UK rock singer-songwriter Slyder Smith returns with his explosive new single ‘Killing The Machine‘, released on April 10th, 2026 — a hard-hitting, thought-provoking track that tackles the growing fear and reality of technology overtaking human connection and control. Blending gritty guitars, anthemic melodies, and his trademark raw lyricism, ‘Killing The Machine‘ channels both urgency and unease, capturing […]
The Feral Kids’ debut single ‘No Wall‘, released today, opens fittingly with the warning sound of an alarm siren. The style is energetic Scandinavian action rock: the guitar riffs are infectious, the vocals deliver both power and grit, and the rhythm section hits with the right amount of punch. Helsinki-based The Feral Kids have built […]
Lex Legion is a brand new band comprised of old friends with incredible heavy metal pedigree. Comprising of four-fifths of the classic late 1980s King Diamond line-up – drummer Mikkey Dee, guitarists Pete Blakk and Andy La Rocque, and bassist Hal Patino – the group is infused with the jaw-dropping vocals of Nils K. Rue […]
Iron Maiden’s highly anticipated EDDFEST weekend this summer has just got even bigger with the announcement that Blaze Bayley, who fronted the band from 1994 to 1999, will be headlining the Friday night Maidenville stage. He is the latest name to be revealed, as part of the all-encompassing celebration of Iron Maiden’s 50th Anniversary that […]
Fast-rising South London rockers The Karma Effect have today confirmed a new 13-date UK headline tour for autumn 2026 in support of their eagerly-awaited forthcoming third album ‘Cruel Intentions’, which is set for release on May 15th, 2026 (via Earache Records). With just a handful of tickets now remaining for the band’s previously-announced album launch […]
George Thorogood and The Destroyers have announced the final tour of the UK, as part of The Baddest Show on Earth tour of North America and Europe. There will be just two shows: Monday 29th June 2026 at University of Wolverhampton at the Civic Hall, followed by Tuesday 30th June 2026 at indigo at The O2 in London. Tickets […]
Swedish guitar icon Conny Bloom (of Electric Boys fame) returns with a bold and unexpected take on ‘Purple Haze‘, reimagining the timeless classic through his own unmistakable sonic lens. Originally inspired by an experimental attempt to reinterpret the song in Swedish, Bloom’s version evolved into something entirely new – stripping away imitation in favor of atmosphere, […]
King Kraken release their storming new rocker ‘Call To War‘ on the 17th of April, and it’s a riff riddled, power packed, full frontal assault on the senses which sees the band kicking their new campaign off in style! “Call to War is the first single king kraken have released since our second album last […]
Continuing their ascent into the vanguard of modern heavy music, cinematic hard rock outfit Bastion Rose has announced the release of their introspective single, ‘I‘. The track serves as the next single from the band’s third chapter, ‘Blue Rising‘. Stream – here Following their recent singles, ‘Dust‘ and ‘Bones‘, ‘I‘ turns the lens inward. The […]
Review: Thundermother – Live’n’Alive Napalm Records – April 17th, 2026 Reviewer – Jason Hopper I’ve been a fan of Thundermother since the release of 2022’s ‘Black and Gold‘ (review here), a fantastic album that I believed had the potential to break the band in the States. Instead, most of the band split and sole remaining member, […]
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