METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Indian Thrash Metal trio Kasck return with The Universal Lie, a ferocious debut full-length that captures everything great about old-school Thrash. Blistering riffs, powerful songwriting and thought-provoking lyrics make this one of the most impressive Thrash releases in recent memory.

Cats In Space promised their most grandiose album yet. With Suit Of Armour, they deliver something even more powerful: soaring ’70s-inspired rock, epic storytelling and raw emotion that hits hardest when the armour comes off. Liz Medhurst reviews.

French progressive Post-Metal outfit Hypno5e push musical boundaries with Trame Noire, their seventh studio album. Blending explosive riffs, intricate rhythms, atmospheric melodies and moments of crushing intensity, this is a challenging yet deeply rewarding listen. Paul Hutchings explores an ambitious release that refuses to be predictable.

Deaf Havana bring fifteen years of memories flooding back with a special performance of Fools And Worthless Liars at Norwich's Nick Rayns LCR. With an emotional set, fan favourites and the unexpected return of original vocalist Ryan Mellor for the first time since 2011, this was a night of nostalgia, surprises and unforgettable moments. Lawrence Potter was there for MetalTalk.

Gothic spectacle, soaring vocals and a birthday surprise: Kamelot’s Dark Asylum tour transforms London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, with Exit Eden and Temperance completing a powerful triple bill.

For Angus Clark, DIO Rules is rooted in a lifelong bond with Ronnie James Dio’s music. The guitarist talks honouring the Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio eras, Andrew Freeman’s conviction, obsessive guitar details and why the audience has the final say on Stargazer.

From crowd-surfing in a kilt with nothing underneath to disastrous gigs, an obsession with cheese and some deeply questionable toilet experiences, Fatlip of The Butt Plug Babies delivers one of the most outrageous MetalTalk Lowdowns yet.

Firevolt Rock Festival 2026 saved a memorable finale for Sunday, with standout performances from Pyroclast, Apriori, The Virginmarys, Cats In Space and FM. The Wildhearts closed the weekend with an emotional and triumphant headline set, bringing three days of outstanding live rock to an unforgettable conclusion.

Serena Cherry returns with Noctule's Extinguish Thy Flame, a richly layered and fiercely independent blend of Black Metal, Melodeath and atmospheric synths inspired by Elden Ring.

Russian Black Metal trio Theosophy venture into the icy depths of space on their atmospheric seventh album, Line Before The Event Horizon.