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…
Among the huge amount of talent in the UK underground, London metal teenage five piece Within Reach are making some noise. Their new single, Hesitate, is a very well polished slice of metalcore that is more melodic than some of their previous offerings, but still packs a punch. Check out the Hesitate video here: We…
The Hu have a busy summer ahead of them. With a spot on the bill at this years EddFest supporting Iron Maiden. As well as slot on Rob Zombie and Marilyn Mansons ‘Freaks on Parade’ US tour, 2026 is shaping up to be their biggest year yet! Not content with their already packed schedule though,…
You want to know who is playing Download Festival 2026 and on what day?! All the answers are waiting for you here! If you want to know what time and the exact awful clashes you’re going to have to cope with, that information traditionally doesn’t come until much closer to festival time. Regardless of that,…
“20 Years in the Making” as ‘Crisis’ and ‘Billy Talent II’ to Be Performed in Full Two of Canada’s most influential modern rock exports are joining forces for a pair of landmark shows in London and Montreal. Alexisonfire and Billy Talent have announced exclusive co-headline arena dates to celebrate the 20th anniversaries of their career-defining…