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Savatage will release the previously unreleased live album Madness Reigns From The Gutter (1990) on 26 June 2026, capturing the band at the peak of their legendary Rulin' Gutter tour.

Gig Review: Cats In Space revisited The Half Moon, Putney for a stunning 10-year celebration featuring acoustic reinventions, laughter and magic.

Smash Into Pieces, Enemy Inside and Dark Divine ignite Camden with futuristic riffs, gothic energy and huge crowd anthems. Discover more

Dive into Syner And Vintervolve: The Poetry Behind Norwegian Black Metal, Hilde 'Hildr' Nymoen evocative collection of Black Metal lyrics. Out Now.

Slayer. Hell Awaits turns 40. Explore the landmark Thrash album that reshaped Metal with ferocity, darkness, and unmatched intensity.

Blues-rock power trio Lightning Threads premiere new single and video Wild One at MetalTalk, the fifth single from their acclaimed new album Trinkets, out now.

Kris Barras Band have announced a UK headline tour for October 2026 in support of their new album Monsters We Made, joined by special guests 10 Years.

Relentless riffs, soaring solos and pure ’80s energy, Confess unleash polished Euro metal firepower on the hook-heavy Metalmorphosis. Release Date: 15 May 2026

Rush At 50. The Rush anniversary tour sparks excitement. MetalTalk's Michael Burgess reflects on classic albums, live shows, and why “this is a bonus” for fans

Freedom Call To Make Southeast Asia Debut With Jakarta Show on Silver Romantic Metal Nights 2026 tour. Full details here. Trading Cards-style artwork by Broccolaz.

Interview: Andrew Freeman on Jimmy Bain, two years of silence from Last In Line, Vinny Appice's interviews and why DIO Rules is where his focus now sits.

Voivod have announced Symphonique, a new live album recorded with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra and set for release via Century Media Records on 5 June 2026.

Interview: Gonzo Sandoval speaks out on Armored Saint’s new album, Metal’s future, creativity and why he believes the world needs Armored Saint.

Singer Andrew Freeman talks DIO Rules, sixteen years with Last In Line and what it really means to honour Ronnie James Dio without becoming him.

Froglord tease a mystery new single ahead of The Mystic Toad vinyl repress and a summer tour with Bat Sabbath. Enter the swamp now.

Yoth Iria deliver landmark Greek Metal release with Gone With The Devil, blending Black Metal fury, melody and gothic atmosphere. Out 8 May 2026 via Metal Blade