After an unforgettable debut last year, BLOODSTOCK’S WINTER GATHERING storms back this winter, bringing the spirit of the UK’s premier metal festival indoors once again for a full day of festive heaviness. Returning to take over KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton, on Saturday 5th December 2026, this one-day celebration promises towering riffs, intimate chaos, and all the community magic that BLOODSTOCK is known for.
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LORDS OF ACID ANNOUNCE A NEW ALBUM. A NEW TOUR. A NEW ERA. THE “CHEEKY FREAKY” U.S. TOUR HITS 29 CITIES THIS SPRING ALONG WITH RELEASE OF THE BAND’S FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 8 YEARS
Electronic provocateurs LORDS OF ACID return to the stage on April 25 with their headline U.S. run, the Cheeky Freaky Tour. The tour marks a bold new chapter for the iconic act—one that honors their legacy while delivering a fully realized,
uncompromising live experience rooted in the band’s unmistakable aesthetic and provocative spirit.
Spanning 29 cities across the United States, the Cheeky Freaky Tour is a high-voltage, multi-artist spectacle featuring both headline club dates and major festival appearances,
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The 2026 concert calendar just got even busier for Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu and Cello Metal standouts Apocalyptica as the bands announce today that they’ll be hitting the road together for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicks off on May 12 in Silver Spring, MD and will take them across the country before wrapping in Anaheim, CA on June 7. Joining The Hu and Apocalyptica will be platinum-selling Finnish rock band The Rasmus.
Continue reading THE HU and APOCALYPTICA ANNOUNCE 2026 SPRING TOURThrash Metal Legends EXODUS Finally Release Brutal Video For “3111”
Just last week, Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS announced their 12th studio album, Goliath. Their first album with singer Rob Dukes since 2010, the band’s Napalm Records debut, and the follow-up to their highest-charting record ever will be out March 20, 2026! Along with it, the band revealed the massive opening track “3111”—whose video couldn’t be released due to the footage being too brutal for YouTube.
Continue reading Thrash Metal Legends EXODUS Finally Release Brutal Video For “3111”EVERFELT RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM STIRRING TO WAKE
American psychedelic groove metal upstarts EverFelt are preparing to unleash their most immersive statement yet with the release of their new album, Stirring to Wake, which was released on December 15, 2025. Thick with hypnotic riffs, swirling atmospheres, and a dark melodic pull, the album channels the spirit of rock’s ancestors while carving a bold, modern path forward.
Continue reading EVERFELT RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM STIRRING TO WAKECHEMICAL EMPIRE Release Epic New Single “THIS ISN’T GONNA END THIS WAR”
Hard-hitting rock outfit CHEMICAL EMPIRE returns with a thunderous new single.
“This Isn’t Gonna End This War,” is fast, heavy, and unrelenting, built on chaotic energy that mirrors the volatility of a toxic relationship. The momentum never fully lets up, creating a constant sense of pressure and escalation as the conflict intensifies.
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