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  Cult Of Alcaeus has signed with Nova Era Records and joined forces with Necro Algorithm to present "Doomed Algorithms", the split album by Cult Of Alcaeus and Necro Algorithm , released through Nova Era Records. "Doomed Algorithms" is a sonic apocalypse, blending "Doomed Cycles" by Cult of Alcaeus and "Synthetic Souls" by Necro Algorithm, renowned for their crushing soundscapes and futuristic aesthetic. More than just an album, this is a manifesto against humanity's obsolescence under machine dominance, a celebration of chaos where societal collapse meets the algorithm. What to Expect? Devastating riffs, ferocious vocals, and profound lyrics tackling human violence, apocalyptic visions, technological dominance, and the clash between man and machine—all delivered through top-tier production. This album promises to be a milestone in the extreme Death, Thrash, and Groove Metal scene.  Follow Nova Era Records, Cult Of Alcaeus and Necro Algorith...

  There’s a brand-new date that needs to be added to the festival calendar. NOVACAINE FESTIVAL 2025 makes its debut in Sheffield, England, on Saturday 4th October. The event promises to be an electrifying day of music, creativity, and community. NOVACAINE’s goal is to support and showcase new music and foster a sense of community and discovery, making it the perfect destination for music lovers looking to explore new sounds in an intimate setting. Debuting at the legendary Corporation in Sheffield, NOVACAINE FESTIVAL 2025 will feature a curated line-up spanning from cutting edge rock to engrossing metal. Novacaine Festival 2025 Line Up Includes: The Five Hundred (Headliner) Bleed Again (Sub-headliner) Night Thieves Fates Hollow Reanimate Ocean Thieves Saints Among Us Broken Empire Our City Fires Dead Demons. Novacaine have a Spotify playlist that includes tracks from all artists playing at the festival. Check it out, here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pWwHqMa1UX16XmzA4VtLr ...

  Following its premiere with Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 last night, The Darkness have today (December 10th) released their explosive new single ‘I Hate Myself’. It’s the second track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth studio album Dreams On Toast which is out on March 28th via Cooking Vinyl. Pre-order the album now here . The punk rock glam stomp of ‘I Hate Myself’ features Justin Hawkins in self-deprecating mode, as he chronicles the breakdown of a relationship while pointing the finger squarely at himself. Falsetto soars, riffs swagger, choruses trumpet and solos ignite as though you’ve walked into an end-of-year party where Status Quo, Slade, Cheap Trick and Motorhead have all come on the jukebox… at the same time! It’s quite simply magnificent. Regarding the single Justin Hawkins says, “At last, a joyous, raucous celebration of self-loathing. I think without regrets we stand to learn less from our experiences – to deny them and compartmentalise them is to deny ourselv...

  Acclaimed Mongolian rock band, The HU, have announced a brand new European tour for 2025, INCARNATION, across June/July 2025. These shows include many new cities for The HU, performing for fans there for the very first time. This tour also includes dates where they will perform as special guests for Heilung. Ticket presale begins 10am CET tomorrow, Wednesday 11 December, with General Sale at 10am CET on Friday 13 December - for tickets visit this link . Across 26 dates The HU will perform in Germany, France, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, Denmark, Poland, Belgium and Czech Republic, as well as starting the tour in Maastricht, Netherlands on 6 June, and closing out in Istanbul, Turkey, on 16 July. Full dates and venues below. Band leader Gala says: “We’re really excited about our 2025 shows, to visit some brand new places where we’ve never played before, and reach a whole new audience. We will also be releasing new music next year, so fans will get to hear some of...

  London, 10th December 2024: Two of rock’s most iconic acts, Judas Priest and Alice Cooper, are set to deliver an unforgettable performance at The O2 Arena, London, on Friday, 25 July 2025. Promising a night of unparalleled metal and theatrical rock. Hailing from Birmingham, England—the birthplace of heavy metal—Judas Priest has defined the genre for over 50 years. Known for their groundbreaking albums like “British Steel” and the 35-year anniversary of “Painkiller”, the band’s influence is unrivalled, shaping the very fabric of rock music. Their explosive performances, leather-and-studs aesthetic, and iconic hits like “Breaking the Law” and “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming’” have earned them global acclaim, a Grammy Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their latest album, Invincible Shield, continues to storm the charts and gained a Grammy nomination for ‘Best Metal Performance for ‘Crown Of Thorns’. Joining them is the Godfather of Shock Rock, Alice Coope...

  Ho ho ho! Let’s get the festive season into full swing with some more festival news. The weather might be getting colder, but BLOODSTOCK fever is hotting up, with day tickets now available plus today’s latest band announcement revealing the final bands joining the Sophie Lancaster stage in August 2025. Fourteen more bands are lined up to make your festival weekend go with a bang. Handling Thursday’s opening night party duties with aplomb, will be high intensity deathcore beasts DEADFLESH from Hertfordshire, original BLOODSTOCK indoor alumnus FOURWAYKILL , and Belgium’s power trio GNOME . Treat your Friday bangover to a hefty dose of Welsh black metalheads OFNUS , non-conforming tech/deathcorel extremists TURIN , Belfast’s prog metal underdogs LOCK HORNS , and UKHC bruisers ROUGH JUSTICE from Sheffield. Livening up the Sophie tent on Saturday will be prog metal experimentalists IREOSIS from Leeds, post metal soundscape crafters VNDER A CRVMBLING MOON , Sheffield’s blackened pos...

  Ferocious UK extreme metallers KILLERKORP kick on with the release of their brutal new EP, Vices, which arrives on Friday 13th December. The fiery five piece have also now released the EP’s namesake as a single and lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMCtp12wx6s Listen to the band at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xD7iRoxdyjL7y59UjdZ5X Despatching an uncompromising sound that rattles your bones, KILLERKORP were originally formed in 2018, and feature Ben Lyddiatt (vocals), Jakey Day (lead guitar), Jon-Luke Bloomfield (rhythm guitar), Daniel Lyddiatt (bass), and Sonny Wright (drums). Their formidable debut EP, Pain, landed in 2019 and received notable acclaim for its savage riffery and potent lyrics. As the band’s following increased, so too did their songwriting prowess as evidenced by 2020’s compelling single, The End, and 2021’s follow up track, Death Day. Both singles cemented the Brit bruisers’ growing reputation as one of the emerging heavyweights on the UK sce...