metal
news: paradise lost ascension of europe (part one) tour is nearly upon us
Paradise Lost roll across Europe, starting in October, with Messa in tow as well as the magnificent High Parasite in the UK and Lacrimas Profundere in mainland Europe. After unleashing their latest opus ‘Ascension’ upon us it is now time to catch the Gothic maestros in the flesh. Grab your tickets now.
track: atreyu share new single ‘dead’ plus a tour celebrating the 20 + 1 year anniversary of ‘the curse’ which kicks off this month
Today, ATREYU are proud to share their new single “Dead,” marking their first release in over two years. Known for their signature blend of crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics, ATREYU continue to push the boundaries of metalcore while staying true to the sound that has earned them a devoted global following. “Dead,” recorded by Matthew Pauling, showcases the band’s relentless energy …
offal fest announces its first bands for the 2026 edition
First bands announced for OFFAL FEST 2026; early bird tickets running low Veteran brutal death metallers Lividity and UK titans Infected Disarray and Twitch of the Death Nerve among the first bands announced for next year’s festival Festival moves to new venue: The Bread Shed in Manchester Very limited early bird tickets still available: Offal-Fest.com Manchester, …
incineration festival spoil us with another massive band for their 2026 line up
Norwegian Black & Roll Brigade VREID marches on to London in May, making a debut appearance at Incineration Festival and bringing darkness to the Electric Ballroom stage. Acquire your tickets here: www.incinerationfest.com/tickets
live review: bloodstock open air festival, catton hall. 10/08/2025
So, on to the final day and my morning was starting with a huge slab of Modern Deathcore by way of The Cartographer on the New Blood Stage. With guttural roars and animated vocals it was the perfect way to jump headfirst into a full day of Metal. The tent was suitably rammed for the …
bloodstock open air festival announces 25 bands for the 25th anniversary
Bloodstock will be returning to Catton Park in August 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and they have announced a massive 25 bands already. BLOODSTOCK is overjoyed to welcome back titans of groove metal, the unmistakable Lamb of God as Friday’s headliner on the Ronnie James Dio stage. Frontman D. Randall Blythe states, “We are …
The mighty Incineration Festival has announced its date, venues and the first band for the 2026 edition. FIVE DEATHLY GROUNDS The Roundhouse will be the setting of our main stage in 2026 – a stage that will host a headline performance by one of the most special bookings we’ve ever had the pleasure of confirming. …
live review: bloodstock open air festival, catton hall. 07/08/2025
After having successfully traversed through a downpour that Noah and his Arc would have potentially been stumped by and Poseidon would have undoubtedly been proud of I eventually made my way onto the hallowed grounds of Catton Park, a headbangers Utopia if you will, just in time to be launched head first into the Punky …
live review and + gallery : slayer, amon amarth, anthrax, mastodon, hatebreed & neckbreakker – finsbury park, london 06/07/2025
Six years, which some would say seems like an eternity, and the day had finally come for the Capital to experience the return of the Thrash overlords, and if the stripped back Cardiff event (just three days earlier) is anything to go by then we were in for a treat of epic proportions. First to …
Live Review & Gallery: LANDMVRKS Get Loud and Stay Loud at Metro Theatre For Their Australian Debut – Eora Land/Sydney, 10.05.25
French metalcore outfit LANDMVRKS didn’t need to bother with dramatics when they hit the stage at the sold-out Metro Theatre over the weekend. As part of their Australian debut, they simply walked on and started swinging. No build-up, no bloated intro – just volume, sweat, and riffs thick enough to cave your chest in. The …