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  • “Wow, guys!” Metallica confirm six more shows at Las Vegas Sphere

    Metallica have announced a further six gigs at Las Vegas Sphere.

    The band’s forthcoming Life Burns Faster residency in Sin City is already getting bigger – though they’re yet to confirm when these new shows will be, but they tell fans, Keep watching for dates and additional info.”

    The original run will see Tallica take on Sphere on October 1 and 3, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, and 29 and 31, with no repeat songs on the setlists each Thursday and Saturday (“As you’ve come to expect, each set of shows will be No Repeat Weekends, meaning if you attend both the Thursday and Saturday shows, you will not hear the same song twice”).

    About 12 seconds into the opening night of Sphere with U2 back in 23, I thought We have to do this, it’s completely uncharted territory!’” said Lars Ulrich when announcing the initial first eight dates. This residency gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting. We are beyond excited to share this with the world in six months’ time, and way fuckin’ psyched to go next-level!”

    Posted on March 3rd 2026, 10:05a.m.

  • See: Turnstile Cover The Stone Roses’ “I Wanna Be Adored” Live In-Studio

    Melodic hardcore standouts Turnstile have premiered an in-studio cover of The Stone Roses’ 1989 single “I Wanna Be Adored” for Australian radio outlet Triple J. The two-time Grammy-winning band recorded the track as part of Triple J’s long-running Like A Version series, which features artists performing live covers. During the same session, Tur… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  • Finnish Female Fronted Powerhouse Crimson Day Signs With Wormholedeath

    The Finnish rising force of modern heavy metal, Crimson Day, is proud to announce the signing of a worldwide distribution deal with WormHoleDeath Records for the release of their highly anticipated new album, ‘Dark Dimension‘. Blending crushing riffs, atmospheric depth, and emotionally charged songwriting, ‘Dark Dimension‘ marks a bold new chapter for the band. The […]

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  • “I was always sure we were going to come back. My friends said, ‘You’re still waiting? Are you stupid?’” With Mike Portnoy’s help, Bigelf battled back from tragedy to make Into The Maelstrom

    Leader Damon Fox’s ambition was to turn his band into “the Radiohead of metal.” But their fourth album, released in 2014, has been their last word to date
  • Jack J Hutchinson / Soul Believer Tour Announced After Kickstarter Success

    Jack J Hutchinson will bring his Soul Believer Tour 2026 to the road later this year.

    Jack J Hutchinson will bring his Soul Believer Tour 2026 to the road later this year. The tour is named after his new studio album, Soul Believer, which is set for release early next year. The title track is expected in May 2026.

    “This will be the first opportunity to hear the new tracks we have been recording,” Jack J Hutchinson said. “The tunes sound massive in the studio, and we can’t wait for the adrenaline rush of playing them in front of an audience. These shows are certainly going to pack a punch.”

    Soul Believer features ten brand new tracks co-written with Josiah J Manning (Kris Barras Band, Seth Lakeman) and will be the first to feature Hutchinson’s new band, featuring Greg Smith on bass and Phil Wilson on drums.

    The tour announcement comes after Hutchinson’s successful Kickstarter campaign, which raised over £7,000 towards the recording sessions of the new record.

    “As an independent artist getting this level of support from so many amazing people really blows my mind,” Hutchinson says. “It has inspired us to give the album everything we’ve got and make it my best record yet.”

    Hutchinson’s last album, Battles, crashed landed in the Official Independent Chart in 2024, spawning two massive singles in Bullets and Constellations, plus rave reviews from across the board.

    “To get it in the charts was an incredible feeling,” Jack told MetalTalk in September 2024. “I didn’t even check because I didn’t think that I would be able to get into the independent chart. But when I got a message that Friday evening saying you’re in the chart, I was really blown away by it. It set us up for a really good six months of touring after that, which was cool.”

    Tickets for the tour are available from 9 AM Friday, 6 March 2026 via JackJHutchinsonmusic.com. Soul Believer, the album, will be released next year via Earache Records. The title track will be released as a single in May 2026 and can be pre-ordered via earache.lnk.to/SoulBeliever.

    March

    27mar7:30 pmChantel McGregor – Jack J Hutchinson, BarnsleyBirdwell Venue, Barnsley

    April

    17apr7:30 pmChantel McGregor – Jack J Hutchinson, NewcastleAnarchy Brewery, Newcastle

    May

    29may7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, HarpendenEric Morcambe Centre, Harpenden

    June

    06jun7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, BreconThe Muse, Brecon

    07jun7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, PutneyThe Half Moon, Putney

    November

    07nov7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, St AustellSt Austell Band Club

    10nov7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, CoulsdonTNMC, Coulsdon

    11nov7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, BristolThe Louisiana, Bristol

    12nov7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, CambridgeThe Portland Arms, Cambridge

    17nov7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, EdinburghBannerman’s, Edinburgh

    18nov7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, ManchesterThe Castle Hotel, Manchester

    January

    21jan7:30 pmJack J Hutchinson, IslingtonO2 Academy Islington

    Jack J Hutchinson Soul Believer UK Tour Poster
    Jack J Hutchinson Soul Believer UK Tour Poster
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  • ELEINE Announce Autumn 2026 Headliner Tour Across Europe & The UK

