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BLOODSTOCK Final News Round-Up Ahead Of 2025 Festival + How/When To Get Tickets For 2026 Event

  BLOODSTOCK IS NEXT WEEK!!! Let that sink in, only one more weekend to go!! And there’s a whole host of information to share from more details about this year’s event to how and when you can get the cheapest tickets for 2026, so read on, dear metalhead, for the full lowdown. OZZY First off though, all at Team BLOODSTOCK are devastated at the loss of Ozzy, the one and only Prince Of Darkness. Some members of our team were lucky enough to be at Villa Park for the almighty Black Sabbath’s incredible final show, others watched the live stream… all were moved. The impact that Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne had on heavy metal can never be overstated. It’s been touching to see all the tributes from across the world since his passing, and we know BLOODSTOCKers have big hearts. There will now be an unmissable 17m Ozzy tribute wall next to the main stage (by the charity stands), and BLOODSTOCK encourages all fans to write their heartfelt messages of tribute and/or condolence on it. There w...

House of Hosts Release New Single & Video 'Darkest Days'

  Commanding Welsh riff masters, HOUSE OF HOSTS, are primed to shake the UK metal landscape once again with the release of their blistering new video and single, 'Darkest Days', out now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9W_kqLk5q0 This ferocious new track serves as a compelling prelude to the band’s highly anticipated EP, 'Reckoning', due out on Friday 26th September. Listen to the band now at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DGQkBDGVhIAzKYwSC7AIV Hailing from Swansea, Wales, HOUSE OF HOSTS are rapidly earning a reputation as one of the UK’s most emotionally charged and sonically devastating modern metal outfits. Featuring Daniel Foley-Griffiths (vocals), Jack Hunt (bass), Beth Goodwin (drums), and guitarists James Russell and Ross Davies, the five-piece blend technical prowess and raw intensity, drawing influence from metal heavyweights including Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, Disturbed, and Dream Theater. Following the impact of their previous singles, Oblivion an...

LED ZEPPELIN CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MASTERPIECE DOUBLE ALBUM 'PHYSICAL GRAFFITI'

  Led Zeppelin will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic sixth album, Physical Graffiti, with the release of their new Live E.P. on 180-gram 12" vinyl, CD and digital formats on September 12. Also released on the same date will be an updated 50th Anniversary edition of 2015’s Physical Graffiti Deluxe Edition 3LP vinyl set featuring the Companion Audio disc, now including a new bonus replica Physical Graffiti promotional poster (sized 443mm x 610mm). The new Live E.P. features live recordings of “In My Time Of Dying” and “Trampled Under Foot” from Earl’s Court, 1975, alongside “Sick Again” and “Kashmir” from Knebworth, 1979. These live performances were originally released on the 2003 Led Zeppelin DVD and appear on CD / Vinyl / Digital formats for the very first time. Released on February 24, 1975 in the US (and four days later in the UK), Physical Graffiti immediately achieved platinum sales status and has recently been certified 17x platinum. Its commercial success was ...

Alice Cooper Among Artists to Pay Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne Who Died Aged 76

  The world has lost a true metal legend: one of the wildest and most beloved voices in metal, the frontman of Black Sabbath, a ground-breaking solo artist, and an unlikely reality star, Ozzy Osbourne. He passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news in a statement: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis" His death comes just a few weeks after Ozzy reunited with Black Sabbath for the final time at their massive farewell show titled 'Back To The Beginning' on July 5th that took place in his hometown of Birmingham at Villa Park and was livestreamed for those who couldn't attend. All the profits from the farewell show were donated to the following charities: Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham...

BUSH release long-awaited 10th studio album 'I Beat Loneliness' today!

  Today, BUSH release their 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness — a bold, emotionally charged body of work born from heartbreak, isolation, and deep self-examination. Produced by Erik Ron (Panic! At The Disco), the record is steeped in the honesty and cathartic power that has defined Rossdale’s career. Introduced by first single ‘The Land of Milk and Honey’ a gritty yet euphoric anthem, and ‘60 Ways to Forget People’, a slow-burn reckoning with memory and loss, the album pushes further into visceral territory. Spanning 12 anthemic and soul-baring tracks, I Beat Loneliness opens an unflinching conversation around emotional vulnerability — especially the silence that often surrounds men’s mental health. On tracks like ‘Scars’ — the record’s focus track — BUSH confront that silence head-on. ‘Scars’ is a raw reckoning with pain and healing, turning wounds into proof of survival. From seismic rock choruses to stripped-down confessions, the album dares listeners to feel everything — rem...

TALLBOY Release 'Pressure Point' Video

  Explosive UK alt-metal outfit TALLBOY continue their upward trajectory with the release of their debut EP, House of Glass, out Friday 25th July. In the lead-up, the band have now dropped their blistering new single and video, 'Pressure Point' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5Qhucj_C8 Check out TALLBOY over at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sVWXKvalst4vqy2Mtt0m8 Formed in Cumbria, England, TALLBOY have rapidly earned a reputation for delivering crushing riffs, emotionally charged vocals, and anthemic choruses that stick hard and hit even harder. Their live shows are a force of nature—relentless, dynamic, and deeply affecting. By fusing classic alternative metal influences with a modern, cutting-edge sound, the band are carving their own path in the UK’s heavy music landscape. Earlier this year, the quintet made waves with the breakout single Name & Shame, which secured national radio airplay and praise from tastemakers across the scene. Now, all eyes are on House ...

