Category Archives: PURE METAL (All posts)

News: NO SWEAT, CLUTCH, THE FLOWER KINGS (October 2026)

Posted on September 27, 2026 by jason

Clutch release their latest album ‘Wasted Lands’ on January 22 via their own label Weathermaker Music. Crossbone Skully, formed by Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), release their second album ‘Condemned to Rock n’ Roll’ on January 29 via earMUSIC. Dalton release … Continue reading →

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EP review: INHERITED – All 4 One

Posted on September 21, 2026 by jason

Mascot Records [Release date 02.10.26] Ah, family. Some people get the stamp collection from their dad, some inherit nasal hair, and here we have young Dutch rockers Inherited who have, um, inherited a love of thrash – and also it … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIGH – Goh-Ka

Posted on September 14, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Peaceville [Release date 04.09.26] Formed in Tokyo, Japan in the late 80s, Sigh were originally influenced by the Nordic black metal scene, the band have progressed experimentally since then, falling more and more into the Art Metal camp. This new … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD/Bluray) 2026

Posted on September 8, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

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Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your release not listed? Contact us! To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2026)

Posted on September 8, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Please check artist and festival websites for latest information. Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2027) Your festival not listed? Contact us! Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2027) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with … Continue reading →

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News: BROTHERS OSBORNE, WILLIE DOWLING, FOREIGNER (September 2026)

Posted on August 28, 2026 by jason

Bryan Adams releases his latest album ‘How’s It Goin’ on November 6 via BAD Records. Bad Company release ‘Live In London’ on November 13 which was recorded at their London show in 2016. Brothers Osborne release their new album ‘Watertown’ on October … Continue reading →

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Album review: ETERNAL – Conspiracy Of Warheads

Posted on August 24, 2026 by jason

Floga Records [Release date 02.10.26] Eternal. On being sent this I thought ‘why am I being asked to something by Eternal? Aren’t they a British pop act featuring Jamie Redknapp’s wife?’ Ah, no. THIS Eternal are a Greek four piece, … Continue reading →

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EP review: THORNS – Ready to Strike

Posted on August 16, 2026 by jason

These Go To Eleven Records [Release date 26.08.26] Thorns. Thrash. They sound like ‘Tallica. More accurately ‘Kill ‘em All era ‘Tallica. Hetfield vocals, Lars drum sound, Kirk soloing from…all over . Yes, they sound like ‘Tallica”…..EXCEPT…..don’t be so lazy! Thorns … Continue reading →

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Album review: EVA UNDER FIRE – Villainous

Posted on August 3, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Better Noise Music [Release date 10.07.26] The female-fronted pop metal genre is a fairly crowded space these days. We have – for example – Ad Infinitum (Switzerland), Elysion (Greece) and not forgetting the trailblazers who are sounding as good as … Continue reading →

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Album review : LEMMING PROJECT : Hate and Extinction, 2 CD Edition

Posted on July 28, 2026 by brianmc

Cherry Red [Release date : 31.07.26] If you consider the Death Metal genre to be defined by heavily distorted, low-tuned guitars, guttural vocals, and fast blast-beats, then Lemming Project is the archetype. This is a band – Thomas Jasjke, Torsten … Continue reading →

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News: PALLAS, MINISTRY, QUEEN (August 2026)

Posted on July 27, 2026 by jason

Angelus Apatrida have signed with Napalm Records and release an EP ‘The Reckoning’ on November 19. Bangalore Choir release ‘Payload’ via El Puerto Records on November 6. The Beatles release a box set (4CD/5LP) of their ‘Rubber Soul’ album on … Continue reading →

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Album review: WINTER IN EDEN – Never Untold

Posted on July 24, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Explore Rights Management/Cherry Red [Release date 03.07.26] We’ve commented previously that this band is not exactly prolific and, sadly, we’re not aware of any live shows either. This probably says more about the state of music and opportunities to gain … Continue reading →

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Album review: MORK – Monolitt

Posted on July 14, 2026 by jason

Peaceville [Release date 19.06.26] mork is an acclaimed Black Metal project formed by Norwegian multi instrumentalist Thomas Eriksen in 2004, this is their 8th album. The title translates as Monolith; inspired by the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, it explores … Continue reading →

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News: DBA, ANN WILSON, PETER HAMMILL (July 2026)

Posted on June 29, 2026 by jason

Amon Amarth will release their new album, ‘The Allfather Awakens’, on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Asia, featuring original member Geoff Downes, along with guitarist John Mitchell, drummer Virgil Donati and vocalist/bassist Harry Whitley, release their new album ‘Indigo’ … Continue reading →

