Category: news

  • Gebretter Released New Album “Pint Peddla” Via Engineer Records

    Kölle’s hardcore punks GEBRETTER are back! With 500 brewmaster-stamped unique copies of their new record “Pint Peddla.”The 12“ is the next explosive step after their debut album ”Trendshitter,” with which they unleashed a fountain of riot and love on the world in 2023.“Pint Peddla” tackles the issues of the day—angry, honest, and with the unmistakable […]
  • White Frogs Released Their Acclaimed Radio Session On CD Via Engineer Records

    White Frogs, the influential Brazilian melodic hardcore band, is proud to announce the long-awaited physical release of their acclaimed Radio Session — for the first time ever on CD — through UK based independent label Engineer Records. Previously available only on streaming, the Radio Session captures White Frogs at their raw, honest, and electrifying best — […]
  • White Frogs Released Their Acclaimed Radio Session On CD Via Engineer Records

    White Frogs, the influential Brazilian melodic hardcore band, is proud to announce the long-awaited physical release of their acclaimed Radio Session — for the first time ever on CD — through UK based independent label Engineer Records. Previously available only on streaming, the Radio Session captures White Frogs at their raw, honest, and electrifying best — […]
  • Magic Of The Marketplace Released “The Spectators Are Leaving” CD EP Via Engineer Records

    Andy Higgins and the crew are back with five brilliant brand new tracks from Magic of the Marketplace on a catchy as hell ear-worm of an EP entitled ‘The Spectators are Leaving’. These songs will put you in mind of quite a few of your punky hardcore faves, from Jawbreaker to Sugar, and Leatherface to Dag […]
  • Magic Of The Marketplace Released “The Spectators Are Leaving” CD EP Via Engineer Records

    Andy Higgins and the crew are back with five brilliant brand new tracks from Magic of the Marketplace on a catchy as hell ear-worm of an EP entitled ‘The Spectators are Leaving’. These songs will put you in mind of quite a few of your punky hardcore faves, from Jawbreaker to Sugar, and Leatherface to Dag […]
  • The Domestics Release “Random Camel Shit” Live EP Via Engineer Records

    The finest purveyors of East Anglian Hardcore, The Domestics, are back with a limited edition live 7” release just in time for their second mini-tour of Northern Spain in March ‘26. Recorded live and raw by Mario from Build Me A Bomb at Random Camel House, Ipswich on 06/04/25 on the final date of the […]
  • The Domestics Release “Random Camel Shit” Live EP Via Engineer Records

    The finest purveyors of East Anglian Hardcore, The Domestics, are back with a limited edition live 7” release just in time for their second mini-tour of Northern Spain in March ‘26. Recorded live and raw by Mario from Build Me A Bomb at Random Camel House, Ipswich on 06/04/25 on the final date of the […]
  • Metal 2 The Masses Is Back At The Green Rooms — TGR17, Big Gigs And More

    MetalTalk Venues – The Green Rooms Live Music and Rehearsal

    2026 is storming ahead at The Green Rooms, Wales. With some busy gigs and photoshoots already at TGR (The Green Rooms), who says no one goes to gigs in January? It is gig season.

    So what’s in store for TGR this year? With the success of TGR’s anniversary open-air festival, for a second year running, a third year has been confirmed. It’s on its way, with more bands and surprises this summer – TGR17! Tickets are on sale now! There is even a second festival booked for this year. Keep your eyes peeled.

    More big news, TGR welcomes the return of Metal 2 The Masses – South Wales, coming back after over a decade. Supporting grassroots original bands, pursuing dreams, bringing people together, that’s what TGR is all about.

    That starts as early as 7 February 2026 for the first heat. Don’t miss out on this historical event, with heat 2 this weekend.

    New soundproofing doors have been installed in the rehearsal rooms, which are available to hire all week. Just check out The Green Rooms website to book in and check availability.

    The main hall has been rearranged, with new upgrades to the staging, looking very professional. This can be hired whenever there is no gig/event on. Check under the main hall rehearsal link. You will see the web page has also had a little revamp. Jonny, the managing director, has been very busy. 

