For those who have never made the pilgrimage, it is tempting to describe Uprising simply as a metal festival. But that reductive label does a disservice to something that has, year after year, evolved into something far more nuanced, community-focused, and gloriously independent than the word “festival” tends to conjure. This is not a corporation … Continue reading Festival Review: Uprising 2026
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Uprising 9 adds more bands and announces TotalRock collaboration for 10-year celebration
The organisers of Uprising 9 have announced a second wave of bands for their huge 10-year anniversary event, which returns to Leicester’s O2 Academy. The announcement also reveals a significant collaboration with the pioneering online station, TotalRock. Leading the new additions are the returning alternative metallers Breed 77, who wowed audiences with their comeback show … Continue reading Uprising 9 adds more bands and announces TotalRock collaboration for 10-year celebration