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  Heavy metallers SABATON are set to conquer 20 European cities in 2025 with a groundbreaking tour that promises to be bigger and better than anything they've ever done before. Get ready for The Legendary Tour 2025! Known for their spectacular live shows, SABATON are famous for their huge production — think tanks on stage, walls of fire, and all manner of impressive props that make their performances truly unforgettable. With this tour, the band has put together a show unlike anything you’ve seen previously, as they proclaim: “Throw traditional thinking out the window and prepare yourself for more SABATON than ever before.” What does that mean? Only time will tell, but you can expect an experience like no other, packed with jaw-dropping surprises. This isn’t just another tour — it’s a massive celebration of SABATON’s music, their epic storytelling, and the powerful bond they share with their fans. They are also planning something they’ve never done before, stating: “Without revea...

  Story Of The Year have returned to the UK as special guests to Yellowcard! The UK tour (which also features This Wild Life) kicks off today in Glasgow and culminates in a huge show at London’s O2 Brixton Academy on November 17th. After that they head to Europe for shows in Utrecht, Antwerp, Paris and Cologne. Be sure to catch one of these shows live - they’re set to be INCREDIBLE. November 12 Glasgow O2 Academy 13 Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse 14 Birmingham O2 Academy 16 Cardiff The Great Hall 17 London O2 Academy Brixton 19 Utrecht Tivolivredenburg 21 Antwerp Trix 22 Paris Bataclan 24 Cologne Palladium Story Of The Year’s debut album, Page Avenue, was one of the first of its kind to sell a million copies. “Until the Day I Die” endures as both an anthem and mission statement. Tours with Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Deftones, and The Used cemented Story Of The Year’s reputation as a stunning and engaging live act. The connection between the band and audience transform...

  Rampant UK hard rockers, THE RATTLEBACKS, explosive debut album, Sidewinder, is set for release on Friday 15th November. The formidable rock crew have also just detailed their killer new single and video, 'Waste'- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvA3V4y7Y20 THE RATTLEBACKS’ trajectory throughout the past year has been mightily impressive. Born in 2021 and hitting your senses from Brighton, England, the deeply engrossing quintet are stacked with talent, determination, drive and energy. Framed by powerful rhythm section of Seth Markes (drums) and Jack ‘The Hell’ Hollamby (bass), as well as the guitar slinging duo of Coxy (rhythm guitar) and Max Horn (lead guitar), and the striking vocals of Josh Clarke, THE RATTLEBACKS are poised to break out in 2025. THE RATTLEBACKS’ debut EP, Kink, announced their arrival in glorious style. The release garnered strong acclaim from Powerplay Magazine, Fireworks, HRH Magazine, and Metalized. Singles from the EP were greatly received by radio ...

  The UK-based industrial nu-metal band ANTI-CLONE, influenced by iconic acts such as Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, and 3TEETH, are back with a fresh and dangerously modern sound. Building on the success of their recent single ‘God Nothing’, which featured on Spotify editorial playlists such as All New Metal and The Pit, the band is ready to push their music even further with “Inhuman” - accompanied by a chilling AI-video directed by LarsKristo. “‘Inhuman’ is a poignant critique of the prevailing status quo, unveiling how the elite manipulate perceptions, casting those who appear or act differently as the 'monsters' while concealing their own predatory nature. The song illuminates the stark reality that those in power are indifferent to the plight of the people, ready to devour them without hesitation in their relentless pursuit of dominance and control” says vocalist Peter Moore. Since their inception, ANTI-CLONE has established themselves as a relentless force in the metal...

  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...

  Scottish angular rock crew, TIBERIUS, are back with brand new album, Singing For Company, which is out on Friday 21st March. The off kilter anthemic five-piece have also released their contagious new single, 'Tip Of The Spear,' out now. Watch the video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gza_q5CDxRQ Listen to the band at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ji0rbbKLOH8B3crNuco1f The early seeds of TIBERIUS were sown ten years ago, and since then, the Edinburgh based intricate rockers have released two Eps, 2015’s self-titled debut EP and 2017’s The Beautiful Ones, in addition to their debut album, A Peaceful Annihilation, which dropped in 2020. Despite being released on the eve of a COVID lockdown, their debut album notched up strong support from broad sections of the media, as well as their ever-growing fanbase. The record has enabled the rampant riff merchants to secure prominent slots on prestigious lineups throughout the UK and Europe, including but not limited to, RA...

  Fortress Festival has revealed further new names to complete the line-up for the 2025 edition of the biggest black metal event in the UK. Dödsrit will now make their UK debut in the Grand Hall at Fortress Festival after having to withdraw from the 2024 bill. Expect a wall of soul-tearing riffing and D-beat-infused vigour on the main stage next year. The 2025 edition will see the seated theatre stage transform into a candlelit atmospheric escape on the Fortress Saturday (31 May) for attendees seeking something different in their music. Darkher, a haunting trip through the mind and spirit of founding member Jayn Maiven; Osi And The Jupiter, a neo-folk project from Ohio, United States, consisting of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Sean Kratz; and a returning Sylvaine, the solo project of Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Kathrine Shepard, all make up the bill for the new stage in 2025. The theatre stage will revert to accommodate industry speakers on the Fortress Sunday (1 June) ...