HEAVY METAL NEWS
Billy Gibbons / An intimate night at Shepherd’s Bush Empire
A night of blues, boogie, and ZZ Top classics as Billy Gibbons brought his highly anticipated show to Shepherd's Bush Empire. Read on for a recap of the night.
Words: @kahmel_farahani
Photography: @lawrence89_photography
@billyfgibbons
@o2sbe
Bad Touch To Release Highly-anticipated Fifth Album Bittersweet Satisfaction
Norfolk Blues-Rockers Bad Touch to Release Fifth Studio Album, Bittersweet Satisfaction, with Renewed Purpose and Determination - Out November 2023!
@badtouchrocks
@marshallrecords
HEAVY METAL REVIEWS
Continue to the categoryGutslit / Carnal, another slab of murder, torture and gore
Album Review: Gutslit – Carnal (Independent). This eight-track, twenty-nine-minute offering is an utter face blaster from the offset. Murder, torture and gore.
Words: Jools Green
@gutslit
HEAVY METAL CONCERTS
Continue to the categoryLarkin Poe / Nashville Sisters Rock the Great Oak Stage at BST Hyde Park 2023
The electrifying blues rock of Larkin Poe as they dominate The Great Oak stage at BST Hyde Park. Nashville's sister power duo deliver a captivating performance.
Words: @montysewellrocks_
@larkinpoe
Ayron Jones / A Camden night of intimate grandiose
Ayron Jones rocks the stage at Camden Assembly with his new album Chronicles Of The Kid. An intimate and electric night with a guitar virtuoso you won't forget.
Words: @montysewellrocks_
Photo: @andypaynephotos
@ayronjonesmusic
METALTALK INTERVIEWS
Continue to the categoryAyron Jones / Chronicles Of The Kid an Impenetrable Rock ‘n’ Roll Fortress – Exclusive Interview
Discover the intimate journey behind Ayron Jones new album, Chronicles Of The Kid. From industry intrigue to personal growth, this rock'n'roll fortress pushes boundaries and delivers brilliance. Read our exclusive interview with the artist now!@ayronjonesmusic
@montysewellrocks_
EXTREME METAL NEWS
Continue to the categoryExclusive / Truth Decayed Unleash Face-searing Track Narcissist
Discover Truth Decayed EP Faded Visions II with their fiery new track Narcissist - a biting anthem tackling selfishness. This South African band is making waves.
@truth_decayed
Gutslit / Carnal, another slab of murder, torture and gore
Album Review: Gutslit – Carnal (Independent). This eight-track, twenty-nine-minute offering is an utter face blaster from the offset. Murder, torture and gore.
Words: Jools Green
@gutslit
MetalTalk News
Yungblud / Keeping the rock ‘n’ roll attitude alive in Wallingford
Live Review - Yungblud. The alt-rock, pop-punk icon draws a crowd of misunderstood misfit teens and young adults to The Dome in Wallingford.
Words and Photography: @shannonwilk_
@yungblud
@oakdaletheatre
@sophiep0wers
@theregrettesband
Dog Day Afternoon / Generation Sex, Blondie, Iggy Pop
Generation Sex - Blondie - Iggy Pop - Dog Day Afternoon - 1 July 2023. Part Two. What punk in the 21st century looks like.
Words: Adrian Stonley
Photo: @aggieanthimidou
#GenerationSex
#DogDayAfternoon
Dog Day Afternoon / Lambrini Girls, Buzzcocks and Stiff Little Fingers
Dog Day Afternoon / Lambrini Girls - Buzzcocks - Stiff Little Fingers - Dog Day Afternoon - 1 July 2023. Part One. What punk in the 21st century looks like.
Words: Adrian Stonley
Photo: @aggieanthimidou
@buzzcocks___official
#DogDayAfternoon
Dolly Parton / Rockstar, legend and philanthropist talks with MetalTalk
With new album Rockstar out in November, MetalTalk sat down with Dolly Parton at the central Four Seasons Hotel ballroom. Is there anything Dolly can't do?
