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Australian Heavy Metal mavericks Battlesnake announce Bogpocalypse and the Annihilation of Lucifer for February 2027 and stream new single Bog Bringer.

Danish Thrash veterans HateSphere return with Guillotine, their 12th studio album. Packed with stomping riffs, tempo shifts and old-school aggression, it's a fierce, no-nonsense release that delivers exactly what it promises. Daryl Soar reviews.

Danish Thrash veterans HateSphere return with Guillotine, their 12th studio album. Packed with stomping riffs, tempo shifts and old-school aggression, it's a fierce, no-nonsense release that delivers exactly what it promises. Daryl Soar reviews.

Roger Taylor brought his Violence Insane In A Beautiful World tour to a packed London Roundhouse for a night of powerful solo material, Queen classics and unforgettable surprises. With special appearances from Brian May and Ndlovu Youth Choir, it was a triumphant celebration of music, passion and pure rock 'n' roll magic.

Stray prove why they remain one of British rock’s great survivors with a brilliant Sunday afternoon set at The Half Moon, Putney, packed with classic songs, humour, huge musicianship and pure rock ’n’ roll spirit.

After five years apart, Levara are back. Trev Lukather tells MetalTalk about the heartbreak of the band's split, the influence of Steve Perry, and how new single Underneath It All marks a fresh chapter for the trio.

BAEST vocalist Svend Karlsson takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown, revealing tales of ten-pint tour days, disastrous gigs, unlikely musical tastes and the lessons learned on the road.

There was no let-up at FireVolt Festival 2026 as Saturday brought another packed day of heavy riffs, theatrical performances, rising talent and full-throttle rock ’n’ roll.

Serena Cherry returns with Noctule's Extinguish Thy Flame, a richly layered and fiercely independent blend of Black Metal, Melodeath and atmospheric synths inspired by Elden Ring.

Russian Black Metal trio Theosophy venture into the icy depths of space on their atmospheric seventh album, Line Before The Event Horizon.