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Jools Green / Reflections On 2025: My Metal Year In Review

Jools Green 2025 Review.As a fan/journalist, another positive year for the Extreme/underground Metal scene, with some great gigs, tours and releases happening.
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Swallow The Sun Bring Solstice Doom to Rescue Rooms

Gig Review: Swallow The Sun bring solstice Doom to Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, joined by Saturnus and Opia for a hypnotic, atmospheric night of Metal.

Dødsferd / Purification Forms: A Nihilistic Compilation Of Covers And Rarities

Justin Hawkins On Christmas Songs, Success, And The Darkness’ Enduring Appeal

Paul Monkhouse / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025

Bogdan Bele: The Best Of Rock And Metal In 2025

Vola / Devastating Fire Destroys Gear & Touring Setup

Slade Live At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – It’s Christmaaas!

Of Mice & Men Shake London’s Electric Ballroom With GHØSTKID & Gore.

Matty Hunter / My Death Metal Top Ten Of 2025

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Dødsferd / Purification Forms: A Nihilistic Compilation Of Covers And Rarities

Album Review: Dødsferd. Purification Forms is a nihilistic raw Black Metal compilation of covers and rarities, blending chaos, punk fury and anti-human darkness

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

Jim Peterik – River Of Music: The Duet-Powered Album For Classic Rock Lovers

Blood Red Throne Return With Brutal New Album Siltskin

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Evil Scarecrow And Raised By Owls / A Bizarre Christmas Show

Rock City Nottingham closed 2025 with a hilariously chaotic Christmas show as Evil Scarecrow and Raised By Owls delivered Metal, mayhem, and Mr Blobby madness.
Gig Reviews

Swallow The Sun Bring Solstice Doom to Rescue Rooms

Gig Review: Swallow The Sun bring solstice Doom to Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, joined by Saturnus and Opia for a hypnotic, atmospheric night of Metal.

Slade Live At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – It’s Christmaaas!

Of Mice & Men Shake London’s Electric Ballroom With GHØSTKID & Gore.

Lawnmower Deth & Slay Duggee Take Thrash Metal To A Whole New Level In Nottingham

The Wildhearts Pack Rescue Rooms Tighter Than A Tin Of Sardines

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Justin Hawkins On Christmas Songs, Success, And The Darkness’ Enduring Appeal

Interview: Justin Hawkins on Christmas covers, musical success, injury, and why The Darkness continue to thrive as beloved outsiders decades on.

Adrian Smith On 2026 Smith/Kotzen Tour, Knebworth And Urchin

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The Funeral Portrait / Lee Jennings On Love, Lyrics, And Lighting Up The Stage

Kenny’s Vinyl Vault Puts Abertillery On The Map With Stunning Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Mural

Interview: Mirador Is “Definitely Not A One Off”

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NWOCR LiveFest 4 At KK’s Steel Mill – Two Days Of Real Quality

Festival Review: NWOCR LiveFest 4 - KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton. Two days packed with new talent, classic rock energy, and unforgettable live sets.

Stonedead Festival 2025 Saturday Review: The Almighty, The Dead Daisies & More

Stonedead Festival 2025 Friday Review: Tyketto, Sweet Electric & Jayler

Bloodstock Festival 2025: The Sunday Review

Bloodstock Festival 2025: The Saturday Review

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Dødsferd / Purification Forms: A Nihilistic Compilation Of Covers And Rarities

Album Review: Dødsferd. Purification Forms is a nihilistic raw Black Metal compilation of covers and rarities, blending chaos, punk fury and anti-human darkness
Extreme Metal

Rogga Johansson’s Dead Sun Unleashes 9th Album This Life Is A Grave

Rogga Johansson’s Dead Sun returns with This Life Is A Grave, a dark, melodic Death Metal album full of eerie riffs and horror themes. Released 19 Dec 2025.

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

Owls Woods Graves / Why I Love Every Aspect Of Strix

Stillbirth – Survival Protocol: Brutal Surf/Death Metal Meets Dystopian Fury

All Hell / Sunsetter, A Blackened Thrash Tale Of Cosmic Vengeance

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Megadeth Drop Let There Be Shred Single And Video

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Megadeth have unveiled new single and video Let There Be Shred! ahead of their self-titled final studio album, out 23 January 2026. January also brings a global cinema event, an immersive listening experience, and the start of the farewell run.

