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Led Zeppelin At Knebworth: 50 Years Of Iconic Memories Unveiled

In August 1979, Led Zeppelin made their historic return at Knebworth Festival—marking their final UK shows with John Bonham. As Knebworth celebrates 50 years of iconic rock memories, revisit the moments that defined a generation of live music legends with Knebworth House custodian Henry Lytton Cobbold.
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King Kraken Unleash March Of The Gods At Swansea’s Hangar 18

King Kraken - March Of The Gods album launch at Swansea’s Hangar 18 was nothing short of legendary.A sold-out crowd, thunderous riffs, emotional highs, and a performance that firmly cements the South Wales quintet as rising giants in UK Metal.

The Double Bill Of DeWolff And Silveroller Has It All

Ghost Bring Blasphemy And Heresy To The O2

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons Bring Motörhead Mayhem To Dublin

Shreddler Festival 2025: A Triumphant Launch For Sheffield’s New Metal Showcase

Harem Scarem / Melodic Rock Icons Unleash First Album In Five Years

Pentagram / Lightning In A Bottle: A Crushing Doom Rebirth

Caliban / A Bold Return With Back From Hell Pushes Metalcore’s Boundaries

A Life In Rock: Don Airey Talks Deep Purple, Ozzy, Rainbow & More With Mick Wall

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Cirith Ungol / Live At The Roxy: Epic Sunset Strip Comeback Captured In Full

Nearly four decades after first storming The Roxy, Cirith Ungol return to LA’s iconic venue with Live At The Roxy—a powerful, career-spanning set that showcases the full force of Dark Parade and their epic Metal legacy.

Shores Of Null Capture Tour Magic In Beauty Over Europe

Harem Scarem / Melodic Rock Icons Unleash First Album In Five Years

Pentagram / Lightning In A Bottle: A Crushing Doom Rebirth

Caliban / A Bold Return With Back From Hell Pushes Metalcore’s Boundaries

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Alt Blk Era / 2025: Breakout Album, Big Energy and Big Night in Leeds

Alt Blk Era kick off 2025 in explosive fashion with a bold debut album, a MOBO Award win, and a packed-out show in Leeds that proves their star is on the rise. Plus BEX.
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Harem Scarem / An Explosive Return To The Stage In Oshawa

After seven years away from the spotlight, Canadian rock legends Harem Scarem made a powerful return at the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa. Fans from across North America packed the venue for a night of melodic rock nostalgia and new music from their upcoming album Chasing Euphoria.With soaring vocals, flawless musicianship, and a setlist spanning decades, the band proved they’ve still got the magic.

King Kraken Unleash March Of The Gods At Swansea’s Hangar 18

The Double Bill Of DeWolff And Silveroller Has It All

Ghost Bring Blasphemy And Heresy To The O2

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons Bring Motörhead Mayhem To Dublin

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Gig Of The Week: King Kraken Unleash March Of The Gods At Hangar 18 Showcase

King Kraken bring thunder to Swansea with March Of The Gods, launching their epic new album live at Hangar 18. Don’t miss this Gig of the Week!

Wednesday 13 Celebrates 20 Years With Mid Death Crisis And A Fiery New Chapter

Kula Shaker To Premiere Charge Of The Light Brigade at MetalTalk

Mr Lordi on Shock Rock, Monster Costumes and London Return

King Kraken / Stonedead Awaits March Of The Gods

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Legends Of Rock 2025 / Saturday At The Ultimate Rock Fest

Saturday at the award-winning Legends Of Rock festival just gets bigger and better every year. Fifty bands, crazy fans, wild parties and even the loss of a prosthetic limb. Whatever happens here in Great Yarmouth stays in Great Yarmouth. Words: @gavhelmoon and @sarajanehardingtvproducer @legendsofrockuk @livewiretheacdcshow @punkrocksal

Legends Of Rock 2025 / Thursday, Friday At The Ultimate Rock Fest

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Motocultor / Infected Rain, Semblant, Elyose, Miruthan And Skin On Flesh

RippleFest Texas 2024: A Life-Changing Weekend – Part Four

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Caliban / A Bold Return With Back From Hell Pushes Metalcore’s Boundaries

Caliban return with Back From Hell, a blistering yet introspective Metalcore record that redefines their sound. With explosive riffs, emotional depth, and bold experimentation, the band proves they’re not just surviving—they’re evolving.Guest spots from Mental Cruelty and Fit For An Autopsy raise the stakes, but it’s the raw honesty and sonic ambition that truly set this album apart.
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Opia / The Outstanding And Heart-Wrenching I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep

Gothic Doom Metal band Opia unveil stunning debut album I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep—a heart-wrenching journey through grief, death, and Victorian darkness. Words: Jools Green @opiaband_official @hammerheartrecords666

Behemoth / Rejoice: Black Metal Has Never Been Better

Hursan / The Soundtrack To Societal Collapse You Didn’t Know You Needed

Cancer / Inverted World Is A Masterclass In Death Metal

Industrial Puke / Alive To No Avail Surpasses Even Their Own expectations.

Carpathian Forest Return To Glasgow With Black Altar

Nattverd / Tidloes Naadesloes Is A Superbly Exhilarating Listen

Dååth’s Resurgence: Sean Z On Touring With New Lineup, Magic And Rollercoasters

Rivers Of Nihil / A Blistering Barrage Of Technical Death Metal

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Wednesday 13 Celebrates 20 Years With Mid Death Crisis And A Fiery New Chapter

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Interview: Wednesday 13 talks Mid Death Crisis, 20 years of Transylvania 90210, life on tour, and staying inspired with horror, humour, and rock 'n' roll fire.

