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Interview: Baest / ‘No Holding Us Back’ On Colossal And The UK Tour

In part one of our interview, Baest reflect on a busy festival season and the creative freedom behind Colossal. With a UK tour approaching, they explain why playing the new songs live is both thrilling and nerve-wracking.
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Judas Priest Deliver A Flawless Faithkeepers Finale at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo

Judas Priest bring their Faithkeeper tour to a triumphant close at a sold-out Hammersmith Apollo. With Davey Rimmer filling in for the injured Ian Hill, Rob Halford and the band deliver a joyful, powerful celebration of Heavy Metal.

Cats In Space Unleash Epic New Single Miracle Ahead Of Suit Of Armour Album

Clutch Announce Wasted Lands Album And Share Title Track

Bullet For My Valentine Announce Social Apocalypse Album And 2027 Arena Tour

Breed 77 Share Wish You Well Ahead Of First Album In 13 Years

New Dawn Fades / Lores: ’90s Swagger In A Debut That Sounds Fully Formed

The Trip Out Festival / Bikes, Rock ‘N’ Roll And A Touch Of Woodstock In Suffolk

Razorvoid / Into The Void Is A Blistering Thrash Punk Debut

Slipknot Posters Appear In London As Mysterious 28 September Reveal Looms

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New Dawn Fades / Lores: ’90s Swagger In A Debut That Sounds Fully Formed

Philadelphia’s New Dawn Fades draw on the swagger of ’90s grunge, Sabbath’s fuzz and the grit of desert rock for Lores, a debut that sounds remarkably assured. Sunil Singh finds plenty of familiar influences, but the band makes them feel alive in the present.

Razorvoid / Into The Void Is A Blistering Thrash Punk Debut

Frozen Crown / The Full-Throttle Power Metal Rush Of The Legend Of The Six Kings

Lacrimas Profundere – Lay Me Down O Silent Fear: Gothic Darkness With Plenty Of Bite

GWAR – Beyond Hell: A Bloodied Return To The Band’s Chaotic Rock Opera

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Gig Reviews

Judas Priest Deliver A Flawless Faithkeepers Finale at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo

Judas Priest bring their Faithkeeper tour to a triumphant close at a sold-out Hammersmith Apollo. With Davey Rimmer filling in for the injured Ian Hill, Rob Halford and the band deliver a joyful, powerful celebration of Heavy Metal.
Gig Reviews

Marillion At Bristol Beacon – Still Magnificent After All These Years

Marillion return to Bristol Beacon with a powerful two-hour set packed with progressive rock, humour and emotion. With Haunt The Woods opening the night, it is a memorable evening from a band still performing at a remarkable level.

Evanescence Conquer The O2 With Heart, Fire And Unforgettable Power

Soulfly And Nailbomb – Max Cavalera Leads A Tribal Charge Through The Electric Ballroom

Geoff Tate Brings Operation: Mindcrime Full Circle In A Triumphant London Farewell

Bon Jovi Make A Triumphant Return To Wembley Stadium

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Baest: ‘Expect No Mercy’ On The Colossal UK Tour

In part two of our interview, Baest look back on winning over North American crowds and talk about the friendship behind their unchanged lineup. As their UK tour approaches, they discuss the setlist, life on the road and why fans should “expect no mercy.”

Interview: Baest / ‘No Holding Us Back’ On Colossal And The UK Tour

UFO / Phil Mogg on Mechanix: “I’m Probably Still Paying For This Album”

Inglorious / Nathan James On The One-Night-Only Return Nobody Thought Would Happen

Kai Hansen – “Free To Do Whatever I Feel Like” On Born With A Hammer

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Tyler Hains – “Great Riffs Leave A Legacy” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Black Water Redemption guitarist Tyler Hains steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk disastrous early gigs, opening for Black Star Riders, great riffs, staying humble and why music is best enjoyed with the people you love.

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BLAZE / New International Festival Launches In Copenhagen

New international festival BLAZE launches at Loppen in Copenhagen on 5/6 March 2027, bringing together psych, shoegaze, post-punk, noise and more across two nights.

