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Kings Of Thrash Return To UK & Ireland For August/September 2026 Tour

David Ellefson's Kings Of Thrash will return to the UK and Ireland in August and September 2026, with headline dates and a Stone Dead Festival appearance, plus tickets and VIP upgrades on sale February 13.
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John 5 Hits Uk And Europe This May 2026 For First Solo Tour

John 5 will bring his first-ever solo tour to the UK and Europe in May 2026, with tickets and VIP meet-and-greets on sale February 13 at 10am GMT.

Corrosion Of Conformity Announce Good God / Baad Man Double Album

The Karma Effect / A Powerful Acoustic Set at Gibson Garage London Previews Cruel Intentions

Karnivool / In Verses Is Their Most Powerful Statement Yet

Michael Monroe / Outerstellar – Short, Sharp, And Loaded With Fire

Preacher Stone Close UK Tour At The Louisiana, Bristol, With Revenant

Tailgunner and Marisa And The Moths Bring The Energy to Brighton

Fozzy Kick Off Uk Tour In Style At Brighton Chalk

Archive: May 2013 – Whitesnake, Thunder and Journey – SECC, Glasgow

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Karnivool / In Verses Is Their Most Powerful Statement Yet

Karnivool return with album #4, In Verses—a powerful, emotional progressive metal statement packed with groove, atmosphere and lyrical gut-punches. Out now.

Michael Monroe / Outerstellar – Short, Sharp, And Loaded With Fire

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

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

Kanonenfieber Channel WWI Tragedy on New Album Soldatenschicksale

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The Karma Effect / A Powerful Acoustic Set at Gibson Garage London Previews Cruel Intentions

At Gibson Garage London, The Karma Effect wow with an intimate acoustic set, teasing songs from their upcoming album Cruel Intentions. Full gig review inside.
Gig Reviews

Preacher Stone Close UK Tour At The Louisiana, Bristol, With Revenant

Gig Review: Preacher Stone wrap up their UK tour with a thunderous set at The Louisiana, Bristol, joined by Revenant. Southern rock and energy fuel the night.

Tailgunner and Marisa And The Moths Bring The Energy to Brighton

Fozzy Kick Off Uk Tour In Style At Brighton Chalk

Blaze Bayley Rips It Up In Dublin Again

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

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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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Blaze Bayley Rips It Up In Dublin Again

Gig Reviews
Blaze Bayley delivers a thunderous Heavy Metal performance in Dublin, playing Silicon Messiah in full with raw passion, power, and Iron Maiden classics.

Paul Gilbert / How George Washington Inspired His New Album WROC

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

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

Gig Reviews
At Camden's Black Heart, James Bruner delivered raw rock energy in a thrilling penultimate UK tour show, showcasing fiery riffs, swagger, and charisma.

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

Extreme Metal
Mayhem return with Liturgy of Death, a raw, immersive album pushing Norwegian Black Metal’s boundaries. Discover the intensity in this full review.

Skid Row In Worldwide Search For New Lead Vocalist

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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.

Heaven And Hell Announce Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009

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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

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Bay Area Thrash Metal veterans Heathen have signed with Napalm Records and launched the partnership with their new single Never A God. A limited 12-inch maxi single lands on 23 April 2026, with a new album in the works.

Long Distance Calling Announce New Album The Phantom Void

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German instrumental rock and Metal favourites Long Distance Calling have announced their new studio album The Phantom Void, due 10 April 2026 via earMUSIC, and have released the first single and video, A Secret Place.

Tailgunner Drop War In Heaven Video Featuring Adam Wakeman

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Tailgunner have unveiled War In Heaven, a new single and video featuring Grammy-winning keyboardist Adam Wakeman, ahead of their K.K. Downing-produced album Midnight Blitz, out 6 February 2026 via Napalm Records.

Voivod Announce 2026 UK And European Tour

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Canadian sci-fi Metal pioneers VOIVOD have confirmed a packed 2026 run across the UK and Europe, alongside North American dates, and shared a new video for Condemned To The Gallows (2023 Version) from their 40th anniversary release Morgoth Tales.

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

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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.

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

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Massive Wagons have released a new live single and video, Pressure, from their upcoming live album Live At The Great Hall, out 27 March 2026 via Earache Records. The record captures two sold-out hometown shows at Lancaster University's legendary Great Hall.

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

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

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

Metal Reviews
Paralyzed by Black Swan delivers soaring vocals, killer riffs, and '80s rock vibes. A must-hear album from the supergroup, out February 27, 2026.

Judas Priest / Glenn Tipton Donates £250,000 To Parkinson’s Research

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Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest has donated a further £250,000 through The Glenn Tipton Parkinson's Foundation to Imperial College London to help fund MR-guided focused ultrasound treatment research.

Sleep Theory Unveil Words Are Worthless Video As UK Tour Sells Out

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Sleep Theory have shared the new video for Words Are Worthless, taken from their debut album Afterglow via Epitaph Records, as the band's UK headline dates sell out.

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