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  Ground shattering groove and slicker than a wiseguy's wedding—Introducing DELLA NOVA: A three-piece rock outfit from the UK's capital, DELLA NOVA captures the essence of modern rock with their self-titled debut album, 'Della Nova’, which is set for release 13th December. Ahead of this, the band will play a special album launch show at London’s New River Studios. Melodic, hard-hitting, and experimental, DELLA NOVA blends high-energy guitar rock with soundscapes that soar. For a debut album, it's a relentless rock 'n' roll juggernaut; this will be a haven for rock aficionados seeking their favourite new band. Watch ‘Gimme Love’ (official music video): https://youtu.be/OFiutngn1Y0?si=T25HuAifmwpuXdfh The genesis of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Alex Bowmer, whose vision of classic rock, stoner, and alternative rock influences has resulted in DELLA NOVA delivering a collection of impressive songs. The name DELLA NOVA emerged when Alex was working for a witch...

  The Raven Age have revealed a video for their new single ‘The Guillotine’, out now via Music For Nations/Sony Music and at the same time have announced a 22 date European headline tour, which is on sale now via TRA’s newly announced Fan Club ‘The Guillotine’ is a tale of the mental burden of today’s social expectations and struggles. We live connected to the entire world 24/7 which comes with the pressures of being perfect and accepted by people we don’t know. Sometimes when all eyes are on you it feels like the world is waiting for you to step out of line. “We’re living beneath the guillotine.” As demonstrated in the video for ‘The Guillotine’ , recorded during their thrilling live shows to capacity arena crowds throughout Europe and the UK on their recent tour with Apocalyptica, the prophecy for The Raven Age spells global domination. Guitarist George Harris reveals, “'The Guillotine' is a straight up, hard hitting rock song with a sprinkle of metal in there for good m...

  After a 2024 filled with high notes, "UK rising stars" (Kerrang!) Pleiades return with new single 'CV5 (Constant Variation)'. Recorded in their hometown of Manchester between festival appearances at ArcTanGent, Strangeforms and Portals, the track is the band's first release since their 2023 debut album 'Affinity With’. While their previous release utilised expressive narratives and folklore storytelling, this new chapter of Pleiades brings into focus the band's collective roots. The notion of ‘hiraeth’ - a bittersweet feeling of longing for home - is explored across a forthcoming collection of tracks, with each song a reference to individual band members’ hometowns. This first song, 'CV5', is an ode to guitarist Andrew Packwood's upbringing in Coventry, and combines reflective, progressive influences with melancholic post-hardcore in a way that captures the idyllic carelessness of youth. Speaking about the track, Andrew comments: “The song hi...

  Copenhagen-based hardcore quintet SPLIT is poised to shake up the hardcore scene with their brand new track, “Cold Heart,” a fierce collaboration with heavy-hitters DETHRXNER, offering a glimpse into the upcoming debut EP “2300”, set to release on March 7th 2025 via Prime Collective. Watch the accompanying music video below, with live footage from their recent show supporting Lifesick in Copenhagen. "Our new track was Inspired by DETHRXNER, who are also featured on the song. ‘Cold Heart’ combines elements from rap, hardcore, and metalcore ," vocalist Benjamin Jeppesen explains. SPLIT vocalist and songwriter Benjamin Jeppesen's journey in music began in the vibrant streets of New York City, where as a teenager, he honed his skills as a guitarist with the band The Dead Are Living. By age 14, he was already sharing stages with renowned acts like I See Stars, The Last Ten Seconds of Life, and Eyes Set to Kill. This early exposure to the music scene fueled a passion for h...

  Oxford’s fast-rising nu-metal outfit , Arimea, have today shared the official music video for their brand-new single, 'Orchid Street' - taken from their debut EP, which is out now under the same name. “To me, Orchid street feels like the arrival at home. Musically, it’s a place I have been trying to get to for a long time, but it’s been difficult to find with every new genre and style holding up a big ‘come in’ sign above it, and It’s hard not to fall into the pit of sounding like everything else. I’m a person that struggles to convey my emotions with words, but I can with music, Orchid street is the sound of my childhood and all of the memories I have attached to it, but dressed up for ready for the real world, emotionally ready, and knows what it is.” - Drummer, Richard Stedman Watch the official music video for ‘Orchid Street’: Sharing their most treasured work to date, the refreshingly raw quartet have used their staple nu-metal approach to create a unique record, that’s...

  Modern Latin metal band Sense Of Noise from Mexico City was formed during the pandemic in 2020 by members with experience in the music industry, some of whom had already played on major stages such as Wacken Open Air, Metaldays, and Knotfest. They have collaborated with members of legendary bands such as Morbid Angel, Therion, Shining (Nor), Atheist, and Snowy Shaw in other projects. The band worked hard to release their debut album in 2021, which includes a collaboration with Björn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork) and Anthony Hämäläinen (ex-Nightrage. They had their live debut in November 2022 in Mexico City with a sold-out concert where they were the headlining band. In 2023, they released their single "War Within"featuring Canadian Stu Block, singer of Into Eternity and former singer of Iced Earth, as aguest. They also continued with live performances, opening for Finntroll, Nervosa, and Machine Head, as well as for the Mexican band Anima Tempo. This year, they have be...

