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BLOODSTOCK launches 2025 'Metal 2 The Masses' grass roots scheme across the UK

  BLOODSTOCK wants to find the hottest new metal talent to appear across festival weekend next August! With weekend tickets for BLOODSTOCK 2025 now sold out, festival HQ is getting cracking on this year's instalment of the phenomenally successful Metal 2 The Masses (M2TM) scheme, to fill out the bands who'll be appearing on the New Blood Stage, in conjunction with sponsor Timothy Taylor. No other festival does more to support grass roots metal and local venues in the UK. BLOODSTOCK was honoured to be recognised for this at the Heavy Music Awards earlier this summer, taking home top accolade The H Award, for exceptional positive contribution to the heavy music scene by way of the M2TM initiative. There are 31 regions already confirmed to take part this year, ensuring regional heats the length and breadth of the country (plus Cyprus and Poland for good measure), making this the biggest Metal 2 The Masses scheme yet! The list of participating regions this year include: LONDON | C...
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Shaman's Harvest and Blacktop Mojo announce UK Tour

  Blacktop Mojo and Shaman's Harvest will be coming to the UK on a very eagerly anticipated and long awaited CO - HEADLINE tour and have announced additional tour dates! Following the success of 'Burn The Ships' in 2017 and their cover of the Aerosmith classic 'Dream On' (which has reached 31 million views) and the hit singles “Where the Wind Blows”, “Underneath” and “It Won’t Last”; Blacktop Mojo will be touring their new album “Pollen” featuring the singles “As The Light Fades”, “Like Wild Horses”, and “Red Enough”. "Playing the UK has always been a bucket list goal for our band. To be able to cross that goal off of our list with our good friends in Shaman's Harvest there too, is like being told that not only did you win a brand-new car, but there is a big suitcase full of money in the back seat." - Matt James, Blacktop Mojo Shaman’s Harvest first hit single 'Dragonfly' released in 2009 reached #16 on Billboard. In early 2010, Shaman's Ha...

NOT ENOUGH SPACE release new single 'SOLACE IN SILENCE'

  Floridian quintet, Not Enough Space, have released their new single, "Solace In Silence", via Thriller Records. The track dives deep into mental health, suicide awareness and the struggles of coping with loss, subjects the band have personal connections to. Speaking of the song, the band share, “‘Solace In Silence’ is a song dedicated to mental health, suicide awareness and the lasting impact on loved ones. The lyrical content explores the concept of losing yourself and wanting the voices in your head to silence themselves. Hence the title, ‘Solace In Silence.’ The track explores the aftermath of losing a loved one to suicide and the dangers of alcoholism as a means to cope with loss." NOT ENOUGH SPACE - ‘Solace In Silence’ (Official Music Video) Not Enough Space will be joining Capstan part of ‘The Cult Tour’ in March, 2025 alongside Colorblind and True North. See dates below: USA ‘The Cult Tour’ supporting Capstan: MARCH 21 Jacksonville, FL, Underbelly 22 Tampa, FL...

PARADISE FELL release new single 'OVERDOSE.'

  London nu-rock outfit paradise fell. have shared a raw and energetic single, ‘overdose.’ The track is taken from their forthcoming debut mixtape Songs for ur Head (due for release on February 28th in 2025 via Fly Tip Records.) overdose. is a visceral journey through the highs and lows of toxic relationships. The single captures the chaos of losing yourself in something, that was never good for you from the start, but just tasted sweet. “Once the initial euphoria fades, turning into a bad trip spiraling out of control, leaving you drained,” shares paradise fell front man Matty Bankhurst. He continues to mention "The track is fueled by angry frustration, laced with the painful resignation of ‘take what you want from me, cuz I gave you everything’. A nod to everyone who’s been trapped by their own vulnerability of leaning into something/someone deceptively sweet.” Watch the official visualiser for ‘overdose.’ paradise fell. will play shows around the UK this March as part of thei...

DEATH RATTLE BEGINS US TOUR + THEY REVEAL 2nd SINGLE/VIDEO FROM UPCOMING ALBUM

  New England Metal band DEATH RATTLE are back following the signing news an https://youtu.be/jmW2Tz7QITs?si=XLvgikDrd_biVDGA d release of first single/video “Immersed In Black” with another great track and music video. Second single “Malthusian Dependency” is online at all platforms now, or watch the creepy music video for the song HERE . DEATH RATTLE show another element of their sound on “Malthusian Dependency,” which comes across slower, heavier and overall doomier. The music video, once again captured by Jonas Em of EmVision Productions, adds to the overall edge of the song. “We chose ‘Malthusian Dependency’ as our second single because we feel it is probably one of the standout songs on the new album. It was the first song that was written off the album and was the most organic song. It spawned from Ryan and Chris hammering out the riffs down at the studio. We really spent little time refining it when we were tracking because the song felt complete when we walked in. It had...

KING KRAKEN Release Thunderous New Single & Music Video 'Berserker'

  Welsh metallers KING KRAKEN have released a brand new music video for their raucous new single 'Berserker'. The track, a slow-burning anthem that captures the raw power of Norse mythology, is the second to be released from their upcoming second album March Of The Gods, due for self-release on 18th April. Pre-save the album here and pre-order here . In Norse mythology, a Berserker is a member of a class of ancient warriors who worked themselves into a frenzy before battle, fighting with abnormal fury and courage. KING KRAKEN channel that into this thunderous single, vividly capturing the Viking valour with monolithic riffage, razor-sharp hooks and frontman Mark Donoghue's haunting vocals. WATCH HERE STREAM HERE On the new single, the band comment: "Our latest single is a Viking massacre packed with hooks and melody. The picturesque Norse imagery is prevalent throughout the track evoking a foot stomping assault on your senses, and as the second release from our fort...

True Devil Release Video For New Single "S.D.O.N."

Unleash your inner demons with Detroit Hard Rock Hellraisers True Devil. True Devil’s visceral vocals, duelling guitar slayers and scorching rhythm section are everything rock and roll should be – provocative, dangerous, and completely spellbinding. Drawing inspiration from Alice In Chains, Pantera, Queens of the Stone Age, Monster Magnet, Velvet Revolver, Motorhead, and Danzig – True Devil’s sound is still wholly theirs. Fronted by former Sever it All lead singer Mark Stebleton, True Devil also features members of industrial cult favourites Crud and outlaw rockers Dead in 5. Now with the release of the band’s high wattage debut singles “Rips My Heart Out," “Divisible,” and “S.D.o.N.” (produced by Andy Patalan of 90’s hit makers Sponge) True Devil will be bringing their horn throwing, mosh pit inducing ROCK to a venue near you. Witness the raw power and magnetic energy of True Devil because Hell hath no fury like these riveting rock disciples. Check out the new video for the sin...

SABATON announce streaming platform release for animated movie 'The War To End All Wars'

  Due to overwhelming demand, SABATON´s animated film, 'The War To End All Wars - The Movie', will hit video streaming services starting 11th March in a wide range of territories. The movie will be available on Apple TV, YouTube Movies, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Video. You can already pre-order it on Apple TV today! This exciting development means you can enjoy SABATON´s film from the comfort of your home on your favourite platform. Relive the epic battles and untold stories of World War 1 like never before. About 'THE WAR TO END ALL WARS - THE MOVIE': 'The War To End All Wars - The Movie' is the result of years of dedication, research, and collaboration with Yarnhub, a renowned animation studio specialising in historical storytelling. This 67-minute-long animated musical motion picture takes viewers on a captivating journey through the harrowing and heroic stories of World War 1. It brings to life the remarkable and often untold experiences of those who li...