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Album review : MASTERPLAN – Metalmorphosis

Posted on June 18, 2026 by brianmc

Frontiers Music [Release date : 26.05.26] There’s power metal bands and there’s Masterplan. Never getting the credit they deserve. It began life as a splinter group. Founders, Uli Kusch and Roland Grapow were originally a key part of Helloween, leaving … Continue reading →

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Album review : VANDEN PLAS – AcCult II

Posted on June 8, 2026 by brianmc

Frontiers Music [Release date 12.06.26] Some 30 years after the band’s Accult album, Vanden Plas follow through with their long promised second all acoustic effort. Stating the obvious perhaps, but the real test of a band is its ability to … Continue reading →

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News: JACK J HUTCHINSON, KAMELOT, SALIVA (June 2026)

Posted on May 28, 2026 by jason

Audrey Horne release their latest album ‘Achilles’ through Napalm Records on September 4, with ‘Insanity’ released as the first single on June 11. The Bites release their new, self-titled, album on September 18 through Earache Records. Metalville is reissuing of … Continue reading →

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News: SKINDRED, THE ROLLING STONES, BURNING ROPE (May 2026)

Posted on April 28, 2026 by jason

Accept celebrate 50 years with a new release, ‘Teutonic Titans 1976–2026‘ due on September 4 via Napalm Records. Guests on the album include Kirk Hammett, Rob Halford, Tobias Forge, KK Downing, Chris Jericho and more. The Alarm’s final album, ‘Transformation’, originally scheduled … Continue reading →

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News: PAUL McCARTNEY, THE 69 EYES, JUDAS PRIEST (April 2026)

Posted on March 27, 2026 by jason

JOE BONAMASSA- Royal Albert Hall, London, 4 April 2024

Airbourne release their new self-titled album on August 27 via Spinefarm. Balaam and the Angel release a new EP on May 1 entitled ‘Love Death Wealth Water‘. Capitol Records/UMe is celebrating the Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ album’s 60th anniversary with ‘The … Continue reading →

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News: RUSH, CRIMSON GLORY, VON GROOVE (March 2026)

Posted on February 23, 2026 by jason

Acacia Avenue release ‘Chapter V’ via Pride & Joy Music on May 29. Amberian Dawn release their latest album, ‘Temptation’s Gates’, on June 26 via Napalm Records. The band have also announced Nicole Willerton as their new vocalist. Deko Entertainment release a 50th … Continue reading →

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EP review: SPREADING THE DISEASE – Purgatory Carnival

Posted on February 20, 2026 by jason

Facebook [Release date 28.02.26] Kent based Spreading the Disease are back and heavy as ever! The band’s current line-up consists of Steve Saunders (bass), Thorsten Giertsch (guitar), Donal McGee (drums), Daniel Stevenson (guitar) and Jonny P (vocals). Spreading the Disease … Continue reading →

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EP review: LEAVES’ EYES – Song of Darkness

Posted on February 2, 2026 by jason

Reigning Pheonix Music [Release date 06.03.26] Leaves’ Eyes have been around since 2003 and still feature vocalist (growls), keyboards player and producer Alexander Krull, with Finnish soprano Elina Siirala fronting the band since 2016. The EP also marks the recording … Continue reading →

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News: AEROSMITH, SAVATAGE, CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL (February 2026)

Posted on January 27, 2026 by jason

SUZI QUATRO-London Palladium, 15 November 2023

Acid Reign will release a new album ‘Daze Of The Week’ on May 15. Aerosmith release ‘Aerosmith (Legendary Edition)’ on March 20 as a limited-edition deluxe 5LP box, a 4LP slipcase, black and colour vinyl, 3CD, CD, and digital. Steven Tyler and Joe … Continue reading →

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News: DEMON, QUEEN, PETRA (January 2026)

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jason

Black Label Society - HARD ROCK HELL IX - Hafan Y Mor, Pwlhelli, Wales, 12-14 November 2015

The All-American Rejects release their first album since 2012. ‘Sandbox’ will be released in February via Too Lost. Alt Blk Era have announced a new EP, ‘Our World’, which will arrive on May 22 via LAB Records. Tori Amos releases … Continue reading →

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Album review: BEYOND THE BLACK – Break The Silence

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jason

Nuclear Blast [Release date 09.01.26] Amazingly Beyond The Black have been around since 2014 and this is their sixth album, although to this recent convert it seems like they only started out a few years ago! Beyond The Black’s line-up … Continue reading →