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  Following the recent announcement of MALEVOLENCE’s hugely anticipated new album, the Steel City shredders have revealed the details of their biggest UK & EU headline tour to date, which culminates in a huge show at London's O2 Academy Brixton on Sunday 9th November. Frontman Alex Taylor comments: “Yo! We are very excited to announce the biggest headline tour of career yet… It’s absolutely insane to us that we are booked in these huge, historic & legendary venues and we need all of your support to prove to the world of metal that we are capable to smash them as a headliner. We put together the sickest support bill we could possibly find, featuring some of the coolest current bands from across the world - with the goal of creating the biggest and baddest Malev show of all time. We can’t wait. See you in Brixton Academy!” MALEVOLENCE UK & EU 2025 27.10 - FR, Toulouse - Bikini Club 28.10 - FR, Paris - Elysee Montmartre 30.10 - DE, Munich - Backstage 31.10 - DE, Leipzig ...

  Legendary Leeds-based metal festival GHOSTFEST have dropped their killer second wave of bands for the festival's 2025 edition, taking place on 21st June, 2025 at Leeds University Union. Joining the already killer line-up of bands such as Humanity's Last Breath, Signs Of The Swarm, Desolated & much more, we have: Returning death metal legends Ingested, who serve as the festival's third headliner. Iconic metalcore outfit Heart Of A Coward, also returning after serving as a staple band for the festival in previous editions. New-school beatdown/geezacore pioneers Pintglass, who will be bringing the GTHC spirit to GHOSTFEST for the very first time. Hardcore outfit Demoraliser, for a very special reunion set, performing Reform. Repent. Revenge. in full. And lastly, deathcore newcomers Veiled, who join the festival following the release of their debut album, SE/CT, in late 2024. The festival's 2025 edition and long-awaited return also serves as its 20th anniversary editi...

  BLOODSTOCK’s motto has always been, “by the fans, for the fans.” A new initiative starting in 2025 and being announced today typifies this perfectly. Not only that, BLOODSTOCK is pleased to share two very well-deserving charity partners for 2025’s event, and confirm the return of the CD & t-shirt amnesty, as part of some fund-raising efforts. Read on for more details… BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce The 100! A lucky 50 weekend ticket holders will be chosen at random to be a part of a range of special experiences at this summer’s event! The 50 metalheads selected will have the option of inviting a +1 to join them, providing they are also in possession of a weekend ticket, to enjoy the following complimentary experiences and perks with them: Backstage tour and meet & greet with one of the Festival Directors! Load-in tour – high chances of bumping into and watching one of the headliners load in on the main stage! The 100 Goody-Bag. Includes collectable merchandise and limi...

  Steel City Kings MALEVOLENCE have announced the details of their hugely anticipated new album, Where Only The Truth Is Spoken, set to be released on the 20th June via MLVLTD in partnership with Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the news of their new album, MALEVOLENCE have also released the video for their monumental new single 'If It's All The Same To You'. Featuring acting legend Alan Ford, who most famously appeared as Brick Top in Guy Ritchie's classic British gangster film Snatch, the band's new video is their biggest visual production to date. It sees the five-piece take on an elaborate art heist, before engaging in a white knuckle car chase with the Police. There may even be some easter eggs to be found throughout that hint at what MALEVOLENCE have in store for the future. On their new album, the band comment: "'Where Only the Truth Is Spoken’ is a level up in every sense—musically, lyrically, and visually. This was our first time recording outside ...

  Universal Pictures Content Group announce it has commenced production on an official untitled Iron Maiden feature documentary. Universal Pictures Content Group hold global rights and Universal Pictures International is set to release in cinemas internationally in Autumn 2025, coinciding with the band’s 50th anniversary year. US theatrical distribution is yet to be confirmed. The long-awaited documentary is an emotive journey through Iron Maiden’s 50 Year history told from the perspective of both the band and some of their most devoted followers - from longstanding superfans to established names from the worlds of film and music such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Gene Simmons. The documentary will also feature exclusive interviews with pivotal band members including the final interview with original vocalist, Paul Di'Anno, who sadly died last year. Featuring rare archival footage and all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a uniq...

  Brit heavy rock crew, GARROW HILL, are making new friends and picking up fresh fans with their hugely pleasing beefy rock merged with captivating hooks and pounding riffery. Igniting glowing comparisons to Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, and Metallica, GARROW HILL are ready to rise, loaded with their engrossing new single and video, Camouflage, which is out now. Watch the video below:   Check out the band at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HtlCT7j5PgwprquhXHjP5 Formed in York, England, GARROW HILL are an enticing duo comprised of Stew King (vocals and guitar) and P.G. Branton (drums and vocals). Solid friends since before their teens, the pair grew up together in the mud-soaked festival fields of Download and Leeds, whilst bonding over the decibels and mosh pits. Unapologetically raw and emotive, GARROW HILL fuse alternative rock’s dark romance with post-punk's sharp edges, peppering proceedings with Maiden-esque riffs. The band’s alluring sound echoes the past but also collid...

  Rising from the depths of the outlaw underworld, British theatrical rock act 'FangSlinger' return with their latest single 'Bare Your Teeth'. A raw and untamed fusion of tribal rhythms, heavy guitars and dark seductive vocals. The track delivers an intoxicating blend of hard rock, blues and country swagger, tailor-made for fans of Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and Ghost. Accompanying the release is a striking music video with it's abstract fever-dream of gothic western splendour that visually captures the essence of the band's dark mythology. The imagery portrays the vampire curse consuming it's host. A haunting representation of transformation, self-expression and rebellion against societal norms. 'Bare Your Teeth' is a battle cry for those who refuse to conform. An anthem for the outcasts, the wild at heart and those who dare to embrace their true nature. 'This song is about shedding the masks society forces upon us' says FangSlinger himself...

