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2000trees 2026 Day One: A Scorching Opening Day Of Future Legends

2000trees, the UK's hottest festival, both figuratively and literally, is back for its 2026 edition. Four days of the finest rock covering everything from...
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Baz Mills: “My greatest fear? Aldi discontinuing their cream toffee cakes”

Massive Wagons frontman Baz Mills on Aldi cream cakes, surviving a gig with no voice, and why he'd rather have royalties than recognition. The MetalTalk Lowdown

Sammy Hagar Delivers The Classics Right Here, Right Now

Ravaged By The Yeti / Snowbound Horror Is Old School Death Metal With A Frostbitten Bite

Imperium Deliver A Powerful Debut With Exodus Unknown

Tesla / Homage Proves Nobody Does Rock Covers Better

From The Cart & Horses To Knebworth: Chop Pitman Celebrates Iron Maiden’s 50-Year Journey

Interview: Monolord – The Heaviest Band You Can Hum

Bonnie Tyler / The Distinctive Voice Behind Total Eclipse Of The Heart Dies Aged 75

Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons Face The Future Without Their Father

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Sammy Hagar Delivers The Classics Right Here, Right Now

Sammy Hagar returns to the UK after 44 years, delivering Van Halen classics, solo favourites and an emotional tribute to Eddie Van Halen in London.
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Def Leppard At The O2 Arena – The Undisputed Kings Of Arena Rock

Gig Review: Def Leppard prove why they're the undisputed kings of arena rock with a stunning performance at London's The O2 supported by the outstanding Extreme

Iron Maiden Celebrate 50 Years Of Metal Majesty In Antwerp As Knebworth Filming Confirmed

George Thorogood / Final Baddest Show On Earth Tour Raises A Glass To Rock ‘N’ Roll

The Offspring Bridge Punk’s Past, Present And Future At Crystal Palace

Death Angel / Act III Comes Alive In Devastating Santa Ana Performance

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Kirk Hammett On Greeny, Metallica And The Power Of Great Guitars

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Kirk Hammett shares stories behind Greeny, his legendary guitar collection, Metallica, songwriting with a surprise Rob Trujillo performance in London.

Sabaton, Limp Bizkit And Mayhem Complete Our Hellfest 2026 Coverage

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Our Hellfest 2026 coverage concludes with reviews of Sabaton, Limp Bizkit and Mayhem, three very different bands delivering unforgettable festival moments.

System Of A Down Launch Official Fan Stores Across Europe And UK For 2026 Stadium Tour

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System Of A Down announce official European fan stores celebrating their sold out 2026 stadium tour and the 25th anniversary of Toxicity.

Download 2026 Saturday: Guns N’ Roses Close A Day Packed With Standout Performances

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Guns N' Roses headline Download 2026 Saturday after standout performances from Marmozets, Trivium, Bush, Architects, Baby Metal and The Wildhearts.

Def Leppard At The O2 Arena – The Undisputed Kings Of Arena Rock

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Gig Review: Def Leppard prove why they're the undisputed kings of arena rock with a stunning performance at London's The O2 supported by the outstanding Extreme

Doro, Testament And Epica Ignite Live Is Live Ahead of Iron Maiden’s Triumph

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Doro, Testament and Epica ignite Live Is Live Festival in Antwerp with powerful performances before Iron Maiden's triumphant headline show.

Dominum / Night Is Calling, A Gloriously Cheesy Carnival Of Metal Mayhem

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Album Review: Dominum. Night Is Calling delivers theatrical horror Metal packed with huge hooks, cinematic bombast, infectious melodies and over-the-top fun

Witchsorrow / The Devil And All His Works One Of 2026’s Best Occult Doom Albums

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Witchsorrow. The Devil And All His Works, a crushing blend of occult atmosphere, Sabbath-inspired Doom and sludgy riffs that ranks among 2026's best Doom albums.

Iron Maiden Celebrate 50 Years Of Metal Majesty In Antwerp As Knebworth Filming Confirmed

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Iron Maiden celebrate 50 years of metal in Antwerp with a stunning anniversary show as Bruce Dickinson and Steve Harris confirm Knebworth live filming.

George Thorogood / Final Baddest Show On Earth Tour Raises A Glass To Rock ‘N’ Roll

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George Thorogood & The Destroyers bring the Final Baddest Show On Earth Tour to London's indigo at The O2 with a blistering night of blues-rock and timeless classics.

Download 2026 Friday / Donington’s Temple Of Metal Comes Alive

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Download 2026 Friday sees Donington come alive as Limp Bizkit, Halestorm, Electric Callboy and more ignite a spectacular celebration of Heavy Metal.

Architects / British Metalcore At Home In Hellfest

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Architects bring crushing British Metalcore to Hellfest 2026, delivering powerful riffs, huge visuals and an anthemic Main Stage performance led by Sam Carter.

The Offspring Bridge Punk’s Past, Present And Future At Crystal Palace

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From Come Out And Play to Pretty Fly, The Offspring proved punk is timeless with a career-spanning performance at Crystal Palace Park in London.

Legacy Metal Bands: How Sabbath, Maiden and Metallica Still Lead Now

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Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Metallica still shape young heavy metal bands through riffs, stagecraft, and touring discipline.

Heavy Music Has Split in Two / A Thriving Underground And A Dying Mainstream

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Heavy music has split into two worlds. While mainstream rock declines, the underground thrives through passionate festivals, new bands and loyal fans.

Death Angel / Act III Comes Alive In Devastating Santa Ana Performance

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Death Angel delivered a devastating performance of Act III in full at The Observatory, Santa Ana, before unleashing a career-spanning encore that proved Thrash Metal legends only get stronger with age.

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