After an action-packed night. Mostly spent screaming ourselves hoarse at Camp Midgards bin jousting (you’re our boy, Tom and don’t you forget it!). It takes the promise of German power metal upstarts, Feuerschanwz (8) to beckon us away from the campsite and into the arena. A move that turns out to be well justified, even…
Still filled with excitement from last nights knockout set from Trivium, we’re up bright and early on Saturday morning. Ready to make our first trip of the weekend over to the Sophie Lancaster stage. Where a light breakfast of progressive metalcore awaits… Despite drawing what’s usually a death slot at 10:30am, when most of the…
With the summer sun high in the sky. The grounds of Catton Hall in Derbyshire are awash with a sea of hastily etected tents and battle jacket sporting revellers that can only signal one thing. Bloodstock, the UK’s premiere festival of extreme music for extreme people, has returned once again! This years line-up promises something…
In an unexpected announcement made via their long serving, but tradtionally silent mascot, Vic. Megadeth have announced their next trip to the studio will be their last. Followed by one final farewell world tour. Before the thrash metal veterans and frontman, Dave Mustaine put the legendary band to rest. Formed in 1983, Megadeth are the…
One of the guiding hands behind the scenes of the UK’s largest independent metal festival. Bloodstock Director, Adam Greggory has been a key player in the award winning festivals rise to the top over the last two decades. Helping to keep the event running smoothly since its inception in 2001. Making him an ideal person…
With the big bank holiday weekend now less than thirty days away. Speculation over stage times and potential clashes at next month’s Reading & Leeds Festivals has been rife. However, thankfully the debate can now be laid to rest as official set times for both festivals are now available. So, if you’re dying to catch…
It has been six long years since Slayer hung up their instruments and called it a day. Bringing their monumental career to a close on November 30th at The Forum in L.A. With the image of guitarist Kerry King’s chains left on the stage after the gig remaining etched in the minds of metal fans…
Having already dominated headlines for nearly two straight weeks. Back to the Beginning, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s farewell show is now set to get its own theatrical release in 2026. Entitled ‘Back To The Beginning – Ozzy’s Final Bow’. Mercury Studio’s, who were responsible for capturing the historic event, have announced the big screen evolution…
Having been announced as support for Architects European tour just weeks ago. Enigmatic masked mystery men, PRESIDENT have issued a lengthy, yet suitably engmatic communiqué this week. Detailing the release of their first EP, KING OF TERRORS. KING OF TERRORS The Inaugural EP. Forged in solitude. Shaped by memory.These are chapters drawn from the shadows…
Having captivated everyone at Villa Park, as well as a worldwide audience just a couple of weeks ago, with his incredible cover of Black Sabbath classic, Changes. Yungblud has taken things a step further this week. Releasing his breathtaking tribute to the godfathers of heavy metal as a single. Recorded live at Back to the…
Having taken a little time away from Alter Bridge for the past couple of years. The quartet of Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips have returned. Announcing the release of their self titled, eigth studio album ‘Alter Bridge’. Coming on January 9th 2026. Already well known for their combination of heavy riffs,…
With just a few weeks to go until they open their gates to thousands of metalheads. Bloodstock Festival have announced the final additions to their already massive line-up this week. The latest batch of bands joining the already packed bill are the final winners of the festivals nationwide Metal 2 The Masses competition. Who will be…
