METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Finnish Melodic Death Metal masters Insomnium return with Netherworlds, their tenth album and a glorious celebration of everything that makes the band special. Crushing riffs, soaring melodies and rich northern melancholy combine with fresh ideas to deliver a powerful, beautifully balanced record that gets better with every listen.

Northamptonshire Heavy Rock outfit Stormbringer release the video for Grow from their fifth album, Transcendence, out now via Attic Records, with UK tour dates ahead.

Italian melodic Death/Doom Metal outfit Shores Of Null return with their fifth album, Homesick, a deeply atmospheric journey through loss, longing and belonging. With gothic influences, soaring melodies and crushing growls, the band deliver an emotionally powerful release. Jools Green reviews.

Charlotte Wessels and The Obsession announce 15-track concept album Mute Swan Empire for 5 February 2027, alongside a UK and European headline tour with Melissa Bonny.

Nightwish and vocalist Floor Jansen have mutually agreed to part ways after 13 years together. The Finnish Symphonic Metal giants confirmed the news in a statement, describing it as the end of a great voyage while revealing plans to enter the studio in 2027 to record a new album.

Maiah Wynne brought her second solo album, Into The Waves, to London's Piano, Smithfield, for an intimate evening of beautiful musicianship, engaging storytelling and inventive covers. Paul Hutchings witnessed a captivating performance from the Envy Of None vocalist and multi-instrumentalist.

Steve Harris' British Lion return to London's historic Cart & Horses for six Christmas shows from 13-18 December 2026, joined by special guests Albion.

Kula Shaker revisit their Number One debut K with K-Reinkarnate, a live analogue re-recording due 5 February 2027, and announce UK and European tour dates.

Wales-based Bulgarian Post-Metal quartet Thrakian deliver a stunning debut with The Way, combining crushing riffs, haunting melodies and immersive soundscapes. Jools Green discovers an underrated band whose studio work matches the immense power of their live performances.

Sunn O))) brought their monumental wall of sound to a sold-out Paradise Rock Club in Boston. With crushing drones, suffocating fog and an imposing backline, the duo delivered a performance that was more endurance test than conventional concert. David Grubbs provided a contrasting opening set.

Amon Amarth transform London’s Eventim Apollo into Valhalla with towering theatrics, Viking battles and thunderous anthems, backed by superb sets from Orbit Culture and Soilwork.

Fortress Festival expands to three days in May 2027, adding a Watain-led Friday show and ten new acts including Stormkeep, Mare and Sulphur Aeon.

Blue Öyster Cult announce April 2027 UK anniversary shows at London's Royal Albert Hall with Magnum and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with When Rivers Meet.

ANVIL and KILLER have warned they will not perform at Hard Rock Hell in Chichester on 5 November 2026 unless outstanding contractual payments are made. Both bands claim repeated promises from the promoter have failed to resolve the situation, raising concerns that other artists on the festival bill may also be affected.

With over 150 million albums sold worldwide, Metallica have built an empire that extends far beyond music. From clever branding to expanding their global reach, discover how the metal giants have maintained their success for decades and what other bands can learn from their strategy.

Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger joins DJ Claire Sturgess at Karma Sanctum Soho for a hilarious World Cup Of Rock showdown. With legends including Led Zeppelin, Metallica and AC/DC battling for supremacy, Black Sabbath emerge victorious, while Kroeger shares stories of Nickelback’s new album and future plans.