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The Dead Daisies Recruit Kelly Hansen And Announce New Single And 2027 Tour

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The Dead Daisies welcome former Foreigner vocalist Kelly Hansen, reveal new single Lift Me Up and announce UK, European and US touring for 2027.

Twisted Sister Announce Totally Twisted Five-Album Vinyl And CD Box Sets

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Twisted Sister will release Totally Twisted - The Studio Albums 1982-1987 on 13 November 2026, collecting five albums on coloured vinyl or CD.

Slash And Myles Kennedy Reveal Flying Blind Album, Single And 2027 World Tour

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Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators announce Flying Blind, a new album out February 2027, plus a world tour with six UK and Ireland dates.

Over The Hill Bring Ferocious Metal To Tokyo’s Underground Live House Scene

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Tokyo's underground Metal scene is alive and kicking. Glenn Williams heads to Earthdom in Shin-Ōkubo to meet promoter Matt Ketchum, explore the city's thriving Live House culture and witness Over The Hill deliver a ferocious, in-your-face performance.

New Bassist, Same Priest: Why The Name On The Poster Only Tells Half The Story

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Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from the stage after arthritis brought his performing career to an end. The band's longest-serving member steps aside after 57 years, with Davey Rimmer taking over bass duties.

Heavy Metal Video Games, Pinball and Slots: How Metal Went Interactive

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Heavy Metal has always been as much about the visuals as the music. From Iron Maiden's Eddie to Motörhead's Snaggletooth and Megadeth's Vic Rattlehead, legendary mascots became part of Metal culture. But what happens when these iconic characters leave the album sleeve and enter the world of video games?

Jayler Announce Debut UK Headline Tour For February 2027

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Jayler have announced their first UK headline tour, a ten-date February 2027 run supporting debut album Voices Unheard, with European headline shows set to follow.

Skindred Release Big Em Up Video Ahead Of UK & Ireland Tour

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Skindred release the Big Em Up video ahead of their UK and Ireland tour, with the single carrying a message of support and positivity around World Mental Health Day.

Bokassa Announce Anomalies, Release ‘Cop Out’ And Reveal 2027 UK/EU Tour

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Bokassa announce fifth album Anomalies for March 2027, release explosive new single Cop Out and reveal headline dates across Norway, the UK and Europe.

The Musical Legacy Of Ozzy Osbourne

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Ozzy Osbourne is one of the most influential figures in music history, redefining the Heavy Metal industry while also influencing numerous other genres

BEX Returns With Fairies Ahead Of Away With The Fairies EP

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BEX returns with fairies, a 90s grunge-soaked single drawn from lived experience and the first track from her 2027 EP Away with the Fairies.

Spotify Paid $11 Billion In 2025, And Half Went To Independent Artists. Where Does A Metal Band Without A Label Fit?

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Spotify's 2026 Loud & Clear report shows indie artists earned about half of $11B. Here is what that means for metal bands with no label.

Brian Kehew On UFO: “The Only Band I Have Found As Tight On Stage Is ELP”

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Producer and engineer Brian Kehew takes us inside his work restoring UFO’s live archive, from the newly mixed Hammersmith 1982 show to Paul Chapman’s guitar tone, Phil Mogg’s voice and what made UFO such an extraordinary live band.

Molly Hatchet Release Once A Gambler Ahead Of Lost Horizon Album

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Molly Hatchet have released new single Once A Gambler ahead of Lost Horizon, out 27 November 2026 worldwide through Steamhammer.

Iron Maiden In Los Angeles – 50 Years On, Still Perched At The Top Of The Metal Tree

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Iron Maiden bring the Run For Your Lives tour to Los Angeles for a sold-out night at BMO Stadium, joined by Megadeth and Anthrax for a heavyweight celebration of metal.

Krusher Joule – “Always Read The Small Print” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Krusher Joule takes on The MetalTalk Lowdown with Keith Richards, Pantera, Born Again, Mahler, life on the road and one lesson learned along the way: always read the small print.

Sari Schorr / The Human Touch Burns Bright At The Lexington

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Sari Schorr brings soul, fire and the human touch to The Lexington, London, launching her forthcoming album Running Wild with an intimate and life-affirming performance.

Howard H Smith – “Who Wrote These Fucking Questions?!” | The MetalTalk Lowdown

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Acid Reign frontman Howard H Smith talks Bruce Dickinson, Bloodstock, Limp Bizkit, royalties and life on the road in The MetalTalk Lowdown.
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