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Knives / Reglitter I – The Reimagined Debut With Unreleased Material

KNIVES unveil Reglitter I—a reworked take on debut GLITTER with guests from DITZ, The Callous Daoboys, Death Goals and chest.—out 19 November via Marshall Records; Reglitter II follows in spring 2026.
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Volumes Announce Fifth Album Mirror Touch

Volumes announce fifth album Mirror Touch, out digitally 12 December via Fearless Records; physical release follows 27 February 2026. Watch the new S.O.A.P. visualiser.

Bila / Beżżalart — Hardcore/Noise Punk Fury Drops 5 December 2025

As December Falls / It’s Halloween Mayhem At Electric Ballroom

Cardinal Black / A Triumphant Cardiff Homecoming At The Great Hall

Todd Rundgren Live At The London Palladium – A Master Of His Craft In Full Flow

Stryper Release New Lyric Video On This Holy Night From Forthcoming Christmas Album

All Sinners Drop New Single World That’s Burning As We Own The Night

Jinjer Drop Fierce Live Duél Video And Unveil 2026 UK Headline Tour Dates

Sunil Singh: Every Generation Is Held Hostage By Its Musical Youth

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Avatar / Don’t Go In The Forest Is Just Wonderful

Album Review: Don't Go In The Forest. Avatar at their creative peak mixing Groove Metal, pirate vibes, strings & synths in a wildly entertaining sonic journey

Confess / In Pursuit of Dreams – Metal’s Most Defiant Album Still Burns

Creeper / Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death The Soundtrack Of Your Nightmares

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

Moonspell / Opus Diabolicum – Metal And Orchestra Can Be Breathtaking

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As December Falls / It’s Halloween Mayhem At Electric Ballroom

Gig review: As December Falls headline a wild Halloween night at Electric Ballroom, joined by The Hara and Redhook for a fiery, crowd-surfing rock spectacle.
Gig Reviews

Cardinal Black / A Triumphant Cardiff Homecoming At The Great Hall

Gig review: Cardinal Black deliver a triumphant homecoming at Cardiff’s Great Hall, thrilling a packed crowd. This is a band whose star is in the ascendency.

Todd Rundgren Live At The London Palladium – A Master Of His Craft In Full Flow

Blackbriar And Forever Still – The Underworld Near To Bursting

The Vintage Caravan / A Hot And Refreshingly Fun Evening In Bristol

Enuff Z’Nuff Leave Lorain High On A New Thing

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Rebecca Downes Unleashes Her Most Powerful Album Yet With A Storm Is Coming

Interview: Rebecca Downes opens up about A Storm Is Coming, her most forceful and emotional album yet. Get insight into the music, message, and passion behind the sound.

Black Eyed Sons / Guy Griffin – From Turmoil To Truimph As UK Tour Awaits

Bon Jovi Celebrate Their Return At Wembley Stadium

Doro Pesch / 40 Years Of Heavy Metal Passion

Doro Pesch / Warriors Of The Sea & Monsters Of Rock Memories

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

Album review: Bastard Cröss unleash debut LP Crossripper, delivering a relentless slab of Blackened Thrash Metal brutality just in time for Halloween.
Extreme Metal

Owls Woods Graves / Why I Love Every Aspect Of Strix

Album Review: Why Strix by Owls Woods Graves stands out. A raw, blackened punk album driven by occult themes, fierce d-beats & unmatched energy.

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

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

Wode Push Their Boundaries Further With The Superb Uncrossing The Keys

Narrenwind / Fifth Album Gorzkie Plony Is A Powerful Blend Of Polish Black Metal & Poetic Darkness

Korp Unleash New Album And Darker It Shall Become

Fell Omen / The Lo-fi, Old-school Charm Of Caelid Dog Summer

Unleashed Show Class Is Permanent With Fire Upon Your Lands

Lotan Return With Yetzer Hara – A Blistering Black Metal Reckoning

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The Vintage Caravan / A Hot And Refreshingly Fun Evening In Bristol

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: The Vintage Caravan light up Bristol with high-energy set of '70s-inspired stoner rock, psychedelic vibes, and crowd-pleasing humour at The Exchange

Avatar / Don’t Go In The Forest Is Just Wonderful

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Don't Go In The Forest. Avatar at their creative peak mixing Groove Metal, pirate vibes, strings & synths in a wildly entertaining sonic journey

Paul Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer Is A Dark, Powerful Tribute To A Fallen Icon

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Explore Di'Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, a gripping documentary chronicling Paul Di'Anno’s struggles, resilience, and emotional reunion with Steve Harris.

Confess / In Pursuit of Dreams – Metal’s Most Defiant Album Still Burns

Metal Reviews
Confess mark 10 years of In Pursuit of Dreams with a remastered reissue. Born from rebellion, this defiant Metal album still hits with rage and power.

Creeper / Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death The Soundtrack Of Your Nightmares

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Step into a vampiric dreamscape with Creeper - Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death. Just in time to soundtrack your Halloween nightmares.

Enuff Z’Nuff Leave Lorain High On A New Thing

Gig Reviews
Gig review: Enuff Z'Nuff rocked Lorain Palace Theatre with their Xtra Cherries Tour. Chip Z'Nuff and crew delivered classic hits in a brief but powerful set.

Rick Wakeman / Caped Crusader Shines And Sparkles At The London Palladium

Gig Reviews
Rick Wakeman CBE and the English Rock Ensemble perform The Six Wives Of Henry VIII and The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table at The London Palladium.

Tyketto Sign with Silver Lining Music And Announce New Album Closer To The Sun

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Tyketto sign with Silver Lining Music and will release their sixth studio album, Closer To The Sun, in March 2026. A powerful return for the hard rock band.

Sammy Hagar Returns To The UK For First Tour Since 1996

News
Sammy Hagar returns to the UK in 2026 for his first tour since 1996, joined by Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony & Joan Jett for an epic celebration of rock.

Mudvayne Close Out L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour In Connecticut

Gig Reviews
Mudvayne end their L.D. 50 25th anniversary tour in style at Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena, thrilling fans with classics, new music, and nonstop Metal mayhem

Ward XVI Triumph In Norwich Despite Setbacks

Gig Reviews
To quote the title of the Oscar-winning film, the one thing to be sure about at a Ward XVI show is that there will be blood. Not only this, but plentiful other...

Megadeth And Disturbed – Metal Legends In Full Force At The O2

Gig Reviews
Gig review: Megadeth and Disturbed rocked London’s The O2 Arena with mosh pits, pyro, and Metal mastery. A powerhouse performance from two legendary bands.

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

Extreme Metal
Album review: Bastard Cröss unleash debut LP Crossripper, delivering a relentless slab of Blackened Thrash Metal brutality just in time for Halloween.

Moonspell / Opus Diabolicum – Metal And Orchestra Can Be Breathtaking

Metal Reviews
Album Review: The power of Moonspell Opus Diabolicum, where Gothic Metal meets orchestral grandeur in a breathtaking live album recorded in Lisbon’s MEO Arena.

Rebecca Downes Unleashes Her Most Powerful Album Yet With A Storm Is Coming

Interviews
Interview: Rebecca Downes opens up about A Storm Is Coming, her most forceful and emotional album yet. Get insight into the music, message, and passion behind the sound.

Architects At The O2 / A Masterclass In Chaos, Catharsis And The Ultimate Reunion

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Architects deliver chaos, catharsis, and crushing riffs at The O2 London, joined by Wage War and House of Protection in an unforgettable gig.

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