Torrance, California- Renowned emo/alternative band Seahaven have announced their first UK tour in 11 years. The band will play six shows across the UK, including London's Oslo.SEAHAVEN TOUR DATES 2026
Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES are pleased to unveil a video for the title track of their outstanding Seeking The Absolute full-length, out now on Metal Blade Records. [PHOTO CREDIT TO: Hattoo].
HEXBANE, a new sinister force born out of nostalgia and admiration for the primal days of black metal, has announced its formation. Fuelled by the spirit of the genre's pioneers, HEXBANE is a return to the foundational days of extreme music. The band’s ethos is simple: to create pure, unadulterated proto-black metal that honours the nostalgia and aggression of the era that started it all.
Hailing from Kentucky, USA, BLACK STONE CHERRY have shared plans for a massive headline tour of the UK lasting nearly a month. The special "An Evening With" shows will follow their recently-announced EU tour, and will call through Nottingham, Margate, Norwich, Manchester, Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Wolverhampton, Cardiff, Torquey, and Frome, before culminating in two shows in London. The evening will include two separate sets from the southern rockers, playing their legendary 2006 self-titled debut LP in full (marking its 20th anniversary), and a second set of long-time classics and new songs off the upcoming EP, "Celebrate". [Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine].
Houston, Texas-based black metal conjurors/recent Metal Blade Records signees, NECROFIER, will unleash their fiery new full-length, Transcend Into Oblivion, on February 27th, 2026. NECROFIER are rewriting the rulebook in their own blood. Since 2018, the quartet has applied a spicy Texan intensity to the icy atmospheres of mid-‘90s Norway, and Transcend Into Oblivion deploys their modus operandi with more power, conviction, and ingenuity than ever before. Here NECROFIER crafts a modern classic of the form, where tempestuous squalls of extremity are punctuated by sinister, melancholic, otherworldly melodies, twinkling in the gloom like will-o'-the-wisps on a black night.
Emerging from the valleys with a sound as fierce as their hometown spirit, SCRATCH ONE GRUB are ready to make their mark with the release of their debut album, One, arriving Friday, 27th February 2026. The record promises an unflinching fusion of progressive ambition, alt-metal grit, and raw emotion — cementing the Welsh six-piece as one of the UK’s most exciting new heavy acts. Leading the charge is their upcoming single and video, #1, landing Friday 5th December. A powerful statement of intent, the track channels biting rhythms, infectious hooks, and intricate musicianship — the perfect snapshot of the band’s fearless sonic identity.
The Dead Daisies are set to tour Europe and the UK in the Spring of 2027! The essence of The Daisies has always been about touring, connecting with fans and bringing that raw, good-time energy to every stage they play.“We can’t wait to get back to Europe and the UK in 2027 playing some new music and your Daisies favourites. There’s nothing like the energy of our fans over there, it always feels like coming home.”- David LowyAfter touring five continents, visiting forty-seven countries, rocking 301 cities, playing 618 shows and clocking up thousands of miles, the guys will be itching to get back out there touring again and do what they do best, hitting the road and cranking it up nice and loud.“The Dead Daisies always deliver a polished performance. There is a reason I always look forward to The Dead Daisies landing on these fair shores, regardless of the line-up, and that is you are guaranteed to be entertained!” - RockposerFresh off the release of Live At Stonedead, the guys are now hard at work crafting new riffs, new songs and plenty of unapologetic, hard-hitting Rock. With new music brewing, loud amps, big guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and driving rhythms, 2027 is shaping up to be one hell of a year, reminding everyone why live Rock still rules.Europe, UK - The Daisies are coming for you. See you down the front!Get in first and grab your tickets!On Sale Now: https://thedeaddaisies.com/euuk-tour-2027/
Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are happy to share the fifth single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.The deeply emotional song 'Ravens' focuses on unity, loyalty and resilience. Rising together through darkness, bound by shared spirit and freedom, symbolised by ravens soaring high. Both the song and the video feature guest appearances and contributions by BEYOND THE BLACK fans, further underlining one of the core themes of the album: overcoming interpersonal communication barriers and connecting people.
Metal titans KREATOR have unleashed 'Satanic Anarchy' - a brand new single from their highly anticipated sixteenth full-length, "Krushers Of The World", which will be out on 16th January, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Blending the punchy riffs of J-rock, the spirit of indie rock, and the raw edge of pop-punk, Toronto’s insanely popular Good Kid have announced their long-awaited debut album, Can We Hang Out Sometime?, out 3rd April 2026. To mark the release, the band will hit the road for their largest headline tour to date, with stops across North America, the UK, and Europe.Good Kid recently shared a visualiser for their second single Rift, while first single, “Wall”, has already racked up over two million streams and 125 million TikTok views from fan-generated content in its first week. [PHOTO CREDIT: Evie Maynes]
Swiss metalcore force Vicious Rain return with full intensity on their brand-new single 'Silent Therapy', marking the powerful next step toward their upcoming album The Anatomy of Surviving, set for release on 13th March 2026 via Arising Empire.Stream and pre-order here: https://arisingempire.com/viciousrain
RADAR is the culmination of a fifteen-year journey that has seen TesseracT rise from underground beginnings to one of the most vital forces in modern metal music. Out today, RADAR and the accompanying soundtrack RADAR O.S.T. is available on a variety of video and audio formats including Blu-ray, CD and vinyl LP. Filmed at Radar Festival 2024 in Manchester, the new concert film captures the band at a peak moment in their career, performing to a sold-out crowd and delivering a performance for the ages. [PHOTO CREDIT: ANDY FORD]
