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

Paralyzed by Black Swan delivers soaring vocals, killer riffs, and '80s rock vibes. A must-hear album from the supergroup, out February 27, 2026.
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Judas Priest / Glenn Tipton Donates £250,000 To Parkinson’s Research

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

My Secret To Being A Cool Music Writer? Don’t Be!

Bullet For My Valentine Reissue Hand Of Blood EP As Standalone Release

Deep Purple Add Royal Albert Hall Show To November 2026 Tour

James Bruner / A Power-Packed Set At O2 Academy Islington

Orianthi Lights Up O2 Academy Islington With Soulful Performance

Megadeth Hit Career High No. 1 On The Billboard 200 With Final Album

Jinjer / Power And Political Fire At O2 Forum Kentish Town

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

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

Kanonenfieber Channel WWI Tragedy on New Album Soldatenschicksale

Wolverine / Anomalies Marks A Powerful Progressive Metal Comeback

Jay Buchanan Steps Into The Spotlight With Stunning Solo Album Weapons Of Beauty

Sidious Return Stronger Than Ever With Malefic Necropolis

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

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.
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James Bruner / A Power-Packed Set At O2 Academy Islington

Gig review: James Bruner. An explosive live set at O2 Academy Islington with raw energy, driving rock, and standout support for Orianthi in London.

Orianthi Lights Up O2 Academy Islington With Soulful Performance

Jinjer / Power And Political Fire At O2 Forum Kentish Town

200 Stab Wounds, Inferi And Corpse Pile – Brutal In Manchester

Cryptopsy Crush Manchester: 30 Years Of None So Vile On Tour

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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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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.
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Sidious Return Stronger Than Ever With Malefic Necropolis

Album review: Sidious Malefic Necropolis—UK Black Metal at its finest. A blistering follow-up to Blackest Insurrection, darker, bolder, and more immersive.

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

Sepulchral / Beneath The Shroud A Rotten Triumph of Old-School Death Metal

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Fozzy / Rich Ward On Songwriting Influences & The Power Of Melody

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Interview: Discover how Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward blends melody with Metal, drawing from pop and classic rock influences to craft anthems like the hit track “Judas.”
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Lords Of NWOBHM: Cliff Evans On Epic Debut And Future Plans

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MetalTalk catches up with Cliff Evans to talk about the explosive debut of Lords of NWOBHM at Cart & Horses, their high-energy Japan tour, and what’s coming next for the Heavy Metal supergroup.

Smith/Kotzen Release Expanded Black Light / White Noise With Two New Tracks

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Smith/Kotzen have released an expanded deluxe digital version of Black Light / White Noise, adding Japan-only tracks All The Way Down and The Grind for the first time worldwide. The duo hit the road next week for a UK and Europe headline tour starting in Madrid on 3 February.

This House We Built Release New Single Better Man Ahead Of UK Tour

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This House We Built unveil Better Man, an emotional new single ahead of their 2026 tour, blending raw lyrics with powerful melodies and hope.

Asia Share Live Video For ‘Only Time Will Tell’ From Asia – Live In England Album

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Asia unveil a new live video for Only Time Will Tell ahead of Asia - Live In England, out March 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music. Recorded at Trading Boundaries in Sussex, the release features the debut album ASIA performed in full plus bonus tracks.

John Sykes / New Single My Guitar A First Taste Of 2026 EP

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Golden Robot Records will release the late John Sykes' new single My Guitar on 13 February 2026. The track is the first preview of a four-track EP due later in 2026, created from sessions Sykes began with the label.

Suzi Quatro Unleashes ‘Freedom’ Single, Announces New Album And April 2026 UK Tour

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Suzi Quatro releases new single Freedom and confirms the new album Freedom, out March 27, 2026. The record includes an Alice Cooper guest spot on Kick Out The Jams and arrives alongside an April 2026 UK tour.

Skindred Drop New Single This Is The Sound Ahead Of You Got This Album

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Skindred release brand-new single This Is The Sound, the latest taste of their forthcoming album You Got This, due April 17, 2026. Hear Benji Webbe on the band's genre-melting approach, check out the official visualiser, and find dates for Skindred's UK release week shows.

Yoga for Every Body: Embrace Movement and Metal with Slow Metal Flow in Bristol

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Discover Slow Metal Flow in Bristol. Beginner-friendly Metal Yoga classes for every body. No flexibility needed, just a love for movement and heavy music.

Kanonenfieber Channel WWI Tragedy on New Album Soldatenschicksale

Extreme Metal
Album Review: Kanonenfieber release Soldatenschicksale channeling WWI tragedy through intense Black/Death Metal. Two new songs and seven rerecorded tracks included.

Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer – Documentary To Get Summer Release

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Cleopatra Entertainment will release Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer this summer, a raw new documentary charting Paul Di'Anno's late-career fightback. Directed by Wes Orshoski, the film features appearances from James Hetfield, Gene Simmons and Iron Maiden's Steve Harris.

Ross William Wild Found Guilty of Four More Sexual Offences

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Ross William Wild guilty of four further sexual offences after London trial. Ex-Spandau Ballet / Mercutio singer convicted of rape, assault, and voyeurism.

200 Stab Wounds, Inferi And Corpse Pile – Brutal In Manchester

Gig Reviews
200 Stab Wounds, Inferi & Corpse Pile unleashed a brutal night of Death Metal at Manchester Academy, delivering high-intensity sets that ignited the crowd.

Mark Pascall On The Return Of Departed With New Song You’re The Reason

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Mark Pascall leads the powerful return of Departed with new single You’re The Reason, blending melodic hard rock roots with a heavier, evolved sound.

Enter Shikari Announce UK And EU Arena Tour For November

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Enter Shikari have announced their biggest UK and EU headline arena tour yet, set for November 2026, plus an Australian headline run in May. Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys support in Europe and the UK, with £1 from every UK ticket donated to Music Venue Trust.

Lucie Sue / Battlestation Headline UK Tour Set For February

Press Releases
French rock and Metal rising star Lucie Sue will bring her new album Battlestation to the UK with a 13-date headline run in February 2026, kicking off at Planet Rock Winter's End Festival. Preyrs join as tour support, with selected co-headline shows alongside Quiver.

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