Mad About Rock

We have ALFONSO CONSPIRACY, the savage new project fronted by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Max James, who drops his powerful debut album, The Explicit//The Exploited, on Friday 5th December. Max exclusively talks about the record and gives us this unique track by track breakdown: “The Explicit//The Exploited is an album of two halves, literally. After years of re-releasing old songs, remixes and different projects, it came to taking the next step with Alfonso Conspiracy. I wanted to stare at the two things that have impacted me most in the eyes. I address trauma, play devil’s advocate and tell my story all in one. It is something I genuinely struggle listening to from start to finish, and wanted that feeling to come through not only with the lyrics but within the music also. Viral Infection "Viral Infection sets the theme both musically and lyrically. I like the idea of never really knowing what’s in store for you pressing play on my music. Predictability sells too well, an...

  15 years into their career, Volumes have weathered ups, downs, time, trends, and everything else life could throw at them only to come out stronger on the other side. Against all odds, a devout audience has ridden shotgun and grown with them every step of the way, waiting for this moment. The Los Angeles quartet — Michael Barr [vocals], Raad Soudani [bass], Myke Terry [vocals], and Nick Ursich [drums] —recently announced their fifth album, titled Mirror Touch. It will be released digitally on December 12 via longtime label Fearless Records. The physical album will arrive on February 27 of next year. Pre-order it here . Today, Volumes have shared the video for " Bad Habit ." Watch it here . Here, Volumes ake a stunning sonic left turn. While the track has the guitar girth and grit that is familiar to loyal Volumes fans, the band leans into its melodic sensibilities and synths, trading its usual heavy dose of screams for fully clean verses and choruses. The result is a gorg...

  Liverpool alt groove rock band ATTIC THEORY have just released their explosive new single, 'Savour The Moment', via ThunderGun Records. The release marks an exciting new chapter for the band, coinciding with their much-anticipated performance at Planet RockStock, where they’ll share the stage with Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls and headliners Ugly Kid Joe. Check out the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRFnVf9xeL4 Listen to the band at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oOXpZTNdHDl8M1S3xQhhN Following the success of their 2024 debut album, What We Fear The Most, which charted on iTunes across five countries and earned heavy airplay from Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, BBC Radio, and TotalRock, ATTIC THEORY continue to cement their place as one of the UK’s most compelling new rock acts. The band have also been recognised by Planet Rock Radio’s ‘The Rocks’ Awards, underscoring their growing impact within the scene. ‘Savour The Moment’ introduces fans to a heavier, more dy...

  The Darkness have announced their largest headline tour in 20 years and will bring their beloved rock to arenas across the UK in December 2026. The seven-date tour will commence at Glasgow OVO Hydro on December 8th and finish with the band’s debut headline performance at The O2 in London on December 16th. The Darkness will be joined on all dates by support from the GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum selling, American country rock band Brothers Osborne, as well as the multi-million streamed UK rock band A. Pre-sale starts at 10am Wednesday 26th November 2025 here , and general sale starts at 10am Friday 28th November 2025 here . Regarding the tour Justin Hawkins says: “Powerful rock was designed to be played in huge rectangular buildings. Huge rectangular buildings were designed to house powerful rock bands. The Darkness are a powerful rock band and the arenas listed below are huge rectangular buildings. Except for the exception which proves the rule. Thank you O2 Arena… In Decem...

  UK favourites SOiL will make their long-awaited return in October and November 2026, following the massive success of their sold-out 2024 UK tour, which featured the band’s special All Scars set. This new run expands to 15 dates, marking the band’s longest UK stretch yet, and includes several first-ever stops in cities they’ve never performed in throughout their extensive career. A major highlight of the tour will be their appearance at the legendary Hard Rock Hell Festival XIX on November 5th in Great Yarmouth. SOiL promises a powerful, career-spanning set packed with fan favorites, charting hits, deep cuts, and even long-awaited new material, making this one of their most anticipated UK tours to date. Accompanying SOiL on this trek are Canada’s own Finger Eleven (best known for the hits “Paralyzer” and “One Thing”), and long time friends Adema (best known for the hits “Giving In” and “The Way You Like It”). SOiL bassist Tim King talks about the package: “We are so excited...

