METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Motörhead will host the 7th Lemmy Forever ceremony at Download Festival 2026, where a portion of Lemmy Kilmister's ashes will be permanently enshrined at Lemmy's Lounge.

Fires In The Distance embrace darkness and hope on Circadian Promise, a towering Melodic Death Metal album filled with epic riffs and emotion.

Dark, melodic and packed with attitude, The 69 Eyes' I Survive EP showcases a band still thriving after 37 years. Read the review. Out Now.

Ira Black unveils APOCÆLYPSE and releases debut single INTELL-I-GENTS, a modern Metal statement exploring artificial intelligence and digital control.

Skindred's Benji Webbe joins James Kennedy and The Underdogs on the powerful new single Revolution, released on 12 June 2026 from the forthcoming album Rebel.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer's classic live album Works Live returns in a newly remastered standalone edition on 24 July across 2LP, 2CD and digital formats via BMG.

Discover why Lex Legion delivers polished '80s Heavy Metal nostalgia, stellar musicianship and familiar thrills in our full album review.

Slam Dunk 2026. Relive the festivals 20th anniversary with Knocked Loose, Malevolence, Bury Tomorrow, Stand Atlantic and more. A Day of Heat, Hardcore and Unforgettable Chaos

Rush At 50. Discover Gerry Schramm’s insights on the Rush 50 Tour, ticket prices, fan reactions and the success of the Something For Nothing podcast.

Interview: VoïVod. Go behind the scenes of Symphonique as Away discusses orchestral arrangements, artwork, technology and 43 years in metal. Read more.

From smoky blues to prog-infused melodies, Leoni Jane Kennedy Synthetic delivers depth, passion and replay value. Read our review. Out on 16 June 2026.

Explore Pulsar1081 L'inizio Della Fine, a haunting avant-garde journey now expanded with the moving tribute track Dead Star. Read the review.

Nearly three decades in the making, Acid Bath first UK show arrives at Manchester Academy on 25 June 2026. Get the full details here

See why Roadrunner felt like a Metal festival in our Gig Review: Acid Bath, featuring Napalm Death, Pig Destroyer, Primitive Man and Final Gasp.

MetalTalk tours British Airways ARC, London's first purpose-built music venue of its size in over a decade, ahead of its opening on 16 June 2026 at the transformed Olympia complex.

Read our Desertfest 2026 Friday review featuring Hermano, Gnome, Cwfen, Witchsorrow, Praetorian and the best performances from Camden.