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Black Water Redemption / All Guns Blazing On Their Debut Album

Black Water Redemption make a powerful first impression with a self-titled debut that moves beyond the Southern rock roots of Western Sand into something bigger, bolder and heavier.
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The Pineapple Thief / Far And Wide Is A Magnificent Exercise In Space And Atmosphere

Far And Wide finds The Pineapple Thief stripping things back without losing any of their power. Across nine carefully crafted tracks, the band turn space, atmosphere and restraint into one of their most complete albums yet.

Iron Maiden In Los Angeles – 50 Years On, Still Perched At The Top Of The Metal Tree

Palaye Royale: Amsterdamage, The Light After Darkness

Krusher Joule – “Always Read The Small Print” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Bruce Dickinson – Accident Of Birth Reborn: Darker, Deeper And More Expansive

Imminence / Axis Mundi: A Cinematic Journey Through Darkness And Redemption

Hippotraktor / Annihilist Is Cinematic, Crushing And Utterly Compelling

Sari Schorr / The Human Touch Burns Bright At The Lexington

Howard H Smith – “Who Wrote These Fucking Questions?!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Black Water Redemption / All Guns Blazing On Their Debut Album

Black Water Redemption make a powerful first impression with a self-titled debut that moves beyond the Southern rock roots of Western Sand into something bigger, bolder and heavier.

The Pineapple Thief / Far And Wide Is A Magnificent Exercise In Space And Atmosphere

Bruce Dickinson – Accident Of Birth Reborn: Darker, Deeper And More Expansive

Imminence / Axis Mundi: A Cinematic Journey Through Darkness And Redemption

Hippotraktor / Annihilist Is Cinematic, Crushing And Utterly Compelling

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The HU Bring The Warrior Chant To Newcastle In A Night Of Hunnu Rock Power

The HU brought the Warrior Chant Tour to Newcastle City Hall for a spectacular night of Hunnu Rock, joined by Nordic folk collective SKÁLD. Thunderous percussion, traditional instrumentation and a packed crowd made this a powerful celebration of culture, atmosphere and sheer live energy.
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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

Evanescence Conquer The O2 With Heart, Fire And Unforgettable Power

Soulfly And Nailbomb – Max Cavalera Leads A Tribal Charge Through The Electric Ballroom

Geoff Tate Brings Operation: Mindcrime Full Circle In A Triumphant London Farewell

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Heidi Shepherd: “Nightbloom Isn’t About The Suffering. It’s About The Survival”

Heidi Shepherd discusses Butcher Babies deeply personal new album Nightbloom, the role therapy played in its creation, and why the record is ultimately about survival rather than suffering.

Palaye Royale: Amsterdamage, The Light After Darkness

Gary Barden – Empowered Emotions And A Remarkable Life In Rock

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Baest: ‘Expect No Mercy’ On The Colossal UK Tour

Interview: Baest / ‘No Holding Us Back’ On Colossal And The UK Tour

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Krusher Joule – “Always Read The Small Print” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Krusher Joule takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown with Keith Richards, Pantera, Born Again, Mahler, life on the road and one lesson learned along the way: always read the small print.

Howard H Smith – “Who Wrote These Fucking Questions?!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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

Tyler Hains – “Great Riffs Leave A Legacy” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Mouse Lang – “It Doesn’t Stop!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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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.

The Trip Out Festival / Bikes, Rock ‘N’ Roll And A Touch Of Woodstock In Suffolk

Damnation Festival 2026 Promises Two Days Of Controlled Ruin

Bloodstock 2027 Adds 18 Bands As Orbit Culture Full Set Premieres

Twenty One Pilots Unite 50,000 Fans In Spectacular All Points East Finale

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Palaye Royale Announce Amsterdamage Album And Major 2027 International Tour

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Palaye Royale will release sixth album Amsterdamage on 22 January 2027, with Lost In Translation out now and a major international tour to follow.

Venom Legend Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant Dies Aged 63

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Conrad “Cronos” Lant, the legendary frontman, bassist and driving force behind Venom, has died at the age of 63. The band have paid tribute to the Extreme Metal pioneer whose music helped shape generations of Thrash, Death and Black Metal.

Heavy Metal’s Big Four Book Chronicles Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax And Slayer

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Daniel Bukszpan's Heavy Metal's Big Four traces how Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer transformed Thrash from an underground movement into a global force.

Amon Amarth – The Allfather Awakens: Viking Metal Stays Firmly In Its Lane

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Amon Amarth return with album number 13, The Allfather Awakens. There are huge riffs, pounding anthems, Norse mythology and plenty that feels familiar, plus one acoustic experiment that probably should have stayed on the longship.

Slipknot Light Up Wembley As 2027 Stadium Show Goes On Sale

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Slipknot marked the announcement of their huge 2027 Wembley Stadium show with a special fan event outside the venue, featuring exclusive merchandise, physical ticket sales and a spectacular burning ‘S’ logo.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – Shapes Of Midnight: Addictively Unsettling And Superb

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Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats embrace the darkness on Shapes Of Midnight, a compelling mix of psychedelic doom, unsettling melodies and filthy, reverb-heavy riffs.

These Wicked Rivers Expand Their Horizons On Fire And Folklore

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These Wicked Rivers broaden their sound on third album Fire And Folklore, mixing Southern rock swagger with country, blues and darker textures. It is a varied, well-paced release that still hits hardest when the riffs kick in.

Slipknot Announce Worldwide (Sic)est Stadium Tour For Summer 2027

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Slipknot announce the worldwide (sic)est Stadium Tour for summer 2027, launching at London's Wembley Stadium on 3 July before stadium dates across North America and South America.

Frost* Return To The Stage In 2027 – Will The Carnet T-Shirts Finally Appear?

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Frost* return to the stage in Spring 2027 for six UK shows, marking the anniversaries of Milliontown and Falling Satellites while also giving Life In The Wires its long-awaited live debut. And yes, we’re still wondering whether those carnet T-shirts will finally appear.

Big Bad & Back – Little Angels Return With First New Music In 32 Years On

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Little Angels will release the five-track Big Bad & Back EP on 6 November 2026, their first new music in 32 years, ahead of their UK and Ireland tour.

DragonForce Announce Europe Tour 2027 And Self-Titled Album For March

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DragonForce announce a 22-date European tour for April and May 2027 as their self-titled tenth album is set for release on 19 March through Napalm Records.

Gary Barden – Empowered Emotions And A Remarkable Life In Rock

Interviews
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

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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

Festivals
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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Baest: ‘Expect No Mercy’ On The Colossal UK Tour

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In part two of our interview, Baest look back on winning over North American crowds and talk about the friendship behind their unchanged lineup. As their UK tour approaches, they discuss the setlist, life on the road and why fans should “expect no mercy.”

Tyler Hains – “Great Riffs Leave A Legacy” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Black Water Redemption guitarist Tyler Hains steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk disastrous early gigs, opening for Black Star Riders, great riffs, staying humble and why music is best enjoyed with the people you love.

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