METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Nickelback announce six UK and Ireland arena shows for May and June 2027, with Don Broco supporting and new album Everything Under The Sun due in October.

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill announces his retirement after arthritis and a shoulder injury, with Davey Rimmer stepping in as his replacement.

Werewolves return with album number seven, You're Weak And You Know You're Weak, delivering 33 minutes of brutal, blackened Death Metal with zero interest in restraint.

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.

Europe mark 40 years of The Final Countdown with a powerful night at London’s Eventim Apollo, mixing timeless classics with new material from Come This Madness. With Gun and The Damn Truth opening, it is a celebration of a band still very much at the top of its game.

Acid Reign frontman Howard H Smith looks back on the release of Daze Of The Week, the overwhelming response from fans and the band's triumphant return to the stage. From the raw energy of their latest album to unforgettable nights in Athens and Camden, H reflects on a remarkable year for the British Thrash Metal veterans.

Former MTV Headbangers Ball presenter Vanessa Warwick reflects on life in rock and metal, from flying with Iron Maiden and Metallica to filming Sabaton at Wacken, a birthday surprise from Ghost and a memorable encounter with Marilyn Manson.

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.