metal
live review: paradise lost, messa, high parasite. new century hall, manchester. 09/10/2025
With the autumnal evenings elongating at a rapid rate now I made my way across the Pennines for an evening of Gothic inspired Doom Metal courtesy of one of West Yorkshires most successful exports, the death-tinged Doom advocates Paradise Lost. Not long after the doors flung open we were being carved open by the iron …
two more added to bloodstock open air festival 2026 and these are huge
Bay area Thrash icons Testament, who have been ripping the UK a new one this month already, have been added to the Ronnie James Dio Main Stage on the Sunday Fellow Thrashers Thrown Into Exile have also been added to the Sophie Lancaster Stage on the Sunday. Weekend tickets are now officially SOLD OUT but …
bloodstock add even more bands for 2026 and weekend tickets are now officially sold out
Bloodstock Open Air festival 2026 have just dropped some more names and just in time for Halloween Striding onto the Ronnie James Dio Main Stage on Sunday, will be the mighty Black Label Society Not ones to be intimidated by that hefty gut punch, Main Stage Friday sees prime Deathcore dealers Fit For An Autopsy …
incineration festival locks in its first batch of bands for its 2026 edition, and it is huge
The first names of Incineration Festival 2026 have been revealed Incineration Festival have announced that BLOOD FIRE DEATH will headline the 2026 edition. More than twenty years have passed since the metal world lost one of its biggest icons, Thomas ‘Quorthon’ Forsberg of Bathory. Thomas ‘Quorthon’ Forsberg was instrumental in redefining metal as we knew …
the mighty arch enemy tour launches next month and it’s going to be heavy
Arch Enemy are hitting our shores next month and into November with their Blood Dynasty tour and this tour is going to be colossal. Joining Arch Enemy on the road will be the awesome Amorphis, the fantastic Eluveitie and the heavy Gatecreeper. This is one tour that will undoubtedly going down in metal history so …
the killswitch engage tour is about to unleash carnage on the uk
The Killswitch Engage UK tour is right around the corner and with them they bring a savage supporting cast in the form of Hardcore heroes Hatebreed, the Deathcore maniacs Fit For An Autopsy and Death Metal royalty Decapitated. This is going to be brutality of the highest order. With tickets selling out fast, don’t hesitate …
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