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INTERVIEW - Harry White, Managing Director of Hammerdown Festival

  Hammerdown Festival returns to Brighton, UK, on Saturday, July 19th, and Sunday, July 20th, 2025, for two days of diverse rock and metal. We caught up with the festival director, Harry White, to learn more about the festival's origins, the 2025 edition, and its future. So, going back to the beginning, how did you come to form Hammerdown Festival in 2014 and what inspired you to do this? Is it something you always planned on doing? I had seen the big festival lineups like Download, Sonisphere and Bloodstock, and it all looked amazing. Not only did you get to basically go on a camping holiday for a week, but you also got excellent value for money… rather than spending £60 seeing your favourite band with 2 supports, you could spend £200 and see 30 or 40 bands! One year at Download, I pushed myself to see as many bands as possible. I saw 52! You can’t beat that. So for me, it seemed like the dream way to see all my favourite bands in one place. I’d always used online templates to “ma...
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Where Is Ozzy? Fantoons announce official Seek-And-Find book, releasing July 29th worldwide

  L.A based Animation studio and book publisher Fantoons announce their upcoming book Where Is Ozzy?, an officially licenced seek-and-find book from the same publisher that bought you Motörhead: Where is Lemmy? and Rush: Where is Geddy, Alex, and Neil? The book will be released worldwide on July 29th 2025. Inspired by songs, albums and major milestones from Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic solo career, and filled with easter eggs for hard core and casual fans alike, each double page is brought to life in vibrant illustrations by the award-winning studio. From Blizzard of Ozz to No More Tears, the heavy metal madness is cranked up to 11 on each page, packed with hidden messages that celebrate one of the greatest rock singers of all-time. This book blends fun with the deep legacy of one of rock’s most iconic figures. Speaking on the book’s creation, author David Calcano said, “A book like this only works when it’s built around a legend who rewrote the rules—with thunderous music, iconic style,...

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL’S SUN-DRENCHED 22ND EDITION SHINES WITH FRESH HEADLINERS AND FIERCE ENERGY + EARLY BIRD 2026 TICKETS ON SALE NOW

  More than 75,000 fans descended on Donington Park this week for an abundance of unforgettable moments at the most anticipated Download Festival ever. Across five sun-drenched days, the site was alive with energy as the Download community came together once again to celebrate the best in rock, metal and alternative music. This year’s festival marked a new chapter, with all three headliners – Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn – taking the top slot for the first time. From chart-topping legends to fast-rising newcomers, the line-up reflected the ever-evolving sound of the scene and the diverse tastes of today’s audience. With packed crowds, electric atmospheres and standout performances across all stages, Download 2025 delivered a week to remember. The Humans of Download returned to Donington to soak up a packed programme of music and entertainment across the Arena and District X. Green Day headlined on Friday with a high-octane, hit-filled set. Sleep Token followed on Saturday, de...

SIKTH celebrate 20th anniversary of 'Death Of A Dead Day' with two special live shows

  Following this weekend's DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL performance, visionary British prog-metal legends SIKTH have announced two very special performances to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album Death Of A Dead Day . Taking place in February 2026 at Manchester's Academy 2 and London's O2 Forum Kentish Town, the shows will see the band's founding members - Mikee Goodman (vocals), Justin Hill (vocals), Dan Weller (guitar), Graham Pinney (guitar), James Leach (bass) and Dan Foord (drums) - reunite to perform the iconic record in its entirety. Support will come from HERIOT. Speaking on the shows, Goodman shares: “We are excited to perform Death of a Dead Day on its 20th anniversary, with Justin Hill singing this album live for the first time ever, alongside myself and the rest of the band. We’re looking forward to playing it in its entirety. “Also, for those who may not know — Justin Hill is back in the band. He is, and we’re planning to get busier from next year ...

BRUCE DICKINSON MORE BALLS TO PICASSO REWORKED ALBUM OUT JULY 25TH

  In 1994, having left Iron Maiden for a time (he rejoined in 1999), Bruce Dickinson released his second solo album, entitled Balls To Picasso. Named in honour of the cubist pioneer whose representations of spherical objects were as squares, and reflected on the cover in graffiti style on a tiled bathroom wall, the album belied its irreverent title by solidifying Dickinson’s reputation as a serious solo artist. His first record with collaborator Roy Z, and recorded with Z’s band Tribe Of Gypsies, it went through various iterations before its release, produced by Shay Baby. The original album included a number of classic tracks and live favourites from Dickinson including the singles ‘Tears Of The Dragon’ and ‘Shoot All The Clowns’, alongside the much-loved epic ‘Laughing In The Hiding Bush’, which was the original title for the album. Yet despite its positive reception at the time, it never quite captured Dickinson’s original vision which was even more expansive in scope and ambit...

Skindred announce THE DETOUR autumn headline tour dates

  Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred have today announced THE DETOUR a series of UK headline dates for autumn 2025. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 11th June at 10am and will be available via https://skindred.net/#live Regarding the tour drummer Arya Goggin says, “We as a band are extremely conscientious about venturing outside of just the major UK cities to spread the Skindred sound. This October the “Detour” is our attempt to do just that. As a band we love to play live, but there are so many amazing towns and cities with fantastic venues across the country that get forgotten and need to be supported. That’s where our “Detour” comes in! We can’t wait to head back out across the UK this October on our “Detour.” See you there!” 2024 was a whirlwind for the rock icons. Having shot straight to No.2 in the Official UK Albums Chart with their eighth album Smile the previous summer, the four piece went on to receive the Best Alternative Music Act Award at the MOBOs, and won Best UK Act a...

Alice Cooper - Original Band Announces Exclusive Event at London's Union Chapel

  In celebration of their historic reunion and the release of their first studio album in over 50 years, “The Revenge of Alice Cooper” (out July 25 via earMUSIC), the original Alice Cooper group will appear for a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive live event at London’s Union Chapel on Wednesday, July 24, 2025. Presented by earMUSIC in cooperation with Rough Trade, this intimate evening will be hosted by none other than the legendary Sir Tim Rice and is limited to just 900 fans. The event will include an exclusive first-listen album playback, a deep-dive interview with the band, and a rare audience Q&A. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 11 at 10:00am BST via Rough Trade’s website , with both general admission tickets and bundles that include the new album available for purchase. A special commemorative print will also be included with each ticket. Event Details Date:Wednesday, July 24, 2025 Venue:Union Chapel, London Time:18:00–21:30 BST Capacity: 900 Schedule: – 18:00 Doors Open...

Buried In Bermuda Release New Single & Video 'Torment'

  Brit riff merchants, BURIED IN BERMUDA, have dropped their tantalising new single and video, 'Torment' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtsQRVKbc8E You can listen to the band over at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3bFOTKsewvxrUZWshXc8wC Though the early seeds of BURIED IN BERMUDA were sown in 2021, it’s the last twelve months that have really seen the Bristolians grow from strength to strength. The British heavy alt-rock crew have sold out their hometown shows, undertaken multiple UK tours, and have released a glut of engrossing singles which have massively appeased new fans, followers, and industry tastemakers. Drawing from an array of influences, BURIED IN BERMUDA take from the world of metal, grunge, hardcore and metalcore, and unleash a barrage of fierce riffs, soaring vocals, and tight rhythms. All of this is wrapped around thought-provoking and evocative lyrics. Featuring Kyle Needham (Rhythm Guitar), Gilles Macey (Vocals & Lead Guitar), Alex Bowyer (Drums), ...