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Rats Of Gomorrah / Infectious Vermin A Ferocious Death Metal Rampage

Album Review: Infectious Vermin, the debut of Rats Of Gomorrah. Crushing riffs, dark themes, and brutal vocals redefine Death Metal. Available 31 Jan 2025 Words: Jools Green @ratsofgomorrah @testimony_records
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RØRY / Debut Album Restoration A Powerful Journey Of Hope And Resilience

Album Review: RØRY. Debut album Restoration delivers raw emotion and hope, reflecting her struggles and triumphs. A bold start to 2025, inspiring us to push forward. Words: Chloe Groves @its_r_o_r_y

Karl Wilcox / Drumming, Tank, And Life After Heart Surgery

Orange Goblin Announce Farewell Culminating In Mammoth London Finale

Papa Roach Kick Off 2025 with Electrifying New Single and Tour

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Doro Pesch / Gold Award For Force Majeure At Berlin Ceremony

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John Sykes / Guitarist For Thin Lizzy And Whitesnake, Dies At 65

Lifer Return With Their Ferocious Self-Titled Album

Who The Fuck Are Bad Nerves? Inside The Electric Ballroom

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Marko Hietala / Roses From The Deep Is A Gold-plated Winner

Album Review: Marko Hietala - Roses From The Deep.Spend time with it and appreciate the breadth of performances throughout. A fine album indeed. Words: @hutchie224 @marko_hietala_official @nuclearblastrecords

Thin Lizzy – Acoustic Sessions: Vibrant New Life for Early Phil Lynott Classics

Rats Of Gomorrah / Infectious Vermin A Ferocious Death Metal Rampage

RØRY / Debut Album Restoration A Powerful Journey Of Hope And Resilience

Lifer Return With Their Ferocious Self-Titled Album

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Paganfest Returns With A Jolly Great Show Following Decade-Long Hiatus

“The greatest Folk Metal bill ever assembled on these mighty Anglo Saxon shores,” declared MetalTalk Founder Steve Göldby. Witnessing history at Paganfest 2025 Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @o2academybrix @alestormofficial @ensiferummetal @tyr_official @heidevolk_official @elvenking.official
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Magnum / A Glorious Celebration Of Tony Clarkin’s Legacy

Gig Review: Magnum. A heartfelt tribute to Tony Clarkin at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, blending career-spanning hits with raw emotion. A night to remember. Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @magnum_uk @o2forumktown

Who The Fuck Are Bad Nerves? Inside The Electric Ballroom

Cardinal Black Triumph In The Welsh Capital On A Night To Remember

Insomnium And Omnium Gatherum Serve Melodic Death Metal In Heaven

Motocultor / Infected Rain, Semblant, Elyose, Miruthan And Skin On Flesh

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Karl Wilcox / Drumming, Tank, And Life After Heart Surgery

From Cart & Horses to recovery after a quadruple bypass, Karl Wilcox of Tank shares stories about Heavy Metal, drumming, and the band's exciting upcoming plans. Photo and Interview: @rock_pixs @tank.officialband @diamond_head_official
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Interview: Massive Wagons / Europe Beckons In A Monumental 2025

Prince Of Lilies / Are You Looking For A Ride To Freedom?

Download Festival / Secret Sets And More From The Bookers Themselves

Lakeview / ‘Nothing Good Comes Easy, Nothing Easy Is Worth It’

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Let’s Talk About Better Accessibility At Music Festivals

Ahead of the 2025 music festival season, take a look at what accessibility and inclusion currently look like and how we can improve things for disabled fans. Words: Gabriella Bosticco Photo: @inglisnomad @bloodstockopenair @downloadfest @academymusicgroup

Motocultor / Infected Rain, Semblant, Elyose, Miruthan And Skin On Flesh

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Rats Of Gomorrah / Infectious Vermin A Ferocious Death Metal Rampage

Album Review: Infectious Vermin, the debut of Rats Of Gomorrah. Crushing riffs, dark themes, and brutal vocals redefine Death Metal. Available 31 Jan 2025 Words: Jools Green @ratsofgomorrah @testimony_records
Extreme Metal

Tombs Of Disgust / The Brutal Looming Storm Guitar Playthrough

Tombs Of Disgust. Debut EP Shadow of War drops 25 April 2025. Experience the brutal sound of The Looming Storm in their explosive guitar playthrough now! @tombsofdisgust

Dark Fortress Bid Farewell With Monumental Anthems From Beyond The Grave

Dark Funeral Kick Off 2025 With A Black Metal Bang

Slaughtersun / The Innovative And Brutally Punchy Black Marrow

Jools Green / The Best Of Extreme Metal In 2024

Dying Fetus Bring Cathartic Carnage To The Electric Ballroom

Sathamel / Opposition To Life, Black Metal With A Visceral Edge

Svarttjern / The Pure Norwegian Black Metal Chaos Of Draw Blood

Duisternis / The Creative Brilliance Of Relapse Into Submission

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Juliet’s Not Dead / This World Is Ours Enhances Burgeoning Reputation

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Album review: Juliet's Not Dead are back to further enhance their burgeoning reputation with This World Is Ours, music purpose-built for large establishments. Words: @brian_boyle_72 @julietsnotdead

