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 Photo credit: Markus Konetzka Power metal force SERIOUS BLACK has announced the release of their brand-new studio album, Keeper Of The Light, arriving on January 29, 2027 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. In support, the band will embark on an extensive tour throughout Europe with Rhapsody Of Fire and support bands.
CONTINUE READING  Joey Belladonna - Photo: David Weddle Anthrax is back and kicking ass! Read our full review of their stunning new metal track, featuring an epic video, a tasty guitar solo, and pure thrash energy.
CONTINUE READING  Following the news last week that IRON MAIDEN’s performance at Knebworth this coming Saturday will be filmed for inclusion in next year’s forthcoming cinematic concert movie, the countdown has now started until the historic site opens and the highly anticipated EDDFEST weekend begins.
CONTINUE READING  The heavy metal visionaries collectively known as AVATAR are elated to announce a monumental evening of music, pipe organs, dancers and theatrics at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall on March 30, 2027. The band will present ‘10 Years of Feathers & Flesh’, a one night only performance celebrating the tenth anniversary of their landmark concept album.
CONTINUE READING  Ozzy Osbourne 5th July 2025 - Photo David Weddle One year after the historic 'Back To The Beginning' farewell concert at Villa Park, Music News Monthly looks back at the ultimate send-off for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. Featuring an exclusive, raw quote from Ugly Kid Joe's Whitfield Crane on sharing the stage for a heavy metal fairy tale.
CONTINUE READING  On 22nd June, in the middle of a ferocious heatwave in Paris with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees, Iron Maiden were performing at the La Defense Arena, playing to over 30,000 fans and filming the concert for posterity and a future cinematic release. It was a hugely anticipated event, with exuberant fans travelling from all over the world to be part of the experience. However, about fifty minutes into the set, towards the end of ‘Two Minutes To Midnight’, a total power cut in the building brought everything to a sudden stop, plunging the whole stadium into silence and total blackness.
CONTINUE READING  Bruce Dickinson - Image by Getty Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson have downplayed the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, stressing they’re not fussed and won’t attend the ceremony.
CONTINUE READING  James Hetfield - Photo: Getty Metallica revived Sir Tom Jones’ Delilah at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, where the song was previously barred due to its violent storyline.
CONTINUE READING The Nocturnal Affair Join Fear Factory on The Cybernetic Domination UK & European Tour 20266/25/2026  Las Vegas dark rock outfit The Nocturnal Affair have been confirmed as a support act for Fear Factory’s upcoming Cybernetic Domination UK & European Tour 2026 alongside Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake and Polish extreme metal outfit Hate.
The tour will visit 32 cities across Eastern, Northern and Western Europe before returning to the United Kingdom for the final dates. This massive tour kicks off in Poznan, Poland on August 29th and wraps up on October 10th at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town. CONTINUE READING  n0trixx has released the video ‘St. Chaos’, the new single from her widely acclaimed debut album A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia.
A neon doused n0trixx runs riot in a twisted junkyard as she channels Mad Max dystopia in the ‘St. Chaos’ video. It is an explosive, genre-defying track which mirrors the overstimulated, restless mind of someone living with ADHD. The beat jumps frenetically from trap to trance to metal to rave, unable to stay in one place. Meanwhile, the lyrics dig into rejection, sensitivity, creativity, and the internal war between passion and self-loathing. CONTINUE READING  Skunk Anansie - Photo: Rob O'Connor June 19th, 2026: British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have released a brand-new remix of the stunningly emotional song ‘Meltdown’, which originally appeared as the closing track of last year’s Top 10 album The Painful Truth.
CONTINUE READING  Friday, June 19, 2026 – British heavy metal giants Saxon have announced the first UK and Ireland leg of their Gods of Thunder World Tour, with further international dates set to be revealed in the coming months.
CONTINUE READING  Acid Reign tear up Think Tank Newcastle on their Daze of the Week tour. Read our live music review of the UK thrash legends' chaotic North East gig.
CONTINUE READING  Following the triumphant release of their critically acclaimed album “Wilderness of Mirrors”, Tunisian‑French progressive metal visionaries Myrath continue their extraordinary journey with the release of a powerful new post‑album single: “Through The Seasons”, accompanied by an official video capturing the band’s electrifying first leg of their European tour.
