Norwegian metal pioneers Vreid have released ‘Kraken‘, a monumental instrumental piece written as the official score for the feature film Kraken. Rooted in the blackened spirit of Sognametal and the brutal mythology of the Sognefjord, the song channels ancient forces, crushing atmospheres and a sense of inevitable awakening. A music video built from the film’s […]
Review: TAILGUNNER – Midnight Blitz Napalm Records (February 6th, 2026) Reviewer – Jason Hopper Arriving from the UK in 2022, TAILGUNNER have made a name for themselves touring in support of their debut album, ‘Guns For Hire‘. They were fortunate to find themselves opening for KK’s Priest on one of their European tours. This led […]
Review: Burning Witches & Hammer King The Asylum, Birmingham (January 24th, 2026) Reviewer / Photographer – Richard Davies A short trip across the midlands and to the brilliant Asylum in Birmingham, host to so many great alternative and metal bands for years. Tonight, we’re here to catch the Witches And Kings Tour, a co-headline tour […]
The Scottish rock warriors Heavy Pettin unleash the haunting new video for ‘Faith Healer (Kill My Demons)’ taken from their recently released album ‘Rock Generation’ (review here), out now via Silver Lining Music. Live footage filmed by Taylor Jones, video edit by Freakshot Film. Listen/Order at this location. Guitarist Dave “Davo” Aitken comments “‘Faith Healer (Kill my […]
Following her triumphant October 2025 UK Tour, Texas based blues rock guitarist Ally Venable will embark on a 10-date UK Tour in September 2026. Special guest on all shows is the celebrated Canadian blues rock phenom, Garret T. Willie. Tickets for all concerts, except Glasgow and Faversham, are available from altickets.com. Tickets for Ally’s concert […]
Los Angeles–based cinematic hard rock visionaries EDGE OF PARADISE unveil a striking new music video for ‘Martyr (Monster)‘, cut from last year’s smash hit album ‘Prophecy‘. Delving deeper into the band’s immersive sci-fi universe, the narrative-driven visual experience features the first performance of new keyboardist, Alex Nasla, and a second act that reimagines the song […]
Fresh from their return with ‘You’re The Reason‘, DEPARTED continue their resurgence with the release of their explosive new single ‘Natural Disaster’, a track that pushes the band even further into their bold, modern sound. Sharper, faster and full of energy, ‘Natural Disaster‘ showcases DEPARTED at their best — a driving, high-impact track that needs […]
Symphonic gothic metal project Belle Morte announces the release of a new acoustic music video for their debut single ‘Mercy‘. Originally released on December 9th, 2017, ‘Mercy‘ was the first song the band ever put out and holds a special place in their history. Since its debut, the track has remained a fan favorite, and […]
Review: Autumn’s Child – Melody Lane Pride & Joy Music (January 23rd, 2026) Reviewer – Chris O’Connor Six albums into their journey, Scandinavian AOR standard-bearers Autumn’s Child continue to affirm their status as one of the genre’s most reliable and emotionally resonant voices. With ‘Melody Lane‘, the band step confidently into their next chapter, delivering […]
Brazil’s own melodic hard rock warriors, Deserta, are ready to crank the volume even higher with the release of their second full-length album, ‘Hard Times Ahead‘, out February 27th, 2026 on Lions Pride Music. After turning heads worldwide with their killer debut ‘Don’t Dare Stop‘ in 2023, the band is back to prove that the […]
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