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 […]

Wokingham Festival is turning Bank Holiday Monday into a full-blown celebration of prog, rock, theatrical legends, left-field musicianship and enough musical wizardry to make your average pedalboard cry for mercy. Taking place at Cantley Park, Wokingham, the festival has announced its full line-up for Monday 31st August 2026, rounding off the August Bank Holiday weekend […]

Wales has lost one of its most iconic voices. Bonnie Tyler, the legendary Welsh singer behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, “Holding Out for a Hero”, “It’s a Heartache” and decades of unforgettable anthems, has sadly died aged 75. Her family have confirmed the heartbreaking news, with the singer passing away in hospital in Portugal […]

Iron Maiden fans, this is not a drill. The stage times for EddFest have officially been revealed, and with the massive Iron Maiden celebration taking place this Friday and Saturday, the countdown is now firmly in “cancel all plans, polish the battle vest and prepare for Eddie” territory. Taking place at Knebworth, EddFest is set […]

Prog fans, dust off the good headphones and prepare the ceremonial keyboard cape — Asia are back. The legendary melodic prog-rock giants have announced their brand-new studio album, Indigo, which is set for release on 6 November 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Even bigger? This marks Asia’s first new studio album in 12 years, following […]

Green Day have kicked open the crypt, grabbed the guitars, and shouted “not today, butt!” with the arrival of their brand-new track “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.” The song comes roaring out of the upcoming Nimrods original soundtrack, giving fans a fresh blast of Green Day mischief ahead of the band’s new coming-of-age comedy film, which […]

Steelhouse faithful, memorabilia hunters, mountain rockers and anyone who has ever shouted “one more song!” into the Welsh sky — this one’s a tidy little treat. The Steelhouse Festival dressing room door signs are now officially live for auction, giving fans the chance to grab a proper piece of backstage rock ’n’ roll history from […]

The king of the riff has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours — and heavy metal is raising its horns There are riffs… and then there are Tony Iommi riffs. The kind that don’t just come through the speakers — they crawl out of them wearing steel boots, covered in factory smoke, and sounding […]

Thrash metal veterans Flotsam and Jetsam have dropped their brand-new single “Rats in the Temple” — and judging by the promotional stunt, they’re not exactly entering this era quietly. Well then. Someone clearly looked at the phrase “album promo” and thought, “Nah butt, let’s make it look like a hostage situation on top of a […]

My Chemical Romance fans heading to Wembley Stadium on 8th July 2026, this one’s for you — and yes, you may want to save it before the signal turns into absolute festival-field soup. 🤘📱 A fan-made blue screen graphic is doing the rounds ahead of MCR’s massive Wembley night, encouraging fans to hold it up […]

Blue Light members, this one is worth a proper nose, butt — because tickets for Mumford & Sons at BST Hyde Park have been reduced to just £9.95. Yep, you read that right. Not £99.50.Not “sell a kidney and skip lunch for a month” festival pricing.£9.95. For a huge summer show in Hyde Park, London, […]

Cardiff, you absolute legends — Blackweir has officially signed off for the summer, and what a belter it’s been. After a season packed with huge crowds, big singalongs, sunny skies, and that classic Welsh outdoor gig magic, Blackweir has dropped the message fans were hoping for: “See you in 2027.” 🔥 And fair play, judging […]

Steelhouse Festival Wales wasn’t just about riffs, amps, leather jackets and classic rock glory — oh no, butt. Before the guitars could roar and the pints could mysteriously disappear, fans first had to complete the sacred festival side quest: Getting up the mountain. 🏔️🎸 And thankfully, Steelhouse had the proper job sorted with a shuttle […]

Baglan, you absolute beauties — this is what community looks like. A packed-out Brooke, a buzzing crowd, a car park rammed tighter than the front barrier at a metal festival, and locals gathering for #Baglefest in proper feel-good fashion. If anyone needed a reminder of why places like The Brooke matter, this was it — […]

Some bands arrive politely. Others kick the door open, drag in a wall of feedback, light a candle in the corner, scream into the void, and somehow make the whole thing feel weirdly beautiful. That, butt, is where A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers come in. The Haarlem-based metal collective may take their name from several […]