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Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – Shapes Of Midnight: Addictively Unsettling And Superb

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats embrace the darkness on Shapes Of Midnight, a compelling mix of psychedelic doom, unsettling melodies and filthy, reverb-heavy riffs.
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These Wicked Rivers Expand Their Horizons On Fire And Folklore

These Wicked Rivers broaden their sound on third album Fire And Folklore, mixing Southern rock swagger with country, blues and darker textures. It is a varied, well-paced release that still hits hardest when the riffs kick in.

Slipknot Announce Worldwide (Sic)est Stadium Tour For Summer 2027

Frost* Return To The Stage In 2027 – Will The Carnet T-Shirts Finally Appear?

Big Bad & Back – Little Angels Return With First New Music In 32 Years On

DragonForce Announce Europe Tour 2027 And Self-Titled Album For March

Gary Barden – Empowered Emotions And A Remarkable Life In Rock

Danny Felice – ‘If There Is A God, Here Comes The Competition’ | The MetalTalk Lowdown

BLAZE / New International Festival Launches In Copenhagen

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

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Amon Amarth – The Allfather Awakens: Viking Metal Stays Firmly In Its Lane

Amon Amarth return with album number 13, The Allfather Awakens. There are huge riffs, pounding anthems, Norse mythology and plenty that feels familiar, plus one acoustic experiment that probably should have stayed on the longship.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – Shapes Of Midnight: Addictively Unsettling And Superb

These Wicked Rivers Expand Their Horizons On Fire And Folklore

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

Razorvoid / Into The Void Is A Blistering Thrash Punk Debut

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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.
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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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Gary Barden – Empowered Emotions And A Remarkable Life In Rock

Gary Barden reflects on more than four decades in rock, from Michael Schenker Group and Statetrooper to Schenkerfest, Michael Voss and his new album, Empowered Emotions. Could there still be one final live show?
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Baest: ‘Expect No Mercy’ On The Colossal UK Tour

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

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Danny Felice – ‘If There Is A God, Here Comes The Competition’ | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Breed 77 guitarist Danny Felice steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk sharing a stage with Ronnie James Dio, supporting Black Sabbath, Boney M, life on the road and why the music never really stops.

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

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

Tony Moore – “Don’t Poo On The Tour Bus.” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Nikolaos Spanakis – “Recognition? Not In This Life.” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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

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Cats In Space launch a new era with Miracle, the first single from their forthcoming album Suit Of Armour. Greg Hart promises their most grandiose record yet, with new members Chris Childs and Sam Wood joining the band.

Clutch Announce Wasted Lands Album And Share Title Track

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Clutch announce their 14th album, Wasted Lands, out 22 January 2027, and share its title track ahead of a new video premiere.

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

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Bullet For My Valentine announce Social Apocalypse for March 2027, share the title track and reveal a European arena tour with Pendulum.

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

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Breed 77 return with Wish You Well ahead of their first album in 13 years, VII, and a November 2026 UK tour.

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

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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.

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

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MetalTalk's Naomi Hefter visits The Trip Out Festival in Suffolk for a colourful weekend of custom bikes, live music, old-school games and the community that brings it all together.

Razorvoid / Into The Void Is A Blistering Thrash Punk Debut

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Swedish Thrash Punks Razorvoid deliver eleven tracks of ferocious riffs, pounding drums and dark atmosphere on their debut album Into The Void. Jools Green takes the ride.

Slipknot Posters Appear In London As Mysterious 28 September Reveal Looms

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The mysterious Slipknot poster campaign has reached London, with MetalTalk finding one of the striking red posters on Braithwaite Street in East London. The campaign points fans towards a cryptic 28 September reveal.

Enslaved Unveil Tales Of Trees And Announce UK And European Tour With Sólstafir

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Enslaved have unveiled new single Tales Of Trees from forthcoming album Mið and announced a February 2027 UK and European co-headline tour with Sólstafir, with support from Gaahls Wyrd.

King Buffalo Announce Doomsayer Album And Share ‘The Slick And The Dead’

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King Buffalo will release seventh album Doomsayer on December 4 and have shared new single The Slick And The Dead. North American dates begin in October, followed by a European tour in March 2027.

Mason Hill Announce World So Wonderful Album And November UK Tour

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Mason Hill will release World So Wonderful on 23 October 2026 and take the new album on a seven-date UK tour in November.

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.

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