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Legendary Swiss rock pioneers, The Young Gods, have shared a new single titled “Systemized”, the final track to be released ahead of their highly anticipated forthcoming record “Appear Disappear”, out June 13th via Two Gentlemen. Evoking a sense of urgency with its relentless energy and powerful lyrics, the new single “Systemized” marks a searing return to the band’s industrial roots. …

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Wow, that was brutal! Ok, lets rewind four hours where we got the party started with the absolutely crushing brand of brutal Death Metal courtesy of the Belgium juggernaut that is Carnation. As Duson entered the stage it was obvious to the rapidly filling Mancunian basement that they were here to punish and absolutely obliterate. …

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Undoubtedly one of the metal events of the year is coming to the UK shores and it is one you do not want to miss. Thrash giants, Slayer, are descending upon our shores with a huge supporting bill of Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon, Hatebreed and Neckbreakker. First off they will rampage though Cardiff before moving …

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The mighty Incineration Festival is set to return to the capital, 2nd May 2026 After what was a massive edition last week, you will not want to miss next years celebration of extreme music in the wonderful Camden Town. It is sure to be a highlight of the metal calendar for any discerning headbanger. See …

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BLOODSTOCK is thrilled to be partnering with premier alternative lifestyle and merchandise brand EMP UK to unveil the next wave of rising metal talent set to storm the EMP STAGE this August! A powerhouse mix of fresh faces and underground favourites, these bands represent the fierce diversity and raw energy of the UK and European …

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Tonight saw a trio of Death Metal delights for us on the Mancunian soundscape and I was a little quizzical as to why the Club Academy wasn’t fuller but I guess, as they say, their loss was my gain as I was carved open by set after set of barbaric Death Metal. First up was …

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Slayer will be playing two UK dates in July, their first since 2019, and they will be joined by some giants of the metal world. Slayer will be playing the Blackweir Fields, Cardiff, on 3rd July and then Finsbury Park, London, on 6th July. Tickets for the london show have reportedly hit the 50% sold …

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Incineration Festival, which takes place across five venues in London on 3rd May 2025, has announced the stage splits for the 2025 edition and it is looking mighty fine (as it always does without fail !!). So, without further ado, here are the line ups for the five venues Here’s how the Roundhouse stage lines …

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The Barbican was full of legends tonight and the crowd didn’t disappoint either. When Ricky Warwick and the Fighting Hearts hit the stage the gathered ensemble was modest to say the least, but as the rock flowed energetically from the stage to the floor, and lofty seating above, all empty space soon filled up. From …

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