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Skid Row In Worldwide Search For New Lead Vocalist

Skid Row have partnered with Sweetwater to open worldwide auditions for a new lead vocalist. The search begins as the band celebrates 40 years, with submissions open from 5 February 2026 and no deadline.
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Heaven And Hell Announce Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009

BMG will release Heaven And Hell's Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009 on 27 March 2026 as 4CD/Blu-ray and 7LP box sets, celebrating Ronnie James Dio's final era with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice.

Heathen Sign With Napalm Records, Release Never A God Single And Video

Long Distance Calling Announce New Album The Phantom Void

Tailgunner Drop War In Heaven Video Featuring Adam Wakeman

Voivod Announce 2026 UK And European Tour

Forever Seger / Lorain Palace Still Loves Their Old Time Rock & Roll

Massive Wagons Drop Pressure Ahead Of Live At The Great Hall Album

Demonstealer On 25 Years Of Demonic Resurrection And New EP Apocalyptic Dawn

Black Swan / Paralyzed, A Hook-Filled, High-Energy Album Worth The Wait

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James Bruner Ignites Camden With Raw Rock Energy At The Black Heart

At Camden's Black Heart, James Bruner delivered raw rock energy in a thrilling penultimate UK tour show, showcasing fiery riffs, swagger, and charisma.
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Forever Seger / Lorain Palace Still Loves Their Old Time Rock & Roll

Forever Seger rocked a packed Lorain Palace Theatre with a powerful Bob Seger tribute set, delivering all the Old Time Rock & Roll fans came to relive.

James Bruner / A Power-Packed Set At O2 Academy Islington

Orianthi Lights Up O2 Academy Islington With Soulful Performance

Jinjer / Power And Political Fire At O2 Forum Kentish Town

200 Stab Wounds, Inferi And Corpse Pile – Brutal In Manchester

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Paul Gilbert / How George Washington Inspired His New Album WROC

Interview: Paul Gilbert shares how WROC, his most daring album yet, was inspired by George Washington’s centuries-old Rules of Civility.

Demonstealer On 25 Years Of Demonic Resurrection And New EP Apocalyptic Dawn

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Fozzy / Rich Ward On Songwriting Influences & The Power Of Melody

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Lords Of NWOBHM: Cliff Evans On Epic Debut And Future Plans

Rich Ward On Fozzy UK Tour 2026, New Music And Why The UK Means So Much

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Jogjarockarta 2025 / Anthrax Close The Last Ever Festival

Anthrax, The Hu, Loudness delivered unforgettable sets at Jogjarockarta 2025, marking the end of Indonesia’s iconic rock festival with historic energy.

Damnation Festival 2026 / Gorerotted Confirmed For First UK Show In 18 Years

Jogjarockarta 2025 Day One: Ugly Kid Joe Make Their Debut In Indonesia

NWOCR LiveFest 4 At KK’s Steel Mill – Two Days Of Real Quality

Stonedead Festival 2025 Saturday Review: The Almighty, The Dead Daisies & More

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Mayhem / Liturgy Of Death: A Ruthless New Chapter In Norwegian Black Metal

Mayhem return with Liturgy of Death, a raw, immersive album pushing Norwegian Black Metal’s boundaries. Discover the intensity in this full review.
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Kanonenfieber Channel WWI Tragedy on New Album Soldatenschicksale

Album Review: Kanonenfieber release Soldatenschicksale channeling WWI tragedy through intense Black/Death Metal. Two new songs and seven rerecorded tracks included.

Sidious Return Stronger Than Ever With Malefic Necropolis

Heir Corpse One / Destination: Domination – A Pandemic-Fueled Zombie Metal Odyssey

Paganizer / As Mankind Rots Is More Essential Listening From Rogga Johansson

Ellende / The Dark Reflections And Atmospheric Black Metal Of Zerfall

Dødsferd / Purification Forms: A Nihilistic Compilation Of Covers And Rarities

Rogga Johansson’s Dead Sun Unleashes 9th Album This Life Is A Grave

Der Rote Milan / Verlust Is A Haunting Black Metal Exploration Of Grief And Despair

Blood Red Throne Return With Brutal New Album Siltskin

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Bullet For My Valentine Reissue Hand Of Blood EP As Standalone Release

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Bullet For My Valentine are reissuing the landmark Hand Of Blood EP as a standalone release, with multiple vinyl variants and an eco-recycled CD. Pre-orders are live now via the band's official channels.

