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Truckfighters Release New Single Truce Ahead Of Masterflow Album

Truckfighters have dropped their new single Truce via Fuzzorama Records, with the album Masterflow due on 10 April 2026 and live dates rolling through spring and summer.
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Social Distortion Announce Born To Kill Album And UK Summer Dates

Social Distortion return with Born To Kill, their first album in 15 years, out 8 May 2026 via Epitaph Records. The title track and video are out now, and the band hit Europe this summer including Download Festival and a London headline show at Koko.

Nocturnal Departure Reveal Spiritual Cessation Title Track From Third Album

Rob Zombie / The Great Satan Is A Triumph Of Madness And Mayhem

Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Keep The Melodic Rock Rampage Alive On From The Fade

GAEREA Announce September 2026 UK Headline Tour Ahead Of Loss LP Release

Mallavora / Debut Album What If Better Never Comes? Ready For March 2026

Malevolence Unveil World Of Warcraft: Midnight Collaboration Twelve To Zero

Metameria Announce New Album Electro Romantica, Share First Single Khvori Uiavy

Shinedown Reveal 2026 World Tour

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Rob Zombie / The Great Satan Is A Triumph Of Madness And Mayhem

Album Review: Rob Zombie - The Great Satan brings Hellbilly swagger back. Monster riffs, big choruses, creepy samples, and relentless energy throughout.

Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Keep The Melodic Rock Rampage Alive On From The Fade

Cryptic Shift / Overspace & Supertime Is Technical Death Metal In Hyperspace

Paul Gilbert / Washington’s Rules Of Civility Is A Wild Concept Curveball

THE MAGUS Journeys To Demonhood On Daemonosophia

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Foo Fighters / Intimate London Set Hits Like A Nostalgic Riot

Foo Fighters ignite O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in intimate London set that hits like a nostalgic riot. Classic singalongs, new songs, and a blistering Everlong.
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Smith/Kotzen Ignite O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire With True Synergy

Smith/Kotzen gig review at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: twin-lead magic, Black Light/White Noise cuts, You Can’t Save Me, plus epic Bruce Dickinson cameo

Motionless In White Turn Alexandra Palace Into A Valentine’s Inferno

Tarja Brings Living The Dream to a Grand London Close

Whitechapel And Shadow Of Intent Bring Brutal Firepower To Alexandra Palace

Avatar / Sparks Fly at Exhibition White City Valentine’s Day Performance

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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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AC/DC Icon Bon Scott to be celebrated in Bon 80 Plans

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The Bon Scott Estate and Perryscope Productions unveil a multi-part Bon 80 programme for July 9, 2026, spanning limited-edition collectibles, apparel collaborations, official YouTube content and tribute events.

Thundermother / Live ‘N’ Alive Album Due April 2026

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Thundermother share Hellevator - Live in Huskvarna as the latest taste of upcoming live album Live 'n' Alive, out April 17, 2026 via Napalm Records.

The Beauty Of Gemina Release Endless Ever Single Ahead Of 2026 Tour

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The Beauty Of Gemina share details of new single Endless Ever, released February 13, 2026, alongside tour dates beginning February 26 in Augsburg.

Gus G. Releases Title Track From New Steel Burner Solo Album

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Firewind guitarist Gus G. announces his fifth solo album Steel Burner, due April 24, 2026, and shares the title track featuring a blend of instrumental Metal and high-profile vocal guests.
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Little Angels Return “Feels Like The Old Days” — Jepson On Glasgow Nerves, Rehearsals And Momentum

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Interview: Little Angels. Toby Jepson says the Big, Bad & Back UK tour feels “like the old days” as he talks Glasgow nerves, rehearsals, fan power, past lessons and why this reunion has real momentum.

Arch Enemy Reveal New Singer Lauren Hart And Drop To The Last Breath

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Arch Enemy introduce new vocalist Lauren Hart on the single To The Last Breath and announce an intimate European club tour for summer 2026, including London and Manchester dates.

Smith/Kotzen Ignite O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire With True Synergy

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Smith/Kotzen gig review at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: twin-lead magic, Black Light/White Noise cuts, You Can’t Save Me, plus epic Bruce Dickinson cameo

Motionless In White Turn Alexandra Palace Into A Valentine’s Inferno

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Gig Review: Motionless In White Turn Alexandra Palace to A Valentine’s Inferno: London erupts in flames, riffs and emotion. Dayseeker & Make Them Suffer support

Rush / Fifty Something Tour Hits Europe In 2027

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RUSH expand their Fifty Something Tour with 24 new 2027 dates across South America, the UK and Europe, celebrating 50+ years of music and honouring Neil Peart.

Sex Pistols / Anarchy In The U.K. Tour Celebrates 50 Years Of Punk

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Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter will celebrate 50 years of punk with December's Anarchy In The U.K. Tour, plus a run of UK summer dates in 2026.

Cryptic Shift / Overspace & Supertime Is Technical Death Metal In Hyperspace

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Album Review: Cryptic Shift. Overspace & Supertime is Technical Death Metal in hyperspace. 82 minutes of astrodeath, sci-fi chaos and insane riffs.

Toby Jepson / “The Planets Aligned” as Little Angels Reunite

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Interview “The planets aligned,” says Toby Jepson as Little Angels reunite for Big, Bad & Back Tour, adding dates after the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire sold out

Tarja Brings Living The Dream to a Grand London Close

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Gig Review: Tarja Brings Living The Dream to a Grand London Close. Classy Symphonic Metal, flawless vocals and theatre-sized drama at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

Paul Gilbert / Washington’s Rules Of Civility Is A Wild Concept Curveball

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Paul Gilbert Washington's Rules Of Civility (WROC) Album Review. Jesuit-era etiquette becomes blazing riffs, odd harmonies, big hooks and a rock 'n' roll finale

THE MAGUS Journeys To Demonhood On Daemonosophia

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THE MAGUS journeys to Demonhood on Daemonosophia, delivering vengeful, theatrical black metal intensity and occult grandeur. Out 20 Feb 2026.

With I Am The Enemy, Austen Starr Looks Set For A Rapid Breakthrough

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With I Am The Enemy, Austen Starr looks set for a rapid breakthrough. Hooky pop-rock with dirty guitars, dark edge, and radio-ready polish. Debut album out now.

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