Day one of Steelhouse Festival 2025 brought the heat—on and off stage. From gothic shock rock with Wednesday 13 to an inspired headliner set by The Wildhearts, the Welsh mountains echoed with classic rock energy, sun-soaked singalongs, and the camaraderie that defines this one-of-a-kind festival.

Ugly Kid Joe put on a gig crammed with classics and crowd-pleasers at The Fleece, Bristol, and threw a real rock party paying homage to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

Alice Cooper stuns Cardiff with shock rock spectacle turned tribute, as news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death breaks. Bobbie Dazzle opens with vintage glam fire.

Abyssery. Interminable End is a searing slab of Irish Death Metal that plunges listeners into a hellish concept album driven by obsession, cosmic despair, and punishing brutality. Spearheaded by guitarist-composer Brian Doherty, the record features thunderous drumming from James Stewart (ex-Vader, Decapitated) and a guest appearance by Rafał 'Rasta' Piotrowski. It’s a harrowing, high-caliber release that pushes the genre's boundaries while paying homage to its roots.

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.

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

Get ready to Rock the Mountain at Steelhouse Festival 2025—where breathtaking views meet blistering hard rock. From debut acts to returning legends, this year's lineup is unmissable.

Wolfsbane return with Live Faster, a powerful reimagining of their debut. Blaze Bayley reflects on 41 years of hard rock, heart recovery, and live show energy.

Wolfsbane roar back with Live Faster, a fierce reimagining of their 1989 debut. Re-recorded by the original lineup, this updated classic blends old-school grit with modern Metal power.

Four years since their debut EP Fire scorched our ears, South Wales Metallers Rites To Ruin are purring like a finely tuned motor with their long awaited and highly anticipated debut album,...