Let’s Talk About Better Accessibility At Music Festivals

Festivals
Ahead of the 2025 music festival season, take a look at what accessibility and inclusion currently look like and how we can improve things for disabled fans. Words: Gabriella Bosticco Photo: @inglisnomad @bloodstockopenair @downloadfest @academymusicgroup

Tombs Of Disgust / The Brutal Looming Storm Guitar Playthrough

Extreme Metal
Tombs Of Disgust. Debut EP Shadow of War drops 25 April 2025. Experience the brutal sound of The Looming Storm in their explosive guitar playthrough now! @tombsofdisgust

Don Airey Announces New Solo Album Pushed To The Edge

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Keyboard maestro Don Airey has unveiled details of his upcoming solo album, Pushed To The Edge, set to release on 28 March 2025 via earMusic. Tell Me out now. @donaireykeys @earmusic

Luponero – Everything / Nothing Is A Fierce Statement Of Existential Crisis

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Finnish trio Luponero drops explosive single Everything / Nothing, diving into existential chaos ahead of their debut album out 21 March 2025.
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Interview: Massive Wagons / Europe Beckons In A Monumental 2025

Interviews
Interview: Adam Thistlethwaite. Massive Wagons set for unforgettable 2025! From packed UK venues to European tours, the electrifying Earth To Grace dominates. Interview: @rock_pixs @massivewagons @adam__mw

Prince Of Lilies / Are You Looking For A Ride To Freedom?

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Interview. Prince of Lilies, rock blending raw '90s grunge energy with melodic mastery. Ride to freedom in soulful music, heartfelt lyrics, and California vibes. Prince Of Lilies play The Viper Room, Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, on Saturday, January 18. 100% of profits will go to MusiCares. Words: Lea Wagner @princeofliliesband @grungepoprecords @theviperroom

Insomnium And Omnium Gatherum Serve Melodic Death Metal In Heaven

Gig Reviews
Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum captivated fans at Heaven, London, with masterful and divine performances of Shadows Of The Dying Sun and Beyond in full. Epic. Words And Photography: @a.nashphotography @insomniumofficial @omniumgatherumofficial @heavenlgbtclub

Motocultor / Infected Rain, Semblant, Elyose, Miruthan And Skin On Flesh

Festivals
Five bands, one epic night at The Underworld. Motocultor Festival delivers thrilling post-Christmas escape with Infected Rain, Semblant, Elyose, Miruthan and Skin On Flesh Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @koksownia @theunderworldcamden @infectedrain_official @semblantofficial @elyosemusic @miruthan_band @skinonfleshband

Dirty Honey / New Live Album And Documentary Announced

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Dirty Honey bring raw live energy with Mayhem And Revelry Live, a double album & documentary out 21 Feb. Pre-order now to see how remarkable this band are live. Photo: @bentsphotos @dirtyhoneyband

Grima / A Rich Nightside Tapestry Of Atmospheric Black Metal

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Grima unveils Flight Of The Silver Storm, a haunting second single from their album Nightside, out Feb 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. European Tour details here. @grimablackmetal @napalmrecordsofficial

Exploring The Age-Old Ties Of Wizards And The Metal Genre

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Heavy Metal finds its origins in the 1960s Britain, so wizards and Heavy Metal do seem to hail from the same island off the coast of mainland Europe.

Kamala / Epic New Single Inspired By History And Modern War

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Kamala - Sota Sisällä blends Thrash power, history, and modern tragedy in a haunting anthem. Inspired by war, recorded in 2023, it’s a must-hear Metal epic. Words: @rock_pixs @kamalaband

Dark Fortress Bid Farewell With Monumental Anthems From Beyond The Grave

Extreme Metal
Dark Fortress concludes their nearly three-decade legacy with Anthems From Beyond The Grave, a powerful live album capturing their final tour and iconic career highlights. Words: Jools Green @darkfortressofficial @centurymediarecords

Skunk Anansie Return with An Artist Is An Artist

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Skunk Anansie returns with the explosive new single An Artist Is An Artist, tackling ageism and digital culture. Discover their fresh sound and 2025 tour dates. @officialskunkanansie

The Great Old Ones / Kadath: A Monumental Return To The Dreamlands

Metal Reviews
Album review: The Great Old Ones – Kadath. Beguiling fifth album from Bordeaux Post-Black Metallers puts in an early claim for one of the best of 2025. Words: @hutchie224 @thegreatoldonesofficial @seasonofmistofficial

Dark Funeral Kick Off 2025 With A Black Metal Bang

Extreme Metal
An unholy night of riff magnificence and apocalyptic screams, growls and howls with Dark Funeral, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ex Deo and Kami no Ikari; the bar has been set high for 2025. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @o2acadislington @darkfuneralofficial @fleshgodofficial @exdeoband @kaminoikari_music

Ultha and Ante-Inferno Set for Nine-City UK Black Metal Showcase

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Black Metal powerhouses Ultha and Ante-Inferno unite for The Dark Heart Of Everything UK Tour this April. Nine cities await haunting, immersive performances. @anteinferno @ultha_youexistfornothing @reaperagencyuk

Lucie Sue / The UK Heavy Metal Debut Of Battlestation

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French rocker Lucie Sue debuts Battlestation, a Heavy Metal anthem blending '90s grunge with modern riffs. Out now, ahead of Hellfest 2025 Mainstage performance. @iamluciesue

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