Mad About Rock

  Last week, Evanescence performed their hit single, “Afterlife” at The Game Awards, celebrating the intersection of music and gaming. The show was seen by over 100 million people globally. Spotify spotlighted the performance by releasing a special Spotify Single of Gunship’s remix of “Afterlife”. Listen to the track HERE. Singer Amy Lee said “We’ve been looking for an excuse to work with Gunship for too long, and I couldn’t be more excited about this dark new version. Being a part of the Devil May Cry series has been an honour and too much fun”. “Afterlife” dominated the charts upon release reaching the No. 1 spot on both Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart and Mediabase’s Active Rock Radio chart in both the U.S. and Canada. The band also appeared at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas event with their special guest K-Flay (performing their collaboration “Fight Like A Girl” and who will be opening their UK dates next year), as well as an appearance by Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shadd...

  Shortly after completing their 'Sleepless Empire UK/EU' tour, Italian metal icons LACUNA COIL continue their live momentum with the announcement of their 'Sleepless Empire US' tour, which is set to start in March 2026. With this run of dates, the band brings their signature dark atmosphere and the emotional intensity of new album Sleepless Empire to stages across North America. LACUNA COIL return to the US with special guests Escape The Fate, as well as VOWWS (24/3 - 13/4) and AXTY (15/4 - 29/4). The tour is set to start in New York on 24th March and concludes in Albany on 1st May. Tickets go on general sale Friday 19th December at 10am local time. See the full list of upcoming tour dates here . The announcement comes with a corresponding new official video for ‘Hosting the Shadow’, that shows LACUNA COIL in full force during their set at Aftershock festival in October 2025. Joining them on stage is Lamb Of God-frontman Randy Blythe, who is featured on the album trac...

  photo credit: Marek Sabogal BATTLE BEAST have announced that long-time vocalist Noora Louhimo will be departing the band. The news was shared on the band’s official social media channels yesterday. While the band bids farewell to a defining voice in its history, BATTLE BEAST are equally thrilled to introduce their new singer: Marina La Torraca. The band states: "One story ends, another begins. We’re excited to start this new chapter and introduce you to the new voice of Battle Beast, Marina.” photo credit: Jord Otto Marina La Torraca is a Brazilian vocalist from São Paulo, best known as the powerhouse frontwoman of modern metal band Phantom Elite and as a member of the symphonic metal project Exit Eden. She began performing in her teens in local cover bands before moving into formal training, including studying musical theatre in New York. Renowned for her versatile, commanding vocal range, Marina effortlessly transitions from dramatic, melodic passages to fierce, harsh screams....

  Fresh off BLOODSTOCK’s inaugural Winter Gathering, this holiday season BLOODSTOCK gifts metalheads something seriously heavy: five exclusive, newly released, pro-shot videos from GOJIRA’s earth-shaking 2025 headline performance, individually re-engineered with the band’s sound engineer to create the best and heaviest listening experience possible. Dropping across the holiday period, these live cuts capture the French titans at full power - a perfect festive binge for fans hungry for riffs. Your essential festive viewing includes “Stranded,” the groove-driven anthem from their 2016 released Magma opus, which airs first, blazing with the ferocity that made it a modern classic. “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!),” which made waves after the band’s blistering performance during the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, drops next. “Only Pain” follows, also taken from Magma, and showcases GOJIRA’s signature blend of precision and emotional weight. Next, the band’s crushing take on “Under The Sun...

  We’re excited to announce 22 new band additions and a venue update for Mangata Festival 2026, taking place on Saturday 5 September 2026 in Nottingham. With five stages spread across three city-centre venues, this is shaping up to be the biggest edition of Mangata Festival yet. We’re pleased to confirm that Mangata Festival 2026 will once again feature five stages, working closely with Rescue Rooms, Rock City, and The Tap & Tumbler. Rescue Rooms will host the Main Stage, with the Red Room stage upstairs, located at Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham (NG1 5LB). Just a few minutes away, Rock City on Talbot Street (NG1 5GG) will host the Beta stage and the Black Cherry Lounge stage. Around the corner, the Tap & Tumbler at 33 Wollaton Street (NG1 5FW) will host our fifth stage, which will be free entry with no ticket required. On the Rescue Rooms Main Stage, joining previously announced Raised By Owls, Red Method, and In Search of Sun, we’re thrilled to welcome our ...

  We exclusively caught up with Edinburgh’s masked metalcore outlier OBELISK who releases his debut album, 'Brushed By Darkness', on Friday 12th December. Check out the below track by track breakdown: Slifer the Executive Producer "An instrumental track which shows the beautiful components that can then turn ugly." Where do you end? "This is a song at its core that’s about people that pick and choose. Whether that’s a narcissistic person who can’t admit they’re wrong, or a religious person who likes to pick and choose their morals when they see fit. Lots of energy in this one." Karameleon "This one is about good old karma. I worked in an industry that was full of cliques, and this is what it’s written about. People throw stones in glass houses, talking from a throne when they have no idea others are doing the same. The fitness industry is a callous and cold place." Working Class Zero "Written quite clearly about the disparity of wealth, and ...

  Much-acclaimed Celtic punk artist NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE (Owen Crawford) returns with his most personal and powerful work yet. His new album, As Everything Else Decays, arrives Friday 27th February, led by the gripping new single and video, 'A Demon In The Dark', out now. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_t6yCi2Ubo Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0OnpSg0QUzp3ZB4AJDNT4N . Blending energetic rhythms, intricate instrumentation, and heartfelt punk authenticity, NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE delivers a sound that’s both serious and fun. Expect gripping anthems tackling corrupt governments, anti-fascism, mental health struggles, loss, and bad decisions — all infused with hope — alongside songs about everyday absurdities: being intimidated by teenagers at the skate park, politicians’ bedroom habits, and trying not to be a poser (with a beer in hand, of course). A true DIY punk powerhouse, NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE handles every aspect of his craft — from...