YUNGBLUD RELEASES BLACK SABBATH COVER FOR CHARITY

  The globally recognised, creative force, Yungblud, has released a version of ‘Changes’, recorded live at Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, titled ‘Back to the Beginning’, at Villa Park on Saturday July 5 (watch the music video HERE from 5PM). The event became the highest grossing charity concert of all time. ‘ Changes - (Live from Villa Park) Back to the Beginning (Feat. Nuno Bettencourt, ii, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman)’ is a breathtaking rendition of the 1972 track by the supergroup, featuring a powerhouse lead vocal by the 27-year-old British artist, whose recent album ‘Idols’ went to Number 1 in the UK charts, becoming his third consecutive album to do so. Delivered in front of over 40,000 fans at the band’s home stadium, the performance served as part of a moving send-off for a group widely regarded as a seminal force in Rock. Yungblud dropped the track as a single today, announcing that all proceeds will be donated to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and ...

Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway's Release New Album "Addicted To The Violence" + Watch the video for "Destroy The Power"

  Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway’s explosive new album, ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE, is out now [ LISTEN HERE ]. The 10-song collection includes head-spinning singles, “Killing Spree” and “Destroy The Power” – with the latter now accompanied by a gripping new video [ WATCH HERE ]. Malakian continues to bridge the brutal and the beautiful with a sound that’s as punishing as it is poetic. Over the last few years, Malakian meticulously pieced together what would become ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE. He helmed the project as its primary creator – composing, producing, and performing – with contributions from longtime bandmates Orbel Babayan (guitar) and Roman Lomtadze (drums). “I’m always writing songs, because it’s the only way I know how to live. It’s my purpose,” Malakian shares. “When I write, I stay honest. I don’t put myself in a box, which is why you have both heavy and mid-tempo material. It takes you through different feelings, and that’s what I’ve always done. If I was a pai...

ALBUM REVIEW: BUSH - 'I Beat Loneliness'

  Bush is back with their unique electrifying sound with their anticipated tenth album, 'I Beat Loneliness', which is released worldwide on July 18th 2025. The album gets off to a gripping start with the striking 'Scars', which has a particularly catchy and powerful chorus. The title track 'I Beat Loneliness' features pleasing and charming vocals, accompanied by driven, commanding riffs, making it a good representation of the album and the band's sound. The already released single 'Land Of Milk And Honey' embodies the signature Bush sound, with alluring vocals and a high-impact chorus, and sports a darker vibe, making it a standout moment. 'We're All The Same On The Inside' is uplifting, dynamic, and relatable. Changing up the tempo and direction, 'Don't Be Afraid' offers a more soothing, mellow moment with emotive vocals, keeping things diverse. 'Footsteps In The Sand' picks up the pace again and is equally ambient an...

Deftones Release Video for 'my mind is a mountain'

  Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones are set to return to arenas across Europe and the UK in early 2026 in support of their forthcoming 10th studio album, private music, out August 22, 2025 via Reprise/Warner Records. Pre-order the album HERE The 2026 EU/UK Tour kicks off January 29 at the Adidas Arena in Paris. It includes 15 shows across major cities, including Brussels, Berlin, Amsterdam, Manchester and Dublin, before wrapping at The O2 in London on February 20. Deftones will be joined by Denzel Curry and Drug Church as support across these dates. Full routing below. The announcement follows the release of Deftones' brand new single, “my mind is a mountain”, premiered by Zane Lowe on his Apple Music Radio show. Watch the episode HERE . Stream the new song HERE . Check out the new video for 'my mind is a mountain' below: The track gives fans a first glimpse into the sound and direction of private music, a record co-produced by the band and G...

BLOODSTOCK confirms final bands for 2025 & more!

  With only a little over 3 weeks to go until it’s time to make your annual pilgrimage to Catton Park for BLOODSTOCK, let’s reveal the final bands performing this year… and a few more details on other cool on site entertainments too! With this last wave of Metal 2 The Masses winners now locked in, 2025’s BLOODSTOCK lineup is complete — and it’s packed with underground heroes! From thrash to tech-death to ambient metalcore, these new additions to the Timothy Taylor New Blood Stage prove once again that the future of heavy music is in very safe and very loud hands. Friday welcomes Merseyside champions OGUN , pioneers of “Pyar Scouse Metal” and masters of melodic thrash chaos. Reformed in 2022, the Liverpool wrecking crew have gone from strength to strength, recently dropping their debut album World Of Hate — and they’re ready to tear up the stage. Joining them, Brighton’s victors DEVILHUSK channel disillusionment, self-doubt, and existential fury into a genre-smashing metalcore as...