METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Phil Soussan joins MetalTalk to explore Cosmo Fighter Part One, the opening EP in his new trilogy. From social division to musical evolution, he discusses the stories behind its four tracks, collaborating with Richie Kotzen and what lies ahead for Last In Line.

Blackie Lawless commands his congregation as W.A.S.P. close their US tour with a spectacular Halloween finale in Anaheim. From Easy Living to Wild Child and Blind In Texas, Matt Roberts witnesses a theatrical celebration of the band’s early albums.

KK Downing and Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens bring KK’s Priest’s seven-week US tour to a thunderous close in Anaheim. Judas Priest classics meet the band’s own fierce material in a Halloween finale packed with soaring vocals, Flying V firepower and Heavy Metal nostalgia.

The Death Dominion Tour hits Manchester Academy 2 on Bonfire Night, with Carnifex, Suffocation and Despised Icon each making a case for performance of the night. Local openers Only Pain set the pace for an evening of crushing Deathcore and Death Metal.

Puscifer bring The Normal Isn’t Tour to London’s British Airways ARC, where Maynard James Keenan and Carina Round weave mesmeric harmonies through shadows, dazzling lights and impish humour. Sean Titley steps into their darkly theatrical world, with Dave Hill adding to the mischief.

Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth add four UK headline dates after Deep Purple's tour postponement, with their London show set to be filmed for a special release.

Future Palace fill The Garage, London, with explosive energy and emotional honesty on their Deep Blue Tour. With Maria Lessing sharing the stories behind the songs and Luna Kills delivering a compelling opening set, both bands make a strong case for bigger stages.

Ricky Warwick's love affair with Dublin continued at The Grand Social, where he and The Fighting Hearts delivered a blistering night of rock 'n' roll. From Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders favourites to Almighty classics and new material from Fire & Vengeance, Warwick proved that his passion and work ethic remain as fierce as ever. Brian Boyle was there for MetalTalk.

From power problems at a gig in Rome to 25,000 kilometres on the road, Garagedays frontman Marco Kern brings a no-nonsense Rock 'n' Roll attitude to The MetalTalk Lowdown. There's Michael Jackson, an unusual alternative career and, naturally, plenty of beer.

Recording an album through power outages, freezing winters and relentless air raids is no ordinary challenge. Ignea vocalist Helle Bohdanova speaks to MetalTalk about creating Monumental in wartime Kyiv, the realities of touring from Ukraine and the band's determination to bring their music back to UK audiences alongside Evergrey.

Little Angels are back, and what a return. Their new five-track EP, Big, Bad And Back, blends nostalgia, maturity and pure rock 'n' roll magic. Paul Monkhouse discovers a band whose chemistry remains as potent as ever, delivering some of the finest music of their career.

From playing her best and worst gig to an empty room to dreaming of turning a platinum record into a cake stand, BEX brings plenty of attitude, outrageous humour and unexpected confessions to The MetalTalk Lowdown.

Industrial doom-rave duo John Cxnnor join forces with Frontierer’s Chad Kapper for Jijitzu, a furious collision of jungle breakbeats, apocalyptic synths and unhinged vocals. The track gets its live debut at Damnation Festival this Saturday.

Deaf Havana bring fifteen years of memories flooding back with a special performance of Fools And Worthless Liars at Norwich's Nick Rayns LCR. With an emotional set, fan favourites and the unexpected return of original vocalist Ryan Mellor for the first time since 2011, this was a night of nostalgia, surprises and unforgettable moments. Lawrence Potter was there for MetalTalk.

French progressive Post-Metal outfit Hypno5e push musical boundaries with Trame Noire, their seventh studio album. Blending explosive riffs, intricate rhythms, atmospheric melodies and moments of crushing intensity, this is a challenging yet deeply rewarding listen. Paul Hutchings explores an ambitious release that refuses to be predictable.

Steven Wilson transforms London's Royal Albert Hall into a progressive rock spectacle, blending classics, new material from Requiem For A Village and a stunning orchestral performance of The Overview. With the Parallax Orchestra, choir and an exceptional band, this was a symphonic tour de force that showcased Wilson's extraordinary musical vision.