Goth rock royalty Evanescence are counting down the weeks to the release of their new album Sanctuary. The album is releasing on June 5th through BMG Rights Management. It is their first new album in five years, following on from 2021’s The Bitter Truth. The latest step in the build up to their new album…
It’s Takeover time once again! The annual event that helps to kick off the party at Download Festival every year have just confirmed the full line up for the 2026 Takeover. Originally an event that came out of the Download message boards on the festival website, this tradition now continues every year. Thanks to a…
Lots of updates from the world of Download Festival 2026! Despite our headline, we’re going to do things in reverse order, and give you the newest news first. Those with eagle eyes on social media over the last couple of days will have spotted two new additions to the Download Festival 2026 main line up…
Clairvoyant up and coming pop-punk outift, Fortune Teller have been making a name for themselves recently. Their debut EP, Premonitions was met with some serious critical acclaim when it landed back in March. Earning the Welsh five piece air time on both Kerrang and BBC radio right out of the gate. Meaning you don’t need…
Pennsylvanian rockers Don’t Panic are bursting back onto the scene with their brand new album. Titled For Your Consideration, Don’t Panic have been steadily dropping singles from the album ahead of its release on April 17th. Most prominent among these is the album’s highly catchy lead single Honest. A blend of Americana rock and pop…
Aussie emo/post-hardcore favourites Dayseeker are returning to the UK! Having just supported Motionless In White across Europe on their hugely successful arena tour, Dayseeker are coming back to give fans the full length headline show experience. They’re bringing some impressive support with them too! Fellow Aussies Northlane fill the main support slot with their flavour…
After a little break over the winter months. One of the brightest rising stars on the UK metal scene, Defects are back once again. Coming out swinging with their brand new single, Artificial Icons. The band’s first new material since 2025’s single, Heresy. Which whipped mosh pits into action all over Europe during a storming…
Last month, Scottish rock trio The Xcerts returned with a lovely upbeat song called “do it to myself“. It was a proper return to form after some experimenting with shorter songs and different styles, something every band who has been together as long as they have is going to do at least once in their…
It has been reported today that long time Motorhead guitarist, Phil Campbell has passed away aged 64. The tragic announcement, made by Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons via social media, comes just a few short days after the band pulled out of this summers Takedown Festival. Vacating their headline slot, citing an ongoing medical…
One of those news stories that is both good and bad news simultaneously from the Takedown Festival team; Unfortunately due to Phil Campbell having ongoing health issues, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons have had to pull out of their Friday headline slot at Takedown Festival 2026. As fairly last minute replacements go, we would…