The Trip Out Festival / Bikes, Rock ‘N’ Roll And A Touch Of Woodstock In Suffolk

Damnation Festival 2026 Promises Two Days Of Controlled Ruin

Bloodstock 2027 Adds 18 Bands As Orbit Culture Full Set Premieres

Twenty One Pilots Unite 50,000 Fans In Spectacular All Points East Finale

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Jayler Share Cinematic The Getaway Video Ahead Of Deep Purple Tour

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Jayler release a cinematic video for The Getaway before joining Deep Purple for 37 arena dates across Europe and the UK.

Elliot Minor Announce 20th Anniversary UK Tour For March 2027

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Elliot Minor announce a March 2027 UK anniversary tour with Madina Lake and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, ending at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town.

Frozen Crown / The Full-Throttle Power Metal Rush Of The Legend Of The Six Kings

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Six members, six albums and six kings. Frozen Crown charge through The Legend Of The Six Kings with galloping riffs, soaring vocals and barely a moment to catch your breath.

Lacrimas Profundere – Lay Me Down O Silent Fear: Gothic Darkness With Plenty Of Bite

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On Lay Me Down O Silent Fear, Lacrimas Profundere weave dark melodies, heavy riffs, orchestral touches and soaring clean vocals into a varied, impressive album. Paul Hutchings reviews a band still finding ways to make listeners stop and take notice.

GWAR – Beyond Hell: A Bloodied Return To The Band’s Chaotic Rock Opera

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GWAR’s tenth album, Beyond Hell, returns remastered for its 20th anniversary and makes its vinyl debut. Paul Hutchings revisits its trip to Hell and finds sharp riffs, a gloriously absurd story and an album that does not quite hold together.

Rose Tattoo Frontman Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson Dies Aged 79

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Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson, the unmistakable voice of Rose Tattoo, has died aged 79. His family and bandmates confirmed that he died surrounded by loved ones in Australia.

Einar Solberg / Cinematic Emotion Meets Powerhouse Vocals At The Garage

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Leprous singer Einar Solberg began his first-ever solo tour at The Garage in London this weekend, with a powerful cinematic performance that showcased a wide range of emotions, along with great arrangements...

DragonForce Announce Self-Titled Tenth Album And New Single Hunger Of The Beast

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DragonForce announce their self-titled tenth album, due 19 March 2027, and unleash new single Hunger Of The Beast ahead of a major North American tour.

UFO / Phil Mogg on Mechanix: “I’m Probably Still Paying For This Album”

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Phil Mogg looks back on UFO’s 1982 album Mechanix, recalling its costly recording sessions, Pete Way’s pivotal role, a band running on empty and why he may still be paying for the album.

Dirty Honey Announce 30-Date 2027 Europe And UK Headline Tour

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Dirty Honey announce a 30-date 2027 Europe and UK headline tour supporting their third album, Catch My Butterfly, with shows in London, Glasgow, Dublin and more.

Sweet Electric / Something Something Disco – One Of 2026’s Best Rock Albums

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Sweet Electric take a significant step forward on Something Something Disco, delivering a genre-hopping second album filled with huge hooks, explosive performances and remarkable variety. A 10/10 contender for one of the best rock albums of 2026.

Split Dogs – Nice N’ Rough: Loud, Fast, Filthy and Seriously Fun

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Split Dogs tighten the screws on Nice N’ Rough, delivering 13 short, punchy tracks packed with garage-punk attitude, ’70s swagger and infectious rock ’n’ roll energy.

Sari Schorr Shares Running Wild Video Ahead Of New Album

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Sari Schorr unveils the Running Wild video as she prepares to release her deeply personal new album and begin a 46-date European tour.

Sabaton Join Pop Evil’s Leigh Kakaty For New Version Of Templars

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Sabaton team with Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty for a new version of Templars ahead of their North American tour together.

Go Where The Energy Is – 50 Essential Stoner And Doom Albums

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Go where the energy is. Sunil Singh picks 50 essential stoner and doom albums that chart more than 25 years of heavy riffs, underground discovery and uncompromising rock 'n' roll.

Mouse Lang – “It Doesn’t Stop!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Apriori drummer Mouse Lang steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk Christmas-light gigs, Maid Of Stone, face masks, life on the road and why the music never stops.

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