SRO Newsletter

Volume 31 | May 7, 2026

It’s already May and SRO PR has had a strong start to the year with more excitement to come. See our news below.

MEGADETH Covers

Congrats to Megadeth for achieving their first-ever #1 album on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Franky Perez
Performs on Jimmy Kimmel

Singer, songwriter, and frontman FRANKY PEREZ, acclaimed for his powerhouse voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-blending artistry, performed his latest single “Mad World” on Wednesday, April 22 on ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” His appearance with the show’s house band, the Cletones, was in celebration of the April 17 album release of DÁMELO by FRANKY PEREZ AND THE ALL NIGHTERS via The Label Group/Virgin Music Group.

SPLIT WATCHES UNVEILS

"THE OZZY"

THE OFFICIAL OZZY OSBOURNE TRIBUTE WATCH

London-based Split Watches are proud to announce the global release of the official Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Watch: “The Ozzy” exclusively available Thursday, May 14 at Split Watches. This 50-piece limited-edition run celebrates Ozzy’s enduring cultural legacy and is priced at $2,960 (U.S.) with 100% of the proceeds being donated to MusiCares^®, the nonprofit partner of the Recording Academy and leading charity supporting the health and well-being of the music community.

Watch BILLY MORRISON’s video for his latest powerhouse track “Becoming”—his new collaboration with Sully Erna on lead vocals and Nuno Bettencourt on lead guitar—via the premiere at REVOLVER Magazine HERE.

NEWLY SIGNED

SRO proudly welcomes back former clients Anthrax and Deep Purple. Both bands will soon release new albums.

ANTHRAX

DEEP PURPLE

NEWLY RELEASED

CLOSE ENEMIES

Self-titled debut album

Out March 13 via TLG|ROCK / Virgin Music Group

Listen HERE.

KillerStar

'The Afterglow'

Out March 20 via High Wire Records

Listen HERE.

Sounding Arrow

'Skyman'

Out April 8 via Blackbird Record Label/Indie AM Gold

Listen HERE.

Franky Perez And The All Nighters

'Dámelo'

Out April 17

via The Label Group/Virgin Music Group

Listen HERE.

MEGADETH

Self-titled album

Out January 23

Via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label

UPCOMING RELEASES

YES

'Aurora'

Out June 12

Via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music

BILLY MORRISON

'Hollow'

Out August

Via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group

DEEP PURPLE

'SPLAT!'
Out July 3 via earMUSIC

ANTHRAX

News Coming Soon

Megaforce Records

OTHER GOINGS ON

TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL—the acclaimed multi-act ‘80’s extravaganza which originated in 2024—returns for a full 2026 summertime tour of the US launching July 17 in Phoenix and wrapping August 16 in Aurora, IL. The colorful lineup features Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock Of Seagulls, The Motels, The Producers, Animotion, The Escape Club, and Tommy Tutone. This year’s trek will hit 15 markets, with more dates to be announced.

Read more information about the tour HERE.

Coal Chamber drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox is made his own personal revelation that he has been fighting–and winning—a battle with cancer. As a result of his recovery, he is proud to announce his partnership with Fxck Cancer to hold a special auction of a custom one-of-a-kind drum kit from drum with proceeds going to cancer support and research.

Please click this link for more information or to donate: Coal Chamber drum kit giveaway for charity | Fxck Cancer.

Read a statement from Mikey “Bug” Cox HERE.

VEGAS

NEWS + UPDATES

Franky Perez and The All Nighters celebrated the release of their new album ‘Damelo’ on Friday, April 17 with a dynamic performance on the Midway stage at Circus Circus on The Strip. As the band performed a cover of “Proud Mary,” the family trapeze act known as The Flying Poemas soared through the air. It was an unforgettable night.

Sip, Stay, & Save:
Tuscany Suites & Casino debuts all-inclusive summer offer

This summer, guests can turn up the value on their Las Vegas escape with a new limited-time hotel package combining dining, drinks, and exclusive perks into one seamless experience at the award-winning Tuscany Suites & Casino. Available for stays from June 1 through August 31, the offer delivers a built-in lineup of food, beverage, and gaming extras designed for a carefree summer getaway. Read more details about the Summer special HERE.

Last month, Robby Krieger & The Soul Savages—led by the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and songwriter, Robby Krieger of The Doors—performed at the COPA ROOM inside Tuscany Suites & Casino in Las Vegas. The group will return for an encore performance at the Copa Room on June 12.

Watch Robby’s interview with FOX 5’s MORE about the performance HERE.

Disney On Ice Presents Road Trip Adventures made a pitstop in Las Vegas for a weekend full of magical performances at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV. The production welcomed ARC Las Vegas (KSNV News 3) and Evan Schreiber to the ice for an inside look at the fun-filled getaway in store.

Watch the excitement HERE.