New Dawn Fades / Lores: ’90s Swagger In A Debut That Sounds Fully Formed

Philadelphia’s New Dawn Fades draw on the swagger of ’90s grunge, Sabbath’s fuzz and the grit of desert rock for Lores, a debut that sounds remarkably assured. Sunil Singh finds plenty of familiar influences, but the band makes them feel alive in the present.

Judas Priest Deliver A Flawless Faithkeepers Finale at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo

Judas Priest bring their Faithkeeper tour to a triumphant close at a sold-out Hammersmith Apollo. With Davey Rimmer filling in for the injured Ian Hill, Rob Halford and the band deliver a joyful, powerful celebration of Heavy Metal.

Marillion At Bristol Beacon – Still Magnificent After All These Years

Marillion return to Bristol Beacon with a powerful two-hour set packed with progressive rock, humour and emotion. With Haunt The Woods opening the night, it is a memorable evening from a band still performing at a remarkable level.

Interview: Baest / ‘No Holding Us Back’ On Colossal And The UK Tour

In part one of our interview, Baest reflect on a busy festival season and the creative freedom behind Colossal. With a UK tour approaching, they explain why playing the new songs live is both thrilling and nerve-wracking.

Mouse Lang – “It Doesn’t Stop!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Apriori drummer Mouse Lang steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk Christmas-light gigs, Maid Of Stone, face masks, life on the road and why the music never stops.

The Trip Out Festival / Bikes, Rock ‘N’ Roll And A Touch Of Woodstock In Suffolk

MetalTalk's Naomi Hefter visits The Trip Out Festival in Suffolk for a colourful weekend of custom bikes, live music, old-school games and the community that brings it all together.

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Lacrimas Profundere – Lay Me Down O Silent Fear: Gothic Darkness With Plenty Of Bite

On Lay Me Down O Silent Fear, Lacrimas Profundere weave dark melodies, heavy riffs, orchestral touches and soaring clean vocals into a varied, impressive album. Paul Hutchings reviews a band still finding ways to make listeners stop and take notice.

GWAR – Beyond Hell: A Bloodied Return To The Band’s Chaotic Rock Opera

GWAR’s tenth album, Beyond Hell, returns remastered for its 20th anniversary and makes its vinyl debut. Paul Hutchings revisits its trip to Hell and finds sharp riffs, a gloriously absurd story and an album that does not quite hold together.

Rose Tattoo Frontman Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson Dies Aged 79

Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson, the unmistakable voice of Rose Tattoo, has died aged 79. His family and bandmates confirmed that he died surrounded by loved ones in Australia.

Einar Solberg / Cinematic Emotion Meets Powerhouse Vocals At The Garage

Leprous singer Einar Solberg began his first-ever solo tour at The Garage in London this weekend, with a powerful cinematic performance that showcased a wide range of emotions, along with great arrangements...

DragonForce Announce Self-Titled Tenth Album And New Single Hunger Of The Beast

DragonForce announce their self-titled tenth album, due 19 March 2027, and unleash new single Hunger Of The Beast ahead of a major North American tour.

UFO / Phil Mogg on Mechanix: “I’m Probably Still Paying For This Album”

Phil Mogg looks back on UFO’s 1982 album Mechanix, recalling its costly recording sessions, Pete Way’s pivotal role, a band running on empty and why he may still be paying for the album.

Dirty Honey Announce 30-Date 2027 Europe And UK Headline Tour

Dirty Honey announce a 30-date 2027 Europe and UK headline tour supporting their third album, Catch My Butterfly, with shows in London, Glasgow, Dublin and more.

Sweet Electric / Something Something Disco – One Of 2026’s Best Rock Albums

Sweet Electric take a significant step forward on Something Something Disco, delivering a genre-hopping second album filled with huge hooks, explosive performances and remarkable variety. A 10/10 contender for one of the best rock albums of 2026.

Split Dogs – Nice N’ Rough: Loud, Fast, Filthy and Seriously Fun

Split Dogs tighten the screws on Nice N’ Rough, delivering 13 short, punchy tracks packed with garage-punk attitude, ’70s swagger and infectious rock ’n’ roll energy.

Sari Schorr Shares Running Wild Video Ahead Of New Album

Sari Schorr unveils the Running Wild video as she prepares to release her deeply personal new album and begin a 46-date European tour.

Sabaton Join Pop Evil’s Leigh Kakaty For New Version Of Templars

Sabaton team with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty for a new version of Templars ahead of their North American tour together.

Go Where The Energy Is – 50 Essential Stoner And Doom Albums

Go where the energy is. Sunil Singh picks 50 essential stoner and doom albums that chart more than 25 years of heavy riffs, underground discovery and uncompromising rock 'n' roll.

Mouse Lang – “It Doesn’t Stop!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Apriori drummer Mouse Lang steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk Christmas-light gigs, Maid Of Stone, face masks, life on the road and why the music never stops.

Marillion At Bristol Beacon – Still Magnificent After All These Years

Marillion return to Bristol Beacon with a powerful two-hour set packed with progressive rock, humour and emotion. With Haunt The Woods opening the night, it is a memorable evening from a band still performing at a remarkable level.

Tony Moore – “Don’t Poo On The Tour Bus.” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Tony Moore steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk Awake, EDDFEST, flying planes, guilty pleasures, legendary live shows and the golden rule of touring: “Don’t poo on the tour bus.”

King Kraken Unleash New Single And Video Shadows Fall

King Kraken release Shadows Fall, a dark new single and video inspired by found-footage horror, ahead of further UK dates in late 2026.

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