Wolfgang Van Halen has shared the first song from the second Mammoth WVH album, II, which will be released on 4 August 2023 via BMG. Another Celebration At The End Of The World "is definitely a song that showcases what people can expect from the new album," he says. @mammothwvh

Last In Line release their third album, Jericho. MetalTalk's Steve Ritchie spoke to the king of vocal pipes, Andrew Freeman, to dig deeper. Photo/Interview: @rock_pixs @lastinlineofficial @andrewfreemanofficial

Now in their 26th year, Brazilian Death Metal legends NervoChaos show no signs of slowing with their latest and 11th full-length, Chthonic Wrath. Words: @hutchie224 @nervochaos @emanzipationprod

Its been 20 years since The Darkness released their multi-platinum chart-topping debut album, Permission To Land and to celebrate this momentous occasion, the band will embark on a global tour later this year. Photo: @rock_pixs @thedarkness @justinhawkinsta

Exceptionally fun, boisterous and carrying the messages that need to be made, Ferocious Dog 10-anniversary release is a real joy to explore, indulge, and enjoy. Words: @hutchie224 @ferociousdog.uk @graphite_records

Coheed and Cambria will complete their extensive spring North American at the end of May before hitting Download festival on 10 June. They have just added two further UK dates in Glasgow and London and then will cross the channel for this year's Hellfest in Clisson, France. @coheed

Album review - Cruachan - The Living And The Dead may be Cruachan's most masterful work to date. Few would argue its the definitive Folk Metal release of 2023. Words: @hitchie224 @cruachan_official @despotzrecords

Album review - Shores Of Null - The Loss Of Beauty. Continues in that dark, tempestuous and melancholic vein and once again an impressive release. @shoresofnull @spikerotrecords

Gig Review - Daughtry - Ayron Jones - LCR Norwich - 18 March 2023. Daughtry opens Dearly Beloved UK tour in Norwich to great reception supported by Ayron Jones. Words and Photography: @lawrence89_photography @daughtry @chrisdaughtry @ayronjonesmusic

Gig Review - Beth Blade and the Beautiful Disasters - Blind River - The Patriot - 18 March 2023. Two bands, fiesty, building momentum, and an absolute must-see. Words and Photography: @hutchie224 @bbatbdofficial @beth_blade @blindriveruk @patriothomeofrock

The Answer / Oli Brown & The Dead Collective - O2 Institute Birmingham - 17 March 2023. The perfect band for a St. Patrick's night party at the Institute. Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @theanswerrock @olibrownofficial

Gig Review - Statement The Patriot, Crumlin - 18 March 2023. Riding high on the back of their latest release, they cap a solid performance in style. Words and Photo: @hutchie224 @statement_dk @patriothomeofrock

London O2 Forum, Kentish Town - 15 March 2023. An artist who seems to be spreading his wings again - it’s a very welcome return. Photo: @aggieanthimidou Words: @kahmel_farahani @heartagram @o2forumktown

Maid Of Stone Festival has just announced their final lineup confirming that the Voice of Rock Glenn Hughes will headline the festival on Saturday, 22 July 2023. Photo: @rock_pixs @glennhughesonline @maidofstonefestival

The Bloody Nerve share Hard, Hard Winter, exclusively to MetalTalk readers. The song is Act 3, Episode 1 of their organic concept album All Blood, No Treasure Interview: @rock_pixs @thebloodynerve

A brilliant night at the O2 Institute, Birmingham, saw Sleeping With Sirens, Static Dress, and Charming Liars delight. Apart from a brief power failure, the crowd certainly never had a chance to sleep. Words and Photography: @andyshaw16 @sleepingwithsirens @staticdress @charmingliars

Biff Byford catches Covid-19 meaning Saxon postpone the Rostock, Dresden, Linz and Ulm shows on their European tour. Photography: @carlforanphotography @saxon.official

YES have been forced to cancel their London Eventim Apollo show and postpone the rest of their 2023 Relayer European and UK tour.

Adrian Vandenberg, with drummer Koen Herfst and bassist Randy van der Elsen, have welcomed vocalist Mats Levén to Vandenberg, releasing the single House On Fire. @adrianvandenberg_official @vandenbergband @randyvanderelsenbass @koenherfst @mascotlabelgroup @mascot_records