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Lords Of NWOBHM Make Thunderous Debut At Cart & Horses

Gig Review: The explosive debut of Lords of NWOBHM at Cart & Horses London, an all-star Heavy Metal lineup honouring the legacy of the NWOBHM movement.
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Dublin Salutes Hometown Boy Phil Lynott On A Night Of Celebration

A powerful night in Dublin as fans and stars gather to celebrate Phil Lynott. This Thin Lizzy tribute gig delivered emotion, energy, and hometown pride.

Evil Scarecrow And Raised By Owls / A Bizarre Christmas Show

Swallow The Sun Bring Solstice Doom to Rescue Rooms

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

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

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Interview: Lords Of NWOBHM Supergroup Debut Live At Cart & Horses

Interview: Lords Of NWOBHM, a new supergroup with members of Raven, Praying Mantis, Diamond Head & more, spoke ahead of debut show at Cart & Horses last night.

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

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

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Jogjarockarta 2025 Day One: Ugly Kid Joe Make Their Debut In Indonesia

Jogjarockarta 2025 Day One saw Ugly Kid Joe finally perform in Indonesia, electrifying the Yogyakarta crowd with a powerful, nostalgic rock set.

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

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

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

Rogga Johansson delivers again with 14th Paganizer album As Mankind Rots. A savage, riff-heavy Death Metal release that’s as relentless as it is essential.
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Ellende / The Dark Reflections And Atmospheric Black Metal Of Zerfall

Ellende returns with Zerfall, a 2026 atmospheric Black Metal masterpiece exploring despair, resilience, and rebirth through haunting soundscapes and raw emotion.

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

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

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The Gathering / Why This Reunion Tour Transcends Nostalgia

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The Gathering. The Mandylion Anniversary Tour 2026 is making its way to London, and for fans of transcendent live music, this is a rare opportunity to witness one of the most emotionally resonant bands of the past three decades.

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

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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.

Swallow The Sun Bring Solstice Doom to Rescue Rooms

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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

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

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

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

Paul Monkhouse / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025

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Paul Monkhouse: It's been quite a year for rock and Metal, with some monumental events and some smaller ones that all managed to shake the industry up.

Bogdan Bele: The Best Of Rock And Metal In 2025

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I thought 2024 would be hard to top for rock and Heavy Metal, but 2025 proved me wrong. Bogdan Bele shares what made this year truly unforgettable.

Vola / Devastating Fire Destroys Gear & Touring Setup

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Vola suffer massive loss as a devastating fire destroys all band gear, touring setup, and recording equipment. Fundraiser launched to help them rebuild and tour again.

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

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Slade rocked O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire for their It’s Christmaaas! Final Tour. Dave Hill led a high-energy gig packed with festive cheer and classic hits.

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

Gig Reviews
Of Mice & Men delivered a thunderous set at London’s Electric Ballroom, joined by Ghostkid and Gore. A powerful December 2025 Metalcore night to remember.

Matty Hunter / My Death Metal Top Ten Of 2025

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It has been a momentous year for Death Metal, and it was a tough choice to decide on a top ten, but with a bit of chopping and changing, Matty Hunter has made a list. 

Robert Adams / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025

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Robert Adams. Season's greetings. Here is my roundup for 2025, proving beyond all doubt that rock and Heavy Metal is most certainly alive and kicking.

Steve Kenton / 2025, A Heady Melange Of Rock And Metal

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Steve Kenton: The highs and heartbreaks of Heavy Metal in 2025, with standout albums, epic live shows and tributes to the icons we lost this unforgettable year.

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

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Lawnmower Deth and Slay Duggee brought cartoon chaos and Thrash Metal mayhem to Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms in a wild night of riffs, bunnies, and inflatable sharks.

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.

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