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Sari Schorr / The Human Touch Burns Bright At The Lexington

Sari Schorr brings soul, fire and the human touch to The Lexington, London, launching her forthcoming album Running Wild with an intimate and life-affirming performance.
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Howard H Smith – “Who Wrote These Fucking Questions?!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Acid Reign frontman Howard H Smith talks Bruce Dickinson, Bloodstock, Limp Bizkit, royalties and life on the road in The MetalTalk Lowdown.

Cronos: Remembering The Venom Legend Who Changed Extreme Metal Forever

Burner / No One Is Coming To Save Us Is Sonic Abuse At Its Finest

Zornheym / Descending Into Madness Their Their Most Ambitious Release Yet

Palaye Royale Announce Amsterdamage Album And Major 2027 International Tour

Venom Legend Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant Dies Aged 63

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

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

Slipknot Light Up Wembley As 2027 Stadium Show Goes On Sale

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

Bruce Dickinson revisits Accident Of Birth with a new remix that adds clarity, separation and depth without altering the original performances. The result is a darker, richer and more expansive version of a solo classic.

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

Hippotraktor / Annihilist Is Cinematic, Crushing And Utterly Compelling

Burner / No One Is Coming To Save Us Is Sonic Abuse At Its Finest

Zornheym / Descending Into Madness Their Their Most Ambitious Release Yet

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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.
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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.

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

Bon Jovi Make A Triumphant Return To Wembley Stadium

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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?
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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

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

Inglorious / Nathan James On The One-Night-Only Return Nobody Thought Would Happen

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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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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

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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

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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.

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

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In part one of our interview, Baest reflect on a busy festival season and the creative freedom behind Colossal. With a UK tour approaching, they explain why playing the new songs live is both thrilling and nerve-wracking.

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

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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.

Cats In Space Unleash Epic New Single Miracle Ahead Of Suit Of Armour Album

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Cats In Space launch a new era with Miracle, the first single from their forthcoming album Suit Of Armour. Greg Hart promises their most grandiose record yet, with new members Chris Childs and Sam Wood joining the band.

Clutch Announce Wasted Lands Album And Share Title Track

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Clutch announce their 14th album, Wasted Lands, out 22 January 2027, and share its title track ahead of a new video premiere.

Bullet For My Valentine Announce Social Apocalypse Album And 2027 Arena Tour

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Bullet For My Valentine announce Social Apocalypse for March 2027, share the title track and reveal a European arena tour with Pendulum.

Breed 77 Share Wish You Well Ahead Of First Album In 13 Years

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Breed 77 return with Wish You Well ahead of their first album in 13 years, VII, and a November 2026 UK tour.

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

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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.

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

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MetalTalk's Naomi Hefter visits The Trip Out Festival in Suffolk for a colourful weekend of custom bikes, live music, old-school games and the community that brings it all together.

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