence and we are stoked by the results. His knowledge, guidance and communication are second to none!”
South Of Salem
"I can’t think of anyone better to advise emerging rock acts on strategy, growing an audience and formulating realistic and obtainable goals with pr and marketing."
Bruce Dickinson
WaterBear
“We love working with Stampede. Rob has been invaluable to us and is without doubt one of ‘the good guys.’ He’s great at what he does and cares a lot about the acts he works with."
The Virginmarys
“If you’re an aspiring musician and want a reality check that can seriously help you navigate the choppy music industry waters, look no further than Stampede Press."
Toby Jepson
Planet Rock/Wayward Sons
#NOWPLAYING RED HOT!
Meet Your PR Manager: Rob Town (MA)
"I'm here to help musicians avoid the scams and common pitfalls I and many others have fallen into. This is an opportunity for you to learn from my mistakes and successes, while thriving more with your passion for music!" - Rob Town
Experienced Music PR Expert and Musician
Rob Town blends academic expertise with real-world success. As a former member of Panic Cell, he toured internationally supporting Metallica, Alice In Chains, and Papa Roach.
He combines a Master’s Degree in Music Industry Innovation with two decades of business leadership. When you work with Stampede Press, you aren’t hiring a “suit”—you’re hiring a mentor who has stood exactly where you are standing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rock and Metal Music PR
What is Music PR and why does my band need it?
Music PR helps bands and artists promote their music by securing features, reviews, and interviews in trusted media outlets. Stampede Press specialises in rock and metal PR, earning coverage in Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Classic Rock, Planet Rock and more. Effective PR builds your fanbase, increases streaming and merch sales, and gets you noticed by managers, booking agents and festival organisers.
How do you promote new music releases?
We design bespoke PR campaigns for EPs, albums, tours and festival appearances. Your music is pitched to the right magazines, blogs and webzines, generating reviews, interviews and features that strengthen your press kit and grow fan engagement.
How much does a PR campaign charge?
The cost of a music PR campaign depends on the scope of promotion and your goals. Our affordable PR packages start from £298.98 and include one-to-one strategy sessions, educational resources and targeted media outreach focused on press coverage, fanbase growth, merch sales and industry connections.
Who have you worked with?
Our campaigns have secured coverage in Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Classic Rock, Prog, Powerplay, Fireworks and respected webzines. Artists we support have gained attention from festival organisers at events such as Download, Bloodstock and Rockstock.
What results can Music PR deliver?
Well-planned campaigns generate media coverage, new listeners, stronger streaming numbers, increased merchandise sales and greater credibility with promoters, labels and managers. We focus on outcomes that move careers forward, not vanity metrics.
Why choose Stampede Press?
Stampede Press is led by Rob Town, who holds a Master’s Degree in Music Industry Innovation & Enterprise, has toured internationally supporting Metallica, Alice In Chains and Papa Roach, and teaches as a mentor and university tutor. With over two decades of real-world experience and academic expertise, we deliver trustworthy, proven strategies for artists in the UK and worldwide.
Is Music PR worth it for independent bands?
Yes. Independent and unsigned artists benefit from PR because it provides the credibility and exposure needed to reach journalists, promoters, labels and fans, while creating opportunities for long-term growth.
How long does a Music PR campaign take?
Most campaigns run for 6–12 weeks depending on whether you’re promoting an EP, album, tour or festival appearance. Longer timelines allow for more interviews, features and sustained fan engagement.
Can PR help my band get on festivals and tours?
Yes. Consistent press coverage raises your profile with festival bookers, tour promoters and managers, demonstrating momentum and professionalism that leads to more live opportunities.
Can Music PR increase merch and ticket sales?
PR creates awareness and excitement around your releases and shows, which drives interest from new fans and supports higher merchandise, vinyl and ticket sales.