    The Green Rooms, Wales
    The Green Rooms, Wales

    There are lots of gigs coming up, amongst them are Ghosts Of Atlantis, who rocked the main stage at Bloodstock last year, and n0Trixx, who are currently going viral! RinRin and plenty more, do not miss out.

    Even with all this work being put into TGR every day, none of it would be possible without you, the people, the amazing fans. So book a rehearsal space, book your own gig, buy a ticket, merch, a drink, or even just share a social media shout. Every bit helps to keep the business going, to get the word out, and to continue to enjoy music together.

    Let’s use this fantastic space.

    It is a challenging time in the music industry, and The Green Rooms are no different. Having to rebuild after flooding and battling against the rising costs, they have set up a GoFundMe to help maintain their operations and provide a safe haven for creativity in Rhondda and the wider area. You can donate here.

    This weekend finds a Friday night full of punk with Manual Fail, No Murder No Moustache, Trunkshot and Love On Loan, while Saturday TGE hosts Heat 2 of Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses – South Wales, where 4 more enter the ring for a chance to perform at this year’s Bloodstock Festival. Heat 2 features Remain The Few, Blood Red Lips, Excursia and Winter.

    You can find out more at The Green Rooms MetalTalk Venue page here.

    February

    06feb7:30 pmTGR Presents: Walker Tex & Wilson Lyons (U.S.A) Plus supportThe Green Rooms, Rhondda Cynon Taff

    07feb7:30 pmMetal To The Masses Heat 1The Green Rooms, Rhondda Cynon Taff

    14feb7:30 pmTGR Folk: Mari Purr – 14 Wolves & DeerestThe Green Rooms

    20feb7:30 pmTGR Punk: Manual Fail, No Murder No Moustache, Trunkshot, Love On LoanThe Green Rooms

    21feb7:30 pmMetal To The Masses Heat 2The Green Rooms, Rhondda Cynon Taff

    27feb7:30 pmScratch One Grub, Karmen Field, JunkheadThe Green Rooms

    28feb7:30 pmTGR: Sleazy Money, Kyanite, Mercy Of The Current, Leon LawlorThe Green Rooms

    March

    06mar7:30 pmMetal To The Masses Heat 3The Green Rooms, Rhondda Cynon Taff

    07mar7:30 pmGhost Of Atlantis, Chaplain, Struggler & supportThe Green Rooms

    21mar7:30 pmMetal To The Masses Heat 4The Green Rooms, Rhondda Cynon Taff

    28mar7:30 pmExistentialist, Survivalist, Suffer Collapse The VoidThe Green Rooms

    April

    03apr7:30 pmn0trixxThe Green Rooms

    10apr7:30 pmMetal To The Masses East Quarter Finals 1The Green Rooms

    25apr7:30 pmMetal To The Masses East Quarter Finals 2The Green Rooms

    May

    09may7:30 pmOld Wharf x Recall The RemainsThe Green Rooms

    23may7:30 pmMetal To The Masses East Semi FinalsThe Green Rooms

    July

    31jul7:30 pmTGR17: The Green Rooms Anniversary Open Air FestivalThe Green Rooms

    Metal 2 The Masses - The Green Rooms
    Metal 2 The Masses – The Green Rooms
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  • Daniel Benyamin Unveiled His New Single “Holding Hands”

    “Holding Hands,” the first single from Daniel Benyamin’s forthcoming second album Life After Music explores a quiet but unsettling alienation from everyday emotions. The track serves as a gateway into the album’s central question: what remains of our inner lives when technology begins to dominate the emotional landscape? If love is just a term inflated by advertisement or an […]
  • Daniel Benyamin Unveiled His New Single “Holding Hands”

    “Holding Hands,” the first single from Daniel Benyamin’s forthcoming second album Life After Music explores a quiet but unsettling alienation from everyday emotions. The track serves as a gateway into the album’s central question: what remains of our inner lives when technology begins to dominate the emotional landscape? If love is just a term inflated by advertisement or an […]