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Slade guitarist Dave Hill will release his debut solo album Dirty Foot Lane in October 2026, blending Rock, Blues and Folk influences in a deeply personal autobiographical collection.

Ricky Warwick has announced his new album Fire & Vengeance, arriving on 4 September via Earache Records, alongside the release of the album's powerful title track.

Jack J Hutchinson has announced his new album Soul Believer and released the title track ahead of an extensive UK tour and a headline show at O2 Academy Islington.

Firevolt Rock Festival returns to Whitebottom Farm from 7 to 9 August 2026 with Massive Wagons, The Wildhearts, Wednesday 13 and more confirmed for the expanding Heavy Rock festival.

DragonForce have announced their biggest North American tour in over two decades, celebrating 20 years of Inhuman Rampage with new vocalist Alissa White-Gluz.

Swedish theatrical Heavy Metal titans Avatar have announced their Don't Go In The Forest '26 headline tour across the UK and Europe, running from November through December 2026.

Swedish metal band Avatar brought their theatrical Heavy Metal carnival to Toyota Oakdale Theatre with support from Frozen Soul and Fleshgod Apocalypse. Read our full gig review from Wallingford.

King Parrot return to the UK in September 2026 with a blistering headline tour following their arena run with Pantera and Power Trip.

Blacklist Union and Lorraine Lewis unleash a sleazy Hard Rock reworking of the Johnny Cash classic Jackson ahead of their 2026 UK and European tour.

Gary Numan: A People’s History celebrates the Electronic music pioneer’s 45-year career with over 500 fan stories, rare photos and an introduction by Gary Numan himself.

Bruce Dickinson has unveiled a new award-winning video for Tears Of The Dragon, filmed in Brazil and featuring orchestral arrangements from the More Balls To Picasso project.

Drew Davies returns with his first single in more than two years as the brooding gothic rock anthem La Revanche arrives on 21 May.

The Hu have announced their third album HUN alongside the release of the new single Lost Soul featuring Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More and a major UK and European tour.

The Ayr Pavilion is reopening as a revitalised live music venue focused on live rock, touring artists and tribute productions.

Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble will embark on The Wizard Of Prog UK tour in 2027, celebrating more than 50 years of classic music.

Anthrax have announced their new album Cursum Perficio, arriving in September 2026, alongside the explosive first single It’s For The Kids.

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has announced his autobiography Hello Boys And Girls!, arriving in October 2026 via Harper Nonfiction.

The Royal Mint has unveiled its first official UK commemorative coin celebrating Pink Floyd, featuring the iconic prism artwork from The Dark Side Of The Moon.