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Jeff Scott Soto & Dino Jelusick Preview Dewa 19 All Stars 2.0

Dino Jelusick and Jeff Scott Soto help preview Dewa 19 All Stars 2.0 in Jakarta—featuring icons from Mr. Big, Extreme, and more in a rock spectacle.
Gig Reviews

Castell Roc 2025 / South Of Salem – Black Lakes – Trucker Diablo

Gig Review: Florence Black headlined Castell Roc 2025, but South of Salem, Black Lakes & Trucker Diablo all proved they are rising forces at Chepstow Castle.

Three Days Grace’s Matt Walst: “If It Wasn’t For Adam I Wouldn’t Have Picked Up A Guitar”

The World Is Starting To Move Again For Florence Black

Scardust / Souls Takes You On A Thrilling Progressive Metal Journey

Brent Hinds: The Leviathan Of Sound With His Heart Alive

Helloween / Dani Löble On 40 Years Of Power Metal

No Apologies / Life, A Hardcore Comeback 18 Years In The Making

New Dinosaur Pile-Up Album I’ve Felt Better Is Packed With Emotion And Straight-up Rippers

Glenn Hughes Returns With New Solo Album And UK Tour

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Gig Review: The Dead Daisies With Scarlet Rebels & Dan Byrne

Gig Review: Islington Assembly Hall exploded as The Dead Daisies, Scarlet Rebels & Dan Byrne delivered high-voltage sets on 20 August 2025. Electrifying.
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Castell Roc 2025 / South Of Salem – Black Lakes – Trucker Diablo

Gig Review: Florence Black headlined Castell Roc 2025, but South of Salem, Black Lakes & Trucker Diablo all proved they are rising forces at Chepstow Castle.

The World Is Starting To Move Again For Florence Black

Don Felder And Kevin Cronin Light Up Toronto With Iconic Hits

Styx Captivates Toronto With The Grand Illusion Live

The Blackout Return For Only 2025 Headline Show In Chepstow Castle

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Stonedead Festival 2025 Saturday Review: The Almighty, The Dead Daisies & More

Review: Saturday at Stonedead Festival 2025. The Almighty, The Dead Daisies, Sweet, D-A-D, Primal Fear, Enforcer, The New Roses, King Kraken & Black Oak County.

Stonedead Festival 2025 Friday Review: Tyketto, Sweet Electric & Jayler

Bloodstock Festival 2025: The Sunday Review

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Bloodstock Festival 2025: The Friday Review

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Fell Omen / The Lo-fi, Old-school Charm Of Caelid Dog Summer

Album Review: Fell Omen - Caelid Dog Summer drops 15 August 2025. This old-school, lo-fi Black Metal blast is a raw and exhilarating assault upon our senses.
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Unleashed Show Class Is Permanent With Fire Upon Your Lands

Album Review: Unleashed. Fire Upon Your Lands proves class is permanent. Swedish Death Metal icons unleash brutal power, Viking lore, and pure fury on album 15.

Lotan Return With Yetzer Hara – A Blistering Black Metal Reckoning

Phobetor / A Solitary Vigil EP A Haunting New Chapter In UK Blackened Death Metal

Abyssery / The Brutal Irish Death Metal Of Interminable End

Bloodletter Return With Leave The Light Behind: A Thrash Metal Tour De Force

Cryptopsy / Is An Insatiable Violence Their Best Album Ever?

The Bleak Picture / The Hauntingly Atmospheric Shades Of Life

Margantha / Blood Moon Sacrifice Is A Chilling Black Metal Debut

Bear Mace / Slaves Of The Wolf Is A Work Of Excellence

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Paul Mario Day / Original Iron Maiden Singer Dies At 69 After Battle With Cancer

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Paul Mario Day, the original frontman of Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for his work with Iron Maiden, MORE, Wildfire, and Sweet, Paul left a lasting impact on the rock and Metal scene.His final single, Unwanted Guest, stands as a moving farewell.

The Violent Hour EP / Carla Harvey Is Back With A Vengeance

Metal Reviews
EP Review: Carla Harvey is back with a vengeance on The Violent Hour EP—a fierce, genre-bending release featuring Charlie Benante, John 5, and Zakk Wylde.

Hawkwind / An Evening With The Pioneers Of Space Rock

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Hawkwind / An Evening With The Pioneers Of Space Rock live at Chepstow Castle – A sold-out night of lasers, legacy, and timeless energy proves this band can still deliver with astonishing consistency.

Heaven Shall Burn – Heimat, Your New Spiritual Homeland

Metal Reviews
Album Review: Heimat by Heaven Shall Burn—a tectonic force of melodic Deathcore and ideology. Riffs, meaning, and power combine in your new spiritual homeland.

