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Bad Nerves ignite full-throttle chaos at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire with wild circle pits, crowd surfers, and punk anthems. Read the full live gig review now.
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FM. Steve Overland & Jim Kirkpatrick play an exclusive acoustic set at The Weir Brentford to support The Hammersmith Kidney Trust. One night only—don’t miss it!
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Extreme close the book on their Six visual campaign with a new video for Here's To The Losers, a fan dedicated anthem that arrives as the band gear up for 2026 dates with Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe
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Gig Review: The magic of Night Ranger at MGM Northfield as band deliver unforgettable hits, power ballads, and stage chemistry that still rocks America in 2025.
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Dea Matrona live in Dublin as the Belfast rock duo deliver a genre-bending, high-energy show at Whelan’s that leaves a lasting impression.
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Girlschool have unleashed a blistering new Heavy Metal cover of Metallica's Hit The Lights, recorded with Joe Stump and Alcatrazz for the Japanese CD edition of No Life 'Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica's Kill 'Em All, out 24 December via King Records and
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South London blues rockers The Karma Effect have dropped new single Waiting On A Miracle, offering the first glimpse of upcoming third album Cruel Intentions, due 15 May 2026 via Earache Records.
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The Aviana VOID album delivers a crushing Metalcore journey through grief, trauma, and raw emotion. Read our in-depth review of their darkest work yet.
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Colorado Deathcore outfit Crown Magnetar have dropped new single Desecrate Infinite, the first track to feature guitarist Rob Maramonte, and will bring it to Europe and the UK this winter as they tour with Chelsea Grin, Signs Of The Swarm and Mugshot.
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KALEO mark their 10th anniversary with Kaleo: Viva Roma - In The Shadow Of The Colosseum, a spectacular concert film shot at the Roman Colosseum and streaming now worldwide on StagePlayer+.
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Neuronspoiler. Crimson Tales a modern Metal classic in the making—Dio-style vocals, twin-guitar brilliance, thunderous bass, and bold, cinematic visuals.
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The Darkness brought festive chaos to London St Pancras International with a surprise lunchtime piano and acoustic set, celebrating the 20th anniversary of 'One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back' and announcing their biggest UK arena tour in 20 years.
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Swedish Heavy Metal kings Europe will mark 40 years of The Final Countdown in 2026 with a 19‑date European tour, performing the classic album in full alongside hits and songs from their forthcoming 12th studio record.
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Machine Head will bring their three hour An Evening With show back to Europe and the UK in April and May 2026, playing marathon headline sets in support of their eleventh album Unatoned with no support acts, just the band and the fans for a full night of Heavy
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Halestorm. Joe Hottinger opens up on the Everest tour, balancing chaos, craft, and connection in a raw, revealing interview on rock, risk, and evolution.
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Running Wild team up with Hammerheart Records for limited edition vinyl picture disc reissues of their classic Heavy Metal albums Death Or Glory and Blazon Stone, due 13 February 2026.
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German Black Metal duo Infernal Presence re-launch Fiery Paths on limited-edition vinyl, CD, and digital—an intense, darkly atmospheric debut worth revisiting.
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Camden landmark The World's End revives the lost "house band" tradition this December, hosting Speedvark for three nights of free Live & Loud shows packed with classic rock covers, eccentric originals and festive heavy rock party energy.
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Airbourne kick off the festive season with raucous new single Christmas Bonus and a mammoth 2026 UK and European headline tour, complete with bell‑ringing riffs, Die Hard‑inspired swagger and full‑throttle Heavy Metal party vibes.
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UK rocker Dan Byrne has signed with Frontiers Records and will release his debut album This Is Where The Show Begins on 22 May, with new single Saviour streaming now and a full run of UK dates that underline why his melodic Heavy Metal is on the rise.
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Viking Heavy Metal heroes Amon Amarth will unleash The Allfather Awakens UK and EU headline tour in autumn 2026, joined by fellow Swedes Orbit Culture and Soilwork. Expect a new stage show, extended set and a brand new album on the horizon.
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Gary Numan delivers a heartfelt tribute at The Great Hall, Cardiff, turning grief into music just days after a family loss on the Telekon 45th Anniversary Tour.
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Arch Enemy have officially parted ways with longtime vocalist Alissa White-Gluz after 11 years. The band shared the news via social media following their 2025 tour.
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Royal Discordance, the third full-length from Melbourne cinema-core crew The Gloom In The Corner, lands on 27 February 2026 via SharpTone Records.
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Hard rock supergroup Black Swan will release their third album Paralyzed on 13 February 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl and have unveiled new single and video If I Was King, a soaring slice of melodic Heavy Metal from their all star line up.
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Manchester's Offal Fest returns to The Bread Shed on 24–26 July 2026 with a stacked bill of gore, grind, slam and brutal death Metal, headlined by UK-exclusive sets from Devourment and Regurgitation.
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Greek Heavy Metal crew Firewind have inked a new deal with Frontiers imprint BLKIIBLK, confirmed the return of powerhouse vocalist Henning Basse and begun work on a concept album they promise will be their biggest and most epic yet.
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DIY activists LOUD WOMEN celebrate a decade of amplification with a 10th Anniversary compilation album, spotlighting womxn and non-binary artists across punk, indie and alt-rock while raising funds for the grassroots scene they helped build.
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Party Cannon and Internal Bleeding join forces for the UK/IE Vomitour 2026 True Slam Edition, a co-headline slam assault hitting the UK and Ireland next April with rotating headline sets, upgraded production and a promise of concentrated dumbassery.
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