Heilung & Eivør / A Transformative Night At O2 Academy Brixton

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As night fell over Brixton, a portal opened—not to another place, but to an older way of being. Heilung and Eivør did not merely perform at O2 Academy Brixton—they conjured.Through chant, rhythm, myth, and memory, the crowd was drawn into a ritual where sound became spirit and every note echoed with ancestral power. This was not just a concert. It was a return.

Catch Your Breath / Unmatched Energy On The Savages Tour

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Three savages are better than one: Catch Your Breath, Until I Wake, and Of Virtue poured heart, soul and furious hard rock spirit into their sets at The O2 Academy Islington on Saturday. Moments of chaos were injected with pockets of introspection, forming a concert experience that fans will not forget anytime soon.

Opia / The Outstanding And Heart-Wrenching I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep

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Gothic Doom Metal band Opia unveil stunning debut album I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep—a heart-wrenching journey through grief, death, and Victorian darkness. Words: Jools Green @opiaband_official @hammerheartrecords666

Those Damn Crows / Midweek Chart Toppers Bring Genuine HMV Instore Joy

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Those Damn Crows top the UK Top 40 Midweek Album Chart, brought genuine joy to fans at HMV Oxford Street with a heartfelt acoustic set and album signing. Words And Photography: @zombierocker86 @thosedamncrows @earacherecords

Les Binks On The Judas Priest Classic That Shaped Metal

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Discover the story behind Judas Priest’s Beyond the Realms of Death, co-written by drummer Les Binks, and how it became a defining Metal anthem for decades.

Behemoth / Rejoice: Black Metal Has Never Been Better

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Behemoth, Satyricon and Rotting Christ transcended all confines to deliver Black Metal fans to a dark yet deeply pleasurable place in the O2 Academy Brixton.Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @manuela_langotsch_music_photos@behemothofficial @satyriconofficial @rottingchristofficial @o2academybrix

Les Binks / Rock In Peace, A Tribute By Sara Harding

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In this heartfelt tribute, Sara Harding reflects on the life and legacy of legendary Judas Priest drummer Les Binks, from their first encounter at a local jam night to his iconic contributions to Heavy Metal A moving farewell to a rock titan who left his mark on stages big and small. Words: @sarajanehardingtvproducer @binksles @judaspriest

Sam Millar / The Perfect Soundtrack To A Giffard Arms Summer Evening

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Sam Millar. A triumphant Wolverhampton return delivers melodic '80s-inspired rock, unforgettable choruses, and a feel-good vibe at The Giffard Arms. Catch the magic live!

Lambrini Girls / The True Faces Of Non-Conformity In Nottingham

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Lambrini Girls ignite Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms with fierce feminist punk, raw energy, and unapologetic activism—true faces of non-conformity in every sense. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @rescuerooms @lambrinigirlz @loosearticles

Bad Co Legacy – Win Free Tickets for Their London Show This Weekend

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Win free tickets to see Bad Co Legacy live in London this Saturday! Don’t miss this epic memories of Bad Company featuring Dave Colwell & Robert Hart. Plus Collateral.

Jack J Hutchinson & Matt Pearce A Double Shot Of Magnificence

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Jack J Hutchinson & Matt Pearce A Double Shot Of Magnificence at The Grace, London. A blazing night of blues rock power, soul, and unforgettable stage magic. Words: @liz_medhurst Photography: @rock_pixs @thegraceldn @jackjhutchinson @mattpearceuk

Knife Bride, Displacer & S.T.A.T.I.C In Powerful Sheffield Support

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Air Drawn Dagger’s biggest headline show yet lit up Corporation in Sheffield, with explosive support from Knife Bride, Displacer, and S.T.A.T.I.C. in a night celebrating powerful new music. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @corpsheffield @weareknifebride @displacer.band @s.t.a.t.i.c.official

Building Something Spectacular: Air Drawn Dagger Shine In Sheffield

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Air Drawn Dagger light up their Sheffield hometown with a stunning, theatrical performance to celebrate their debut album—proving they’re building something truly spectacular. Words And Photography: @mattprattphotos @airdrawndaggerband @longbranchrecords @corpsheffield

P.O.D. And Drowning Pool Channel Eventim Apollo Power

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P.O.D. and Drowning Pool bring explosive energy to Godsmack’s UK show at Eventim Apollo, delivering nostalgia, raw emotion, and modern Metal mastery. Words And Photography: @a.nashphotography @godsmack @eventimapollo @pod @drowningpoolofficial

Godsmack / Power, Emotion And Pure Heavy Metal In Hammersmith

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At Eventim Apollo, Godsmack deliver an electrifying UK-exclusive show, blending thunderous riffs, heartfelt moments, and classic Heavy Metal energy. Words And Photography: @a.nashphotography @godsmack @eventimapollo

Download Festival 2025 Welcomes Raven Records Pop-Up

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Download Festival 2025 is dialing it up to eleven with a jaw-dropping lineup featuring Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, while debuting a game-changing addition: Raven Records.This one-of-a-kind pop-up brings together a Heavy Metal record shop, coffee bar, and sober space, creating a new kind of festival experience that fuses loud riffs with mental health support and community vibes.

Kula Shaker Unveil Gothic-Psychedelic Charge Of The Light Brigade Video

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Kula Shaker return with a darkly cinematic flourish in the exclusive premiere of their new video, Charge Of The Light Brigade.Gothic visuals, haunting melodies, and rich psychedelic textures collide in this genre-blending release unveiled today at MetalTalk.Words: @rock_pixs @kulashakerofficial @sarajanehardingtvproducer

Saxon / Eagles Over Hellfest – The Epic 2024 Performance

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Saxon. Eagles Over Hellfest double audio CD set for June capturing their explosive Hellfest 2024 show with epic Metal anthems. Pre-order now.

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