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Tommy Aldridge / AldridgeWorld.com, New Official Hub For News And Music

Legendary drummer Tommy Aldridge has launched AldridgeWorld.com the definitive home for official news including an exclusive 2026 interview teaser for subscribers.
Gig Reviews

Deathcore Domination: Dying Fetus – Suicide Silence – Annotations Of An Autopsy

Deathcore domination at O2 Academy Brixton as Dying Fetus, Suicide Silence, and Annotations Of An Autopsy deliver explosive sets alongside Slaughter to Prevail.

Epica, Amaranthe And Charlotte Wessels Bring spectacular visuals to Bristol

Mayhem in Camden: Born Of Osiris, Within Destruction, Aversions Crown And Larcenia Roe

Rich Ward On Fozzy UK Tour 2026, New Music And Why The UK Means So Much

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Preacher Stone Unleash New By The Horns Video And Look Ahead To UK Tour

Paleface Swiss Shake The Troxy In London On The Wilted Tour

Rush Announce Grace Under Pressure 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe

Broken Peach Bring Viral Rock Spectacle To The Underworld Camden, London

Slaughter To Prevail / The Grizzly Winter Tour Hits London Hard

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Deathcore Domination: Dying Fetus – Suicide Silence – Annotations Of An Autopsy

Deathcore domination at O2 Academy Brixton as Dying Fetus, Suicide Silence, and Annotations Of An Autopsy deliver explosive sets alongside Slaughter to Prevail.
Gig Reviews

Epica, Amaranthe And Charlotte Wessels Bring spectacular visuals to Bristol

Epica, Amaranthe, and Charlotte Wessels deliver a theatrical night at Bristol Beacon on the Arcane Dimensions tour. Symphonic Metal at its most spectacular.

Mayhem in Camden: Born Of Osiris, Within Destruction, Aversions Crown And Larcenia Roe

Paleface Swiss Shake The Troxy In London On The Wilted Tour

Slaughter To Prevail / The Grizzly Winter Tour Hits London Hard

Biffy Clyro Ignite New Era With Futique At Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

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Rich Ward On Fozzy UK Tour 2026, New Music And Why The UK Means So Much

INTERVIEW: As Fozzy prepare for their 2026 UK Tour, guitarist Rich Ward shares insights on new singles, touring life, and the band’s love affair with British fans.
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Preacher Stone Unleash New By The Horns Video And Look Ahead To UK Tour

Megadeth / Dave Mustaine On Farewell Album And 40 Years Of Metal

Elles Bailey Talks New Album, Life On Tour And Letting Go Of Imposter Syndrome

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Interview: Lords Of NWOBHM Supergroup Debut Live At Cart & Horses

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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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Heir Corpse One / Destination: Domination – A Pandemic-Fueled Zombie Metal Odyssey

Album Review: Heir Corpse One return with Destination: Domination, a brutal 2026 zombie metal concept album packed with apocalyptic riffs, gore-fuelled storylines, and undead mayhem.
Extreme Metal

Paganizer / As Mankind Rots Is More Essential Listening From Rogga Johansson

Rogga Johansson delivers again with 14th Paganizer album As Mankind Rots. A savage, riff-heavy Death Metal release that’s as relentless as it is essential.

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

Shores Of Null And Convocation Explore Grief And Despair On Latitudes Of Sorrow

Bastard Cröss Unleash Debut Album Crossripper, An Exciting Slab Of Brutality

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Megadeth / The Final Album Explored In Revealing Behind The Mask Film

Metal Reviews
Megadeth’s final album gets a powerful send-off in Behind The Mask, a revealing documentary that dives into the band’s legacy, shifting lineups, and Dave Mustaine’s personal vision for their last studio release.

Beyond The Black, SETYØURSAILS and Seraina Telli at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: Live Review

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Beyond The Black headlined O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire with support from SETYØURSAILS and Seraina Telli, three fierce female-led acts, one epic night.

Ensiferum Stir Up A Winter Storm Of Folk Metal Magic Over The Dome In London

Gig Reviews
Inflatable swords, the happiest Metal band in the world, and whirling mosh pits paying tribute to the Viking Gods of War are but three of the ingredients in Ensiferum, Freedom Call and Dragony's storming takeover of London.

Elles Bailey Talks New Album, Life On Tour And Letting Go Of Imposter Syndrome

Interviews
Elles Bailey talks about her powerful new album Can’t Take My Story Away, life on the road, healing through music, and shedding imposter syndrome in this candid interview.

Jogjarockarta 2025 / Anthrax Close The Last Ever Festival

Festivals
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

Festivals
Gorerotted have issued a "Public Health warning" with the news that the band have been confirmed for Damnation Festival 2026 for their first live UK show in nearly 18 years. "It feels...

Elles Bailey / Can’t Take My Story Away Is A Career-Defining, Perfect Album

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Can’t Take My Story Away reveals Elles Bailey at her finest, delivering a powerful, genre-blending album that defines her musical legacy.

Tailgunner / Jara Solís Joins On Tour As Rhea Thompson Recovers For Full Return

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With new single Eulogy out now, Tailgunner hit the road with Jara Solís filling in as Rhea Thompson recovers and prepares for a full return in 2026.

Paganizer / As Mankind Rots Is More Essential Listening From Rogga Johansson

Extreme Metal
Rogga Johansson delivers again with 14th Paganizer album As Mankind Rots. A savage, riff-heavy Death Metal release that’s as relentless as it is essential.

Lords Of NWOBHM Make Thunderous Debut At Cart & Horses

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: The explosive debut of Lords of NWOBHM at Cart & Horses London, an all-star Heavy Metal lineup honouring the legacy of the NWOBHM movement.
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Interview: Lords Of NWOBHM Supergroup Debut Live At Cart & Horses

Interviews
Interview: Lords Of NWOBHM, a new supergroup with members of Raven, Praying Mantis, Diamond Head & more, spoke ahead of debut show at Cart & Horses last night.

Alter Bridge / Veteran Hard Rockers Plant Their Flag With Self-Titled Album

Metal Reviews
Alter Bridge plant their flag with a powerful self-titled album, celebrating 20 years of hard rock excellence, riffs, solos, and arena-filling energy.

UUHAI Release New Single Secret History Of The Mongols Ahead Of Debut Album Human Herds

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Fast-rising Mongolian rockers UUHAI have released their third single Secret History Of The Mongols ahead of debut album Human Herds, out January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. Get the details plus European tour dates with Nanowar Of Steel.

Iotunn – Waves Over Copenhell: A Live Album That Proves This Band Is Something Special

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Waves Over Copenhell. Iotunn prove they’re something special. A powerful, Melodic Death Metal live album that showcases their true potential.

Dublin Salutes Hometown Boy Phil Lynott On A Night Of Celebration

Gig Reviews
A powerful night in Dublin as fans and stars gather to celebrate Phil Lynott. This Thin Lizzy tribute gig delivered emotion, energy, and hometown pride.

30 Years Of Stoner Rock: The Bands Defining The Desert Sound In 2026

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Discover 30 live tracks from 30 active bands carrying the torch of stoner and desert rock into 2026. A fuzz-fueled journey through three decades of sound.

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