Mad About Rock

  Rising Brit alt-rockers SAINTS AMONG US continue their climb with the release of their deeply engrossing new single, 'Hunger', which is out now. The band will also release a lyric video for the single next month. Listen to the band at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MdCtf4VkMw1GNi5RrvPyo . Featuring Maddy (vocals), Rahmaal (bass), Tom (guitar), and brothers Brad (guitar) and Adam (drums), SAINTS AMONG US were born in Doncaster, England, and for the past six years, the powerful alternative crew have been crafting anthems and shaping a live set of hearty earworms that are ram-packed with colossal riffs, captivating synth lines and hooky refrains. In addition to delivering a slew of scorching cuts, the Yorkshire quintet are also big advocates of mental health, and their lyrical themes touch on everything from self-identity, self-worth, and the belief that brokenness can be beautiful. Momentum is certainly building for the Brit alt-rockers, and a constant flow of well-received

  Groove Metal pioneers Skinlab are thrilled to announce their official signing to WURMgroup , joining forces with legendary producer Ulrich Wild to bring their hard-hitting sound back to fans around the world. Known for their relentless energy and gritty sound, Skinlab’s new single “Flesh Wounds” is out now, marking the band’s first new track in nearly four years. LISTEN TO "FLESH WOUNDS" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/750XNk9iXGoPGLokVyvEqw?si=jhwvjYVxSu6UsDxMz1yUQA Youtube: https://youtu.be/G87p86rAfAs?si=2smQOmC85d4IrOOf “Our first song in nearly four years. With the intent on coming hard straight out the gates, we stuck to our guns. ‘Flesh Wounds’ … when you hear it, you know it’s Skinlab,” says Steev Esquivel, vocalist and bassist of Skinlab, capturing the raw power of the band’s new material. The track, produced and mixed by Ulrich Wild (Static-x, Dethklok, Pantera), was co-written by Esquivel himself and brings together the talents of Marcos Medina and

  After a year of monumental returns and record-breaking milestones, LINKIN PARK—Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain—announce FROM ZERO WORLD TOUR will continue into 2025, with the next leg launching in January of next year. The tour celebrates their new album, FROM ZERO, out tomorrow HERE via Warner Records and hits stadiums and arenas across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. The run also includes several notable festival plays around the globe, including Sick New World, I-DAYS, Novarock, and more. Their 2024 arena run was met with incredible demand, prompting the addition of four stadium dates in Paris, Dallas, and São Paulo. Now, fans worldwide will have even more chances to experience LINKIN PARK’s raw, high-octane performances with an expanded tour schedule in 2025. Full ticketing and tour info is available below. Special guests Queens of the Stone Age, Spiritbox, AFI, Architects, grandson, Jean Dawson, JPEGMAFIA, and P

  Hidden wisdom, long-lost secrets, and esoteric knowledge—with 'Arcana,' the frontrunners of symphonic metal, EPICA, herald a new chapter in their two-decade-long band history. This is the band’s first new release since their chart-topping album Omega and their collaboration EP The Alchemy Project. It offers a glimpse into the band’s future music, coming in 2025. “Arcana guides you through the universal stages of spiritual evolution in life. It leads the way to a higher consciousness and spiritual self-awareness,” the band comments. “Writing this song was a spontaneous effort, so it came together quickly, which felt so natural that it wrote itself. The music contains classic Epica elements but has some vibes that might remind you of 80s alternative rock or modern metal.” The single is now available on all streaming platforms. It also includes 'The Ghost in Me', a special collaboration with the Netherlands’ most popular theme park, de ‘Efteling’. The music video, direct

  Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its 22nd edition, reborn and recharged in 2025 as DLXXII. Announced today are three first-time headliners—Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn—alongside over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative and classic rock. This year’s festival will take place on 13-15 June 2025 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. General tickets are onsale at 9pm on Thursday 14 November at www.downloadfestival.co.uk . For the first time in Download Festival’s history, next year’s edition will showcase a trio of headliners who are entirely new to topping the main stage. This exciting milestone underscores Download’s unwavering commitment to delivering a fresh, groundbreaking lineup year after year, giving fans even more reasons to be part of this unmissable experience. Also announced today are UK and international heavyweights Weezer, Sex Pistol

  Heavy metallers SABATON are set to conquer 20 European cities in 2025 with a groundbreaking tour that promises to be bigger and better than anything they've ever done before. Get ready for The Legendary Tour 2025! Known for their spectacular live shows, SABATON are famous for their huge production — think tanks on stage, walls of fire, and all manner of impressive props that make their performances truly unforgettable. With this tour, the band has put together a show unlike anything you’ve seen previously, as they proclaim: “Throw traditional thinking out the window and prepare yourself for more SABATON than ever before.” What does that mean? Only time will tell, but you can expect an experience like no other, packed with jaw-dropping surprises. This isn’t just another tour — it’s a massive celebration of SABATON’s music, their epic storytelling, and the powerful bond they share with their fans. They are also planning something they’ve never done before, stating: “Without revea

  Story Of The Year have returned to the UK as special guests to Yellowcard! The UK tour (which also features This Wild Life) kicks off today in Glasgow and culminates in a huge show at London’s O2 Brixton Academy on November 17th. After that they head to Europe for shows in Utrecht, Antwerp, Paris and Cologne. Be sure to catch one of these shows live - they’re set to be INCREDIBLE. November 12 Glasgow O2 Academy 13 Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse 14 Birmingham O2 Academy 16 Cardiff The Great Hall 17 London O2 Academy Brixton 19 Utrecht Tivolivredenburg 21 Antwerp Trix 22 Paris Bataclan 24 Cologne Palladium Story Of The Year’s debut album, Page Avenue, was one of the first of its kind to sell a million copies. “Until the Day I Die” endures as both an anthem and mission statement. Tours with Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Deftones, and The Used cemented Story Of The Year’s reputation as a stunning and engaging live act. The connection between the band and audience transformed S