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TRÖJAN Sign With Fireflash Records, Announce New Line-Up And EP Plans

UK Metallers TRÖJAN have signed to Fireflash Records, unveiled a revamped line-up and confirmed plans to release a first EP by the end of the year. The NWOBHM veterans also have multiple festival dates booked across Europe for summer 2026.
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Wolfbastard – The Black Metal/Crust Punk Carnage of Satanic Scum Punks

Album Review: Wolfbastard deliver Black Metal/crust punk carnage on Satanic Scum Punks. 11 turbo-charged tracks in under 30 minutes. Out 13 March 2026.

Erik Grönwall Announces New Album Bad Bones, Drops Title Track Single

Dark Divine Surprise Drop Midnight Masquerade And Announce Undead Melody Album

JoanOvArc Release New Single Mechanical Overlords

Premiere: Black Water Redemption Debut New Singer Adam Chambers On Powerful New Single

Foo Fighters / Intimate London Set Hits Like A Nostalgic Riot

Exclusive: Phil Mogg on UFO Deluxe 2026 Remaster of The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent

Divine Chaos Announce New Album Hate Reactor Out 27 March

Truckfighters Release New Single Truce Ahead Of Masterflow Album

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Foo Fighters / Intimate London Set Hits Like A Nostalgic Riot

Foo Fighters ignite O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in intimate London set that hits like a nostalgic riot. Classic singalongs, new songs, and a blistering Everlong.
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Smith/Kotzen Ignite O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire With True Synergy

Smith/Kotzen gig review at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: twin-lead magic, Black Light/White Noise cuts, You Can’t Save Me, plus epic Bruce Dickinson cameo

Motionless In White Turn Alexandra Palace Into A Valentine’s Inferno

Tarja Brings Living The Dream to a Grand London Close

Whitechapel And Shadow Of Intent Bring Brutal Firepower To Alexandra Palace

Avatar / Sparks Fly at Exhibition White City Valentine’s Day Performance

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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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Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Keep The Melodic Rock Rampage Alive On From The Fade

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Album Review: Joel Hoekstra's 13 keep the melodic rock rampage alive on From The Fade—song-first hard rock with Girish Pradhan, Appice, Franklin and Sherinian.

GAEREA Announce September 2026 UK Headline Tour Ahead Of Loss LP Release

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GAEREA will tour the UK in September 2026 in support of their upcoming Century Media album Loss, out 20 March 2026. Dates include Manchester, Nottingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol and London.

Mallavora / Debut Album What If Better Never Comes? Ready For March 2026

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Rising UK Alt-Metal quartet Mallavora have announced their debut album What If Better Never Comes?, arriving March 27, 2026 via Church Road Records - a concept record exploring personal and societal sickness.

Malevolence Unveil World Of Warcraft: Midnight Collaboration Twelve To Zero

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Malevolence unveil Twelve To Zero, a World of Warcraft: Midnight collaboration written and recorded in twelve hours - with a behind-the-scenes making-of video available now.

Metameria Announce New Album Electro Romantica, Share First Single Khvori Uiavy

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Metameria announce third album Electro Romantica (out 24 April) and share first single Khvori Uiavy, a reflection on endurance and life reshaped by war.

Shinedown Reveal 2026 World Tour

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Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album EI8HT (out 29 May via Atlantic) and shared the new single Safe And Sound. The band have also unveiled their 2026 Dance Kid Dance Act II world tour across North America, the UK and Europe.

Iron Maiden / Burning Ambition Documentary Set For Worldwide Cinema Release On 7 May 2026

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Universal Pictures International (UPI) announce Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, a feature-length documentary of the band's five-decade journey. In Cinemas 7 May 2026

Louder Than Life 2026 / Full Lineup For America’s Largest Rock And Metal Festival

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Louder Than Life returns to Louisville, Kentucky, on 17-20 September 2026 with nearly 200 bands across seven stages. Headliners include Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit and TOOL, with Pantera, Megadeth, Gojira and many more.

“My Therapist Right Now”: Paul Gilbert On WROC’s Big Hooks, Surprise Chords, And The Tour Setlist Stress

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Interview: “My Therapist Right Now”: Paul Gilbert digs into WROC’s big hooks, surprise chords, melody-first guitar and the tour setlist stress ahead of release.

AC/DC Icon Bon Scott to be celebrated in Bon 80 Plans

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The Bon Scott Estate and Perryscope Productions unveil a multi-part Bon 80 programme for July 9, 2026, spanning limited-edition collectibles, apparel collaborations, official YouTube content and tribute events.

Thundermother / Live ‘N’ Alive Album Due April 2026

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Thundermother share Hellevator - Live in Huskvarna as the latest taste of upcoming live album Live 'n' Alive, out April 17, 2026 via Napalm Records.

The Beauty Of Gemina Release Endless Ever Single Ahead Of 2026 Tour

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The Beauty Of Gemina share details of new single Endless Ever, released February 13, 2026, alongside tour dates beginning February 26 in Augsburg.

Gus G. Releases Title Track From New Steel Burner Solo Album

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Firewind guitarist Gus G. announces his fifth solo album Steel Burner, due April 24, 2026, and shares the title track featuring a blend of instrumental Metal and high-profile vocal guests.
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Little Angels Return “Feels Like The Old Days” — Jepson On Glasgow Nerves, Rehearsals And Momentum

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Interview: Little Angels. Toby Jepson says the Big, Bad & Back UK tour feels “like the old days” as he talks Glasgow nerves, rehearsals, fan power, past lessons and why this reunion has real momentum.

Arch Enemy Reveal New Singer Lauren Hart And Drop To The Last Breath

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Arch Enemy introduce new vocalist Lauren Hart on the single To The Last Breath and announce an intimate European club tour for summer 2026, including London and Manchester dates.

Smith/Kotzen Ignite O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire With True Synergy

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Smith/Kotzen gig review at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: twin-lead magic, Black Light/White Noise cuts, You Can’t Save Me, plus epic Bruce Dickinson cameo

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