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Megadeth / The Final Album Explored In Revealing Behind The Mask Film

Megadeth’s final album gets a powerful send-off in Behind The Mask, a revealing documentary that dives into the band’s legacy, shifting lineups, and Dave Mustaine’s personal vision for their last studio release.

Elles Bailey / Can’t Take My Story Away Is A Career-Defining, Perfect Album

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

Alter Bridge / Veteran Hard Rockers Plant Their Flag With Self-Titled Album

Iotunn – Waves Over Copenhell: A Live Album That Proves This Band Is Something Special

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Slaughter To Prevail / The Grizzly Winter Tour Hits London Hard

Slaughter To Prevail bring Deathcore fury to O2 Academy Brixton on The Grizzly Winter Tour. Technical breakdowns, brutal vocals, and a crowd-shaking London set.
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Biffy Clyro Ignite New Era With Futique At Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

Biffy Clyro deliver an emotionally charged, future-facing performance at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena as they launch their 2026 Futique world tour.

Beyond The Black, SETYØURSAILS and Seraina Telli at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: Live Review

Ensiferum Stir Up A Winter Storm Of Folk Metal Magic Over The Dome In London

Lords Of NWOBHM Make Thunderous Debut At Cart & Horses

Dublin Salutes Hometown Boy Phil Lynott On A Night Of Celebration

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Megadeth / Dave Mustaine On Farewell Album And 40 Years Of Metal

Dave Mustaine opens up about Megadeth’s farewell album, Behind The Mask documentary, and four decades of Thrash Metal history. From songwriting to legacy and what’s next, this is Mustaine at his most reflective.

Elles Bailey Talks New Album, Life On Tour And Letting Go Of Imposter Syndrome

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

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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Jogjarockarta 2025 / Anthrax Close The Last Ever Festival

Anthrax, The Hu, Loudness delivered unforgettable sets at Jogjarockarta 2025, marking the end of Indonesia’s iconic rock festival with historic energy.

Damnation Festival 2026 / Gorerotted Confirmed For First UK Show In 18 Years

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

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

Stonedead Festival 2025 Saturday Review: The Almighty, The Dead Daisies & More

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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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Alter Bridge / Veteran Hard Rockers Plant Their Flag With Self-Titled Album

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Alter Bridge plant their flag with a powerful self-titled album, celebrating 20 years of hard rock excellence, riffs, solos, and arena-filling energy.

UUHAI Release New Single Secret History Of The Mongols Ahead Of Debut Album Human Herds

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Fast-rising Mongolian rockers UUHAI have released their third single Secret History Of The Mongols ahead of debut album Human Herds, out January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. Get the details plus European tour dates with Nanowar Of Steel.

Iotunn – Waves Over Copenhell: A Live Album That Proves This Band Is Something Special

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Album Review: Waves Over Copenhell. Iotunn prove they’re something special. A powerful, Melodic Death Metal live album that showcases their true potential.

Dublin Salutes Hometown Boy Phil Lynott On A Night Of Celebration

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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.

30 Years Of Stoner Rock: The Bands Defining The Desert Sound In 2026

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Discover 30 live tracks from 30 active bands carrying the torch of stoner and desert rock into 2026. A fuzz-fueled journey through three decades of sound.

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

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

Mother Vulture Nail Their Signature Chaos On New Album Cartoon Violence

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Mother Vulture nail their signature chaos on new album Cartoon Violence. A genre-smashing, high-energy release packed with raw riffs, punk spirit, and pure intensity.

Kreator / Krushers Of The World: Teutonic Thrash Veterans Still Crushing In 2026

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Album review: Krushers Of The World sees Kreator fusing classic Teutonic Thrash Metal with anthemic modern power—proof the veterans still dominate in 2026.

Ellende / The Dark Reflections And Atmospheric Black Metal Of Zerfall

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

MetalTalk 2025 Year in Review: Tributes, Tours, and Top Metal Moments

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From iconic interviews and emotional farewells to major gigs and album releases, Steve Ritchie's 2025 review captures the heart of the Heavy Metal scene.

All Time Low / The Weather Hits No. 1 As Global Tour Continues

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All Time Low have scored their third No. 1 Alternative Radio single as The Weather hits the top spot, following chart-toppers Monsters and Sleepwalking. The multi-platinum Maryland quartet are on the road behind their new album Everyone's Talking!, with upcoming UK and European run.

Evil Scarecrow And Raised By Owls / A Bizarre Christmas Show

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Rock City Nottingham closed 2025 with a hilariously chaotic Christmas show as Evil Scarecrow and Raised By Owls delivered Metal, mayhem, and Mr Blobby madness.

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

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

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