METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Interview: Discover how Leoni Jane Kennedy overcame industry setbacks, personal loss and years of challenges to finally release her debut album, Synthetic.

Black Label Society turn O2 Forum Kentish Town into a brotherhood of riffs and heart as Zakk Wylde leads triumphant night of Metal. Plus Dark Chapel / Venom Inc.

Gig Review: Barns Courtney. An acoustic gig at The Lower Third shattered unplugged expectations with charisma, humour and raw talent. Read more.

From a treasured Signals tour shirt to hopes of seeing Rush live, one Rush fan shares her journey, memories and reunion thoughts. Read more.

Black Veil Brides Turn History Into A Haven for Misfits in Toronto, with powerful performances, fan moments and Vindicate highlights. Plus From Ashes To New.

Album Review: VoïVod - Symphonique, a stunning fusion of progressive thrash and orchestral grandeur that transforms classics into cinematic epics. Read more.

Read why Monolord Neverending is earning Album of the Year praise, delivering masterful doom, blues and psych with stunning confidence. Read more.

Furnace. Discover why Echoes Of A Distant Future delivers crushing Death Metal, gripping sci-fi storytelling and epic scope throughout. Read more.

Gig review: Relive an unforgettable evening as Clearwater Creedence Revival and Ten Years After celebrate six decades of rock excellence.

Bruce Dickinson earns three nominations at the prestigious 2026 Speaker Awards, recognizing his talents as a live speaker, storyteller, and motivational speaker

Slade guitarist Dave Hill will release his debut solo album Dirty Foot Lane in October 2026, blending Rock, Blues and Folk influences in a deeply personal autobiographical collection.

Ricky Warwick has announced his new album Fire & Vengeance, arriving on 4 September via Earache Records, alongside the release of the album's powerful title track.

Jack J Hutchinson has announced his new album Soul Believer and released the title track ahead of an extensive UK tour and a headline show at O2 Academy Islington.

Firevolt Rock Festival returns to Whitebottom Farm from 7 to 9 August 2026 with Massive Wagons, The Wildhearts, Wednesday 13 and more confirmed for the expanding Heavy Rock festival.

Album Review: Devin Townsend - The Moth is a breathtaking journey through fear, growth and self-discovery, blending opera, Metal and cinematic emotion.

DragonForce have announced their biggest North American tour in over two decades, celebrating 20 years of Inhuman Rampage with new vocalist Alissa White-Gluz.