Mad About Rock

  SLIPKNOT have announced their (sic)est Stadium Tour, crossing the globe Summer 2027. The tour, produced by Live Nation, launches July 3 at London’s historic Wembley Stadium connected by EE, in a UK and Europe exclusive. On July 16, Slipknot touch down in D.C.’s Nationals Park to kick off their North American jaunt, which includes performances at Citi Field in Queens, New York, Chicago’s Soldier Field, Boston’s Fenway Park, Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and more. The tour wraps with five South American performances in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Colombia. Featuring a brand new set, new staging and a setlist spanning across their career, these shows will be the ultimate Slipknot experience to date. The band are joined by Bring Me The Horizon as direct support on all North American dates with a rotation of special guests along the way including: Acid Bath, Lamb of God, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Kublai Khan TX, Polyphia, Loathe, and Vende...

  Brighton rock trio BELA FOOL have released their new single and video, Up To Me, out now, followed by their debut EP, Fool Me Once, on Friday 2nd October. The releases introduce BELA FOOL’s world of sharp contrasts, loud guitars, and human contradictions, taking an honest, reflective look at personal relationships, obsession, and the patterns we fall into. Blending vivid narrative songwriting with engaging melodies, the record pairs thoughtful storytelling with memorable hooks, exploring real-world events and everyday emotional friction with nuance and heart. We spoke exclusively with the band, and they offered up this track-by-track run-through of the debut EP: 'Up To Me': "Captures the emotional exhaustion of a relationship built on constant complaint and zero change. Through endless conversations that lead nowhere, it reflects the frustration of knowing nothing will improve when accountability is constantly shifted elsewhere." 'The Ballad of Billy Jesus...

  UK alt-rock crew THE BITTER PILLS are set to release their self-titled debut album on Friday 25th September, fuelled by heavy riffs, raw intensity and relentless energy. Ahead of the album, the band have released 'Bad Monday', a raucous new single with a sharp, fuzzy bite, out now. Watch the new official video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wie8OmEgdQ8 Listen to the band at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oGeoVZPLQbH1bdsRumrIt Driven by heavy guitars, pounding drums and infectious energy, Bad Monday combines big riffs with a rougher, more immediate edge. The track captures the intensity of the band's live performances while retaining the thoughtful songwriting running throughout the album. Formed in Eastbourne by guitarist and vocalist Nico Sc’erri, THE BITTER PILLS took their final shape when drummer Chris Cooper joined in 2023. Although relatively new, the pair have known each other for over a decade, first meeting as teenagers and spending years writing, ...

  Continuing a banner year, the Swedish masters of heavy metal SABATON re-up their 2025 hit 'Templars' with a brand-new version featuring Leigh Kakaty of Platinum-certified, chart-topping rock powerhouse Pop Evil. The song is now available on all DSPs and digital download providers via Better Noise Music. It's a collision of two different genres of hard rock that feels completely seamless. Yesterday, SABATON welcomed Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty to the stage during their set at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY. Surprising tens of thousands of fans, they debuted this version together, leading to one of the standout moments of the massive fest. Kakaty infuses the track with a rush of fresh energy and fire. Between blasts of distortion and thunderous drums, his soaring vocals take flight. All of this momentum culminates on the chantable chorus: “Templars on the march, charge from the temple.” Regarding the new version, SABATON vocalist Joakim Brodén says: “'Templars...

  Scottish alt-rock crew STAY FOR TOMORROW will release their forthcoming album, 'When Hope’s Gone', arriving Friday September 25th. The record is jam packed with a host of singles, including their new track ‘The Fallout’. With the band climbing high, we exclusively asked them for a track by track breakdown of the album: “"In The Way" is a relentless expression of frustration and drive, capturing the tension between ambition and resistance. Every line hits with precision, balancing aggression with determination. The song demands movement, urging listeners to make a choice: commit to the fight or step aside." “Restart” is an empowering anthem about breaking free from the confines of everyday life and emotional struggle. It captures a longing to escape routine and rediscover direction, resonating with anyone feeling stuck. The song offers a hopeful message of transformation, encouraging listeners to take control and begin again." “Nonsense” follows brea...

  MIKEY BALL & THE COMPANY continue to rise with their new single, 'Warning Signs', out now. The track is taken from their upcoming album, 'Keep The Fire Burning', due Thursday 24th September. Rooted in heartland and classic rock, the single delivers strong hooks and heartfelt songwriting, offering a taste of what’s to come. Watch the video for Warning Signs here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPGm9bvKPVU Listen to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/535ECYGwdTDflsLYtJbjqW . Recorded three years after their debut album, Through The Night, the new record marks a shift in perspective. Where the band’s early work leaned towards escapism and open-road optimism, the new material turns its attention towards the pressures and frustrations of modern life, while refusing to settle into cynicism. “This album is influenced by honesty in hopeful optimism,” says frontman Mikey Ball. “It acknowledges the frustrations of modern life without allowing them to define t...

  i-ATLAS have unveiled their new single and video, Touch The Sky, out now, ahead of the release of their debut EP, 'Beyond The New Horizon', out on Friday. Watch the video, 'Touch The Sky', here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MzcA8C1kY With the band on the rise, we exclusively spoke to Ondy and Andre about the tracks that have helped shape their sound: Ondy’s choices: Limp Bizkit – Gimmie the Mic "I picked this song, coz I love Limp Bizkit’s phat riffs and even phatter beats, but I thought this song was a missed song by most people. Being on the Results May Vary album, surprisingly, it’s not even a Wes Borland riff, as he’d left the band then. I think the DJ effects are awesome; that kinda give a small mellow breakdown, just for a few bars at the end of the verses, before then going mental again. I love it!" Muse – Unravelling "In my opinion, by far the most amazing Muse track ever. My Mrs and I quite often rock out to Muse very early in the...