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Metameria Announce New Album Electro Romantica, Share First Single Khvori Uiavy

Metameria announce third album Electro Romantica (out 24 April) and share first single Khvori Uiavy, a reflection on endurance and life reshaped by war.
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Shinedown Reveal 2026 World Tour

Shinedown have announced their eighth studio album EI8HT (out 29 May via Atlantic) and shared the new single Safe And Sound. The band have also unveiled their 2026 Dance Kid Dance Act II world tour across North America, the UK and Europe.

Iron Maiden / Burning Ambition Documentary Set For Worldwide Cinema Release On 7 May 2026

Louder Than Life 2026 / Full Lineup For America’s Largest Rock And Metal Festival

“My Therapist Right Now”: Paul Gilbert On WROC’s Big Hooks, Surprise Chords, And The Tour Setlist Stress

AC/DC Icon Bon Scott to be celebrated in Bon 80 Plans

Thundermother / Live ‘N’ Alive Album Due April 2026

The Beauty Of Gemina Release Endless Ever Single Ahead Of 2026 Tour

Gus G. Releases Title Track From New Steel Burner Solo Album

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Little Angels Return “Feels Like The Old Days” — Jepson On Glasgow Nerves, Rehearsals And Momentum

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Cryptic Shift / Overspace & Supertime Is Technical Death Metal In Hyperspace

Album Review: Cryptic Shift. Overspace & Supertime is Technical Death Metal in hyperspace. 82 minutes of astrodeath, sci-fi chaos and insane riffs.

Paul Gilbert / Washington’s Rules Of Civility Is A Wild Concept Curveball

THE MAGUS Journeys To Demonhood On Daemonosophia

With I Am The Enemy, Austen Starr Looks Set For A Rapid Breakthrough

Sylosis Return With Career-Best Brutality And Melody On The New Flesh

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Smith/Kotzen Ignite O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire With True Synergy

Smith/Kotzen gig review at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire: twin-lead magic, Black Light/White Noise cuts, You Can’t Save Me, plus epic Bruce Dickinson cameo
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Motionless In White Turn Alexandra Palace Into A Valentine’s Inferno

Gig Review: Motionless In White Turn Alexandra Palace to A Valentine’s Inferno: London erupts in flames, riffs and emotion. Dayseeker & Make Them Suffer support

Tarja Brings Living The Dream to a Grand London Close

Whitechapel And Shadow Of Intent Bring Brutal Firepower To Alexandra Palace

Avatar / Sparks Fly at Exhibition White City Valentine’s Day Performance

Visions Of Atlantis And Warkings Triumph On The Pirates And Kings Tour

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“My Therapist Right Now”: Paul Gilbert On WROC’s Big Hooks, Surprise Chords, And The Tour Setlist Stress

Interview: “My Therapist Right Now”: Paul Gilbert digs into WROC’s big hooks, surprise chords, melody-first guitar and the tour setlist stress ahead of release.

Toby Jepson / “The Planets Aligned” as Little Angels Reunite

Ghost / Excess All Areas With Vanessa Warwick On The Skeletour

Paul Gilbert / How George Washington Inspired His New Album WROC

Demonstealer On 25 Years Of Demonic Resurrection And New EP Apocalyptic Dawn

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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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Rush / Fifty Something Tour Hits Europe In 2027

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RUSH expand their Fifty Something Tour with 24 new 2027 dates across South America, the UK and Europe, celebrating 50+ years of music and honouring Neil Peart.

Sex Pistols / Anarchy In The U.K. Tour Celebrates 50 Years Of Punk

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Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter will celebrate 50 years of punk with December's Anarchy In The U.K. Tour, plus a run of UK summer dates in 2026.

Cryptic Shift / Overspace & Supertime Is Technical Death Metal In Hyperspace

Extreme Metal
Album Review: Cryptic Shift. Overspace & Supertime is Technical Death Metal in hyperspace. 82 minutes of astrodeath, sci-fi chaos and insane riffs.

Toby Jepson / “The Planets Aligned” as Little Angels Reunite

Interviews
Interview “The planets aligned,” says Toby Jepson as Little Angels reunite for Big, Bad & Back Tour, adding dates after the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire sold out

Tarja Brings Living The Dream to a Grand London Close

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Tarja Brings Living The Dream to a Grand London Close. Classy Symphonic Metal, flawless vocals and theatre-sized drama at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

Paul Gilbert / Washington’s Rules Of Civility Is A Wild Concept Curveball

Metal Reviews
Paul Gilbert Washington's Rules Of Civility (WROC) Album Review. Jesuit-era etiquette becomes blazing riffs, odd harmonies, big hooks and a rock 'n' roll finale

THE MAGUS Journeys To Demonhood On Daemonosophia

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THE MAGUS journeys to Demonhood on Daemonosophia, delivering vengeful, theatrical black metal intensity and occult grandeur. Out 20 Feb 2026.

With I Am The Enemy, Austen Starr Looks Set For A Rapid Breakthrough

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With I Am The Enemy, Austen Starr looks set for a rapid breakthrough. Hooky pop-rock with dirty guitars, dark edge, and radio-ready polish. Debut album out now.

Sylosis Return With Career-Best Brutality And Melody On The New Flesh

Metal Reviews
Album Review. Sylosis return with career-best brutality and melody on The New Flesh-Huge riffs, haunting melody, anthems for all ages, Josh Middleton shines big

Whitechapel And Shadow Of Intent Bring Brutal Firepower To Alexandra Palace

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Whitechapel And Shadow Of Intent Bring Brutal Firepower To Alexandra Palace. Crushing riffs, massive vocals, and pits erupting as the night turns epic.

Little Angels Add Extra UK Dates To Big Bad And Back Tour

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Little Angels have added three more UK dates to their Big Bad & Back Tour in November 2026, including a second London show plus Newcastle and Cardiff. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 18 February.

Vardis Announce 100 M.P.H. ’79 Revisited Archive Album

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Vardis will release 100 M.P.H. '79 Revisited on 24 April 2026, collecting rare 1977-80 studio sessions and early self-released recordings on CD, LP and digital.

Avatar / Sparks Fly at Exhibition White City Valentine’s Day Performance

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Gig Review: Avatar - Sparks flew at Exhibition White City as London show was cut short by technical failure and evacuation ending the Valentine’s Day spectacle

Iron Maiden Announce Full Eddfest Weekend Plans For Knebworth 2026

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Heavy Metal legends Iron Maiden have revealed the full details of their fan-driven EDDFEST weekend at Knebworth House (10-11 July 2026), including the Friday night stage line-up and Saturday's main arena bill.

Metal 2 The Masses Is Back At The Green Rooms — TGR17, Big Gigs And More

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2026 is gig season at The Green Rooms Wales: TGR17 festival returns, Metal 2 The Masses is back, plus new upgrades, rehearsals and more. Tickets on sale now

The Michael Schenker Group To Release Live & Ready: 1980-1984 6-Disc Box Set

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The Michael Schenker Group will issue Live & Ready: 1980-1984 on 3 April 2026 via Chrysalis Records, capturing four complete classic-era shows across 1980 to 1984, plus a bonus DVD and new booklet.

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