METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

From rare Black Sabbath memorabilia and Slayer fans to punk, rave and beyond, Camden's Museum Of Youth Culture celebrates the music, fashion and rebellious spirit that shaped generations. MetalTalk explores this fascinating new home for Britain's youth subcultures.

BAEST vocalist Svend Karlsson takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown, revealing tales of ten-pint tour days, disastrous gigs, unlikely musical tastes and the lessons learned on the road.

Danish Thrash veterans HateSphere return with Guillotine, their 12th studio album. Packed with stomping riffs, tempo shifts and old-school aggression, it's a fierce, no-nonsense release that delivers exactly what it promises. Daryl Soar reviews.

Roger Taylor brought his Violence Insane In A Beautiful World tour to a packed London Roundhouse for a night of powerful solo material, Queen classics and unforgettable surprises. With special appearances from Brian May and Ndlovu Youth Choir, it was a triumphant celebration of music, passion and pure rock 'n' roll magic.

Stray prove why they remain one of British rock’s great survivors with a brilliant Sunday afternoon set at The Half Moon, Putney, packed with classic songs, humour, huge musicianship and pure rock ’n’ roll spirit.

Acid Reign frontman Howard H Smith looks back on the release of Daze Of The Week, the overwhelming response from fans and the band's triumphant return to the stage. From the raw energy of their latest album to unforgettable nights in Athens and Camden, H reflects on a remarkable year for the British Thrash Metal veterans.

BAEST vocalist Svend Karlsson takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown, revealing tales of ten-pint tour days, disastrous gigs, unlikely musical tastes and the lessons learned on the road.

There was no let-up at FireVolt Festival 2026 as Saturday brought another packed day of heavy riffs, theatrical performances, rising talent and full-throttle rock ’n’ roll.

Serena Cherry returns with Noctule's Extinguish Thy Flame, a richly layered and fiercely independent blend of Black Metal, Melodeath and atmospheric synths inspired by Elden Ring.

Russian Black Metal trio Theosophy venture into the icy depths of space on their atmospheric seventh album, Line Before The Event Horizon.