Gary Barden – Empowered Emotions And A Remarkable Life In Rock

Gary Barden reflects on more than four decades in rock, from Michael Schenker Group and Statetrooper to Schenkerfest, Michael Voss and his new album, Empowered Emotions. Could there still be one final live show?

Danny Felice – ‘If There Is A God, Here Comes The Competition’ | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Breed 77 guitarist Danny Felice steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk sharing a stage with Ronnie James Dio, supporting Black Sabbath, Boney M, life on the road and why the music never really stops.

New Dawn Fades / Lores: ’90s Swagger In A Debut That Sounds Fully Formed

Philadelphia’s New Dawn Fades draw on the swagger of ’90s grunge, Sabbath’s fuzz and the grit of desert rock for Lores, a debut that sounds remarkably assured. Sunil Singh finds plenty of familiar influences, but the band makes them feel alive in the present.

Judas Priest Deliver A Flawless Faithkeepers Finale at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo

Judas Priest bring their Faithkeeper tour to a triumphant close at a sold-out Hammersmith Apollo. With Davey Rimmer filling in for the injured Ian Hill, Rob Halford and the band deliver a joyful, powerful celebration of Heavy Metal.

Marillion At Bristol Beacon – Still Magnificent After All These Years

Marillion return to Bristol Beacon with a powerful two-hour set packed with progressive rock, humour and emotion. With Haunt The Woods opening the night, it is a memorable evening from a band still performing at a remarkable level.

Gary Barden – Empowered Emotions And A Remarkable Life In Rock

Gary Barden reflects on more than four decades in rock, from Michael Schenker Group and Statetrooper to Schenkerfest, Michael Voss and his new album, Empowered Emotions. Could there still be one final live show?

Danny Felice – ‘If There Is A God, Here Comes The Competition’ | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Breed 77 guitarist Danny Felice steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk sharing a stage with Ronnie James Dio, supporting Black Sabbath, Boney M, life on the road and why the music never really stops.

BLAZE / New International Festival Launches In Copenhagen

New international festival BLAZE launches at Loppen in Copenhagen on 5/6 March 2027, bringing together psych, shoegaze, post-punk, noise and more across two nights.

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Razorvoid / Into The Void Is A Blistering Thrash Punk Debut

Swedish Thrash Punks Razorvoid deliver eleven tracks of ferocious riffs, pounding drums and dark atmosphere on their debut album Into The Void. Jools Green takes the ride.

Slipknot Posters Appear In London As Mysterious 28 September Reveal Looms

The mysterious Slipknot poster campaign has reached London, with MetalTalk finding one of the striking red posters on Braithwaite Street in East London. The campaign points fans towards a cryptic 28 September reveal.

Enslaved Unveil Tales Of Trees And Announce UK And European Tour With Sólstafir

Enslaved have unveiled new single Tales Of Trees from forthcoming album Mið and announced a February 2027 UK and European co-headline tour with Sólstafir, with support from Gaahls Wyrd.

King Buffalo Announce Doomsayer Album And Share ‘The Slick And The Dead’

King Buffalo will release seventh album Doomsayer on December 4 and have shared new single The Slick And The Dead. North American dates begin in October, followed by a European tour in March 2027.

Mason Hill Announce World So Wonderful Album And November UK Tour

Mason Hill will release World So Wonderful on 23 October 2026 and take the new album on a seven-date UK tour in November.

Jayler Share Cinematic The Getaway Video Ahead Of Deep Purple Tour

Jayler release a cinematic video for The Getaway before joining Deep Purple for 37 arena dates across Europe and the UK.

Elliot Minor Announce 20th Anniversary UK Tour For March 2027

Elliot Minor announce a March 2027 UK anniversary tour with Madina Lake and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, ending at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town.

Frozen Crown / The Full-Throttle Power Metal Rush Of The Legend Of The Six Kings

Six members, six albums and six kings. Frozen Crown charge through The Legend Of The Six Kings with galloping riffs, soaring vocals and barely a moment to catch your breath.

Lacrimas Profundere – Lay Me Down O Silent Fear: Gothic Darkness With Plenty Of Bite

On Lay Me Down O Silent Fear, Lacrimas Profundere weave dark melodies, heavy riffs, orchestral touches and soaring clean vocals into a varied, impressive album. Paul Hutchings reviews a band still finding ways to make listeners stop and take notice.

GWAR – Beyond Hell: A Bloodied Return To The Band’s Chaotic Rock Opera

GWAR’s tenth album, Beyond Hell, returns remastered for its 20th anniversary and makes its vinyl debut. Paul Hutchings revisits its trip to Hell and finds sharp riffs, a gloriously absurd story and an album that does not quite hold together.

Rose Tattoo Frontman Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson Dies Aged 79

Gary ‘Angry’ Anderson, the unmistakable voice of Rose Tattoo, has died aged 79. His family and bandmates confirmed that he died surrounded by loved ones in Australia.

Einar Solberg / Cinematic Emotion Meets Powerhouse Vocals At The Garage

Leprous singer Einar Solberg began his first-ever solo tour at The Garage in London this weekend, with a powerful cinematic performance that showcased a wide range of emotions, along with great arrangements...

DragonForce Announce Self-Titled Tenth Album And New Single Hunger Of The Beast

DragonForce announce their self-titled tenth album, due 19 March 2027, and unleash new single Hunger Of The Beast ahead of a major North American tour.

UFO / Phil Mogg on Mechanix: “I’m Probably Still Paying For This Album”

Phil Mogg looks back on UFO’s 1982 album Mechanix, recalling its costly recording sessions, Pete Way’s pivotal role, a band running on empty and why he may still be paying for the album.

Dirty Honey Announce 30-Date 2027 Europe And UK Headline Tour

Dirty Honey announce a 30-date 2027 Europe and UK headline tour supporting their third album, Catch My Butterfly, with shows in London, Glasgow, Dublin and more.

Sweet Electric / Something Something Disco – One Of 2026’s Best Rock Albums

Sweet Electric take a significant step forward on Something Something Disco, delivering a genre-hopping second album filled with huge hooks, explosive performances and remarkable variety. A 10/10 contender for one of the best rock albums of 2026.

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