Words: @montysewellrocks_
@dollyparton
Guns N’ Roses / Legendary status endorsed in Hyde Park
It's a wild, unreal ride that sees Guns N' Roses take BST Hyde Park by a rock 'n' roll storm. Legendary in status, legendary in proof.
Words: @montysewellrocks_
Photos: Guilherme Nunes Cunha Neto
@gunsnroses
@bsthydepark
Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders on the Dreamsonic tour
Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders join Dream Theater on the Dreamsonic Progressive Metal tour at Hartford Amphitheater, Bridgeport - 30 June 2023.
Words and Photography: @shannonwilk_
@dvntownsend
@animalsasleaders
Dream Theater / Dreamsonic at Bridgeport, the quintessential Progressive Metal tour
Dream Theater - Hartford Amphitheater, Bridgeport - 30 June 2023. Anticipation for the quintessential Progressive Metal tour
Words and Photography: @shannonwilk_
@dreamtheaterofficial
Reef / KK’s witness their rich heritage, while new chapters excite
Reef - KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton witness the standard of their rich heritage and a solid foundation on which to create new chapters in the Book of Reef.
Photo: @inglisnomad
@reefband
@kkssteelmill
Dögs Of War / Mötley Crüe Explode At Underworld Secret Gig
Dögs Of War - The Electric Atmosphere of Mötley Crüe Secret Gig at The Underworld, Camden - A Night of Pure Rock 'n' Roll Energy and Intensity
Words: @pmonkhouse1
Photo: Sam Shapiro
Photographer’s Unexpected Eviction From Castlefield Bowl Porcupine Tree Show
Our Porcupine Tree report disrupted by aggressive Castlefield Bowl security guards. MetalTalk takes safety seriously and demands respect for all representatives.
Photo: @andyshaw16
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Electric Six bring their energy and class to Chinnery’s
Electric Six - Chinnery's, Southend. Dick Valentine Still On Point After 20 Years. They still bring plenty of energy to the table and are a class act all round!
Words and Photo: @lawrence89_photography@electricsixofficial
@enjoyablelistens
@chinnerys_southend
Vader / 40 Years of the Apocalypse Anniversary Tours 2023
Vader: 40 Years of the Apocalypse - Anniversary 2023. Unleashing unrelenting brutality, witness the legends of Extreme Metal on Europe and South America tours.
Urne / Announce Thunderous New Album Of Grim Realities And Heavy Metal Fury
Urne to release highly personal second album, A Feast On Sorrow on 11 Aug. Set to confront the realities of disease and aging, it's full of thunderous riffs.
@urneband
@candlelightrec
Marc Hudson / Napalm Records Solo Deal for DragonForce frontman
Marc Hudson, the frontman of Power Metal band DragonForce, has signed a solo deal with Napalm Records and will release first solo album, Starbound Stories.
The Rolling Stones / Forty Licks, a Masterpiece Unleashed on Digital for the First Time
Discover The Rolling Stones Unforgettable Musical Journey with Forty Licks - Now Available Digitally and in a Limited Edition Vinyl Version
John Wetton Memorial Concert features a lineup of legends
A tribute to John Wetton, featuring a star-studded lineup and special guests. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime memorial concert, live-streamed worldwide
Those Damn Crows Announce Their Biggest and Loudest Tour to Date
The biggest, loudest, and best Crow show tour to date! Don't miss Those Damn Crows on The Takedown Tour in October. Get your tickets now!
@thosedamncrows
Am I Evil? A Twisted Tale Based on the Classic Diamond Head Song
Experience the nostalgia of old comic books with Am I Evil? - A twisted and graphic tale that will transport you to a fantasy world. Support the print version on Indiegogo
Words: @hutchie224
@amievilcomic
@diamond_head_official
Ronnie James Dio / Dreamers Never Die To Have DVD/Blu-Ray Release
DIO: Dreamers Never Die - The Career-Spanning Documentary of Heavy Metal Legend Ronnie James Dio to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray in September.