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Dirty Honey Announce 30-Date 2027 Europe And UK Headline Tour

Dirty Honey announce a 30-date 2027 Europe and UK headline tour supporting their third album, Catch My Butterfly, with shows in London, Glasgow, Dublin and more.
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Sweet Electric / Something Something Disco – One Of 2026’s Best Rock Albums

Sweet Electric take a significant step forward on Something Something Disco, delivering a genre-hopping second album filled with huge hooks, explosive performances and remarkable variety. A 10/10 contender for one of the best rock albums of 2026.

Split Dogs – Nice N’ Rough: Loud, Fast, Filthy and Seriously Fun

Sari Schorr Shares Running Wild Video Ahead Of New Album

Sabaton Join Pop Evil’s Leigh Kakaty For New Version Of Templars

Go Where The Energy Is – 50 Essential Stoner And Doom Albums

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

Marillion At Bristol Beacon – Still Magnificent After All These Years

Tony Moore – “Don’t Poo On The Tour Bus.” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

King Kraken Unleash New Single And Video Shadows Fall

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Sweet Electric / Something Something Disco – One Of 2026’s Best Rock Albums

Sweet Electric take a significant step forward on Something Something Disco, delivering a genre-hopping second album filled with huge hooks, explosive performances and remarkable variety. A 10/10 contender for one of the best rock albums of 2026.

Split Dogs – Nice N’ Rough: Loud, Fast, Filthy and Seriously Fun

Whitesnake – Slip Of The Tongue Reissue Reignites The Memories

Robin Trower Shines Again With Another Masterful Album

Mushroom Beard / A Glorious Doom Trip Without The Shrooms

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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.
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Evanescence Conquer The O2 With Heart, Fire And Unforgettable Power

Evanescence fill The O2 with fire, dazzling visuals and raw emotion during a triumphant London performance. With powerful opening sets from Poppy and K.Flay, plus a special appearance from Courtney LaPlante, this was an unforgettable night.

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

Peace Sells… And Dublin’s Buying As Kings Of Thrash Tear Up The Sound House

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

Phil Mogg looks back on UFO’s 1982 album Mechanix, recalling its costly recording sessions, Pete Way’s pivotal role, a band running on empty and why he may still be paying for the album.

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

Kai Hansen – “Free To Do Whatever I Feel Like” On Born With A Hammer

Tony Moore: Taking Awake Around The World With A Little Help From Steve Harris

Sari Schorr: New Album Running Wild Announced, Plus Full Interview

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

Apriori drummer Mouse Lang steps into The MetalTalk Lowdown to talk Christmas-light gigs, Maid Of Stone, face masks, life on the road and why the music never stops.

Tony Moore – “Don’t Poo On The Tour Bus.” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Nikolaos Spanakis – “Recognition? Not In This Life.” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Zack Breen – “Riffs. The Rest Will Come.” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

Blodstrup – “Running Out Of Milk. That Would Be Freaking Scary!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Damnation Festival 2026 Promises Two Days Of Controlled Ruin

Damnation Festival returns to Manchester for two days of controlled ruin, with Carcass, Satyricon, Cult of Luna, HEALTH and a punishing lineup spanning Death Metal, Black Metal, Sludge, Hardcore and beyond.

Bloodstock 2027 Adds 18 Bands As Orbit Culture Full Set Premieres

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

Mangata Festival 2026 – Nottingham Painted Red In A Day Of Metal Mayhem

Stonedead Festival 2026 – Europe Lead A Glorious Day Of Mud And Metal

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Mushroom Beard / A Glorious Doom Trip Without The Shrooms

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Stoke-on-Trent doom mongers Mushroom Beard deliver a remarkable self-titled debut filled with gargantuan riffs, psychedelic layers and cosmic atmosphere. Six tracks of world-class doom from a band destined to become your new favourite.

Stryper / Throne Of Thorns Is A Divine Metal Revelation

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Stryper return with Throne Of Thorns, a slick and powerful Metal album packed with huge choruses, sublime vocal melodies and blistering guitar work. Michael Sweet and company sound as inspired as ever.

Phil Soussan Shares Cosmo Fighter Part One EP Trailer

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Phil Soussan previews every track from Cosmo Fighter Part One, the first instalment in a planned trilogy of EPs, ahead of its November release.

Steven Wilson Announces Ninth Album Requiem For A Village

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Steven Wilson announces his ninth album, Requiem For A Village, an analogue-minded journey into a timeless corner of Britain, out on 6 November 2026.

Rammstein Live In Mexico City Concert Film Heads To Cinemas

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Rammstein bring their 4K Live In Mexico City concert film to cinemas worldwide from 4 November 2026, with a live album following on 20 November.

Damnation Festival 2026 Promises Two Days Of Controlled Ruin

Festivals
Damnation Festival returns to Manchester for two days of controlled ruin, with Carcass, Satyricon, Cult of Luna, HEALTH and a punishing lineup spanning Death Metal, Black Metal, Sludge, Hardcore and beyond.

Black Sabbath / Back To The Beginning Film Heads To Cinemas

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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's historic Back To The Beginning farewell concert will reach cinemas worldwide for a limited run from 28 October 2026.

Europe / Come This Madness Is A Greatest Hits Album in Disguise

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Europe prove their remarkable run is far from over with Come This Madness. Packed with huge melodies, classic rock swagger and inspired performances, album number twelve comes close to matching their very best.

Hanoi Rocks Announce The Complete Collection 1981-1984 Box Set

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Hanoi Rocks will release The Complete Collection 1981-1984, a deluxe 6LP and 6CD box set featuring five studio albums, rarities and unreleased tracks.

Marshall Launches Made Of Loud UK Tour To Support Independent Venues

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Marshall's new Made of Loud Tour brings Cancer Bats, Knives and Ignite to 16 UK venues while funding lasting improvements at grassroots music spaces.

Melvins Announced As First Desertfest London 2027 Headliner

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Melvins will headline Desertfest London 2027, with Monolord, Mantar, Inter Arma, Dopethrone and more confirmed in the festival's first announcement.

Villagers Of Ioannina City – Venceremos Is Simply Magnificent

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Villagers Of Ioannina City reach a new level of intensity on Venceremos, an immersive concept album blending crushing riffs, progressive passages and traditional Greek instruments. Magnificent, emotionally charged and destined for the year’s top ten.

Iron Maiden / Inside Yu Shimada’s Astonishing Collection In Tokyo

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MetalTalk Japan explores an astonishing Iron Maiden exhibition in Sugamo, Tokyo, created from the vast personal collection of Yu Shimada, widely regarded as the band’s No.1 fan. Highlights include three copies of The Soundhouse Tapes, rare tour memorabilia and a football signed by Steve Harris.

Whitesnake 1987 – The Global Rock Phenomenon Returns On Vinyl

Metal Reviews
Whitesnake’s 1987 album turned the band into a global rock phenomenon. As the landmark record returns on vinyl through Craft Recordings, we revisit its troubled creation, shifting lineup and era-defining songs.

Why Coastal Fire Dept. Have Become One Of My Favourite Discoveries

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Sometimes you need to step away from the editor’s keyboard and simply enjoy great music. Here’s why Guernsey three-piece Coastal Fire Dept. have become one of my favourite discoveries.

Noctule / Extinguish Thy Flame Burns With Fierce Independence

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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.

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