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Kira Mac Dare To Be Different As White Skies Deliver Melodic Excellence

Kira Mac take a daring new direction at KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, performing seven previously unheard songs with a darker, heavier edge. Meanwhile, White Skies deliver a masterclass in melodic rock, showcasing the power and infectious energy of their latest album, Shouting At The Hurricane. Sophie James reviews a night of bold musical ambition and outstanding musicianship.
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Hard Rock Hell: Dark Watch Ceases Trading As November Festivals Are Cancelled

Hard Rock Hell promoter Dark Watch has ceased trading, cancelling HRH19 and HRH Prog 16 in November 2026. As ticket holders face uncertainty, musicians including Jack J Hutchinson have spoken out about unpaid fees, while questions remain over refunds and the future of the festival brands.

Ignea – Monumental: A Bold, Beautiful And Brilliantly Unpredictable Album

Big Big Train – Woodcut Comes To Life In Breathtaking London Performance

Creeper / A Night Of Gothic Grandeur At O2 Forum Kentish Town

Guilt Trip Prove British Hardcore Is In Very Capable Hands At Sold-Out Electric Ballroom

Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir And Dark Funeral – An Epic, Blasphemous Night At Brixton

UFO – Mechanix: A Remaster That Reminds Us Just How Good They Were

The Amity Affliction Bring Brutality And Emotion To London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town

Cirith Ungol – All The Shadows: A Beast That Refuses To Die

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Ignea – Monumental: A Bold, Beautiful And Brilliantly Unpredictable Album

Ukrainian metallers Ignea deliver a remarkable surprise with Monumental, an ambitious and deeply layered album that moves effortlessly between melodic metal, industrial aggression, jazz and orchestral passages. Paul Hutchings explores a bold, adventurous release that pushes the band's creativity to new heights.

Behemoth, Dimmu Borgir And Dark Funeral – An Epic, Blasphemous Night At Brixton

UFO – Mechanix: A Remaster That Reminds Us Just How Good They Were

Cirith Ungol – All The Shadows: A Beast That Refuses To Die

Eivør – Tungl: Haunting Beauty And The Power Of Emotion | Album Review

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Kris Barras Band Bow Out On A Thunderous High At The Garage

Time tour to The Garage, London, delivering a career-spanning set that shows just how much they will be missed.
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Kira Mac Dare To Be Different As White Skies Deliver Melodic Excellence

Kira Mac take a daring new direction at KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, performing seven previously unheard songs with a darker, heavier edge. Meanwhile, White Skies deliver a masterclass in melodic rock, showcasing the power and infectious energy of their latest album, Shouting At The Hurricane. Sophie James reviews a night of bold musical ambition and outstanding musicianship.

Big Big Train – Woodcut Comes To Life In Breathtaking London Performance

Creeper / A Night Of Gothic Grandeur At O2 Forum Kentish Town

Guilt Trip Prove British Hardcore Is In Very Capable Hands At Sold-Out Electric Ballroom

The Amity Affliction Bring Brutality And Emotion To London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town

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Levara Rise Again: Trev Lukather On Heartbreak, Steve Perry And The Band’s Return

After five years apart, Levara are back. Trev Lukather tells MetalTalk about the heartbreak of the band's split, the influence of Steve Perry, and how new single Underneath It All marks a fresh chapter for the trio.

Acid Reign – ‘We Walked Off Thinking They Love Us Here’

Heidi Shepherd: “Nightbloom Isn’t About The Suffering. It’s About The Survival”

Palaye Royale: Amsterdamage, The Light After Darkness

Gary Barden – Empowered Emotions And A Remarkable Life In Rock

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Zorn – A Drunk Malmsteen Jerking Off To Fantasy Metal | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Zorn of Zornheym takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown, with tales of drunken ski lifts, a memorable comparison to Yngwie Malmsteen, Eurodisco, unreasonable deadlines and moving mountains with a forklift.

Toby Jepson – “Somebody Who Was Useful” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Baest – ‘Ten Pints Each. Pretty Lemmy’ | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Vanessa Warwick – “The Road Is My Happy Place” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Krusher Joule – “Always Read The Small Print” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Fortress Festival 2027 Expands To Three Days With Watain And Ten New Bands

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.

FireVolt Festival 2026 Saturday: No Let-Up As The Weekend Hits Full Force

BLAZE / New International Festival Launches In Copenhagen

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

Damnation Festival 2026 Promises Two Days Of Controlled Ruin

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Zorn – A Drunk Malmsteen Jerking Off To Fantasy Metal | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Zorn of Zornheym takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown, with tales of drunken ski lifts, a memorable comparison to Yngwie Malmsteen, Eurodisco, unreasonable deadlines and moving mountains with a forklift.

Guns N’ Roses Ready To Return To Indonesia For The Third Time

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Guns N' Roses are returning to Jakarta on 21 November 2026 for their third Indonesian concert. Promoter Rajawali Indonesia is preparing for its biggest international rock event yet, with nine legendary Indonesian guitarists set to open the show and tickets already selling fast.

Butcher Babies / Nightbloom: Survival, Reinvention And A New Era

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Butcher Babies return with Nightbloom, an album shaped by survival, heartbreak and reinvention. With Heidi Shepherd taking centre stage, the band explore a more melodic, radio-ready sound without completely abandoning their heavier roots. Rhys Tagg examines whether this bold new direction delivers.

Toby Jepson – “Somebody Who Was Useful” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Little Angels frontman Toby Jepson takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown, recalling legendary gigs, a painful encounter in Tonypandy, his love of Madonna and why he never wanted to be a Rock star.

Iron Maiden Announce 16 North American Tour Dates For 2027

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Iron Maiden add 16 North American shows to their Run For Your Lives Tour in 2027, with Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age joining the bill.

Forbidden / Bay Area Thrash Legends Deliver A Slow-Burning, Progressive Return

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Sixteen years after Omega Wave, Bay Area Thrash veterans Forbidden return with a self-titled album packed with razor-sharp riffs, progressive twists and unexpected experimentation. Paul Hutchings finds a record that takes time to reveal its strengths but offers plenty beyond traditional Thrash Metal.

Insomnium – Return To Their Roots In Glorious Style On Netherworlds

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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.

Stormbringer Unleash Grow Video As Transcendence Album Arrives

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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.

Shores Of Null / Homesick: A Haunting Journey Through Loss, Longing And Belonging

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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 Announces Mute Swan Empire Album And UK Headline Tour

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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 Floor Jansen Part Ways As Band Confirm Plans For New Album

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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 Brings Into The Waves To London For An Intimate Album Launch

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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.

British Lion Announce Six-Night Christmas Residency At London’s Cart & Horses

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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 Announce K-Reinkarnate Album And 2027 UK Tour

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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.

Thrakian / The Way Proves This Underrated Band Deserves Recognition

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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.

Korn’s Return with New Music Shows How Metal Bands Can Find New Ways to Reach Fans

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Nu-Metal icons Korn are embracing new technology and reaching fresh audiences with Reward the Scars, a new track created in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred.

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