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Massive Wagons Announce Live At The Great Hall Album And Intimate UK Launch Shows

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Massive Wagons return to their hometown's historic Great Hall with new live album Live At The Great Hall, out 27 March 2026 via Earache Records. The release is celebrated with ultra-intimate shows, first single Fun While It Lasted and multiple exclusive formats for collectors.

The Damned Release See Emily Play From Not Like Everybody Else

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The Damned have dropped a vibrant new take on Pink Floyd's See Emily Play, the second single from upcoming covers album Not Like Everybody Else, recorded in Los Angeles as a tribute to late guitarist Brian James and backed by one off covers shows and a huge 50th anniversary celebration at OVO Arena Wembley.

Ross Halfin / Collector Wins Fraud Case Over Fake Lynyrd Skynyrd Photos

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Chicago collector Jeremy Wagner has won a $61,241 fraud judgment against photographer Ross Halfin after a court found that four pricey Lynyrd Skynyrd prints he bought were actually shot by Barry Plummer, raising serious questions over the authenticity of other rock and Heavy Metal memorabilia prints.

Luke Spiller Releases Soulful Merry Xmas Everybody Cover

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Luke Spiller has unveiled a slow, soulful version of Slade's classic Merry Xmas Everybody, stripping the song back so fans can focus on the lyrics while they navigate the chaos of Christmas.

Gig Of The Week – Bloodstock Winter Gathering

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Gig Of The Week. Taking place at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on 6 Dec 2025, the inaugural Bloodstock Winter Gathering by the team at Bloodstock Festival

Smith/Kotzen Release Blindsided Lyric Video Ahead Of Black Light / White Noise Tour

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Smith/Kotzen have released a cinematic lyric video for Blindsided, taken from their UK No.1 album Black Light / White Noise, and announced a full UK and European headline tour for February and March 2026.

Bowling For Soup And Frank Turner Announce Huge Bowl My Bones 2026 Tour

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Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner And The Sleeping Souls will team up for the Bowl My Bones UK Tour in summer 2026, hitting some of the country’s most iconic outdoor venues before wrapping at the Eden Sessions, with ticket presales starting in late November.

Danny Peyronel Releases It Happens When You Look The Other Way Album

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Danny Peyronel, founding member of Heavy Metal Kids and former UFO keyboardist, unveils new solo album It Happens When You Look The Other Way, recorded in Barcelona with a crack band and out now on DPX2 Recordings.

FM Announce An Exclusive Brentford Gig For Charity

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FM. Steve Overland & Jim Kirkpatrick play an exclusive acoustic set at The Weir Brentford to support The Hammersmith Kidney Trust. One night only—don’t miss it!

Extreme Complete Six Visual Album With Here’s To The Losers Video

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Extreme close the book on their Six visual campaign with a new video for Here's To The Losers, a fan dedicated anthem that arrives as the band gear up for 2026 dates with Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe

Sylosis Announce The New Flesh Album And Crushing Title Track

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Sylosis will release their seventh studio album The New Flesh on 20 February 2026 via Nuclear Blast, launching the era with a crushing title track and their biggest ever UK, European and North American tours.

The Karma Effect Announce Cruel Intentions Album With Waiting On A Miracle

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South London blues rockers The Karma Effect have dropped new single Waiting On A Miracle, offering the first glimpse of upcoming third album Cruel Intentions, due 15 May 2026 via Earache Records. Expect vintage-soaked rock 'n' roll anthems, big hooks and a modern vintage punch.

Girlschool Unleash Electrifying Cover Of Metallica’s Hit The Lights

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Girlschool have unleashed a blistering new Heavy Metal cover of Metallica's Hit The Lights, recorded with Joe Stump and Alcatrazz for the Japanese CD edition of No Life 'Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All, out 24 December via King Records and Silver Lining Music.

Crown Magnetar Release Desecrate Infinite Single Ahead Of Chelsea Grin Tour

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Colorado Deathcore outfit Crown Magnetar have dropped new single Desecrate Infinite, the first track to feature guitarist Rob Maramonte, and will bring it to Europe and the UK this winter as they tour with Chelsea Grin, Signs Of The Swarm and Mugshot.

KALEO Mark 10th Anniversary With Colosseum Concert Film On StagePlayer+

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KALEO mark their 10th anniversary with Kaleo: Viva Roma - In The Shadow Of The Colosseum, a spectacular concert film shot at the Roman Colosseum and streaming now worldwide on StagePlayer+.

Neuronspoiler / Crimson Tales Has The Makings Of A Modern Metal Classic

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Neuronspoiler. Crimson Tales a modern Metal classic in the making—Dio-style vocals, twin-guitar brilliance, thunderous bass, and bold, cinematic visuals.

The Darkness Surprise London St Pancras Commuters With Festive Pop Up Performance

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The Darkness brought festive chaos to London St Pancras International with a surprise lunchtime piano and acoustic set, celebrating the 20th anniversary of 'One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back' and announcing their biggest UK arena tour in 20 years.

Europe Announce 2026 The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour

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Swedish Heavy Metal kings Europe will mark 40 years of The Final Countdown in 2026 with a 19‑date European tour, performing the classic album in full alongside hits and songs from their forthcoming 12th studio record.
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