Mad About Rock

  Firing straight out of the nation’s capital, British alt-metal upstarts NIGHT THIEVES continue their rapid ascent with pounding riffs, soaring choruses, and a slew of arena-ready hooks. The quartet are gearing up to release their hugely anticipated debut album, 'Metaxis', landing Friday 20th March. Ahead of the album, the band have just released their formidable new single, 'Mycelia', out now. Watch the video here: Listen in at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/42azirKNGgnSrqW10zeJju Renowned for their high-octane blend of striking alt-metal and heartfelt, dynamic songwriting, NIGHT THIEVES have already earned acclaim from tastemakers including Metal Hammer, Planet Rock, Powerplay, Kerrang!, BBC Radio One, Total Rock, Fireworks Magazine, Rock Radio Magazine, and ERB Magazine. Their rapid ascent has also seen them share stages with Marisa and the Moths, Chuggaboom, and more, further cementing their status as one of the UK’s most exciting and compelling new metal acts....

The Damned are heading out around the UK in support of their forthcoming album "Not Like Everybody Else” with a series of instore appearances and signings at UK retail in its week of release. The album is the first new recordings featuring the classic line up Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and Paul Gray since 1982’s "Strawberries” record , performing alongside longtime keyboard player Monty Oxymoron. The album honours founder member Brian James with a selection of songs he would have been influenced by when forming the band in 1976. Appropriately the last venue on the run is Resident in Brighton, where Brian had lived and is buried. The dates are as follows: Friday 23rd January: Rough Trade London East Q and A and signing hosted by Phil Alexander 7pm Tickets & info: HERE Saturday 24th January: HMV Birmingham Bullring Instore signing 12-2pm Info: HERE Rough Trade Liverpool Q and A and signing hosted by Phil Alexander 7pm Tickets & Info: HERE Monday 26th Ja...

  YUNGBLUD makes history alongside two-time GRAMMY® award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins on a groundbreaking, re-imagined version of his GRAMMY®-nominated Best Rock Song “Zombie,” produced by Matt Schwartz and Billy Corgan, and marking the first time in their storied career that the band have featured on another artist’s recording. Originally released to widespread acclaim, “Zombie” stands as Yungblud’s fastest-streaming solo single of his career with over 100 million streams to date. Listen HERE . Yungblud first crossed paths with Billy Corgan in Birmingham last July during Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, Back To The Beginning, where both artists took part in tributes honoring Ozzy Osbourne. Their connection, however, dates back further — with Corgan first discovering Yungblud through a live performance video and immediately recognizing his raw potential and powerful voice. In a 2023 interview with Allison Hagendorf , Corgan spoke openly about Yungblud’s trajec...

  THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have announced a winter 2026 UK and EU headline tour.Next year through October, the band will head across Europe, finishing up in the UK with dates in Bristol, Leeds, London (on October 23rd), Manchester and Birmingham. From Mike Hranica of the band - "Europe early 2025 was incredible - we've been coming overseas for such a long time without the ability to pull off a headliner. Having that privilege now is something we're very grateful for, and autumn 2026 is going to be a blast." The band have just celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2025, released a brilliant brand new album 'Flowers' and completed a UK and EU arena tour with Ice Nine Kills. The band also graced the Fall 2025 cover of Revolver. See the issue/get it here . TDWP UK HEADLINE DATES 2026: October 20 Bristol, UK @ Electric October 21 Leeds, UK @ Project House October 23 London, UK @ Brixton Electric October 24 Manchester, UK @ New Century Hall October 25 Birmingham, UK @ ...

  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....