  Thames & Hudson are delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of IRON MAIDEN: Infinite Dreams - The Official Visual History, to be published globally in hardback in autumn 2025. A magnificent visual celebration of the first 50 years of Iron Maiden, this new book chronicles the evolution of heavy metal’s most prestigious band, with unparalleled input from band members and management. A truly spectacular and beautiful book, featuring never-before-seen items and photographs, which have been curated with enormous attention to detail over a number of years, it celebrates one of Britain’s most influential and biggest-selling bands, who have become arguably the biggest metal band in the world. Organized chronologically, Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams tells the story of the band from their first pub gigs in 1975 and their first record deal in 1979, through the recording and reception of groundbreaking albums, including their self-titled debut, 1982’s global breakthrough The Num...

  The unstoppable Welsh alternative crew, Revolution Rabbit Deluxe charge on with their thunderous new single and video, 'Parabellum' -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9lHLMpse4 .  The alt crew recently signed a deal with the indie imprint Bad Monkey Records. Loaded with a new single and with the promise of their sixth album on the way, with the band on the rise, we caught up with the guys to find out more... What is the full band line-up, and who sings and plays which instrument? The line-up is Rev Rabbit (Guitar, Synths, Vox); Max Perera (Guitar, Vox); Lee Titters (Drums) and Tim Lawley (Bass). How and when did the band form? Also, can you tell us anything interesting about your hometown? Rev Rabbit: The band originated as a solo project by Rev Rabbit, but it expanded with members from an autism group that I was attending. Those members have long since departed, but that musical journey led me to Max, our amazing lead guitarist and an awesome drummer, Lee. Sad...

  MAN WITH A MISSION have announced their 15th anniversary HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD UK & European tour dates for October 2025. The Japanese superstars will play three shows in the UK starting with London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire (Oct 2nd), Manchester O2 Ritz (3rd) and Birmingham XOYO (5th), before heading off across Europe for nine dates. Presale starts at 10am GMT tomorrow (March 5th) with general sale commencing on Friday 7th March at 10am GMT. Full tour dates are listed below and all tickets will be available to purchase via http://lnk.to/MWAM-HATW2025 HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD UK/EU 2025 TOUR DATES 02.10.25 UK London @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 03.10.25 UK Manchester @ O2 Ritz 05.10.25 UK Birmingham @ XOYO 08.10.25 Germany Berlin @ Metropol 10.10.25 The Netherlands Eindhoven @ Effenaar 11.10.25 France Paris @ Salle Pleyel 14.10.25 Germany Frankfurt @ Batschkapp 15.10.25 France Lyon @ Le Transbordeur 17.10.25 Germany Cologne @ E-Werk 18.10.25 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle ...

  Post-hardcore giants A Day To Remember have announced a huge run of shows in the UK and Europe for 2025, bringing their signature blend of metalcore, pop-punk, and post-hardcore anthems to some of the biggest venues and festivals across the continent. The tour kicks off on May 22nd in Glasgow and runs through to June 28th in Leipzig, hitting major cities and festival stages along the way. This highly anticipated tour follows the surprise release of the bands’ brand-new album, A Day To Remember’s Big Ole Album Vol. 1, which is available now on physical formats. Digital streaming for the album will officially launch on March 21st, giving fans a fresh set of anthems to scream along to this summer. UK & EUROPEAN TOUR DATES: 22 May - Glasgow, UK • O2 Academy Glasgow ^ 24 May - Hatfield, UK • Slam Dunk Festival* 25 May - Leeds, UK • Slam Dunk Festival* 27 May - Tilburg, NL • 013 Poppodium^ 28 May - Liège, BE • OM^ 30 May - Paris, FR • L’Olympia^ 31 May - Lyon, FR • Slam Dunk France...

  Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, is now only 100 days away. With the countdown now truly on, celebrate this year's festival with our round up of Download By Numbers. This year’s festival will take place on 13-15 June 2025 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets are available now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk . DOWNLOAD BY NUMBERS 22 years of Download Festival 9 stages across the site, offering an array of entertainment across the weekend 120+ artists, from headliners Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn on the Apex Stage, to new talent on the Avalanche and Dogtooth Stages, to DJs and secret sets in District X 90,000+ fans set to descend on Donington Park 100,000 expected mosh and circle pit steps per person 30,000 Download t-shirts in production 6000 new Download patches in production 5000 members of crew needed to build the site in 20 days 3690 barrels of beer and cider being brewed 3000 Download rubber ducks in p...

  For more than four decades, SLAYER has defined thrash metal - shaping the genre, inspiring others, destroying stages across the world, and forging an untouchable legacy of unrelenting speed, aggression, and power. Now, as they celebrate more than 40 years of chaos, they're making history once again, announcing two massive headline shows, the biggest they've ever done in the U.K. and the only headline shows SLAYER will play in Europe this year. Set to take place in Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields on July 3rd and London’s Finsbury Park on July 6th, these are more than just concerts - it's a celebration of everything the iconic band and their fans have built together. The unmissable outdoor events will mark the first time in six years that SLAYER has performed in the U.K. A career-spanning set, stage production like you've never seen before, and a night of pure thrash fury that will be remembered forever. These two epic shows bring SLAYER together with not one, not two, but ...