Mad About Rock

  After an unforgettable debut last year, BLOODSTOCK’S WINTER GATHERING storms back this winter, bringing the spirit of the UK’s premier metal festival indoors once again for a full day of festive heaviness. Returning to take over KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton, on Saturday 5th December 2026, this one-day celebration promises towering riffs, intimate chaos, and all the community magic that BLOODSTOCK is known for. Just a 20-minute walk from Wolverhampton station, with all-day parking nearby for a couple of quid, KK’s Steelmill is easy to get to. Alongside a stacked lineup of crushing bands, there’s a range of food available to help you keep up your energy for 8 hours of solid headbanging, plus a fully stocked bar serving drinks throughout the event, with cash, card, and contactless all accepted. And because December is definitely coat weather, there’s a cloakroom available too - drop off your big coat and warm up in the pit! Doors will open at 2pm, with bands performing from 3pm – 1...

  Rising British hard rock outfit DEATH WARMED UP are ready to make serious noise with the announcement of their debut album, Wildcard, out on Friday 17th April. The fast-rising Nottingham crew have also unveiled a brand-new single, Gods Of Rock N Roll, and accompanying video. Check out the video: Listen to the band via - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7G3tcNolc8GrTX4INNTiHa . Formed in 2023 and hailing from Nottingham, England, DEATH WARMED UP deliver loud, extravagant, no-holds-barred rock ’n’ roll. Drawing inspiration from authentic old-school rock while injecting a sharp modern edge, the five-piece have spent the past two years relentlessly honing their sound, style, and image. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band have already toured extensively across the UK, sharing stages with Defences, Paradise Sins, Circus 66, and more. Alongside building a formidable live reputation, DEATH WARMED UP have been hard at work in the studio...

  There is no stopping electro-metalcore crew PREMIER JESTER who continue their rapid ascent and are primed to unleash their irresistibly charged debut album, 'Turn You On', due out Friday 24th April. The energetic five-piece have also just dropped their belting new track, ‘Pac’d Out’. Watch the video here  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqkzWxtMvXU  or see below: With the band on the rise, we exclusively asked the dynamic metalcorers for the songs that have greatly influenced their sound: Limp Bizkit – Rollin "I grew up on Limp Bizkit and it didn’t matter what mood you were in, they lifted you up and got you moving. They were aggressive without being too serious and were (for me) one of the first main cross-genre bands who really pushed musical boundaries, all whilst having a lot of fun! I feel this is a BIG influence on the style PJ adopts" – Jimmy Martin (Harsh vocals) Scooter - Posse "Scooter is one of my biggest influences. I’m a huge fan of techno a...

  Papa Roach have just released a brand-new single called “Wake Up Calling,” and unveiled the next wave of their ‘Rise Of The Roach’ world tour, with dates confirmed across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Europe, and now the UK & Ireland. The band has just announced their return to the UK later this year for another headline run, following their biggest shows yet last year, including a sold-out Wembley show. The tour will kick off at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 1st November through to Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on 9th November, with a stop at London’s The O2 along the way. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM – Friday, 13th February 2026 HERE . Last year’s UK dates garnered fantastic reviews across the board: “…with this kind of longevity, our suspicion about them being armageddon-proof doesn’t seem quite so daft after all. Long live Papa Roach!” – Kerrang “Papa Roach - still so undeniable all these years later. Still learning, still living, still loving and still looking for that next thing to...

  Captivating thrashers DeathAssault unleash a diverse and expanding sound that fuses fiery riffs with formidable, gripping soundscapes. The band will release their self-titled debut album, DEATHASSAULT, on Friday 13th February. Ahead of the album’s arrival, DeathAssault have released their savage new single and video, Falling Down, out now. Watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljlK7DV-FkYY Listen to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PEMSqx7qRx6RpSrjlcUUT . Formed in 2022 and hailing from Plymouth, DeathAssault features Darrell Baker (vocals), Bill Mander (guitar), Jake Ackrell (guitar), Wiktor Osiecki (bass), and Levi Spry (drums). Drawing from a wide spectrum of influences, the band deliver a powerful sound fuelled by angst, passion, and volatility. Fast becoming renowned for their intense, energy-charged live performances, DeathAssault are emerging as part of a new wave of metal bands poised to break through. Inspired by the likes of Sepultura, La...

  Now this is BIG news! Sabaton are thrilled to announce that their concert film 'Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours' has officially landed on Amazon Prime Video , Apple TV and YouTube in a wide range of territories. This means you can now experience The Tour To End All Tours - which travelled across Europe in 2023 and hit cinemas worldwide in 2024 - from the comfort of your own sofa, bringing the Sabaton energy straight into your living room. So round up the troops… and let’s go! BOUT 'SABATON – THE TOUR TO END ALL TOURS' 'Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours' means a great deal to the band. It was recorded at a completely sold-out Ziggo Dome in 2023 in Amsterdam, where thousands of fans came together to share an unforgettable night. For those who know Sabaton’s story, this concert carried special significance. When they first played in the Netherlands – six years after they formed – it was in front of a handful of people. Looking back at that moment and comp...

  Towering Celtic punk artist NO MURDER NO MOUSTACHE (Owen Crawford) continues to climb from the underground with his stunning new album, 'As Everything Else Decays', out Friday 27th February. The new anthemic single, 'Wasted', is out on Friday 20th February, accompanied by a striking new video. We caught up with Owen and exclusively asked him to name the top five songs that have influenced his sound: The Rumjacks - Bullhead "It’s hard to pick from the tons of Celtic Punk songs that I love and have clearly influenced me, but this one is an absolute favourite. The drop out breakdown in the middle is something I use a lot, and switching from accordion to banjo, as well as writing about the Irish War of Independence as I do in “Rebellion” from my first album." Bad Religion – American Jesus "One of the things that Bad Religion do SO well is vocal harmonies and crossover vocal lines with different melodies and lyrics being sung at the same time between th...