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Blackbird Festival takes flight as Alter Bridge triumph in Cardiff, with superb performances from Skindred, Mammoth, Florence Black and Cardinal Black.

The actors behind Rush viral 2026 tour intro reveal the story of the secret casting, strict NDAs, meeting Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and becoming part of Rush history.

Nozfest returns to Southampton with South Of Salem heading a family-friendly one-day festival that continues its sell-out tradition.

Massive Wagons and Terrorvision join forces for their first co-headline UK tour, bringing The Roar Of The Roses across Britain in early 2027.

Saxon unveil the first UK and Ireland leg of their Gods Of Thunder World Tour, reviving their iconic Eagle stage production for a spectacular run in February 2027.

Album Review: Dead Kosmonaut. Retrospectre is one of 2026's standout Heavy Metal albums delivering NWOBHM-inspired riffs, soaring vocals and unforgettable songs

Album Review: VORAX Volcano Shock delivers prehistoric carnage through crushing Old School Death Metal, blending raw power, groove, and classic analogue production.

Pyro, rebellion and ritual collide as Behemoth transform Hellfest 2026 into a blazing black mass led by the commanding presence of Nergal.

A Perfect Circle deliver flawless musicianship at Hellfest 2026, but an atmospheric set struggles to connect with a crowd caught between Anthrax's fury and Megadeth's arrival.

Napalm Death bring blistering Grindcore, political conviction and relentless energy to Hellfest 2026, proving their activism remains as fierce as ever.

Hellfest 2026. Clisson, France. Three Days Grace. Hellfire is cooler. France has issued a nationwide ban on alcohol at state music festivals. However, the bars remain full at Hellfest, no doubt with...

Hellfest 2026. Clisson, France. The Portuguese attract a pretty large crowd in the Temple, yet another sign of the recent massive growth in popularity of Gaerea.Their anonymous personas, as they are dressed...

Jefferson Starship thrilled a packed OVO Arena Wembley in hit-filled set featuring White Rabbit, Jane, We Built This City and more proving their enduring appeal

Gig Review: Foreigner. A hit-packed performance at Wembley, but extended solos and questionable set choices turned a potential classic into a missed opportunity

Prepare for goth tears, for the intimate London gig with Black Veil Brides is a sweltering, sentimental blast and the perfect way to celebrate BVB day in 2026.

As retirement lingers, Megadeth proved they are still Thrash Metal royalty at Hellfest 2026, igniting colossal pits and delivering a flawless, unforgettable set