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Little Angels frontman Toby Jepson takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown, recalling legendary gigs, a painful encounter in Tonypandy, his love of Madonna and why he never wanted to be a Rock star.

Iron Maiden add 16 North American shows to their Run For Your Lives Tour in 2027, with Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age joining the bill.

Northamptonshire Heavy Rock outfit Stormbringer release the video for Grow from their fifth album, Transcendence, out now via Attic Records, with UK tour dates ahead.

Charlotte Wessels and The Obsession announce 15-track concept album Mute Swan Empire for 5 February 2027, alongside a UK and European headline tour with Melissa Bonny.

Nightwish and vocalist Floor Jansen have mutually agreed to part ways after 13 years together. The Finnish Symphonic Metal giants confirmed the news in a statement, describing it as the end of a great voyage while revealing plans to enter the studio in 2027 to record a new album.

Steve Harris' British Lion return to London's historic Cart & Horses for six Christmas shows from 13-18 December 2026, joined by special guests Albion.

Kula Shaker revisit their Number One debut K with K-Reinkarnate, a live analogue re-recording due 5 February 2027, and announce UK and European tour dates.

Blue Öyster Cult announce April 2027 UK anniversary shows at London's Royal Albert Hall with Magnum and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with When Rivers Meet.

ANVIL and KILLER have warned they will not perform at Hard Rock Hell in Chichester on 5 November 2026 unless outstanding contractual payments are made. Both bands claim repeated promises from the promoter have failed to resolve the situation, raising concerns that other artists on the festival bill may also be affected.

Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger joins DJ Claire Sturgess at Karma Sanctum Soho for a hilarious World Cup Of Rock showdown. With legends including Led Zeppelin, Metallica and AC/DC battling for supremacy, Black Sabbath emerge victorious, while Kroeger shares stories of Nickelback’s new album and future plans.

Onryō UK draw on Japanese horror and personal experiences of bullying, distrust and workplace exploitation for their debut EP Exit Here. Vocalist James Moffatt explains how resentment and frustration shaped the band's Metalcore sound and haunting visual identity.

Australian Heavy Metal mavericks Battlesnake announce Bogpocalypse and the Annihilation of Lucifer for February 2027 and stream new single Bog Bringer.

From rare Black Sabbath memorabilia and Slayer fans to punk, rave and beyond, Camden's Museum Of Youth Culture celebrates the music, fashion and rebellious spirit that shaped generations. MetalTalk explores this fascinating new home for Britain's youth subcultures.

BAEST vocalist Svend Karlsson takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown, revealing tales of ten-pint tour days, disastrous gigs, unlikely musical tastes and the lessons learned on the road.

Ten years after The Tragically Hip's final concert, we look back at the band that became the soundtrack to a nation. From their explosive live shows in the early '90s to Gord Downie's powerful lyrics and their emotional farewell in Kingston, this is a personal reflection on why no band of that decade mattered more. For The Hip, it wasn't just about the music. You had to live here to understand.

Former MTV Headbangers Ball presenter Vanessa Warwick reflects on life in rock and metal, from flying with Iron Maiden and Metallica to filming Sabaton at Wacken, a birthday surprise from Ghost and a memorable encounter with Marilyn Manson.

Nickelback announce six UK and Ireland arena shows for May and June 2027, with Don Broco supporting and new album Everything Under The Sun due in October.

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill announces his retirement after arthritis and a shoulder injury, with Davey Rimmer stepping in as his replacement.