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Fozzy / Rich Ward On Songwriting Influences & The Power Of Melody

Interview: Discover how Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward blends melody with Metal, drawing from pop and classic rock influences to craft anthems like the hit track “Judas.”
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Lords Of NWOBHM: Cliff Evans On Epic Debut And Future Plans

MetalTalk catches up with Cliff Evans to talk about the explosive debut of Lords of NWOBHM at Cart & Horses, their high-energy Japan tour, and what’s coming next for the Heavy Metal supergroup.

Smith/Kotzen Release Expanded Black Light / White Noise With Two New Tracks

This House We Built Release New Single Better Man Ahead Of UK Tour

Asia Share Live Video For ‘Only Time Will Tell’ From Asia – Live In England Album

John Sykes / New Single My Guitar A First Taste Of 2026 EP

Suzi Quatro Unleashes ‘Freedom’ Single, Announces New Album And April 2026 UK Tour

Skindred Drop New Single This Is The Sound Ahead Of You Got This Album

Yoga for Every Body: Embrace Movement and Metal with Slow Metal Flow in Bristol

Kanonenfieber Channel WWI Tragedy on New Album Soldatenschicksale

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Kanonenfieber Channel WWI Tragedy on New Album Soldatenschicksale

Album Review: Kanonenfieber release Soldatenschicksale channeling WWI tragedy through intense Black/Death Metal. Two new songs and seven rerecorded tracks included.

Wolverine / Anomalies Marks A Powerful Progressive Metal Comeback

Jay Buchanan Steps Into The Spotlight With Stunning Solo Album Weapons Of Beauty

Sidious Return Stronger Than Ever With Malefic Necropolis

Laurence Jones Delivers Authentic Acoustic Blues on On My Own

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200 Stab Wounds, Inferi And Corpse Pile – Brutal In Manchester

200 Stab Wounds, Inferi & Corpse Pile unleashed a brutal night of Death Metal at Manchester Academy, delivering high-intensity sets that ignited the crowd.
Gig Reviews

Cryptopsy Crush Manchester: 30 Years Of None So Vile On Tour

Gig Review: Canadian Technical Death Metal legends Cryptopsy deliver a ferocious set in Manchester celebrating 30 years of None So Vile on sold-out UK anniversary tour.

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

Epica, Amaranthe And Charlotte Wessels Bring spectacular visuals to Bristol

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

Paleface Swiss Shake The Troxy In London On The Wilted Tour

METALTALK INTERVIEWS

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Interviews
00:21:52

Fozzy / Rich Ward On Songwriting Influences & The Power Of Melody

Interview: Discover how Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward blends melody with Metal, drawing from pop and classic rock influences to craft anthems like the hit track “Judas.”
00:11:46

Lords Of NWOBHM: Cliff Evans On Epic Debut And Future Plans

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

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

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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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Kanonenfieber Channel WWI Tragedy on New Album Soldatenschicksale

Album Review: Kanonenfieber release Soldatenschicksale channeling WWI tragedy through intense Black/Death Metal. Two new songs and seven rerecorded tracks included.
Extreme Metal

Sidious Return Stronger Than Ever With Malefic Necropolis

Album review: Sidious Malefic Necropolis—UK Black Metal at its finest. A blistering follow-up to Blackest Insurrection, darker, bolder, and more immersive.

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

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

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

MetalTalk News

Mark Pascall On The Return Of Departed With New Song You’re The Reason

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Mark Pascall leads the powerful return of Departed with new single You’re The Reason, blending melodic hard rock roots with a heavier, evolved sound.

Enter Shikari Announce UK And EU Arena Tour For November

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Enter Shikari have announced their biggest UK and EU headline arena tour yet, set for November 2026, plus an Australian headline run in May. Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys support in Europe and the UK, with £1 from every UK ticket donated to Music Venue Trust.

Lucie Sue / Battlestation Headline UK Tour Set For February

Press Releases
French rock and Metal rising star Lucie Sue will bring her new album Battlestation to the UK with a 13-date headline run in February 2026, kicking off at Planet Rock Winter's End Festival. Preyrs join as tour support, with selected co-headline shows alongside Quiver.

Jared James Nichols Announces New Album Louder Than Fate

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Guitar powerhouse Jared James Nichols has announced his fourth studio album Louder Than Fate, due June 5 via Frontiers Music Srl, and shared the new single Pretend. The album was produced and mixed by Jay Ruston, with additional production from Roger Alan Nichols.

Wolverine / Anomalies Marks A Powerful Progressive Metal Comeback

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Wolverine return with Anomalies, a compelling Progressive Metal album filled with emotion, technical brilliance, and rich musical storytelling.

Silver Scream Con London: Inside The Horror Convention

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MetalTalk at Silver Scream Con London, the UK horror convention where fans, film stars, and musicians united for a weekend of macabre panels, cosplay, and chaos

Cryptopsy Crush Manchester: 30 Years Of None So Vile On Tour

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Canadian Technical Death Metal legends Cryptopsy deliver a ferocious set in Manchester celebrating 30 years of None So Vile on sold-out UK anniversary tour.

Sabaton / Legends And The O2 Show Proved Their Power Metal Supremacy

News
From the release of Legends to their jaw-dropping O2 performance, Sabaton continue to define Power Metal with unstoppable force and cinematic grandeur.

Lzzy Hale And Joe Hottinger Bring Unplugged Sessions To UK Venues This June

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Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm take their Unplugged Sessions to five UK cities in June 2026. Don’t miss these rare, intimate acoustic shows.

Dream Theater / Mike Portnoy Reunion Will Enchant Indonesia And Singapore

News
Don’t miss Dream Theater’s classic lineup reunion with Mike Portnoy in Singapore and Jakarta this February. Progressive Mmetal mastery returns to Southeast Asia!

Jay Buchanan Steps Into The Spotlight With Stunning Solo Album Weapons Of Beauty

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Jay Buchanan. Debut solo album Weapons Of Beauty is a cinematic, emotional journey, finally revealing the Rival Sons frontman's soul after 17 years in rock.

Megadeth Eye Top Of UK Charts In Clash With Louis Tomlinson

News
Megadeth are embroiled in the race for the Number 1 spot on the Official Albums Chart. The band, who are preparing to close the curtain with their self-titled farewell album, currently sit...

Beyond Extinction Announce Exclusive Black Heart Show And Raven Records Pop-Up

News
Beyond Extinction announce exclusive Where They Gather live show at The Black Heart on 7 March, plus a free Raven Records pop-up with merch, signings, and Q+A.

Sidious Return Stronger Than Ever With Malefic Necropolis

Extreme Metal
Album review: Sidious Malefic Necropolis—UK Black Metal at its finest. A blistering follow-up to Blackest Insurrection, darker, bolder, and more immersive.

Laurence Jones Delivers Authentic Acoustic Blues on On My Own

Metal Reviews
Laurence Jones returns to his roots with On My Own, an acoustic blues album blending heartfelt lyrics and stripped-back guitar in his most authentic work yet.

Urne / Setting Fire To The Sky Is Simply Phenomenal

Metal Reviews
Album review: Urne - Setting Fire To The Sky delivers a genre-defying metal masterpiece in 2026. Brutal, soulful, and essential listening. Simply Phenomenal.

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