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  Legendary metal titans MEGADETH have teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK, a cinematic legacy event that will debut on screens worldwide Thursday, January 22—on the eve of the release of the band’s final studio album out January 23. The film will screen in over 1,000 cinemas across 35+ countries. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 11 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET with a trailer available for viewing on the same day. For more information and to sign up for updates, fans can visit megadethfilm.com. In MEGADETH: BEHIND THE MASK, Dave Mustaine pulls back the curtain on 40 years of MEGADETH, sharing untold stories of the band’s past and the creative fire that drives them. Interwoven throughout, audiences will get to experience the world premiere of MEGADETH'S new self-titled album in full, brought to life with a 40-year retrospective career-spanning interview and Mustaine’s own track-by-track reflections about the band’s final studio album. This o...

  Evanescence will be hitting the road again in 2026, playing North American dates before heading across the pond for UK and European dates. Special guest Poppy will support on all UK & European shows with Nova Twins opening outside the UK. K-Flay, who features on Evanescence’s latest single, “Fight Like A Girl,” will open the UK shows. The UK dates will be presented by AEG while the European shows, other than Paris, will be presented by Eventim. Paris will be presented by Saloni Productions and AEG. Evanescence has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1/£1/€1 from every ticket sold will support organizations providing humanitarian aid and medical relief to those in need around the world. Fans can access pre-sale codes HERE from 12 p.m. local time on 2nd December while the general on-sale begins at 10 a.m. on 5th December – with all tickets available HERE . Singer Amy Lee said “This year has been so inspiring in so many ways, creating so much new music, playing some bucket-list s...

Diverse thrash metallers DeathAssault are poised to unleash their genre-expanding sound, fusing aggressive riffs with towering, atmospheric soundscapes. The band will release their self-titled debut album, DEATHASSAULT, on Friday, 13th February. Ahead of the album drop, DeathAssault have delivered their explosive new single and video, We Will Remain. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kzcOIb0Eqyw?si=GfHZtWeNFAo631J8 Listen to the band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PEMSqx7qRx6RpSrjlcUUT Formed in 2022 in Plymouth, DeathAssault are comprised of Darrell Baker (vocals), Bill Mander (guitar), Jake Ackrell (guitar), Wiktor Osiecki (bass), and Levi Spry (drums). Together, the quintet channel a broad spectrum of influences into a sonic assault that thrives on chaos, emotion, and unpredictability. Known for their erratic, energy-fuelled live performances, DeathAssault have quickly earned a reputation as one of the most visceral and exciting acts to emerge from the UK metal un...

London, UK, 10:00AM Monday 1 December 2025: Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World have announced their live return to the UK with their biggest ever UK show to date at London’s Gunnersbury Park on Sunday 16 August 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their classic fourth studio album, Bleed American. Jimmy Eat World will be joined by special guests Rise Against, The Get Up Kids and Jay Som. Artist presale begins on Tuesday 2nd December at 10am GMT - fans can sign up at jimmyeatworld.com . Tickets go on general sale from Friday 5 December at 10am GMT via www.ticketmaster.co.uk . The show will be one of the first chances for UK fans to see Jimmy Eat World perform Bleed American in full, in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Fans can also expect to hear rarities and hits from across the band’s catalogue, presented with a bigger production than ever before. Bleed American stands as a landmark album that helped push alternative rock into the mainstream, cementing Jimmy Eat World as pion...

We have ALFONSO CONSPIRACY, the savage new project fronted by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Max James, who drops his powerful debut album, The Explicit//The Exploited, on Friday 5th December. Max exclusively talks about the record and gives us this unique track by track breakdown: “The Explicit//The Exploited is an album of two halves, literally. After years of re-releasing old songs, remixes and different projects, it came to taking the next step with Alfonso Conspiracy. I wanted to stare at the two things that have impacted me most in the eyes. I address trauma, play devil’s advocate and tell my story all in one. It is something I genuinely struggle listening to from start to finish, and wanted that feeling to come through not only with the lyrics but within the music also. Viral Infection "Viral Infection sets the theme both musically and lyrically. I like the idea of never really knowing what’s in store for you pressing play on my music. Predictability sells too well, an...

  15 years into their career, Volumes have weathered ups, downs, time, trends, and everything else life could throw at them only to come out stronger on the other side. Against all odds, a devout audience has ridden shotgun and grown with them every step of the way, waiting for this moment. The Los Angeles quartet — Michael Barr [vocals], Raad Soudani [bass], Myke Terry [vocals], and Nick Ursich [drums] —recently announced their fifth album, titled Mirror Touch. It will be released digitally on December 12 via longtime label Fearless Records. The physical album will arrive on February 27 of next year. Pre-order it here . Today, Volumes have shared the video for " Bad Habit ." Watch it here . Here, Volumes ake a stunning sonic left turn. While the track has the guitar girth and grit that is familiar to loyal Volumes fans, the band leans into its melodic sensibilities and synths, trading its usual heavy dose of screams for fully clean verses and choruses. The result is a gorg...

  Liverpool alt groove rock band ATTIC THEORY have just released their explosive new single, 'Savour The Moment', via ThunderGun Records. The release marks an exciting new chapter for the band, coinciding with their much-anticipated performance at Planet RockStock, where they’ll share the stage with Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls and headliners Ugly Kid Joe. Check out the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRFnVf9xeL4 Listen to the band at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oOXpZTNdHDl8M1S3xQhhN Following the success of their 2024 debut album, What We Fear The Most, which charted on iTunes across five countries and earned heavy airplay from Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, BBC Radio, and TotalRock, ATTIC THEORY continue to cement their place as one of the UK’s most compelling new rock acts. The band have also been recognised by Planet Rock Radio’s ‘The Rocks’ Awards, underscoring their growing impact within the scene. ‘Savour The Moment’ introduces fans to a heavier, more dy...