METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Dan Byrne has unveiled his new single Home, taken from his forthcoming debut album This Is Where the Show Begins, due 22 May via Frontiers.

Devildriver return with Strike And Kill and unleash new single Dig Your Own Grave ahead of a major US tour. "My headspace hasn't changed," Dez Fafara said.

The Nocturnal Affair unveil new single Oxygen and confirm major European tour with Fear Factory in 2026.

The Hollywood Stars return with Hey! LA! featuring new single Im Not Broken and a fresh Rock driven tribute to Los Angeles.

Florence Black bring world class power to Clwb Crown Merthyr Tydfil, April 2026, with a sold-out crowd, explosive performance, and standout support act Delour.

Metal is one of the most versatile genres of music ever created, and it works exceptionally well as a background soundtrack.

Roger Fisher / Finding The True Spirit Of Heart And Soul Of A Guitarist explores Heart’s early magic, Love Alive origins, and Fisher’s creative legacy.

Album Review: At The Gates. A blistering tribute to Tomas Lindberg’s enduring influence with The Ghost Of A Future Dead, a fierce and emotional final statement.

Godsticks interview Part Two. Darran Charles explores VoID, prog music’s evolution, streaming habits, and how live shows reignite creativity and connection.

Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons to lead an emotional Hella Rock 2026 tribute show, celebrating his Motörhead legacy. Phil's iconic guitar rig on display and more

Nuclear Messiah Black Flame review: an all-star Heavy Metal project with Chris Poland shines in moments but feels dated, predictable, and inconsistent overall.

Gig Review. Suzi Quatro at The London Palladium. An electrifying night of classic hits, new tracks, and iconic rock ‘n’ roll from a true music legend.

Icy and primal Determined To Death And Beyond sees Archaic Oath craft a powerful Blackened Death Metal debut inspired by Dissection, Naglfar, and Swedish extremes.

Elegant Weapons / Evolution delivers a thrilling, old-school album experience with rich songwriting, dynamic performances, and a cohesive journey meant to be heard in full.

MetalTalk venue Bannerman's has announced they are to temporarily close due to "an ongoing ingress of water." The venue will host Swell Maps and The Cat Burgers on 26 April before carrying out major works.

Album Review: Dublin band Silverbird finally launch debut album after 14 years, delivering mix of hard rock, prog, and Celtic flair in this long-overdue release