CONTINUE READING  Photo: Jani Puhilas Finnish Turku-based melodic death metal band Frostbite Terror are set to release their debut album "Into The Frozen Depths' on July 24th 2026 via Inverse Records. The new single and music video 'Maan multa' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services.
CONTINUE READING  Photo: Markus Konetzka German power metal force StormHammer have released a music video for their brand-new single “Scars Of The Abyss”. Combining crushing riffs, soaring melodies and a gripping atmosphere, the track delivers a powerful metal statement that perfectly showcases StormHammer’s unmistakable sound.
CONTINUE READING Hard-rock powerhouse HÄ/DA voices out workingman’s feelings about the state of the world today.6/17/2026  Photo: HÄ/DA The Finnish hard-rock juggernaut HÄ/DA first introduced itself to the world with their (Almost) 20 Minutes Of Love, an unapologetically AC/DC-worshipping EP release in the spring of '25. Now they have a brand-new, full album follow-up releasing this autumn.
The first single from the upcoming record is the energetic rock tune Workingman’s Blues, released today on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. CONTINUE READING  Manchester cosmic rock collective HENGE have announced their most ambitious live undertaking to date: a 75-date 'world tour' spanning the UK, Europe, Canada, USA and Mexico with more countries yet to be announced.
The initial announcement includes 18 dates across the UK and Ireland, including stops at some of the countries’ most beloved venues. Kicking things off at The 1865, Southampton’s largest independent venue, the band will also make stops at the Brudenell in Leeds, New Century in Manchester, Trinity in Bristol, and more. The full UK and Ireland listings can be found below. CONTINUE READING Still Bringing People Together: Motörhead Legend Lemmy Celebrated at the O2 Apollo Manchester6/16/2026  Photo: David Weddle Experience the incredible rock 'n' roll celebration at O2 Apollo Manchester as a massive biker procession welcomes Motörhead legend Lemmy’s permanent memorial.
CONTINUE READING  Photo Credit: Ross Halfin In January 2026 Def Leppard released a brand-new single Rejoice, in February 2026 the band completed a sold-out residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
On the eve of the band’s 2026 summer tour, Def Leppard release a live video of Rejoice (Live At Caesars Palace) - a stunning live recording of the band’s latest single, taken from their critically acclaimed Las Vegas residency. CONTINUE READING SKID ROW’S RACHEL BOLAN GOES SOLO! HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM “GARGOYLE OF THE GARDEN STATE” OUT NOW!6/12/2026  Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan unleashes his solo debut album, “Gargoyle Of The Garden State” - OUT NOW EVERYWHERE
After four decades as a driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first solo album under the name BOLAN. At its core, “Gargoyle of the Garden State” is Bolan at his most honest, a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, attitude, and storytelling spirit of his New Jersey upbringing. It’s a record shaped by decades of experience, driven by a fresh, fearless creative energy. CONTINUE READING  Tarja unleashes her brand-new metal album “Frisson Noir” today, 12th June 2026 via earMUSIC, the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging. After years of exploring different musical landscapes, Tarja stands firmly where she belongs: in metal.
CONTINUE READING  Photo credit: John McMurtrie Following the recent announcement of Hello Boys And Girls!, Nicko McBrain’s thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography which will be published on 22nd October 2026, the much-loved drummer will now be taking to the road on a spoken word tour.
CONTINUE READING  Chad Gray completed a successful mini run with several sold out shows. He feels the metal kids have spoken and they want more. So, the legendary vocalist Chad Gray of Mudvayne and Hellyeah has added more shows around the U.S. for this coming Fall. Gray hopes everyone will join him in celebrating his 30 year career with 30 Years of Madnesss wherever they can! These unique events will feature hits of Mudvayne and Hellyeah with special guest Marcus Rafferty (Touring Guitarist for Mudvayne), Devin Attard on drums, Nick Villarreal on bass, and Joe Bonasorte on Guitar.
Support on the tour will come from Butcher Babies and Devils Cut. CONTINUE READING |
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