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EP Review: Carla Harvey is back with a vengeance on The Violent Hour EP—a fierce, genre-bending release featuring Charlie Benante, John 5, and Zakk Wylde.
Album Review: UFO - 2025 remaster of No Place To Run. The Paul Chapman guitar era, George Martin’s production, and rare live recordings in this deluxe reissue.
Paul Mario Day, the original Iron Maiden singer, has died aged 69 after a battle with cancer. Tributes honour his legacy with Iron Maiden, MORE and Sweet.
Gig Review: Yngwie Malmsteen. Dublin and a fiery set at The Button Factory, thrilling fans after a 20-year absence with shred mastery and showmanship.
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Gig Review: A wild night with Wednesday 13 live at Chalk, Brighton! On July 30th, horror-punk, crowd-pleasers, and schlock theatrics thrilled fans. It was a night of unfiltered metal chaos at The ...
Steve Ritchie | Editor | MetalTalkAbsolva frontman Chris Appleton talks to MetalTalk about the band’s thunderous return with Justice, their headline slot at SOS Festival, and opening the main stage at ...
Extreme Heavy Metal pushes the boundaries with intense speed, brutal riffs, and powerful vocals. Raw, aggressive, it captures the essence of rebellion and chaos ...
Adrian Stonley | Writer and Photographer | MetalTalkEven after decades on the road, Neil Young remains an electrifying force. At BST Hyde Park 2025, joined by The Chrome Hearts, he delivered a raw, ...
Freak Kitchen open Saturday at Hellfest 2025 in Clisson, with their signature blend of prog Metal, technical flair, Swedish humor, and crowd-stirring energy.
Billy Idol will share his first full-length album of new music in over a decade when Dream Into It is released on 25 April 2025 via Dark Horse Records. The lead single, Still Dancing, has just been ...
Festival Review.Sunday at Steelhouse Festival 2025. Epic sets from Those Damn Crows, Tailgunner, Wolfmother, The Treatment, despite the changing Welsh weather.