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Gypsy’s Kiss – Piece By Piece Excellence Never Goes Out Of Style.

Excellence never goes out of style. Gypsy's Kiss return with Piece By Piece, a rich, multi-layered rock album fusing '70s influences with a modern edge. Featuring triple guitars, poetic lyrics, and dynamic musicianship, it’s a bold evolution from their 2021 release and a must-hear for fans of classic and progressive rock.

Bush / Sincere And Beautiful, I Beat Loneliness Is A Triumph

Bloodletter Return With Leave The Light Behind: A Thrash Metal Tour De Force

Born Of Osiris / Through Shadows Is A Crushing Cinematic Return

Floating / The Avant-Garde Progressive Death Metal Of Hesitating Lights

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Alexisonfire / An Explosive O2 Academy Brixton Return As Chaos And Calm Collide

Alexisonfire tore through O2 Academy Brixton with a set that blurred chaos and control, proving their post-Hardcore power is as potent as ever. With a fierce and emotionally charged opening from Birds In Row, the night became a cathartic collision of intensity, nostalgia, and shared release. A live show that didn’t just perform—it transformed.
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Electric Six / Ferocious Heat And Full-Throttle Fun At Tramshed Cardiff

In ferocious heat, Electric Six light up Tramshed Cardiff with a blistering set, ending their 2025 UK Tour on a high with wild pits, classics, and new anthems.

Shinedown / An Intimate Acoustic Evening With Brent Smith and Zach Myers

Linkin Park / A Triumphant Resurrection At Wembley Stadium

Slayer Headline A Monumental Metal Lineup As Cardiff Burns

The Soul Revival / A Potent Force In The New Rock Renaissance At The Giffard Arms

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Bloodletter Return With Leave The Light Behind: A Thrash Metal Tour De Force

Leave The Light Behind marks the return of Bloodletter with ten ferocious tracks of Thrash and Melodeath, fusing speed, melody, and haunting lyrical darkness.
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Cryptopsy / Is An Insatiable Violence Their Best Album Ever?

Is An Insatiable Violence the best Cryptopsy album yet? Discover how the Death Metal legends combine raw brutality and crisp production in their fiercest release.

The Bleak Picture / The Hauntingly Atmospheric Shades Of Life

Margantha / Blood Moon Sacrifice Is A Chilling Black Metal Debut

Bear Mace / Slaves Of The Wolf Is A Work Of Excellence

Svart Vinter / The Icy Atmosphere And Existential Depth Of Isvind

Ossuary / The Crushing Crushing Death/Doom Mastery Of Abhorrent Worship

Brutal Sphincter / Get Your Brutal Groove On Sphinct-Earth Society

Cattle Decapitation Release Making Of Terrasite Documentary: From This Flesh

Oskrnavitelj Unleash Debut Album Pradavni – Old School Black Metal Reborn

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Shinedown / An Intimate Acoustic Evening With Brent Smith and Zach Myers

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Shinedown / An Intimate Acoustic Evening saw Brent Smith and Zach Myers light up Islington Assembly Hall with raw emotion, heartfelt stories, and stripped-down performances that gave fans a rare and powerful glimpse into the soul of their music.

Archive: Jeff Lynne’s ELO: Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Gig Review. Jeff Lynne's ELO - Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands - Sunday 1st May 2016. This was one of the most enjoyable gigs I have been to.

Freak Kitchen Kick Off A Wild Saturday At Hellfest 2025

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Freak Kitchen open Saturday at Hellfest 2025 in Clisson, France with their signature blend of prog Metal, technical flair, Swedish humor, and crowd-stirring energy.

The Cult Battle Sweltering Heat at Hellfest 2025 in Clisson

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The Cult takes the Hellfest 2025 stage in Clisson as scorching heat tests fans and band alike. A fiery set features Rain, Fire Woman, and She Sells Sanctuary.

