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  Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the launch of RIFFS & REALMS, a brand new Actual Play Tabletop RPG series drenched in chaos, blood and destruction. The first season titled Vaults Of Unfaith is produced in direct collaboration with MÖRK BORG and brings together the worlds of extreme music and tabletop role-playing like never before. Riffs & Realms - Vaults Of Unfaith - Episode I Watch the first episode premiere here: https://youtu.be/xfUY5tWPv7w The series is helmed by Johan Nohr (MÖRK BORG) as Game Master, with story and graphic design also by Nohr. Commenting on the series Johan says, "It was an absolute riot running Vaults with these guys, all at their characters' expense, of course. Depraved, violent and grim in a pretty spectacular way". RIFFS & REALMS players include: Brady Deeprose (Conjurer) Joseph Ghast (Green Lung) Yannis Papadopoulos (Beast In Black) Together they descend into the apocalyptic hellscape of MÖRK BORG, where faith rots, k...

  Welsh heavyweights VIRTUE IN VAIN continue to build momentum and will release their new EP, Nothing Is All I Am, on Friday 23rd January. The EP is preceded by a thumping new single and video, Between Reflections and Silence, which is out now. Hit up the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBi4NKH3U2Y Listen to the band at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ysLwiCUToDZJljLCmcINg Already known for their savage live performances, VIRTUE IN VAIN, have earned a strong reputation across the UK metal scene. Their intense shows and emotionally driven songwriting continue to connect with audiences, with each release exploring different aspects of the human condition. The band are now completing a trilogy of releases. For All You Know Is The Mask I Wore began with a focus on loss of identity. Dusk // Dawn followed, portraying an anarchic descent through one of the worst nights imaginable. The final chapter, Nothing Is All I Am, is an emotional and honest look at collapse and rebui...

  Firing straight out of the nation’s capital, British alt-metal upstarts NIGHT THIEVES continue their rapid ascent with pounding riffs, soaring choruses, and a slew of arena-ready hooks. The quartet are gearing up to release their hugely anticipated debut album, 'Metaxis', landing Friday 20th March. Ahead of the album, the band have just released their formidable new single, 'Mycelia', out now. Watch the video here: Listen in at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/42azirKNGgnSrqW10zeJju Renowned for their high-octane blend of striking alt-metal and heartfelt, dynamic songwriting, NIGHT THIEVES have already earned acclaim from tastemakers including Metal Hammer, Planet Rock, Powerplay, Kerrang!, BBC Radio One, Total Rock, Fireworks Magazine, Rock Radio Magazine, and ERB Magazine. Their rapid ascent has also seen them share stages with Marisa and the Moths, Chuggaboom, and more, further cementing their status as one of the UK’s most exciting and compelling new metal acts....

The Damned are heading out around the UK in support of their forthcoming album "Not Like Everybody Else” with a series of instore appearances and signings at UK retail in its week of release. The album is the first new recordings featuring the classic line up Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and Paul Gray since 1982’s "Strawberries” record , performing alongside longtime keyboard player Monty Oxymoron. The album honours founder member Brian James with a selection of songs he would have been influenced by when forming the band in 1976. Appropriately the last venue on the run is Resident in Brighton, where Brian had lived and is buried. The dates are as follows: Friday 23rd January: Rough Trade London East Q and A and signing hosted by Phil Alexander 7pm Tickets & info: HERE Saturday 24th January: HMV Birmingham Bullring Instore signing 12-2pm Info: HERE Rough Trade Liverpool Q and A and signing hosted by Phil Alexander 7pm Tickets & Info: HERE Monday 26th Ja...

  YUNGBLUD makes history alongside two-time GRAMMY® award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins on a groundbreaking, re-imagined version of his GRAMMY®-nominated Best Rock Song “Zombie,” produced by Matt Schwartz and Billy Corgan, and marking the first time in their storied career that the band have featured on another artist’s recording. Originally released to widespread acclaim, “Zombie” stands as Yungblud’s fastest-streaming solo single of his career with over 100 million streams to date. Listen HERE . Yungblud first crossed paths with Billy Corgan in Birmingham last July during Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, Back To The Beginning, where both artists took part in tributes honoring Ozzy Osbourne. Their connection, however, dates back further — with Corgan first discovering Yungblud through a live performance video and immediately recognizing his raw potential and powerful voice. In a 2023 interview with Allison Hagendorf , Corgan spoke openly about Yungblud’s trajec...

  THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have announced a winter 2026 UK and EU headline tour.Next year through October, the band will head across Europe, finishing up in the UK with dates in Bristol, Leeds, London (on October 23rd), Manchester and Birmingham. From Mike Hranica of the band - "Europe early 2025 was incredible - we've been coming overseas for such a long time without the ability to pull off a headliner. Having that privilege now is something we're very grateful for, and autumn 2026 is going to be a blast." The band have just celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2025, released a brilliant brand new album 'Flowers' and completed a UK and EU arena tour with Ice Nine Kills. The band also graced the Fall 2025 cover of Revolver. See the issue/get it here . TDWP UK HEADLINE DATES 2026: October 20 Bristol, UK @ Electric October 21 Leeds, UK @ Project House October 23 London, UK @ Brixton Electric October 24 Manchester, UK @ New Century Hall October 25 Birmingham, UK @ ...

  Last week, Evanescence performed their hit single, “Afterlife” at The Game Awards, celebrating the intersection of music and gaming. The show was seen by over 100 million people globally. Spotify spotlighted the performance by releasing a special Spotify Single of Gunship’s remix of “Afterlife”. Listen to the track HERE. Singer Amy Lee said “We’ve been looking for an excuse to work with Gunship for too long, and I couldn’t be more excited about this dark new version. Being a part of the Devil May Cry series has been an honour and too much fun”. “Afterlife” dominated the charts upon release reaching the No. 1 spot on both Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart and Mediabase’s Active Rock Radio chart in both the U.S. and Canada. The band also appeared at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas event with their special guest K-Flay (performing their collaboration “Fight Like A Girl” and who will be opening their UK dates next year), as well as an appearance by Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shadd...