    ELEINE is back: bigger, darker, and louder than ever. This fall, the band hits the road for their most ambitious headlining tour to date! No longer a “rising star”, ELEINE has become a headlining powerhouse, delivering shows packed with raw energy and an immersive atmosphere only they can create. Years of touring and a massive […]

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  • The HU Announce Full Headline UK & European Tour In Autumn 2026

    Innovative Mongolian rock group and global phenomenon The HU are thrilled to announce a full headline tour across the UK and Europe in September and October 2026, with SKÁLD as special guest. In addition, The HU will join Iron Maiden at Knebworth Park in the U.K. on July 11th along with The Darkness, Airbourne, and […]

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  • “I was in the front row. Everybody was pushing and things got really violent”: This is what it was like watching Metallica on their first European tour, as explained by a fellow thrash metal star

    Kreator’s Mille Petrozza was 15 when he saw the future biggest band in metal support Venom at a 3,000-capacity festival in the Netherlands
  • Live Review: Heaven Shall Burn – Birmingham

    Live Review: Heaven Shall Burn – XOYO, Birmingham

    23rd February 2026
    Support: The Black Dahlia Murder, Frozen Soul

    Words & Photos: Tim Finch

    German titans Heaven Shall Burn brought righteous fury to XOYO in Birmingham on a damp Monday night, turning the intimate Digbeth venue into a pressure cooker of blastbeats and circle pits.

    Opening the night were Texan death metal wrecking crew Frozen Soul, who wasted no time living up to their name. ‘Encased in Ice’ and ‘Chaos Will Reign’ landed like concrete slabs, thick   tones grinding through the low blue lights and thick stage fog. There’s something unapologetically old-school about Frozen Soul’s approach with no frills, no gimmicks just caveman riffs and pit-summoning grooves delivered with surgical heaviness.

    ‘Morbid Effigy’ and ‘Absolute Zero’ kept the momentum punishingly steady, while ‘No Place of Warmth’ and ‘Arsenal of War” leaned into that Bolt Thrower-esq stomp that feels tailor-made for live destruction and on point in the Throwers home town. By the time they closed with ‘Invoke War’ and ‘Crypt of Ice’ the early crowd had fully thawed into a mass of swinging limbs. It was a no-nonsense, riff-driven opener that set a high bar for the evenings events.

    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography

    Next up were melodic death metal stalwarts The Black Dahlia Murder. ‘What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse’ immediately ignited the floor, its machine-gun riffing and breakneck pace whipping the crowd into a frenzy. The dual guitar leads of ‘Kings of the Nightworld’ powered above relentless drumming and a vicious bass line.

    ‘Aftermath’ and ‘A Vulgar Picture’ showcased their ability to balance savagery with melody, while ‘Mammoth’s Hand’ and ‘Cursed Creator’ delivered pure whiplash frenzy. A moment for vocalist Brian Eschbach to mix up the set list brought an air of hilarity to the otherwise vicious set, his mistake quickly and humorously corrected by drummer Alan Cassidy’s calls from the back of the stage.

    Closing with ‘Nightbringers’, ‘Everything Went Black’ and the anthemic ‘Utopia Black’ they turned XOYO into a swirling vortex of hair and horns. It was a masterclass in modern melodic death metal and a chance to warm the room left icy from Frozen Souls previous terror.

    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography

    As we await the headliners, Hall & Oates classic ‘You Make My Dreams’ is plying over the PA, and a wave of voices sing out in time. Who knew death metal fans were admirers of this classic outfit?

    When Heaven Shall Burn stormed on with ‘War Is the Father of All’ the shift in intensity was immediate. The volume was raised and the intensity rose a gear or two. ‘Voice of the Voiceless’ and ‘My Revocation of Compliance’” were delivered with clenched-fist urgency, Marcus Bischoff commanding the stage appearing sporidcally as the strobes lit him and shadowed him in equal measure.

    ‘Godiva’ and ‘Counterweight’” hit with weight, longtime fans roaring every lyric back at the stage, whilst others pitted with glee. ‘Armia’ and ‘Confounder’ kept the pace relentless, , the band’s chemistry was undeniable visibly feeding off the crowd’s energy.

    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography

    ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ landed with pointed relevance, its title alone drawing knowing cheers before the breakdown detonated. It’s in these moments that Heaven Shall Burn truly excel, channeling anger and frustration into something communal and explosive.

    Closing with ‘The Weapon They Fear’ the band left nothing in reserve. The final notes rang out over a sea of raised fists, sweat-soaked smiles and exhausted bodies. In a venue the size of XOYO, the experience felt intensely personal and what a special night it was.

    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography

    Photo Credits: Tim Finch Photography

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  • Live Gallery: Heaven Shall Burn – Birmingham

    Live Gallery: Heaven Shall Burn – XOYO, Birmingham

    23rd February 2026
    Support: The Black Dahlia Murder, Frozen Soul

    Photos: Tim Finch

    We look back at the epic Heaven Shall Burn show, through the eyes of our photographer Tim Finch!

    Heaven Shall Burn

    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography

    Frozen Soul

    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography

    Frozen Soul

    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography
    Photo Credit: Tim Finch Photography

    All photo credits: Tim Finch Photography

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