Diary Of A Week Of Gigs: One Metalhead’s Wild Ride From Steel Panther To Hellfest

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This is the diary of Bogdan Bele and a busy week in the life of a Metalhead. One in which only one day was without a gig (or a ton of gigs)....

American Grim Illuminate Alien Truths With Secrets Of Roswell

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American Grim blend heavy riffs and UFO lore in their latest single, Secrets Of Roswell, launching a bold era of cosmic storytelling with a new comic series and upcoming TERRIFICON appearance.

Iron Maiden / 50th Anniversary Immortalised In New Royal Mint £5 Coin

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Iron Maiden 50th anniversary is honoured with a stunning £5 coin from The Royal Mint. Featuring Eddie and hidden Easter eggs, it's a must for fans and collectors.

Back To The Beginning: The Ironic Absence Of Black Sabbath’s Underground Legacy

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Black Sabbath's underground legacy was glaringly absent from Back To The Beginning—a tribute that celebrated fame but overlooked the true heirs of Doom Metal.

Kevin Riddles / Angel Witch & NWOBHM Legend Dies After Cancer Fight

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Kevin Riddles, NWOBHM pioneer and founding bassist of Angel Witch, Tytan, and Baphomet, dies after cancer fight. A true Heavy Metal legend remembered.

Linkin Park / A Triumphant Resurrection At Wembley Stadium

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Linkin Park / A Triumphant Resurrection At Wembley Stadium – In a blazing 33°C London evening, Linkin Park deliver a powerful, emotional comeback with Emily Armstrong, uniting 85,000 fans in a night of cathartic celebration.

Black Sabbath / Epic Back To The Beginning Reunion A Historic Farewell Show

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A historic farewell: Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning reunion gave fans a powerful goodbye as Ozzy Osbourne ended his live career in true Metal fashion.

Slayer Headline A Monumental Metal Lineup As Cardiff Burns

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Slayer headline a monumental Metal lineup in Cardiff with Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon & Hatebreed, igniting the city in a fiery celebration of Thrash.

Iron Maiden / 20 Greatest Songs – Ranked!

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Iron Maiden - 20 greatest songs ranked—from legendary hits to deep cuts only real fans appreciate. Discover the essential tracks that define Maiden’s legacy.

Floating / The Avant-Garde Progressive Death Metal Of Hesitating Lights

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Album Review: Floating - Hesitating Lights - Unique and Avant-Garde music of this nature is such a refreshingly different change from so much of the other music that is created these days.

Karl Wilcox On His Triumphant Cart & Horses Return

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Last month, in one of the most heartwarming moments of 2025, Karl Wilcox made his first stage appearance since his quadruple heart bypass. The air at the Cart & Horses was charged...

Interview: Nathan James Reflects On 10 Years Of Inglorious

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Ten years after bursting onto the scene, Inglorious frontman Nathan James gets candid about the band’s evolution, the emotional toll of hiatus, and the triumphant return with new album V. From early pressures to personal growth and unexpected reunions, this intimate conversation explores what it really took to bring Inglorious back—stronger than ever.
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Chris Appleton Talks Justice, SOS And Maid Of Stone In Exclusive Absolva Interview

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Absolva frontman Chris Appleton talks to MetalTalk about the band’s thunderous return with Justice, their headline slot at SOS Festival, and opening the main stage at Maid Of Stone. From recording challenges to guest vocalists and European tour plans, this exclusive interview dives deep into the heart of modern British Metal.

FOREIGNER Reunite With Lou Gramm For Supercharged 4 Deluxe Reissue And Tour

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FOREIGNER celebrate 50 years with the 4 Deluxe reissue, packed with rare tracks, and Lou Gramm returns for a powerful reunion tour across the U.S.

The Soul Revival / A Potent Force In The New Rock Renaissance At The Giffard Arms

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Gig Review: The Soul Revival deliver a fiery live set at Giffard Arms, proving they're a fresh, potent voice steering the rock renaissance with energy, soul, and modern classic grit.

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