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Paradise Lost formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1988 and are known for being the founders of the Gothic Death/Doom Metal genre; a style fully brought into existence with their genre-defining second album, the highly influential ‘Gothic’. Having released 2 albums, including ‘Gothic’, for the UK’s Peaceville Records and later helping to establish Peaceville as home to the finest trio of UK doom…

MARVIN, the global authority on music, style, and culture, is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking concert series, MARVIN LIVE. This debut event is set to ignite London’s legendary KOKO on July 6, 2025, celebrating the release of “The British Invasion” Issue, featuring none other than YUNGBLUD as the cover star and co-host for the evening.   At the heart of this electrifying…

Founded by multi-instrumentalists Nicolò and Federico Vese, Italian progressive metal duo Asymmetric Universe has carved out a distinct space in the modern instrumental scene with a sound that seamlessly blends the aggressive intensity of metal with the rich harmonies and improvisational spirit of jazz fusion. Having emerged from a shared passion for composition and sonic exploration during their…

From the heart of London, FALL OF SATURN deliver colossal riffs, commanding vocals, and razor-sharp dynamics. Now, the UK heavyweights are back with their most immersive track yet. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiVnjiKfDO0″%5D Formed in 2020, FALL OF SATURN took time to refine their sound before making a bold entrance. After two years of honing their craft, the band—comprised…

Sol Invicto have released “Initium ft. Zach Hill” – a 21-minute single that marks the starting point of a project that was never built to follow rules. Originally recorded in 2011 and shared only with the band’s private fan club community, this is the first time the track will be available publicly, in full, without edits or post-production polish.[su_youtube…

UK alt-metal juggernauts OUR NORTH continue their rise with their electrifying new EP, Everyone For Themselves, out on Friday 4th July (read our review HERE). Leading the charge is the record’s crushing title track.[su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm6JvadNCDY”%5D Hailing from Sheffield, this five-piece force has been making serious waves since 2019, fusing metalcore brutality with…

Few riffs can spark instant joy like the opening fuzz-box blast of Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky.” First released in 1969, the four-minute-long psychedelic rocket—anchored by gritty guitar riffs and a foot-stomping gospel chorus—shot to No.1 across the globe including the US, UK, Australia and beyond, selling millions and cementing itself as a cultural touchstone. The track has been…

Prepare to be swept into the storm: Finnish Progressive Metal band Royal Sorrow releases their fourth single ‘Samsara’ – a cinematic, yet catchy song that reflects over the big questions of life, death and the meaning of it all. Driven by dynamic vocals and thunderous metal riffs, ‘Samsara’ blends existential introspection with raw emotional power. The music video was crafted once again with…

The fast-rising rootsy British troubadour Connor Selby presents his new album, The Truth Comes Out Eventually, using it as an emotional release valve. It will be released on 29 August via Provogue.  Connor Selby will also be touring the UK from June to September.[su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCAaFT5bwR0″%5DAuthentic, roots-based voices have penetrated the mainstream in recent…

From the depths of the unhallowed night emerges Unholy Trinity, the latest ceremonial offering from Swedish black metal stalwarts Lord Belial. Premiering today on Black Metal Promotion, the new album will be out on 27th June via Hammerheart Records. Pre-order Unholy Trinity here: https://lordbelial.lnk.to/unholytrinity Lord Belial comment: “Unholy Trinity is finally unleashed – an album forged in…

After a huge year with over 60,000 tickets sold globally and major metal festival appearance and the release of CURSED, PALEFACE SWISS return in 2026 with their biggest European tour to date—teaming up with hardcore icons Stick To Your Guns and genre-bending powerhouse Static Dress. The tour kicks off on 12th January 2026 in Dublin and wraps up with a massive final show on 7th February at Halle…

With over 3.3 billion global streams under their collective belt, GRAMMY Award winning hard rock band Halestorm are steadily taking over the world. Now, fans can watch the electrifying official video for cinematic rock anthem “Darkness Always Wins“, which marked the band’s first release of 2025 and the introduction to their forthcoming album “Everest,” due out August 8th, 2025 via Atlantic…

Nearly two years after the release of PRONG‘s aggressive, eagerly awaited latest album, State of Emergency – an album Metal Injection described as “the strongest PRONG record to hit the streets in the recent past” and Blabbermouth called “a big, sonically pristine affair” – the New York City native metal icons and premier rock and metal label Napalm Records have officially joined forces, inking a…

After the rousing reaction to ‘Oblivion‘ in recent weeks, LORNA SHORE are offering another taste of their upcoming album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me with second single, ‘Unbreakable‘ released today alongside a new music video, directed by Eric Richter. Says vocalist Will Ramos of the anthemic track: “’Unbreakable’ is a very triumphant, all-inclusive song written to bring people…

Hot on the heels of the news that UK anarcho punk favourites Instigators are set to reform this coming August for the first time in thirty years when they play Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, the band have now announced a new 12” EP to be released August 15th via Sanctus Propaganda.  Featuring two original recordings initially released in 1987 as one of the most intense, melodic, and pissed off…

Van Halen’s Balance turns 30 this year, and Rhino is celebrating with an expanded edition of the band’s multi-platinum tenth studio album. It follows last year’s successful reissue of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (Expanded Edition) and concludes Rhino’s spotlight on the band’s classic albums from the Hagar era.     Arriving August 15, Balance (Expanded Edition) will be available as a…

New from Jawbone: an eye-opening memoir from Derek Shulman that traces his extraordinary journey through music, from 1960s pop fame with Simon Dupree & The Big Sound to cult status as frontman of progressive rock pioneers Gentle Giant, and later as a record executive who signed and developed global acts like Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, and Slipknot. He also played a key role in revitalizing the…