The Lord of the Rings books had one ring to rule them all. Now we have one box set to do the same for box sets. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Good Evening Boys and Girls. A box of immense proportions. Sixteen previously unreleased live performances from the 1970s over twenty one CDs, a glorious […]
Hardline Media are proud present a dual headline tour, from the Cold Dark Depths of Norway and Siberia featuring MORTIIS and NYTT LAND, with special guest TiR from Türkiye, performing their SOUTHERN RITUAL in late November across Australia. MORTIIS needs no introduction to the Metal world, famous for being the bass player in early EMPEROR, […]
Bloodstock have revealed who will be playing on two of their most exploratory stages at this Summer’s event, showcasing the best of new heaviness.
Void Below, Temples On Mars, Negative Frame, Concrete Age, Thrasherwolf, Imperial Demonic, Chained Saint, Imbrium and Overpower will be doing their thing on the New Blood Stage, alongside the winners of every regional Metal 2 The Masses heat.
Whilst the new and improved EMP Stage will see Untamed Silence, Change Persona, After Smoke Clears, Soulride, Vanitas, Goat Major, Cancel The Transmission, Tempest Saint, Trollmother, Dosed, Stitched, WREX, Following The Signs, The Cartoon Cartel and Aethoria.
They join Lamb of God, Judas Priest, Bleed From Within, Body Count, Northlane, Fit For An Autopsy, Graphic Nature and many more over the weekend of 6-9 August at Catton Park, Derbyshire.
And as we’re talking about Metal 2 The Masses, the date for each final has been revealed. Here’s where you can go and check out the best of the new breed, who have the chance of playing a 30-minute slot at Bloodstock.
APRIL
19 – LARNACA Savino Live, Larnaca
MAY
08 – BELFEST Voodoo 23 – LEEDS The Belgrave 23 – EDINBURGH La Belle Angele 23 – SHEFFIELD Corporation 29 – BOURNEMOUTH Bear Cave 30 – NORTHAMPTON The Black Prince
JUNE
06 -MANCHESTER Rebellion 06 – NORWICH Brickmakers 06 – BIRMINGHAM The Flapper 13 – SANDNES The Tribute 20 – WREXHAM XS @ Penny Black 20 – NEWPORT Corn Exchange 20 – HITCHIN Club 85 20 – BRIDGWATER Cobblestones 20 – NEWCASTLE Trillians 20 – GRAVESEND Leo’s Red Lion 26 – GUERNSEY The Pit @ St James 26 – CHELTENHAM Frog and Fiddle 27 – NOTTINGHAM Saltbox 27 – BURNLEY Sanctuary 27 – COVENTRY The Arches
JULY
04 – LIVERPOOL Box Park & Arc:Hive 04 – LONDON The Dome 04 – DALTONS Daltons 04 – SALTASH Livewire 05 – NUNEATON The Queens Hall 11 – OXFORD The Jericho Tavern 11 -STOKE The Underground 12 – BRISTOL The Exchange
LA grunge band Zephyring have announced their first UK live performance with a headline show at London’s Troubadour on June 10th 2026. Tickets are on sale now.
The show follows the release of their debut EP Hydraphantasy, produced by the late Steve Albini and released via Grunge Pop Records. Recorded on analog tape over two days, the EP captures a raw, live energy rooted in ’90s grunge while blending punk, garage rock and indie influences.
The trio – Taz (vocals, guitar), Billy (bass) and Eric (drums) – channel a heavy, distorted sound reminiscent of Nirvana, The Lemonheads, The Meat Puppets and Fugazi, while carving out their own modern identity.
Reflecting on the experience, Taz paid tribute to Albini’s legacy, describing him as one of the most important figures in rock ‘n’ roll. “His sad and untimely death left a massive void in the music world,” Taz said. “No one will ever get to make an album with him again. I witnessed a heated phone call between him and Bono of U2, where Bono literally was begging Steve to record their ‘rock comeback’ album.
“That’ll never happen now. Nor for any other band. He epitomised integrity and art and was a voice for the real music loyalists. I put him on the same level of respect and admiration as I do Kurt Cobain and John Lennon, and I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to have him grace my music.”
With their debut UK show, Zephyring bring their intense live energy to London for a one-off performance that celebrates the enduring spirit of grunge and underground rock.
“There are many other songs apart from the Hydraphantasy EP that we did together,” Taz said, “and I’ll do my best to honour his legacy with those unreleased recordings
“Steve went out of his way to create a sound and environment for us so we could create something timeless and magical. We even got to use the drum set that Dave Grohl gave him, as he said the sound would be perfect for us.
“He cared so much about making records. Rest in peace, my dear friend Steve Albini.”
This is a show not to be missed for fans of heavy, raw and uncompromising music.
Troubadour, London265-267 Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 9JA
LA grunge band Zephyring have announced their first UK live performance with a headline show at London’s Troubadour on June 10th 2026. Tickets are
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LA grunge band Zephyring have announced their first UK live performance with a headline show at London’s Troubadour on June 10th 2026. Tickets are on sale now.
The show follows the release of their debut EP Hydraphantasy, produced by the late Steve Albini and released via Grunge Pop Records. Recorded on analog tape over two days, the EP captures a raw, live energy rooted in ’90s grunge while blending punk, garage rock and indie influences.
The trio – Taz (vocals, guitar), Billy (bass) and Eric (drums) – channel a heavy, distorted sound reminiscent of Nirvana, The Lemonheads, The Meat Puppets and Fugazi, while carving out their own modern identity.
Hardline Media are proud present a dual headline tour, from the Cold Dark Depths of Norway and Siberia featuring MORTIIS and NYTT LAND, with special guest TiR from Türkiye, performing their SOUTHERN RITUAL in late November across Australia. MORTIIS needs no introduction to the Metal world, famous for being the bass player in early EMPEROR, […]