  Tuesday 18 November: Global rock icons Deep Purple today announce a UK tour across November 2026, including shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Celebrated for defining the sound of rock for more than five decades, Deep Purple remain one of the world’s most revered live acts and will be joined on select dates by special guests Mammoth, formed and fronted by Wolfgang Van Halen, as well as UK rockers Jayler. Tickets will be available from Friday 21 November 2025 @ 10am at https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/deep-purple/ . Few bands in rock history have carved out a legacy as powerful and enduring as Deep Purple. With more than five decades of chart-topping albums, sold-out tours, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, they remain one of the most influential and prestigious bands in the world. Their unparalleled catalogue — from “Smoke on the Water” to “Highway Star” — continues to inspire generations of musicians, while their live performa...

  ALFONSO CONSPIRACY is fronted by talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Max James. With a debut album, 'The Explicit//The Exploited', set for release on Friday 5th December, we exclusively caught up with Max and asked him lay down the tracks that have shaped his fiery sound: Architects - These Colours Don’t Run "I don’t think the impact of this song and Architects in general can be understated with me growing up. I remember hearing this song when it came out and my older brother put it on and the creepy ambience, the soaring vocals, and of course the breakdown just changed the game for me. It was like a light went off in my head where I was like yeah this is what I love and this is what I do. It's so heavy but so haunting and I still am yet to hear a modern metal song that even slightly touches this." Nine Inch Nails - Reptile "Reptile, The Downward Spiral and Nine Inch Nails in general have massively shaped Alfonso Conspiracy since the day I hear...

  British post-hardcore outfit KEEP THIS UP charge forward with unstoppable momentum, and have just revealed their towering new single and video, 'Remedy' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq67kD8vVM0 Listen to the band at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HplGXpBPq2q0KciEc5Ncz Hailing from Peterborough, England, KEEP THIS UP blend melodic singalongs, thunderous breakdowns, rapid-fire riffs, and raw, emotive screams, crafting a sound that’s both punishing and powerfully heartfelt. Their intense energy and razor-sharp songwriting have quickly made them one of the UK’s most exciting emerging heavy acts. Although originally formed in 2019, the band truly hit their stride in 2022 with the release of their acclaimed debut EP, Paper Houses. The release propelled them into the spotlight, earning spots on the Kerrang! Charts, global radio airplay, and strong support from BBC Radio 1’s Alyx Holcombe. Since then, KEEP THIS UP have delivered a steady stream of hard-hitting singles and ...

  The countdown to the release of MEGADETH’s final studio album continues with ‘I Don’t Care’ their latest single and video out today (November 14). Watch the video HERE  (or see below) and listen to the song HERE from the group’s self-titled album out January 23, 2026. The uncompromising metal titans teamed with director Keith J Leman for the video which mashes scenes of skate culture with dynamic band performance footage. MEGADETH leader DAVE MUSTAINE says about the anthemic ‘I Don’t Care’: “How many times have you wanted to say this to someone? I know you want to! Deep down inside, if we had the balls, we would tell more people ‘I don’t care’ more often.” Musically, MUSTAINE explains: “Part of the main riff in this track had been floating around in my head since we did TSTD&TD (The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!), so I was pumped to start recording ‘I Don’t Care’ for this LP. I really love the guitar nuances in the track. There is the main rhythm riff, next, a very d...