  Initially beginning as a celebration of hardcore and punk, Manchester’s Outbreak Fest has built a major platform to the UK’s consistently thriving counterculture, while also providing a rite of passage for major touring acts across the world such as Death Grips, Earl Sweatshirt, JPEGMAFIA and more to lay waste to stages in Britain. After announcing their plans to come to London for the very first time, Outbreak Fest today announce initial line ups and locations for their London and Manchester 2025 weekender events. Tickets on sale HERE from this Friday 29 November. Starting with a one-day event in London’s Victoria Park as part of LIDO Festival series on the 13th June, this will be the biggest outdoor event led by hardcore acts that the UK’s ever had. London will play host to a varying line up that continues to push Outbreak’s ethos of boundary-breaking music from across the counterculture; from contemporary icons to burgeoning stars of the future. In London, hardcore crossover ...

  Combining the iconic talents of legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd member and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame drummer Artimus Pyle, the infectious vocal of son Chris Pyle, and the blistering guitar licks of Eric Gales, PYLETRIBE is proud to release their new single ‘EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” on Madison Records. Listen to "EGYPTIAN PRINCESS" here: https://orcd.co/egyptianprincess Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Drummer Artimus Pyle Quote: "EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” was recorded at Ovation Studios with engineer William Stevens, and Chris Pyle wrote, sang, and played guitar on the track. It is one of the coolest songs I’ve ever played drums on, especially when Guitar Wizard Eric Gales joined us with a scorching guitar solo. Rocking musicians all over the world will love this song!" ARTIMUS PYLE Singer Chris Pyle Quote: “EGYPTIAN PRINCESS” is just one of those songs that feels so right from the very start", said band leader Chris Pyle. "Having my dad on drums is always the most I could ever ...

  Saxon are extremely excited to announce a full Hell, Fire and Steel UK & Ireland Tour which will see the band perform songs from their new album Hell, Fire and Damnation as well as playing their classic album Wheels of Steel in full, from start to finish, for the last time as well as all the other hits and fan favourites too. Also, so as to make it even more special, Saxon have invited their great friend the legend that is Dirkschneider, formerly of Accept, to perform his classic album Balls to the Wall in its entirety too which should make for one hell of a memorable and unique night. Saxon’s Biff Byford says, “We first toured with UDO and Accept in the U.S.A on our Crusader tour and have done lots of stuff together since, but we have never toured the UK together so this is gonna be epic. Balls to the Wall and Wheels of Steel under the same roof… it’ going to be something really special to witness. Bring it on!” Saxon’s groundbreaking album Wheels of Steel has been heavily...

  Metal heavyweights BLEED FROM WITHIN have revealed the details of 'The Zenith Tour' for 2025. The newly announced string of dates for fall next year will see the band headlining the largest venues they have ever played across the UK & Europe, with support from AFTER THE BURIAL and GREAT AMERICAN GHOST. The band comments: "This is the tour we've been working towards for the last 3 years. The culmination of all our efforts. We've been the opening band in a lot of these rooms so finally making the step to headliner is something that we do not take lightly. We can not wait to bring our new headline set to some of our favourite venues in the world, alongside new music and our biggest touring production to date! To top things off, we have After The Burial and Great American Ghost joining us. We first toured with ATB in 2011 and have stayed friends ever since. We met Great American Ghost in 2024 and got on so well that we knew we had to bring them over to Europe. Ha...

  Potent UK metallers, SYPHA, have announced themselves with their engulfing new single and video, 'Limbo', out now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDh0pfzFIPI The track is lifted from the band’s blistering debut EP, Borderland, which arrives on Friday 24th January. Brighton riff slingers, SYPHA, are a metal band with a difference. Born in 2022, and comprised of Alicia Pilling (Vocals), Alfred Atkins (Guitar), Will Cheesman (Bass), and James Anthony (Drums), the quartet take from heavyweight heroes such as Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, and Bring Me The Horizon, but also blend the guile and melody of everyone from Blink182, Halestorm, and Marmozets. Music fans and followers quickly caught onto the band with their debut video, World’s End, which racked up over 55,000 views on YouTube alone. But it’s also been on the live circuit where the emerging metallers have excelled, with a growing fanbase brought about by a successful series of shows throughout Southern England and makin...

  Shrike, a three-piece metal band from Preston, the "wettest" city in England, is set to reshape the underground modern metal landscape with their debut album release in 2025. Titled 'The Divine and the Serpentine,' this long player not only showcases their unique sound—a rich blend of ambient, cinematic, and orchestral textures—but also delves into deep thematic content through a "semi" concept album exploring the complexities of abusive relationships. Produced in collaboration with Lucas Fletcher of Blanket, who contributed to the vocals and mixing, and Connor Sweeney, formerly of Loathe, 'The Divine and the Serpentine' reflects a four-year journey of resilience and artistic evolution. The recording was mastered by Grant Berry (Employed To Serve, Deaf Havana), with final mixes completed at Shell City Studios, ensuring high-quality production. This release is significant for both its innovative approach to metal and its compelling narrative, making...

  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, a...

  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 Pi...