Download Festival XXII: District X unleashes biggest line-up yet


With less than three months to go, Download Festival has revealed its thrilling line-up for District X – Download’s renowned festival within a festival. Featuring iconic pop legends Vengaboysspecial DJ sets from festival favourites, intimate acoustic performances, electrifying secret sets, new quizzes, live podcasts, comedy, and unique entertainment experiences, District X promises to take Downloaders into another dimension. Taking place from 11–15 June 2025 at the legendary Donington Park, Download Festival continues to redefine festival experiences beyond the main arena. Last remaining weekend tickets are available now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

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POWERWOLF Announces Exclusive UK Performance: Metal Mass at Wembley on March 7, 2026


POWERWOLF will finally return to the UK on March 7, 2026 to play the legendary OVO Arena Wembley in London – their biggest UK show ever. The band has proven that metal is much more than just music; it is a religion to which they pay homage at every show, with a holy heavy Metal Mass-like celebration attended by their devoted cult of worshippers. One highlight follows another at a show that borders on perfection, leaving fans speechless.
Grandiose sound, unending special effects, unparalleled production, massive pyro and a gigantic LED video screen with changing stage sets tailored to each song are only a few exciting elements one should expect at a POWERWOLF performance. Now, after many years, the time has finally come for the band to celebrate their Metal Mass with this enchanting display in the United Kingdom once again.

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GILLSAW Release Debut EP ‘Fog Watch’


Immerse Yourself with an

Electrifying Experience with the Release of the bands Debut EP

“FOG WATCH” 

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Hard Rock/Metal Powerhouse WORLDWIDE PANIC Release Lyric Video for ‘Below It All’


WORLDWIDE PANIC

Drops “BELOW IT ALL

the Second Radio Single Off of the Upcoming Sophomore LP

“The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen”.

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Final bands for Graspop Metal Meeting 2025 revealed


This final batch of 16 names finally rounds out the #GMM25 line-up! Polish blackened death metal icons Behemoth will close out the North Stage on Friday 20 June with an exclusive Benelux festival show. We also welcome the Brits of Bullet for My Valentine, our very own post-metal pride Brutus and genre-blending pop metal princess Poppy to the 28th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting!

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Steel Panther Announce NEW UK Dates on the Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary World Tour


Today, Steel Panther share that they will be returning the UK this June as a part of their Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary World Tour. The band will stop off at Glasgow’s O2 Academy on Monday 16 June then head down to London to play the city’s iconic Electric Ballroom on Tuesday 17 June.

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