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Adept / An Intense Yet Emotional Set At O2 Academy Islington

The Adept live show at O2 Academy Islington delivered a powerful mix of raw energy and emotion, with tracks from Blood Covenant igniting a fired-up London crowd
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Katatonia, Evergrey & Klogr Thrill In The Darkness Of Electric Bristol

Katatonia, Evergrey & Klogr deliver a stunning night of melodic doom and heavy atmospheres at Electric Bristol. A night filled with power and emotion.

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Don Broco Return To Their Heavier Roots In Nottingham

The Rasmus & The Funeral Portrait Unite At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Bloodstock Winter Gathering 2025: A Metal-Filled Night In Wolverhampton

The Dedication: A Celebration To Honour Philip Lynott At Dublin’s 3Arena, 4 January 2026

Black Stone Cherry Announce An Evening With 2026 UK Tour

Beyond The Black Reveal Emotional Ravens Single From Break The Silence

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Der Rote Milan / Verlust Is A Haunting Black Metal Exploration Of Grief And Despair

Der Rote Milan return with Verlust, a raw and atmospheric Black Metal release that delves into themes of grief, loss, and inner darkness with poetic intensity.

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Blood Red Throne Return With Brutal New Album Siltskin

Graham Bonnet Revisits Rainbow Classics On Lost In Hollywood Again

Greyfox Conspiracy / The Southern Rock Swagger Of Debut Album Preacherman

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Adept / An Intense Yet Emotional Set At O2 Academy Islington

The Adept live show at O2 Academy Islington delivered a powerful mix of raw energy and emotion, with tracks from Blood Covenant igniting a fired-up London crowd
Gig Reviews

Katatonia, Evergrey & Klogr Thrill In The Darkness Of Electric Bristol

Katatonia, Evergrey & Klogr deliver a stunning night of melodic doom and heavy atmospheres at Electric Bristol. A night filled with power and emotion.

Don Broco Return To Their Heavier Roots In Nottingham

The Rasmus & The Funeral Portrait Unite At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Bloodstock Winter Gathering 2025: A Metal-Filled Night In Wolverhampton

Sabaton / An Epic Blitzkrieg Turns The O2 Into A Heavy Metal Battlefield

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Interview: Mirador Is “Definitely Not A One Off”

In this in-depth Mirador interview, Jake Kiska and Chris Turpin share how their electrifying blues-rock side project evolved—and why Mirador is here to stay.

Halestorm / Joe Hottinger On Everest, Climbing Chaos, Craft And Connection

These Wicked Rivers On The Rock ‘N’ Roll Odyssey Tour And New Album

Rebecca Downes Unleashes Her Most Powerful Album Yet With A Storm Is Coming

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NWOCR LiveFest 4 At KK’s Steel Mill – Two Days Of Real Quality

Festival Review: NWOCR LiveFest 4 - KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton. Two days packed with new talent, classic rock energy, and unforgettable live sets.

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Der Rote Milan / Verlust Is A Haunting Black Metal Exploration Of Grief And Despair

Der Rote Milan return with Verlust, a raw and atmospheric Black Metal release that delves into themes of grief, loss, and inner darkness with poetic intensity.
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Blood Red Throne Return With Brutal New Album Siltskin

Dive into our album review of Siltskin by Blood Red Throne. An intense, riff-heavy assault proving these Norwegian Death Metal legends are still on top form.

Sepulchral / Beneath The Shroud A Rotten Triumph of Old-School Death Metal

Shores Of Null And Convocation Explore Grief And Despair On Latitudes Of Sorrow

Bastard Cröss Unleash Debut Album Crossripper, An Exciting Slab Of Brutality

Owls Woods Graves / Why I Love Every Aspect Of Strix

Stillbirth – Survival Protocol: Brutal Surf/Death Metal Meets Dystopian Fury

All Hell / Sunsetter, A Blackened Thrash Tale Of Cosmic Vengeance

Wode Push Their Boundaries Further With The Superb Uncrossing The Keys

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Sabaton / An Epic Blitzkrieg Turns The O2 Into A Heavy Metal Battlefield

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Gig Review: Sabaton. A pyro-filled, castle-staged spectacle with The Legendary Orchestra, turning The O2 into a battlefield of bombastic Power Metal and drama.

Mother Vulture Team With Gretsch Guitars For Phoenix Single And 2026 UK Tour

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Bristol riff merchants Mother Vulture have dropped new single Phoenix in partnership with Gretsch Guitars, announced details of upcoming album Cartoon Violence and confirmed a full UK headline tour for early 2026.

Pintglass At The Bodega: Geezercore Chaos, Stella, And Hardcore Mayhem

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Gig Review: Pintglass unleash Geezercore mayhem at The Bodega, Nottingham. Mosh pits, Stella tributes, and a no-holds-barred Hardcore show like no other.

Empyre Announce Road To Nowhere UK Headline Tour 2026

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Empyre hit the road again in 2026 for their Road To Nowhere UK headline tour, including their biggest ever hometown show at the Roadmender, Northampton.

The Horrors Celebrate Two Decades Of Refusing To Settle In London

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The Horrors deliver a dark, thrilling live show at O2 Forum Kentish Town, marking 20 years of sonic evolution and genre-defying defiance on their UK tour finale. Plus Bande À Part and Ominous Moon.

Justin Hawkins Rides Again Again 2026 UK Tour Announced

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Justin Hawkins brings his hit YouTube show Justin Hawkins Rides Again to UK theatres in January and February 2026, with new live outing Justin Hawkins Rides Again, Again promising stories, Cerebral Connections and plenty of Heavy Metal humour.

Soen Unleash Mercenary Single From Upcoming Reliance Album

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Swedish progressive Heavy Metal outfit Soen have released Mercenary, the crushing second single from their forthcoming album Reliance, due 16 January 2026 via Silver Lining Music. The track arrives with a new lyric video and offers another intense glimpse into the band’s evolving sound.

The Bus Station Loonies Say Goodbye with Final All-Dayer at Leadworks Plymouth

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The Bus Station Loonies close a wild 30-year run with a high-energy final all-dayer at Leadworks Plymouth—full of love, laughter, and punk anthems.

Guns N’ Roses Debut New Singles Nothin’ And Atlas Ahead Of 2026 World Tour

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Guns N' Roses have dropped two new singles, Nothin' and Atlas, their first fresh music since 2023. The release lands ahead of a huge 2026 world tour that will see the Heavy Metal legends hit Mexico, Brazil, Europe and North American stadiums.

Megadeth Announce Behind The Mask Global Cinema Event

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Megadeth have announced Megadeth: Behind The Mask, a one-night-only global cinema event with Trafalgar Releasing that will premiere their final self-titled album and celebrate 40 years of Heavy Metal just hours before the record's release.

Mason Hill Announce March 2026 UK Tour And New Single Remember

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Mason Hill hit the road March 2026 for a UK tour, debuting new vocalist Tom Ward and their single Remember. A darker, more intense studio album due early 2026.

Peeling Flesh Show London They’re A Revelation For A Generation

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At Slamageddon Tour 2025 in London, Peeling Flesh lit up the stage with slamming grooves, brutal drops, and energy that defined a generation of Deathcore fans.

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.

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