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Boardwalk Rock: A New Heavy Metal Paradise

Def Leppard, Nickelback, Mötley Crüe, and Shinedown to Headline Inaugural Boardwalk Rock 2025 in Ocean City, Maryland Photo: @taylorcamphotos @defleppard @therealphilcollen @boardwalkrockfest
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Living The Crüe Life: The Band’s Most Extravagant Purchases

When it comes to rock and roll excess, Mötley Crüe stands in a league of their own. Their extravagant purchases reflected the high-octane world they created.

Jools Green / The Best Of Extreme Metal In 2024

Age Be Damned: The Damned Rock Cambridge With Unforgettable Show

Black Eyed Sons / Swagger, Grit, and Pure Rock

Scream For Me Sarajevo – 30 Years On

Billy Morrison Teams Up With Cypress Hill And DMC

Cats In Space / An Emotional Triumph At Islington Assembly Hall

Get Involved / A Mild Interrogation Of 802

Robin McAuley Announces New Album Soulbound for February 2025

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Blue Öyster Cult / The 50th Anniversary Secret Treaties Finale

For those who follow this band, there is no such thing as a bad live recording. Over the past year, Frontiers have released excellent...

Sergeant Thunderhoof / For Me, This Is Metal At Its Finest

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

Svarttjern / The Pure Norwegian Black Metal Chaos Of Draw Blood

The Rattlebacks / The Proper Bona Fide Excitement Of Sidewinder

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Slipknot Bring 1999 Chaos To The O2 With (sic) Show

Review: Slipknot sold out two nights at legendary The O2 arena London. I have lost my voice, as the sheer love for this band spills out onto tube journeys home. Words: @sarajanehardingtvproducer Photography: @rdh.photography @slipknot @theo2london
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The Prodigy / An Electrifying Tribute With Unmatched Energy At O2 Academy Brixton

The Prodigy. The explosive Disrupta Tour at O2 Academy Brixton blended iconic hits with a heartfelt tribute to Keith Flint. A night of raw energy and unforgettable music. Words: @_carol_tuck_ Photography: @_tony.visual_ @theprodigyofficial @o2academybrix

Age Be Damned: The Damned Rock Cambridge With Unforgettable Show

Black Eyed Sons / Swagger, Grit, and Pure Rock

Scream For Me Sarajevo – 30 Years On

Cats In Space / An Emotional Triumph At Islington Assembly Hall

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

Lakeview chatted to MetalTalk about British intruders in their inn, how they once thought country music sucked and what it's like "living the dream." Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @tonynmph @lakeview @lakeviewjesse @lakeviewluke

The Almighty Mid-Term Report: From Gibson Garage To Cambridge Corn Exchange

Opeth’s Fredrik Åkesson Opens Up About Their Striking New Album

Steve Hackett On The Acoustic Magic At Trading Boundaries

Vietnam / Paul Di’Anno On Touring, Cooking, And His Love For Brazil

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RippleFest Texas 2024: A Life-Changing Weekend – Part Four

RippleFest Day Four: Sagebrush (AfterParty). A gentle reminder to all of us that seeing live music as a community makes us feel deeply connected to each other and everything around us. Words: @mathematicaljester Photography: @melaniewebsterphotography @ripplefesttexas

RippleFest Texas 2024: A Life-Changing Weekend – Part Three

RippleFest Texas 2024: A Life-Changing Weekend – Part Two

Pelagic Fest 2024: The Ocean Headline Stellar Sunday In Maastricht

Pelagic Fest 2024: Spectacular Saturday Soundscapes In Maastricht

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Jools Green / The Best Of Extreme Metal In 2024

Jools Green - Best of 2024: Top albums, songs, gigs, and festivals. From SARKE's Album Of The Year Endo Feight to Cosmic Void Black Metal Festival—epic highlights await! Words: @Jools Green @sarkeofficial
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Dying Fetus Bring Cathartic Carnage To The Electric Ballroom

Dying Fetus, Chelsea Grin, Despised Icon and Vitriol treated us to a riotous night of brutal Death Metal at the Electric Ballroom Camden last week. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @a.nashphotography @dyingfetusofficial @chelseagrinofficial @despisedicon @vitriolwarfare @electricballroomcamden

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

Repuked / Club Squirting Blood Is A Filthy And Ferocious Return

Toxaemia Return With Crushing Force In Rejected Souls Of Kerberus

Disembodied Tyrant / The Brutal, Beautiful Journey Of The Tower

Shattered Hope / The Dark, Emotive Doom/Death Metal Of Memoir

One With The Riverbed / The Superbly Written And Delivered Succumb

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Huddy Storms His Castle Overseas For London Headline Debut

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Review: Chase Hudson brings Huddy to the UK on his first headline tour. We saw him claim the room for himself Downstairs At The Dome - 11 December 2024. Words And Photography: @rdh.photography @huddy @pablomilller @thedomelondon

