METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Album review: Piołun. Discover why Exolvuntur stands out in modern Black Metal with bleak lyricism, fierce riffs, and haunting atmosphere.

Plini and Sungazer deliver stunning musicianship, surreal crowd moments and progressive brilliance at Electric Bristol. Read our full gig review.

King Parrot return to the UK in September 2026 with a blistering headline tour following their arena run with Pantera and Power Trip.

Blacklist Union and Lorraine Lewis unleash a sleazy Hard Rock reworking of the Johnny Cash classic Jackson ahead of their 2026 UK and European tour.

Bruce Dickinson has unveiled a new award-winning video for Tears Of The Dragon, filmed in Brazil and featuring orchestral arrangements from the More Balls To Picasso project.

Gary Numan: A People’s History celebrates the Electronic music pioneer’s 45-year career with over 500 fan stories, rare photos and an introduction by Gary Numan himself.

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani stunned Toronto with dazzling solos, Hydra guitar magic, and fan-favourite hits on the SatchVai Surfing With The Hydra tour.

Review: Ayreon. 30th Anniversary Spectacle comes alive in a stunning live album and concert film featuring unforgettable songs and world-class guests.

Drew Davies returns with his first single in more than two years as the brooding gothic rock anthem La Revanche arrives on 21 May.

Gig Review: John 5 delivers a ghoulishly good night of virtuoso guitar work, crowd-pleasing Mötley Crüe riffs and showmanship at The Underworld.

The Hu have announced their third album HUN alongside the release of the new single Lost Soul featuring Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More and a major UK and European tour.

Wirriekow pay tribute to the classic Swedish Metal sound on their debut concept EP Canticle of the Moonshade Realm.

The Ayr Pavilion is reopening as a revitalised live music venue focused on live rock, touring artists and tribute productions.

Album Review: Rush For Solo Piano. David Sanderson captures the spirit of Rush with emotional piano renditions of classic tracks in a remarkable tribute album

Interview - Buffalo Fish. Terry Wapram reflects on the making of Plastic Sky, revealing the stories, sound and passion behind the album. Cart & Horses - Friday.

Gig Review: Airforce and MORE honour Paul Di’Anno and Paul Mario Day with an emotional night of classic NWOBHM at London’s legendary Cart & Horses