Gig Review: Swallow The Sun bring solstice Doom to Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, joined by Saturnus and Opia for a hypnotic, atmospheric night of Metal. The post Swallow The Sun Bring Solstice Doom to Rescue Rooms first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Album Review: Dødsferd. Purification Forms is a nihilistic raw Black Metal compilation of covers and rarities, blending chaos, punk fury and anti-human darkness The post Dødsferd / Purification Forms: A Nihilistic Compilation Of Covers And Rarities first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Interview: Justin Hawkins on Christmas covers, musical success, injury, and why The Darkness continue to thrive as beloved outsiders decades on. The post Justin Hawkins On Christmas Songs, Success, And The Darkness’ Enduring Appeal first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Paul Monkhouse: It's been quite a year for rock and Metal, with some monumental events and some smaller ones that all managed to shake the industry up. The post Paul Monkhouse / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025 first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

I thought 2024 would be hard to top for rock and Heavy Metal, but 2025 proved me wrong. Bogdan Bele shares what made this year truly unforgettable. The post Bogdan Bele: The Best Of Rock And Metal In 2025 first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Vola suffer massive loss as a devastating fire destroys all band gear, touring setup, and recording equipment. Fundraiser launched to help them rebuild and tour again. The post Vola / Devastating Fire Destroys Gear & Touring Setup first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Slade rocked O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire for their It’s Christmaaas! Final Tour. Dave Hill led a high-energy gig packed with festive cheer and classic hits. The post Slade Live At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – It’s Christmaaas! first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Of Mice & Men delivered a thunderous set at London’s Electric Ballroom, joined by Ghostkid and Gore. A powerful December 2025 Metalcore night to remember. The post Of Mice & Men Shake London’s Electric Ballroom With GHØSTKID & Gore. first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

It has been a momentous year for Death Metal, and it was a tough choice to decide on a top ten, but with a bit of chopping and changing, Matty Hunter has made a list. The post Matty Hunter / My Death Metal Top Ten Of 2025 first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Robert Adams. Season's greetings. Here is my roundup for 2025, proving beyond all doubt that rock and Heavy Metal is most certainly alive and kicking. The post Robert Adams / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025 first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Steve Kenton: The highs and heartbreaks of Heavy Metal in 2025, with standout albums, epic live shows and tributes to the icons we lost this unforgettable year. The post Steve Kenton / 2025, A Heady Melange Of Rock And Metal first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Lawnmower Deth and Slay Duggee brought cartoon chaos and Thrash Metal mayhem to Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms in a wild night of riffs, bunnies, and inflatable sharks. The post Lawnmower Deth & Slay Duggee Take Thrash Metal To A Whole New Level In Nottingham first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Megadeth have unveiled new single and video Let There Be Shred! ahead of their self-titled final studio album, out 23 January 2026. January also brings a global cinema event, an immersive listening experience, and the start of the farewell run. The post Megadeth Drop Let There Be Shred Single And Video first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

The Wildhearts return to Nottingham with a sold-out Rescue Rooms show, thrilling fans with a career-spanning set and fierce energy, despite Ginger battling illness. The post The Wildhearts Pack Rescue Rooms Tighter Than A Tin Of Sardines first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Gig review: Bowling For Soup rocked OVO Arena Wembley with pyro, deep cuts, fan love, and pop-punk spirit in a 31st anniversary show to remember. The post Bowling For Soup Celebrate 31 Years With Epic Wembley Show Full Of Heart, Hits & Pyro first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Paul Hutchings reflects on an unforgettable 2025, packed with live music highs and emotional moments. From King Kraken’s explosive rise to standout UK Metal festivals like Stonedead, Steelhouse, and Arctangent, it was a year that pushed limits and celebrated the power of heavy music. The post Paul Hutchings / From King Kraken To Stonedead: A 2025 Metal Year Full Of Highs first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Rock' n' roll is not dead. It's just buried beneath a mountain of outdated critics, dying radio, and an industry that's lost its curiosity. From Orange Goblin's farewell to Yungblud's forced "saviour" crown, rock' n' roll now exists in a paradox: thriving underground yet declared dead by the gatekeepers. This is how the genre became Schrodinger's Cat. The post Why Rock ‘n’ Roll Has Become Schrodinger’s Cat first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Fozzy bring their 25th Anniversary tour to the UK in February 2026, with 13 shows including London, Manchester and Glasgow, plus support from Tailgunner and Marisa and the Moths. The post Tailgunner Join Fozzy 25th Anniversary UK Tour first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

The Devil Wears Prada will return for a 2026 UK & EU headline tour, with UK dates set for October including London, Manchester and Birmingham. Tickets are available via the band's official link. The post The Devil Wears Prada Announce 2026 Headline Tour Dates first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Adrian Smith talks 2026 Smith/Kotzen tour with Richie Kotzen, raw club gigs, returning to Knebworth, and memories of his early days with Urchin. The post Adrian Smith On 2026 Smith/Kotzen Tour, Knebworth And Urchin first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

At OVO Arena Wembley, Creeper owned the stage in a horror-fueled finale to the Year of the Vampire, blending theatrics, power vocals, and pit-stirring energy. The post Creeper / Year Of The Vampire, A Horror Triumph At OVO Arena Wembley first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Wembley was drenched in blood and screams as Ice Nine Kills closed their tour with A Bloody Work of Art, a cinematic horror concert packed with gore and chaos. The post Ice Nine Kills / Wembley Goes To The Slaughter: A Bloody Work Of Art first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Gig review: British Lion launch Cart & Horses residency joined by Stray and Tony Moore, celebrating Iron Maiden roots in an intimate, sold-out show. The post British Lion / First Night Of The Cart & Horses Intimate Residency first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Sandis Luttropp reflects on a transformative 2025. From joining MetalTalk to capturing raw emotion in live music photography, finding purpose, voice and belonging. The post Sandis Luttropp / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025 first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.

Clutch rock Bristol Beacon as Neil Fallon powers through illness. Supported by 1000mods and Bokassa, this epic 2025 show thrilled a packed house. The post Clutch / Neil Fallon Powers Through Cold For Epic Bristol Show first appeared on MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews.