Album Review: Raw, defiant and unmistakably themselves, When Rivers Meet return with Rhythm Rust & Static, a gritty and heartfelt blues-rock statement.
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Def Leppard celebrate their upcoming UK arena tour with two new editions of Greatest Hits on vinyl, including a limited blood red marbled version packed with classic tracks.
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Fires In The Distance embrace darkness and hope on Circadian Promise, a towering Melodic Death Metal album filled with epic riffs and emotion.
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Dark, melodic and packed with attitude, The 69 Eyes' I Survive EP showcases a band still thriving after 37 years. Read the review. Out Now.
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Discover why Lex Legion delivers polished '80s Heavy Metal nostalgia, stellar musicianship and familiar thrills in our full album review.
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From smoky blues to prog-infused melodies, Leoni Jane Kennedy Synthetic delivers depth, passion and replay value. Read our review. Out on 16 June 2026.
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Explore Pulsar1081 L'inizio Della Fine, a haunting avant-garde journey now expanded with the moving tribute track Dead Star. Read the review.
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Album Review: VoïVod - Symphonique, a stunning fusion of progressive thrash and orchestral grandeur that transforms classics into cinematic epics. Read more.
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Read why Monolord Neverending is earning Album of the Year praise, delivering masterful doom, blues and psych with stunning confidence. Read more.
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Furnace. Discover why Echoes Of A Distant Future delivers crushing Death Metal, gripping sci-fi storytelling and epic scope throughout. Read more.
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Album Review: Devin Townsend - The Moth is a breathtaking journey through fear, growth and self-discovery, blending opera, Metal and cinematic emotion.
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Album review: Piołun. Discover why Exolvuntur stands out in modern Black Metal with bleak lyricism, fierce riffs, and haunting atmosphere.
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Review: Ayreon. 30th Anniversary Spectacle comes alive in a stunning live album and concert film featuring unforgettable songs and world-class guests.
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Wirriekow pay tribute to the classic Swedish Metal sound on their debut concept EP Canticle of the Moonshade Realm.
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Album Review: Rush For Solo Piano. David Sanderson captures the spirit of Rush with emotional piano renditions of classic tracks in a remarkable tribute album
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Jayler. Big riffs and classic rock swagger fuel debut Voices Unheard, but originality is in short supply. Read the full album review now.
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Album Review: The Virginmarys Strip It Back Beautifully On Beyond The House Of Fires, transforming explosive originals into intimate, emotional reworks.
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Armored Saint balance tradition and power on Emotion Factory Reset, delivering sharp songwriting, huge hooks, and one of 2026’s standout Metal albums.
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Album Review: Robin Beck rolls back the years on Living Proof, blending swaggering rock hooks, heartfelt ballads and flashes of her classic First Time magic.
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Darkthrone: Pre-Historic Metal (Peaceville Records) LP | CD | CS| DL Out now Darkthrone have just released their 21st studio LP, Pre-Historic Metal. The band is now 45 years into their career. They released a massive Box Set of early albums a couple of months ago to celebrate their definitive impact on the Black […]
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Dive into Syner And Vintervolve: The Poetry Behind Norwegian Black Metal, Hilde 'Hildr' Nymoen evocative collection of Black Metal lyrics. Out Now.
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Slayer. Hell Awaits turns 40. Explore the landmark Thrash album that reshaped Metal with ferocity, darkness, and unmatched intensity.
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Relentless riffs, soaring solos and pure ’80s energy, Confess unleash polished Euro metal firepower on the hook-heavy Metalmorphosis. Release Date: 15 May 2026
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Yoth Iria deliver landmark Greek Metal release with Gone With The Devil, blending Black Metal fury, melody and gothic atmosphere. Out 8 May 2026 via Metal Blade
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The Scratch Electric Ballroom, London Thursday 30 April Dublin quartet The Scratch’s thrilling live brew has carried them to the cusp of a major breakthrough. Steve Morgan (h)itches a ride. As the last stragglers crunch across a sea of plastic pint glasses swamping the Electric Ballroom floor, a line from Apocalypse Now pops into my […]
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Album Review: Tyrannus strike back with dark, Thrashy force on Mournhold, blending Black Metal, atmosphere, and sharp songwriting in this new album.
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Find out why Jungle Rot prove longevity and power on Cruel Face Of War in this review, blending Thrash, groove, and relentless old-school Death Metal.
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Feel the fury of Acid Reign Daze Of The Week as the Thrash legends return with a savage, modern edge. Read our full album review now.
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Album Review: Venom return with the contemporary and powerful Into Oblivion, blending raw Black Metal roots with modern precision.
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Big riffs and arena hooks define Sevendust One as the band return with their 15th album—anthemic, polished, and built for live crowds. Read the review.
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