Mick Moore / Blitzkrieg And Avenger Bassist Dies At 65

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Bassist Mick Moore of Blitzkrieg and Avenger dies at 65. Involved with shaping NWOBHM, he leaves a legacy of influential songs. Remembered by John Tucker. Photo: John Tucker

Lordi Announce New Album Limited Deadition With Thrilling Lead Single Syntax Terror

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LORDI unveils Limited Deadition, out March 21, 2025, with single Syntax Terror. Pre-order now and join their epic Heavy Metal tour - UK in April 2025. @lordiofficial Photo: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @reigningphoenixmusicofficial

Blue Öyster Cult / The 50th Anniversary Secret Treaties Finale

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For those who follow this band, there is no such thing as a bad live recording. Over the past year, Frontiers have released excellent recordings of Blue Öyster Cult live as they...

New Jason Slater Biography Chronicles His Musical Journey

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Jason Slater - A life explored in For The Sake Of Supposing, detailing his musical legacy and personal stories. Music, memories, and more await. Out March 2025.

Slam Dunk Festival Expands in 2025: A Heavy Metal Summer Like No Other

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Slam Dunk Festival 2025 expands across Europe with 6 countries, epic lineups, and unmissable rock, pop-punk, emo, ska, and Heavy Metal acts! Photo: @tonynmph @slamdunkmusic

The Sheepdogs Are In A Rocking League Of Their Own

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Soul-rockers The Sheepdogs and The Commoners bring the sunshine to the Islington Assembly Hall as a storm rages on. @thesheepdogs @thecommoners @montyrocks_ @rdh.photography

Marisa And The Moths Announce Headline UK Tour For 2025

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Marisa And The Moths have unveiled plans for an electrifying headline UK tour in 2025. This highly anticipated tour comes on the heels of their critically acclaimed second album, What Doesn't Kill You. Photo: @dominicbeavenphotography @marisaandthemoths

The Hu Bringing Hunnu Rock to Europe’s Biggest Heavy Metal Stages In 2025

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Mongolian rock powerhouse The Hu have announced the European leg of their highly anticipated 2025 Incarnation World Tour launches on 6 June 2025. @thehuofficial Photo: @yorkshirejohn at Download 2023.

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

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Lakeview chatted to MetalTalk about British intruders in their inn, how they once thought country music sucked and what it's like "living the dream." Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @tonynmph @lakeview @lakeviewjesse @lakeviewluke

While She Sleeps / An O2 Forum Kentish Town Metalcore Triumph

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Review: While She Sleeps. An electrifying set at O2 Forum Kentish Town, joined by Currents, Resolve, and Thrown for an unforgettable night of Metalcore power. Words: @_carol_tuck_ Photography: @_tony.visual_ @whileshesleeps @currents @resolveofficial @thrownband @o2forumktown

Sergeant Thunderhoof / For Me, This Is Metal At Its Finest

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Review: Sergeant Thunderhoof - The Ghost Of Badon Hill, a riff-driven journey through history. From 500 AD battles to soulful melodies. Metal at its finest. Words: @rock_pixs @sergeantthunderhoof Photo: Tim Bugbee - Desertfest 2024.

That Arena Show Rock Jergel’s Like A Hurricane

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Review: That Arena Rock Show - Longtime '80s rock fans were treated to spectacular reminisce of days gone by at the historical Jergel's on Friday night. Words And Photography: Jim Balentine @thatarenarockshow @jergels

Future Palace Lead German Alt Metal Takeover Of The Garage

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Three of Germany’s rising alt Metal and Metalcore bands - Future Palace, Our Promise and Seven Blood - delivered fun, eerily cool performances at The Garage. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @tonynmph @futurepalaceofficial @ourpromise.band @wearesevenblood

Electric Six Are Unstoppable At Stormy O2 Academy Islington

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Review: The unstoppable energy of Electric Six at O2 Academy Islington. From disco to punk, a sold-out London show was a genre-blending spectacle not to miss! Words: @hutchie224 Photography: @rock_pixs @electricsixofficial @o2acadislington

When Heavy Metal Stars Try Their Hand At Poker

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There are millions of people out there who love to play poker online, but what you might not know is that some of those people are also Heavy Metal musicians.

Nicko McBrain / From Hackney Roots To Iron Maiden Icon

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The remarkable career of Nicko McBrain, Iron Maiden’s drummer for 42 years. From East End roots to global fame, discover his legacy, challenges, and triumphs. Words: Steve Kenton.

The Influence of Heavy Metal on Fashion Trends Among Students

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How does Heavy Metal music influence student fashion trends? Explore it from bold aesthetics and band merch to sustainable practices and gender-fluid styles.

Iron Maiden Welcome British Lion Drummer Simon Dawson

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Iron Maiden announce British Lion drummer Simon Dawson will be behind the kit for 2025. Steve’s rhythm section partner of the past 12 years with British Lion. Photo: @rock_pixs

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