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Siberian black metal veterans Theosophy are preparing to drag listeners into the frozen darkness once again with their latest full-length album, Line Before The Event Horizon, arriving on 25 September 2026 via Apocalyptic Witchcraft. And judging by what awaits within, this isn’t going to be a gentle stroll through the snow. The new record sees Theosophy combining the vicious foundations...

Finnish blues-rock powerhouse Erja Lyytinen is celebrating a very special milestone in suitably loud fashion with Erja Lyytinen – 50th Birthday Live 2026, a new live release capturing the acclaimed guitarist doing exactly what she does best. Known as Finland’s “Queen of the Slide Guitar”, Lyytinen has built an international reputation through formidable musicianship, fiery live performances and a musical...

Prepare to disappear down the psychedelic rabbit hole once again, riff lovers, because White Hills are back with another dose of mind-bending sonic exploration. The New York outfit have revealed details of Collected Consciousness, which is set for release on 30 October via Argonauta Records. For anyone familiar with the wonderfully strange universe inhabited by White Hills, the announcement should...

The future of British rock ’n’ roll is looking seriously loud — and one of the country’s youngest touring rock bands is already making enough noise to attract the attention of one of the biggest names in British amplification. Retsecrow(s), whose four members are aged between just 14 and 17, have struck a chord with legendary British amplifier manufacturer Laney...

Queen guitar legend Sir Brian May has joined William Shatner’s forthcoming heavy metal album — because apparently Captain Kirk recruiting one of rock’s greatest guitarists is a completely normal thing happening in 2026. Right. We’ve officially reached the point where rock news sounds like somebody has been throwing names into a hat after several pints. William Shatner is making a...

A previously unreleased Van Halen demo from 1974 is finally heading into the world, with “Glitter” set to appear on an exclusive 7-inch picture disc accompanying Alex Van Halen’s upcoming official anthology. Now this is the sort of thing that makes rock nerds start rummaging around for the wallet. An incredibly early Van Halen demo titled “Glitter”, recorded way back...

King Diamond has opened up about his split with longtime guitarist Andy La Rocque, revealing that the end of their four-decade musical partnership had been “coming for a while”. This is one of those metal line-up changes that still feels slightly strange to type. After more than 40 years together, King Diamond and guitarist Andy La Rocque officially went their...

Two generations of serious guitar fire are heading onto the same stage as award-winning British blues talent Connor Selby joins five-time Grammy nominee Robben Ford for a nine-date UK tour in January and February 2027. Some tour pairings simply make sense. Chips and curry sauce. Rain and British festivals. Guitarists saying they only need one more pedal before buying another...

More than 24,500 images from 42 countries have been whittled down to the finalists for Abbey Road’s fifth Music Photography Awards — featuring everything from Oasis and Yungblud to Download Festival, punk chaos and My Chemical Romance fans preparing for battle. The lights drop. The crowd surges. The singer launches into the air, the guitarist throws a shape that would...

Stonedead Festival is searching for the band that will open its monster 2027 rock show — and applications open on Saturday 12 September 2026. Get those YouTube links ready, butt! Somewhere in Britain, there’s a hard rock or metal band rehearsing in a sweaty little room, rattling the light fittings and dreaming about the moment they finally step onto a...

The Nimbus Access Card helps disabled people communicate their verified access requirements at festivals, concert venues, theatres, attractions and thousands of other locations — without repeatedly explaining personal medical information. Booking a gig should be about choosing where you want to stand, deciding which band shirt gets the honour and working out whether your bank balance can survive the merch...

Dónal Gallagher is opening the door to his brother’s extraordinary life in a definitive new hardback, Edged in Blue: A Rock ’n’ Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher, arriving on 25 September 2026. There are rock stars who dazzle beneath spotlights, demand mountains of backstage luxuries and arrive at venues surrounded by enough security to invade a small country. Then there...

The long-running Van Halen feud has cranked itself back up to stadium volume after Alex Van Halen took a brutal swipe at former frontman Sammy Hagar — prompting the Red Rocker to call for peace while landing a cheeky shot of his own. Just when you thought the Van Halen camp might finally put down the verbal boxing gloves, somebody...

Liam and Noel Gallagher have arrived together at the London premiere of the new Oasis documentary Don’t Look Back in Anger — and yes, seeing the brothers standing side by side still feels slightly unreal. Stop the clocks, put the kettle on and alert every bucket-hat owner within a hundred-mile radius — Liam and Noel Gallagher are back on the...

Footage of Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris trading the world stage for a football pitch has resurfaced — and the bass legend didn’t just make up the numbers. He scored twice, mun! When most musicians have a few hours spare during a world tour, they probably put their feet up, order room service or disappear backstage with a cuppa. Steve...