Deep Purple Add Royal Albert Hall Show To November 2026 Tour

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Deep Purple will return to London's Royal Albert Hall for a one-night-only show on 25 November 2026, with UK rockers Jayler as special guests. Tickets go on sale Friday 6 February 2026 at 10am via AEG Presents.

James Bruner / A Power-Packed Set At O2 Academy Islington

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Gig review: James Bruner. An explosive live set at O2 Academy Islington with raw energy, driving rock, and standout support for Orianthi in London.

Orianthi Lights Up O2 Academy Islington With Soulful Performance

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Orianthi delivered a fiery, emotionally charged blues-rock set at O2 Academy Islington, blending soulful solos, legendary covers, and raw guitar power.

Megadeth Hit Career High No. 1 On The Billboard 200 With Final Album

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Megadeth's self-titled final studio album has stormed to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the US, with further No. 1 debuts in Australia and Austria and multiple Top 5 chart entries worldwide.

Jinjer / Power And Political Fire At O2 Forum Kentish Town

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Gig Review: Jinjer. Duél tour lit up O2 Forum Kentish Town with raw energy, political defiance, and standout visuals. A powerful gig packed with passion.

Tanatron / 30 Years Of Death Metal Celebrated Live At Brisa Sessions #5

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Brazilian Death Metal mainstays Tanatron appear in Brisa Sessions #5, recorded live at Doc Studio and produced by Brisa Rec. The session captures both performance and conversation as the band approach 30 years of activity in 2026, with talk of new material on the way.

From Ashes To New Announce Reflections Album, Share New Single Villain

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From Ashes To New will release their new album Reflections on 17 April via Better Noise Music. The band have also unveiled the new track and video Villain and confirmed a US tour supporting Black Veil Brides.

Opeth Announce Blackwater Park 25th Anniversary Reissue On New Formats

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Opeth will reissue Blackwater Park on 27 March via Music For Nations, celebrating the album's 25th anniversary and silver certification (60,000 sales). The campaign includes a half silver/half black vinyl edition and a picture disc.
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Fozzy / Rich Ward On Songwriting Influences & The Power Of Melody

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Interview: Discover how Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward blends melody with Metal, drawing from pop and classic rock influences to craft anthems like the hit track “Judas.”
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Lords Of NWOBHM: Cliff Evans On Epic Debut And Future Plans

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MetalTalk catches up with Cliff Evans to talk about the explosive debut of Lords of NWOBHM at Cart & Horses, their high-energy Japan tour, and what’s coming next for the Heavy Metal supergroup.

Smith/Kotzen Release Expanded Black Light / White Noise With Two New Tracks

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Smith/Kotzen have released an expanded deluxe digital version of Black Light / White Noise, adding Japan-only tracks All The Way Down and The Grind for the first time worldwide. The duo hit the road next week for a UK and Europe headline tour starting in Madrid on 3 February.

This House We Built Release New Single Better Man Ahead Of UK Tour

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This House We Built unveil Better Man, an emotional new single ahead of their 2026 tour, blending raw lyrics with powerful melodies and hope.

Asia Share Live Video For ‘Only Time Will Tell’ From Asia – Live In England Album

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Asia unveil a new live video for Only Time Will Tell ahead of Asia - Live In England, out March 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music. Recorded at Trading Boundaries in Sussex, the release features the debut album ASIA performed in full plus bonus tracks.

John Sykes / New Single My Guitar A First Taste Of 2026 EP

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Golden Robot Records will release the late John Sykes' new single My Guitar on 13 February 2026. The track is the first preview of a four-track EP due later in 2026, created from sessions Sykes began with the label.

Suzi Quatro Unleashes ‘Freedom’ Single, Announces New Album And April 2026 UK Tour

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Suzi Quatro releases new single Freedom and confirms the new album Freedom, out March 27, 2026. The record includes an Alice Cooper guest spot on Kick Out The Jams and arrives alongside an April 2026 UK tour.

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