With Bloodstock now just around the corner, it's time for the final flourish of Metal 2 The Masses news. The last batch of finalists heading to the Stowford Press New Blood Stage has arrived, closing out months of regional battles in style. Applications for venues and regions to take part in 2027’s battle will open … Continue reading Bloodstock 2026 unleashes M2TM finalists, beverage lineups, 2027 ticket details and more!
Category: Tours/Live Dates
Avatar announce exclusive 10th anniversary Feathers & Flesh show at Royal Albert Hall
Heavy metal visionaries Avatar have announced a monumental, one-night-only performance at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall on 30th March 2027. Titled "10 Years of Feathers & Flesh", the evening will serve as an exclusive celebration marking a decade since the release of their landmark concept album, Feathers & Flesh. Fans can expect the record to … Continue reading Avatar announce exclusive 10th anniversary Feathers & Flesh show at Royal Albert Hall
Fortress Festival 2027 unleashes monumental first wave of band announcements
Following the massive news of Emperor headlining, the organizers behind Fortress Festival have dropped an incredible first wave of bands for their 2027 edition. Returning to the spectacular Scarborough Spa in North Yorkshire on 29th and 30th May 2027, the black metal weekender is already cementing its reputation for securing unparalleled international exclusives and debuts. … Continue reading Fortress Festival 2027 unleashes monumental first wave of band announcements
Classic Cover: Jay Buchanan – “Changes” (original by Black Sabbath) plus upcoming tour dates
Jay Buchanan, powerhouse frontman of blues-rock titans Rival Sons, has unveiled a heartbreaking rendition of the classic Black Sabbath anthem "Changes" - available to stream now. Wielding a dark, western-gothic atmosphere akin to his recently released solo work, the track was originally tracked for a Rolling Stone France session before taking on a deep, personal … Continue reading Classic Cover: Jay Buchanan – “Changes” (original by Black Sabbath) plus upcoming tour dates
UK thrash veterans Xentrix return with uncompromising new album ‘Allied With the Enemy’, dates announced with Nervosa!
UK thrash veterans Xentrix are back with a vengeance, announcing their tenth studio album, Allied With the Enemy, via Listenable Records. Arriving as a ten-track barrage of unrelenting metal, the record marks the band's most uncompromising statement to date. Following the critical acclaim of 2022's Seven Words, the four-piece have pushed into darker, sharper territory, … Continue reading UK thrash veterans Xentrix return with uncompromising new album ‘Allied With the Enemy’, dates announced with Nervosa!
Twelve more bands added to Bloodstock 2026 lineup as Metal 2 The Masses heats up
The UK summer might be unpredictable, but the underground metal scene is absolutely scorching. The latest round of Metal 2 The Masses finals has wrapped up, unleashing twelve incredible new bands onto the Stowford Press New Blood Stage for Bloodstock's massive 25th-anniversary edition at Catton Park this August. Kicking off the action on Friday are … Continue reading Twelve more bands added to Bloodstock 2026 lineup as Metal 2 The Masses heats up