You never forget your first. Be it a first crush, first love, first pet, first car, etc., you never forget it. For this reviewer, his first was Monday, 19th November 1979 at the Apollo Theatre, Glasgow. The first baptism in the cauldron of live music. Aged 12. Motörhead, ‘Bomber’ Tour …
Read More »Dutch progressive metal band Textures collab with Charlotte Wessels on new single
Dutch progressive metal pioneers Textures return with At the Edge of Winter, the second single from their forthcoming album Genotype, set for release on 23rd January on Kscope. Featuring Charlotte Wessels (ex-Delain), the new single blends atmospheric synths, intricate sound design, and polyrhythmic grooves with massive riffs and soaring vocal …
Read More »Introducing: Eld Varg
Glasgow’s rising heavy metal powerhouse crew ELD VARG are poised to unleash their formidable new album, Destroyer, on Friday, 14th November. Ahead of the full release, the band will drop the album’s title track as a single — complete with an official video — on Friday, 7th November. Andy and …
Read More »LORD OF THE LOST collab with Infected Rain on new single
LORD OF THE LOST have revealed the third single cut from the upcoming new full-length, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, out 12th December 2025 via Napalm Records. On ‘Would You Walk With Me Through Hell?’, LORD OF THE LOST team up with Infected Rain, adding an extra edge to the genre-fluid …
Read More »BLEED FROM WITHIN – announce more shows for UK/IRE 2026 headline tour
Due to an overwhelming response from fans, Scottish metal heavyweights Bleed From Within are proud to announce additional dates and updates for ‘The Dying Sun’ UK and Ireland tour, set for March 2026. Bleed From Within commented: “Thanks to the insane response to last week’s tour announcement, we have some …
Read More »Review: Battle Beast – ‘Steelbound’
“Throw your worries into the next trash can, at least for 38 minutes and sing, dance, headbang, do whatever feels right!” As far as press release blurb goes, that description from Nuclear Blast Records about the latest release from Finnish sextet Battle Beast hits the nail square on the head. …
Read More »BEYOND THE BLACK – release video for new single ‘Can You Hear Me (Feat. Asami From LOVEBITES)’
Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are excited to share the fourth single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The catchy uptempo tune ‘Can You Hear Me’ sees BEYOND THE BLACK’s very …
Read More »WAILING BANSHEE announce new single ‘Tempest’
The storm approaches. WAILING BANSHEE’S thunderous new single ‘Tempest’ heralds a new era for the NWOTHM inspired five-piece. WAILING BANSHEE earned their stripes the hard way. Riff by riff, with blood, sweat and tears, they carved out a loyal following in the UK’s underground Heavy Metal scene through nonstop touring …
Read More »Introducing: Tempest Saint
London-based rising metal crew TEMPEST SAINT continue their ascent with the release of their thunderous new video for the track, The Cursed. Meet the band, below: What are the origins of the band? How long have you been playing together? We (Tempest Saint) formed in January 2023, from the Remaining …
Read More »Review: Sabaton – ‘Legends’
Since they evolved into global Metal superstars, Swedish history-nuts Sabaton have joined the ranks of such household names as AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Motörhead in having a signature sound. Within a few moments, the listener knows that it’s Sabaton. The bombast, the deep brogue of Joakim Brodén’s vocals; the choir; …
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