Every now and then, a band comes along that does not politely ask for a seat at the table. They smash through the wall, throw glitter into the smoke machine, crank the amps to dangerous levels, and yell, “We’re here now. Deal with it.” That band is NOVA RIOT. Hailing from Durant, Oklahoma, NOVA RIOT […]

Tailgunner have confirmed that founding member Thomas “Bones” Hewson is returning to the band, bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his absence from the line-up. The British heavy metal outfit shared the news in a statement thanking fans for their support throughout what has already been a massive summer for the band. Following […]

Before vampires sparkled, they ruled the night. The 1980s were an incredible decade for horror cinema, delivering everything from slasher classics and supernatural nightmares to creature features and zombie epics. But one monster absolutely thrived during the decade—the vampire. These weren’t brooding heartthrobs looking for romance. They were leather-clad bikers, nightclub predators, ancient aristocrats and […]

Heavy metal history is being made today, butt! 🤘🔥 Thousands of fans from across the UK and around the world are gathering at Knebworth Park for EddFest, Iron Maiden’s huge 50th Anniversary celebration, promising a full day of legendary music, unforgettable moments and a fitting tribute to one of Britain’s greatest ever metal bands. Taking […]

Trying to rank the most influential guitarists of all time is a dangerous business. You could probably walk into any rock pub in Britain, shout “Eric Clapton is better than Jimi Hendrix”, and trigger a debate fierce enough to stop the fruit machine, spill three pints and delay someone’s Greggs order. Yet that is precisely […]

If you’ve ever wondered what was really going on behind the scenes during one of nu metal’s biggest soap operas, Wes Borland has just dropped a brutally honest revelation that sheds new light on his first departure from Limp Bizkit. The legendary guitarist has revealed that he had effectively lost all of his money before […]

Back in July 2001, Limp Bizkit were absolutely everywhere. Red caps. Baggy jeans. Massive riffs. MTV domination. Fred Durst barking into the camera like he’d just been refused entry to the world’s angriest nightclub. The band were riding the enormous success of Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavoured Water, an album packed with swaggering […]

Barcelona Rock Fest has come flying out of the traps for 2027, with the first batch of specially priced festival passes selling out within minutes. Yep, you read that right, butt. Fans barely had time to open the ticket page, grab the bank card and shout “WHERE’S MY PASSPORT?” before the opening allocation disappeared quicker […]

There are band names, there are song titles… and then there’s “Fishdicks.” Yes, you read that correctly, butt. The gloriously unhinged SLAM BAND have returned with their third single, once again throwing crushing heaviness and comedy into the same industrial-sized blender. The result is a track that sounds ready to level a venue while simultaneously […]

Anthrax have released the official music video for their towering new track, The Edge of Perfection — a seven-minute slab of heavyweight thrash that guitarist Scott Ian has boldly described as “the greatest Anthrax song in the history of Anthrax.” No pressure, then. After more than four decades of circle pits, razor-wire riffs and enough […]

Well, that didn’t take long, did it? Rockharz Festival 2027 has officially sold out, with every available ticket snapped up ahead of next summer’s huge gathering in Ballenstedt, Germany. The festival will thunder into life from Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th July 2027, but anyone still hoping to join the party has now been greeted […]

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS | REPENTED — A BRUTAL GIFT TO FANS OR A NOSTALGIA-FUELLED CASH GRAB? 💀🔥 Break out the skinny jeans, straighten that legendary MySpace fringe and prepare to be drop-kicked directly back into 2006, because Bring Me The Horizon have officially released Count Your Blessings | Repented — a completely re-recorded version of […]

Heavy metal met royalty this week as THE HU made a memorable stop in London ahead of what promises to be one of the biggest weekends of their career. The Mongolian folk-metal pioneers visited Buckingham Palace, where they met members of the Household Cavalry, before treating guests at the Embassy of Mongolia to an intimate […]

Pack the tent, charge the power bank and prepare to hand over half your wages to a motorway service station, because Britain’s live music obsession is officially worth serious money. The UK’s music tourism industry generated a record-breaking £11.2 billion during 2025, as millions of fans travelled across the country to attend concerts, festivals and […]

There’s some proper tidy news for culture lovers, history hunters and heavy metal pilgrims, as Birmingham’s museums are set to extend their opening hours following a welcome funding boost. The move means visitors will have more time to explore the city’s collections, exhibitions and stories — including the hugely popular Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero […]