Carrying the torch of NWOBHM are TAILGUNNER! Recently signed to Napalm Records, the young British band announces their upcoming sophomore record, Midnight Blitz, out February 6, 2026. Drawing heavily from classic heavy metal sounds, TAILGUNNER have found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce Midnight Blitz. The dynamic album now pushes the genre forward just like its influences once did, with TAILGUNNER always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with.
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SOEN release crushing new single ‘Mercenary’
SOEN unleash the crushing second single ‘Mercenary’ from forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16th via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location.
With Reliance, their seventh studio album, the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse, spearheaded by Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums), continue to find incredible new pathways into the spatial areas between light and dark, loud and calm, heavy and soothing.
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Download Festival Announces Headliners Plus 90 Other Bands For 2026!
Monday 3 November 2025: Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its molten hot 23rd edition, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII. Announced today are three monumental headliners, with their only UK shows in 2026 – Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park – with over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative and classic rock. This year’s festival will take place on 10-14 June 2026 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets onsale now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
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IWAN Ignites with the Release of Two Singles — “WAIT” AND “WARRIORS” — Unleashing Emotion, Power, and Purpose
| Rising from the heart of the modern rock revolution, IWAN have arrived with not one, but two thunderous statements of intent. Their brand-new singles — “Wait” and “Warriors” — mark a bold step forward in the IWAN’s sonic evolution, blending anthemic power with raw emotion, and proving once again that rock’s heartbeat is alive and roaring. “Warriors” is a battle cry for the broken yet unyielding. With searing vocals and a relentless groove, the track delivers a message of defiance and survival in a world that often tries to silence individual power. “Wait” takes a more introspective turn-digging into the emotional wreckage of a toxic breakup and the spiritual warfare that comes with healing from it. Both songs showcase IWAN’s signature sound: a visceral mix of heavy guitars, haunting melodies, and lyrical vulnerability. “IWAN isn’t just a new artist-she’s a force,” says producer Tamas Vajda, who helped bring her vision to life at Savaria Studios in Brooklyn, NY. “She’s got the story, the voice, and the fire. You don’t hear it-you *feel* it.” With early support and growing attention on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, IWAN is quickly becoming one of the most compelling new voices in modern rock. Fans have responded to her authenticity, visual intensity, and fearless voice with emotional clarity-qualities that set her apart ina crowded field. Her journey-from law enforcement to the frontlines of music-is as bold and unapologetic as her sound. And with more releases lined up in the coming months, IWAN is just getting started. Both tracks showcase IWAN’s dynamic range and fearless songwriting — two sides of the same coin that define who they are: passionate, powerful, and unapologetically real. Listen to IWAN now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major platforms. |
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91 additions added to Graspop Metal Meeting 2026!
With as many as 14 acts announced for #GMM26 last week, we are now fleshing out the line-up with another 91(!) bands for the upcoming 29th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting. A Day to Remember, Alter Bridge, Anthrax, Black Label Society, Foreigner, Ice Nine Kills, Mastodon, Three Days Grace and Tom Morello are just a few of the heavy hitters that will grace the stage in Dessel next summer.
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Trivium Release “STRUCK DEAD” EP + Share Title Track Video
GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; and bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO — have released the three-song EP STRUCK DEAD on October 31, via longtime label Roadrunner Records. Get it here.
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