METALTALK - HEAVY METAL NEWS

Slade guitarist Dave Hill will release his debut solo album Dirty Foot Lane in October 2026, blending Rock, Blues and Folk influences in a deeply personal autobiographical collection.

Ricky Warwick has announced his new album Fire & Vengeance, arriving on 4 September via Earache Records, alongside the release of the album's powerful title track.

Jack J Hutchinson has announced his new album Soul Believer and released the title track ahead of an extensive UK tour and a headline show at O2 Academy Islington.

Firevolt Rock Festival returns to Whitebottom Farm from 7 to 9 August 2026 with Massive Wagons, The Wildhearts, Wednesday 13 and more confirmed for the expanding Heavy Rock festival.

Album Review: Devin Townsend - The Moth is a breathtaking journey through fear, growth and self-discovery, blending opera, Metal and cinematic emotion.

DragonForce have announced their biggest North American tour in over two decades, celebrating 20 years of Inhuman Rampage with new vocalist Alissa White-Gluz.

Gig review: We Lost The Sea, Overhead, The Albatross and Dimscûa mesmerise Camden with an unforgettable night of post-rock. By Two Promoters One Pod podcast

Swedish theatrical Heavy Metal titans Avatar have announced their Don't Go In The Forest '26 headline tour across the UK and Europe, running from November through December 2026.

Swedish metal band Avatar brought their theatrical Heavy Metal carnival to Toyota Oakdale Theatre with support from Frozen Soul and Fleshgod Apocalypse. Read our full gig review from Wallingford.

Album review: Piołun. Discover why Exolvuntur stands out in modern Black Metal with bleak lyricism, fierce riffs, and haunting atmosphere.

Plini and Sungazer deliver stunning musicianship, surreal crowd moments and progressive brilliance at Electric Bristol. Read our full gig review.

King Parrot return to the UK in September 2026 with a blistering headline tour following their arena run with Pantera and Power Trip.

Blacklist Union and Lorraine Lewis unleash a sleazy Hard Rock reworking of the Johnny Cash classic Jackson ahead of their 2026 UK and European tour.

Bruce Dickinson has unveiled a new award-winning video for Tears Of The Dragon, filmed in Brazil and featuring orchestral arrangements from the More Balls To Picasso project.

Gary Numan: A People’s History celebrates the Electronic music pioneer’s 45-year career with over 500 fan stories, rare photos and an introduction by Gary Numan himself.

Steve Vai and Joe Satriani stunned Toronto with dazzling solos, Hydra guitar magic, and fan-favourite hits on the SatchVai Surfing With The Hydra tour.