  Better Lovers celebrate the one-year anniversary of their blistering debut album, Highly Irresponsible, with today’s release of a deluxe edition featuring two new tracks: “The Impossible End” and “Don’t Forget To Say Please.” The expanded collection arrives via SharpTone Records and is available now on all streaming platforms and vinyl: https://bfan.link/highly-irresponsible-deluxe . Highly Responsible Deluxe Edition arrives as the band kicks off a new round of U.S. dates, including a stop at Warped Tour’s Orlando date, and culminating with the band’s annual Blissmas extravaganza on Dec. 13 at Buffalo RiverWorks. This year’s Blissmas features a stacked line-up including Glassjaw, Saves The Day, Terror, and more, plus the festival’s signature wrestling showcase. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now at Betterloversband.com . Tour dates: November 14 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club November 15 Jacksonville, FL The Albatross November 16 Orlando, FL Warped Tour November 18 Pensacola, F...

  London, UK, 12:00PM Friday 14 November 2025: Punk rock juggernauts The Offspring have today announced a huge outdoor show, taking place at London’s Crystal Palace Park on Sunday 28 June 2026. The legendary band will be joined on the day by special guests Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise, PUP and Destroy Boys. The Offspring say: “Nobody Rocks like the UK Rocks. This is gonna be a great day out” Sign up for the artist pre-sale starting at 9AM on Tuesday 18 November via www.offspring.com . Tickets go on general sale at 9AM Friday 21 November via www.ticketmaster.co.uk . Legends and innovators of the Southern California punk rock scene, The Offspring have sold millions of records, won countless awards and have toured consistently, playing more than 500 shows in the last decade alone. The lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Noodles, bassist Todd Morse, drummer Brandon Pertzborn, and multi-instrumentalist Jonah Nimoy, their music has had a la...

  EDIT THE TIDE are on the rise and are loaded with their stunning new EP, 'The Space Between Seconds', out Friday 21st November. We exclusively checked in with the potent alt-metallers and asked the band to give us an exclusively track by track breakdown of the EP: ECHOES "The knowledge that we are such insignificant beings in such a vast universe poses the question “what is our purpose on Earth?”. Are we echoes of the past, will we ever truly know what’s out there or is there a meaning to the mixed-up chain of events we call life?" THE COST OF STANDING STILL "Corruption and austerity are now part of our daily lives whether we like it or not. Why are we wasting time fighting against each other when we should be standing together as one. It’s time for us to stop letting cynicism cloud our judgement and turn our focus to the real villains." Check out the new video 'The Cost Of Standing Still' that was released today 14/11/25: DANCING WITH SHADOWS ...

  Megadeth discuss brewing with Black Sheep Brewery, the craft behind Rattlehead, and why great beer needs harmony as much as great music. Beneath the low hum of amplifiers and the buzz of anticipation ahead of their performance, Megadeth took a different kind of stage. Hosted by Phil Alexander, Global Creative Director, Kerrang!, at the O2 InterContinental Hotel, Dave Mustaine and the band gathered with members of the press to talk taste, craftsmanship and the art of brewing. At the heart of the conversation on October 26 was Megadeth Beer Co., the band’s brand new beer, created in collaboration with Black Sheep Brewery. The partnership has already seen success with Rattlehead IPA, Rattlehead Pilsner and Rattlehead IPA Zero, now available in 450 Tesco stores across the UK & online at megadethbeer.com When the conversation turned to the process of brewing, Mustaine’s respect for the craft was clear: “You have a recipe that’s a quality recipe. Those brewers are the rock stars...

  Scottish heavy rockers The Tempilstiks are back with their second single, 'Number 1', following the release of their debut song 'Over and Over' as they gear up to release an EP early in 2026. The second single 'Number 1' is a stomping, gritty and defiant offering, its raw sound gives it an extra hefty edge and leaves you eager to hear more from them in the future! 'Number 1' is released 14th November 2025. Pre-save/listen to 'Number 1' here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thetempilstiks/number-1 Listen to their debut single 'Over and Over' here: https://ffm.to/thetempilstiks For more on The Tempilstiks: https://www.instagram.com/thetempilstiks https://www.tiktok.com/@the.tempilstiks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574473101840