The Wildhearts Pack Rescue Rooms Tighter Than A Tin Of Sardines

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The Wildhearts return to Nottingham with a sold-out Rescue Rooms show, thrilling fans with a career-spanning set and fierce energy, despite Ginger battling illness.

Bowling For Soup Celebrate 31 Years With Epic Wembley Show Full Of Heart, Hits & Pyro

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Gig review: Bowling For Soup rocked OVO Arena Wembley with pyro, deep cuts, fan love, and pop-punk spirit in a 31st anniversary show to remember.

Paul Hutchings / From King Kraken To Stonedead: A 2025 Metal Year Full Of Highs

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Paul Hutchings reflects on an unforgettable 2025, packed with live music highs and emotional moments. From King Kraken’s explosive rise to standout UK Metal festivals like Stonedead, Steelhouse, and Arctangent, it was a year that pushed limits and celebrated the power of heavy music.

Why Rock ‘n’ Roll Has Become Schrodinger’s Cat

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Rock' n' roll is not dead. It's just buried beneath a mountain of outdated critics, dying radio, and an industry that's lost its curiosity. From Orange Goblin's farewell to Yungblud's forced "saviour" crown, rock' n' roll now exists in a paradox: thriving underground yet declared dead by the gatekeepers. This is how the genre became Schrodinger's Cat.

Tailgunner Join Fozzy 25th Anniversary UK Tour

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Fozzy bring their 25th Anniversary tour to the UK in February 2026, with 13 shows including London, Manchester and Glasgow, plus support from Tailgunner and Marisa and the Moths.

The Devil Wears Prada Announce 2026 Headline Tour Dates

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The Devil Wears Prada will return for a 2026 UK & EU headline tour, with UK dates set for October including London, Manchester and Birmingham. Tickets are available via the band's official link.

Adrian Smith On 2026 Smith/Kotzen Tour, Knebworth And Urchin

Interviews
Adrian Smith talks 2026 Smith/Kotzen tour with Richie Kotzen, raw club gigs, returning to Knebworth, and memories of his early days with Urchin.

Creeper / Year Of The Vampire, A Horror Triumph At OVO Arena Wembley

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At OVO Arena Wembley, Creeper owned the stage in a horror-fueled finale to the Year of the Vampire, blending theatrics, power vocals, and pit-stirring energy.

Ice Nine Kills / Wembley Goes To The Slaughter: A Bloody Work Of Art

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Wembley was drenched in blood and screams as Ice Nine Kills closed their tour with A Bloody Work of Art, a cinematic horror concert packed with gore and chaos.

British Lion / First Night Of The Cart & Horses Intimate Residency

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Gig review: British Lion launch Cart & Horses residency joined by Stray and Tony Moore, celebrating Iron Maiden roots in an intimate, sold-out show.

Sandis Luttropp / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025

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Sandis Luttropp reflects on a transformative 2025. From joining MetalTalk to capturing raw emotion in live music photography, finding purpose, voice and belonging.

Clutch / Neil Fallon Powers Through Cold For Epic Bristol Show

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Clutch rock Bristol Beacon as Neil Fallon powers through illness. Supported by 1000mods and Bokassa, this epic 2025 show thrilled a packed house.

Tailgunner Share Blade Runner-Inspired Single Tears In Rain

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Tailgunner pay homage to Blade Runner with new single Tears In Rain, with the video streaming now. Midnight Blitz (produced by K.K. Downing) lands 6 February 2026 via Napalm Records, with UK tour dates with Fozzy and a Download Festival appearance also announced.

Three Days Grace / An Emotional Overload At O2 Academy Brixton

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Few people know that I was not even born when Three Days Grace first formed in 1992 under the name Groundswell. They split up in 1995 but came back in 1997 with...

Senser Announce 2026 Tour Dates And Unveil New Full Body Rebellion Video

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Senser have unleashed their explosive new single and video Full Body Rebellion and announced a 2026 run of headline UK shows with special guests Collapsed Lung.

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