This Rocks! is always looking for exceptional music, stories and industry voices from across the hard rock and heavy metal spectrum. Whether you're a record label, band, brand or contributor, we'd love to hear from you.

All submissions are reviewed by our editorial staff. Due to the volume of material we receive, we cannot guarantee coverage or respond to every submission.

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RECORD LABELS

Help us discover your artists.

We welcome submissions from major, independent and boutique record labels.

Please Include

• Artist name
• Album, EP or single title
• Release date
• Genre
• Streaming or download link (no large attachments)
• Official press release (if available)
• High-resolution album artwork (300 dpi preferred)
• Promotional photos with photographer credit
• Current tour dates
• Publicist or media contact information

We're Interested In

• Album reviews
• Artist interviews
• Premiere opportunities
• Tour announcements
• Videos
• Industry news
• Festival appearances
• Special editions and reissues

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BANDS & ARTISTS

Independent artists are encouraged to submit.

Please Include

• Band name
• City, State/Province and Country
• Short biography (100–300 words)
• Streaming links
• Website and social media
• EPK (if available)
• High-resolution press photos
• Album artwork
• Upcoming releases
• Tour dates

We're interested in artists with professionally recorded music, an active live schedule and a commitment to building their audience. We review music across hard rock, heavy metal and their many subgenres. Professional presentation helps your submission stand out. The better your submission the better coverage you are likely to receive! 

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BRANDS

Music isn't the only thing we cover.

We welcome submissions from companies serving the hard rock and metal community, including:

• Musical instruments
• Audio equipment
• Apparel
• Lifestyle brands
• Record stores
• Festivals
• Events
• Books
• Games
• Technology
• Accessories
• Independent businesses

Please Include

• Company overview
• Product information
• High-resolution images
• MSRP (if applicable)
• Availability
• Press contact
• Review samples (when appropriate)

Advertising opportunities are also available in both print and digital editions.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Do you have something to say?

We're always looking for passionate writers, photographers and creators who understand heavy music.

Opportunities

• Album Reviews
• Concert Reviews
• Interviews
• Festival Coverage
• Opinion
• Editorial Features
• Photography
• Industry Reporting
• News

Submission Requirements

• Original work only
• AP style preferred
• Fact-checked
• Include sources for factual claims
• Include a short author bio
• Photos must include photographer credit and publication permission
• Simultaneous submissions should be disclosed

Contributors retain copyright to their work unless otherwise agreed, while granting This Rocks! first publication rights for accepted submissions. Editors may make reasonable edits for style, clarity and length prior to publication.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

• We accept submissions year-round.
• High-resolution images are strongly preferred.
• Do not send ZIP files or oversized email attachments.
• Use downloadable cloud links when submitting large media files.
• Clearly identify embargoes if applicable.
• Submission does not guarantee publication.
• Editorial decisions are final.

Email all submissions to: info AT thisrocks DOT us

Subject Line Examples

• LABEL SUBMISSION – Artist Name
• BAND SUBMISSION – Artist Name
• BRAND SUBMISSION – Company Name
• CONTRIBUTOR SUBMISSION – Your Name

Thanks for your interest in THIS ROCKS! We hope to work with you soon!