METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Recording an album through power outages, freezing winters and relentless air raids is no ordinary challenge. Ignea vocalist Helle Bohdanova speaks to MetalTalk about creating Monumental in wartime Kyiv, the realities of touring from Ukraine and the band's determination to bring their music back to UK audiences alongside Evergrey.

Little Angels are back, and what a return. Their new five-track EP, Big, Bad And Back, blends nostalgia, maturity and pure rock 'n' roll magic. Paul Monkhouse discovers a band whose chemistry remains as potent as ever, delivering some of the finest music of their career.

From playing her best and worst gig to an empty room to dreaming of turning a platinum record into a cake stand, BEX brings plenty of attitude, outrageous humour and unexpected confessions to The MetalTalk Lowdown.

Industrial doom-rave duo John Cxnnor join forces with Frontierer’s Chad Kapper for Jijitzu, a furious collision of jungle breakbeats, apocalyptic synths and unhinged vocals. The track gets its live debut at Damnation Festival this Saturday.

Deaf Havana bring fifteen years of memories flooding back with a special performance of Fools And Worthless Liars at Norwich's Nick Rayns LCR. With an emotional set, fan favourites and the unexpected return of original vocalist Ryan Mellor for the first time since 2011, this was a night of nostalgia, surprises and unforgettable moments. Lawrence Potter was there for MetalTalk.

French progressive Post-Metal outfit Hypno5e push musical boundaries with Trame Noire, their seventh studio album. Blending explosive riffs, intricate rhythms, atmospheric melodies and moments of crushing intensity, this is a challenging yet deeply rewarding listen. Paul Hutchings explores an ambitious release that refuses to be predictable.

Steven Wilson transforms London's Royal Albert Hall into a progressive rock spectacle, blending classics, new material from Requiem For A Village and a stunning orchestral performance of The Overview. With the Parallax Orchestra, choir and an exceptional band, this was a symphonic tour de force that showcased Wilson's extraordinary musical vision.

Indian Thrash Metal trio Kasck return with The Universal Lie, a ferocious debut full-length that captures everything great about old-school Thrash. Blistering riffs, powerful songwriting and thought-provoking lyrics make this one of the most impressive Thrash releases in recent memory.

Cats In Space promised their most grandiose album yet. With Suit Of Armour, they deliver something even more powerful: soaring ’70s-inspired rock, epic storytelling and raw emotion that hits hardest when the armour comes off. Liz Medhurst reviews.

Gothic spectacle, soaring vocals and a birthday surprise: Kamelot’s Dark Asylum tour transforms London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, with Exit Eden and Temperance completing a powerful triple bill.

Thirteen years since their last Bristol appearance, Breed 77 return with renewed energy, a formidable live performance and new music on the horizon. Despite a tough crowd, the Gibraltar-founded outfit prove they've lost none of their fire, while Welsh heavyweights King Kraken deliver a thunderous opening set.

Blacktop Mojo push beyond southern rock on Discount Fireworks, blending thunderous Metal riffs, grunge and blues with raw emotional power. From the blistering Guttshot to the aching Little White Orchids, this is an album whose impact is instant.

Danish quartet Konvent expand their Death/Doom roots with Black Metal influences, thunderous riffs and haunting melodies. Paul Hutchings reviews Firesky, a bold, atmospheric and fiercely compelling album that marks a new high point for the band.

Nearly 30 years into their career, Cult Of Luna remain at the peak of their powers. In The Shadow Of Your Shadow is a monumental 71-minute journey through loss, darkness and crushing intensity, featuring Joe Duplantier and David Eugene Edwards. Devastating, diverse and quite possibly the best album of 2026.

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Black Sabbath's farewell, Iron Maiden's 2026 tour and Metallica's digital reach show how three Heavy Metal giants keep defining generations.