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Listen To Metallica’s James Hetfield Read ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas!

The Christmas content we never knew we needed! Not just for those who love Metallica, but for anyone who enjoys hearing a story read well. Frontman James Hetfield, aka Papa Het, reading the classic children’s Christmas story “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”. This surprise audio reading landed on Metallica’s YouTube channel earlier today. It’s accompanied…

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Download Festival 2026 Comes In Hot With Headliners Linkin Park, Guns N’ Roses and Limp Bizkit Among 90 Acts Announced

Download Festival may have been playing catch up to other festivals in terms of the timing of their announcement this year – but they have just unleashed an almighty first announcement for the 2026 Download Festival Line Up! Headlining this years’ annual Donington Park pilgrimage are nu metal legends Limp Bizkit, classic rock icons Guns…

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Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage in the crowd at The Halls, Wolverhampton, 9th October 2025 by Nick Allan

Killswitch Engage – Live Review & Photo Gallery From The Halls, Wolverhampton, 9th October

Killswitch Engage (8.5) brought a masterclass in metalcore to The Halls in Wolverhampton, leaving absolutely nothing in the tank. From the moment they hit the stage, the Massachusetts heavyweights had the crowd in the palm of their hands, launching straight into Strength of the Mind – a ferocious opener that set the tone for what would be…

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An Interview With Opeth’s Fredrik Akesson: “We Were Granted An Audience With Rob Halford”

In the English Summer sunshine, backstage at Download Festival 2025, Rock Sins were delighted to catch up with Opeth master shredder and lead guitarist Fredrik Akesson. We were able to cover many topics with Fred, from returning to the bands’ signature growing vocals, the multiple moving parts and guests of their recent album The Last…

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Adam Greggory Interview – We Catch Up With The Bloodstock Director For The Latest On The Festivals Upcoming 25th Anniversary Line-up!

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…

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