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The Hertfordshire alt-metal outfit return with a cinematic new single about growth, reinvention and burning down the old self — just as they prepare to hit the road across the UK. UK alternative metal band Defences have never shied away from emotional introspection, but their latest single “Metamorphosis” pushes that theme further than ever. Arriving alongside a new video, the track captures the band at a moment of evolution — musically and thematically — as they prepare to

Leeds groove-death metal outfit Godeth kick off 2026 with “Vestige”, a ferocious new single that doubles down on the band’s crushing heaviness and political bite. The UK underground metal scene has never been short on bands willing to push the volume into dangerous territory, but Leeds’ own Godeth have built a reputation for doing it with serious intent. “Vestige,” the band’s first release of 2026, makes one thing clear from the outset: subtlety is not part of the plan. Inst

London’s fast-rising teenage metalcore band Within Reach return with “Hesitate”, a new single and atmospheric video that shows a broader side to their sound. London’s heavy scene continues to produce exciting young bands, and Within Reach are quickly becoming one of the names people are starting to talk about. The teenage five-piece have been building momentum over the last couple of years, and their latest single “Hesitate” arrives as the first new music from the band in 202

GAEREA – Loss (Album Review) Artist: GAEREA Album: Loss Label: Century Media Records Release Date: 20 March 2026 Tracklist: 1. Luminary 2. Submerged 3. Hellbound 4. Uncontrolled 5. Phoenix 6. Cyclone 7. LBRNTH 8. Nomad 9. Stardust Over the past decade, Portugal’s masked collective GAEREA have emerged as one of the more intriguing and uncompromising forces in modern extreme metal. Formed in the city of Porto, the anonymous group have built their reputation on a blackened fou

Photo Travis Shinn Lamb Of God Look Back To Move Forward On Into Oblivion On Into Oblivion , Lamb of God confront a world in constant upheaval — but rather than simply raging outward, the Richmond metal titans also turn inward. Their latest single, ‘Blunt Force Blues’ , feels less like a warning shot and more like a homecoming, a tribute to the scene that forged them more than 25 years ago. Arriving ahead of the album’s 13th March release via Century Media Records and Epic Re

Lamb of God Return to Their Roots in New “Blunt Force Blues” Video Ahead of Into Oblivion More than two decades into their career, Lamb of God aren’t chasing relevance — they’re reclaiming perspective. The Richmond metal institution have unveiled the video for “Blunt Force Blues,” the latest and final preview of their upcoming album Into Oblivion , set for release on 13 March via Century Media / Epic Records . Where recent singles have leaned into sonic aggression and existe

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The UK’s biggest celebration of strings, circuitry, and serious tone obsession is back. The Guitar Show & The Bass Show 2026 lands at Cranmore Park in Solihull (Greater Birmingham) on 28 February – 1 March 2026 , bringing together the country’s most passionate players, builders, and pedal-pushers under one roof. Whether you’re hunting rare vintage guitars, scouting boutique pedals, or just looking to plug in and get inspired, this show promises a weekend of hands-on discov

There’s a shift in the air in the Arch Enemy camp — and it’s not subtle. After weeks of online silence and mounting speculation, the Swedish extreme metal heavyweights have resurfaced with a brand-new single, “To The Last Breath,” and a major lineup reveal that signals the beginning of a bold new chapter. The track is the band’s first new material since 2023’s Blood Dynasty , and it wastes no time making a statement. Brutal, razor-tight and driven by that unmistakable melodi

“20 Years in the Making” – Two Iconic Canadian Bands Reunite to Celebrate Career-Defining Albums Multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning rock heavyweights Alexisonfire and Billy Talent have announced two very special co-headline performances in celebration of the 20th anniversaries of their landmark 2006 albums, Crisis and Billy Talent II . The exclusive shows will take place at OVO Wembley Arena on June 24, 2026, and at Bell Centre on July 17, 2026. In true co-headline style

Canadian alternative metal band The Veer Union are set to release their highly anticipated new album Reinvention on February 20, 2026. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, the band have unveiled a brand-new video for the blistering single “Sunk Your Teeth In” — and it hits hard. Review Zoo has had an exclusive early listen to Reinvention , and we can confidently say it’s an absolute powerhouse of a record. From soaring, melodic choruses to bone-crushing, low-end breakdown

There’s something quietly defiant about Dandy John. While much of modern pop is engineered for algorithms and immediacy, he builds from instinct. The independent songwriter and pianist doesn’t chase trends — he follows feelings. The result is music that feels deliberate but never calculated, refined yet emotionally exposed. His debut album, Dandyworld (released January 2026), isn’t just a first release — it’s a statement of intent. It introduces an artist who treats pop as c

Atlanta's most notorious purveyors of party metalcore, ATTILA, have released brand new, super-heavy single, "New Devil" Ft Dickie Allen....