Fell Omen / The Lo-fi, Old-school Charm Of Caelid Dog Summer

Extreme Metal
Album Review: Fell Omen - Caelid Dog Summer drops 15 August 2025. This old-school, lo-fi Black Metal blast is a raw and exhilarating assault upon our senses.

Unleashed Show Class Is Permanent With Fire Upon Your Lands

Extreme Metal
Album Review: Unleashed. Fire Upon Your Lands proves class is permanent. Swedish Death Metal icons unleash brutal power, Viking lore, and pure fury on album 15.

Europa Reign Pinpoint Where Classic Metal Is In The First Quarter Of The 21st Century

Metal Reviews
Wolverhampton’s Europa Reign explode onto the scene with their debut EP—an electrifying fusion of dual guitar harmonies, cathartic vocals, and Classic Metal power. In five dynamic tracks, they pinpoint where Classic Metal stands in the first quarter of the 21st century.

Introducing / Hell For Leather – Classic Metal With A Modern Punch

Metal Reviews
Meet Hell For Leather, the Brighton Metal band making waves with their debut EP—classic Metal riffs, fresh energy, and a sound built for the live stage.

“I Really Love Life And I Love Living” Matt Bigland Of Dinosaur Pile-Up

Interviews
Matt Bigland, frontman of beloved UK alt rock back Dinosaur Pile-Up, reflects on the five-year making of upcoming album I've Felt Better and his new perspective on, well, everything.

Lotan Return With Yetzer Hara – A Blistering Black Metal Reckoning

Extreme Metal
Album Review: Lotan return with Yetzer Hara an intense Black Metal 8-track album fusing aggression, myth, and dark ideology into 40 minutes of sonic warfare.

Wednesday 13 Brings The Ghoulish Fun To Chalk In Brighton

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Gig Review: A wild night with Wednesday 13 live at Chalk, Brighton! On July 30th, horror-punk, crowd-pleasers, and schlock theatrics thrilled fans.

Metal Mayhem In Dublin: Andry And Spirit War Tear Up The Button Factory

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It was a night of unfiltered metal chaos at The Button Factory as French trio Spirit War and Greek powerhouse Andry brought theatrical spectacle and sonic firepower to Dublin. From devil horns and LED gloves to blistering riffs and powerhouse vocals, both acts commanded the stage with relentless energy, leaving the crowd breathless and buzzing for more.

Anton Newcombe And The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Everything Rock ‘N’ Roll Was Ever Meant To Be

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Anton Newcombe and The Brian Jonestown Massacre embody everything rock 'n' roll was ever meant to be—raw, redemptive, and radically alive.

Yngwie Malmsteen / A Shredded Treat For A Guitar Hungry Dublin

Gig Reviews
After a 20-year absence, guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen returned to Dublin and lit up The Button Factory with a jaw-dropping display of shred mastery, showmanship, and neoclassical firepower. From Rising Force to Hendrix tributes, this was a night of fretboard fireworks not soon forgotten.

Luke Morley Interview – A Mouthwatering Return With New Album Walking On Water

Interviews
In this revealing interview, Thunder guitarist Luke Morley dives deep into the making of his new solo album Walking On Water. From embracing a more rock-driven sound, Morley’s return is as bold as it is personal. With a September 2025 tour on the horizon, this is a return fans won’t want to miss.

Gig Of The Week / The Green Rooms 16 Anniversary Festival

Festivals
After the success of the first festival at The Green Rooms last year, they are back this weekend, celebrating their 16th Birthday. The gates are open at 3 pm today, Friday 1...

Blank Atlas / A Band Who Defines The Spirit Of 2000trees Festival

Festivals
Interview. From longtime fans to festival staples, Blank Atlas embody the spirit of 2000trees—mixing raw riffs, big hooks, and the heart of UK alternative music

2000trees / Letlive, RØRY, Vukovi & Gen And The Degenerates Shine On Final Day

Festivals
The final day of 2000trees Festival 2025 delivered one last adrenaline rush, with unforgettable performances from Letlive, RØRY, Vukovi, and Gen And The Degenerates. From punk-fuelled protest anthems to emotional crowd singalongs and chaotic crowd-surfing madness, Saturday proved this festival still had plenty of fire left to burn.

From Pubs To Packed Tents: Lowlives Reignite Authentic Rock At 2000trees

Festivals
Lowlives took 2000trees by storm with their stripped-back sound and DIY attitude. From beers to big stages, this is real rock made by real musicians.

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