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Bloodstock Bound: Descendancy

As Bloodstock gets closer, we delve deep into the line up to find out more about some of the bands playing the New Blood and EMP stages at this years event.

Today we chat with Descendancy

Please introduce yourselves.

Hi, I’m Lewis, I play rhythm guitar and do vocals.
I’m Jack, I play bass, shout down a microphone and drive these idiots around.
I’m Harry, I hit things, sometimes at the right time.
Hi, I’m Marcus and I play lead guitar and drink copious amounts of monster.

How would you describe your sound?

If you grew up listening to metal from 2004-2012 then you will feel right at home with Descendancy. Riffs, chugs, shredding and vocals that range from the pits of Hell to the pearly gates and everything in between!

How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?

We won M2TM in Sheffield and had 200+ metal heads in attendance for what was one of our most chaotic shows to date. What a rush!

How tough was the competition this year?

We have done M2TM for the past five years [since the world reopened!] and have made Sheffield our home away from home since 2021. Each year the competition gets stiffer and stronger however this year, in what was possibly our toughest year yet, we managed to secure the win.

What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?

Being on a festival with bands that we have grown up listening to is one thing, but also being able to share it with other bands in the scene that we have shared a stage with makes Bloodstock feel incredibly wholesome and like one big family.

For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?

Descendancy shows are chaos, we are always running around on stage…not you Harry, get back behind the kit! We love to get our fans and the crowd involved with sing alongs, mosh pits and communal head banging! We can’t wait to bring our HATRED HEADBANG segment to our new friends at Bloodstock! Expect high energy riffage, shredding solos and huge sing along anthemic choruses!

What day are you performing?

Saturday

What other bands are you looking forward to watching at Bloodstock this year?

Bleed From Within, Death Angel, Saxon, Judas Priest, Orbit Culture, Nevermore and our good friends ATARKA on Friday’s New Blood Stage!

Playing the New Blood Stage is just the first steppingstone in a bands journey. What’s next in your plans for world domination?

We are currently working on writing our next EP. Once we have Bloodstock out of the way we also have a few select dates this year towards the last quarter of 2026 including one of our favourite places to play, Sheffield Corporation on Saturday the 24th October. We are now working with Mosaic Music so anyone reading this and wanting to book us, contact Conall and lets make a show happen!

Are you camping with the fans? Which campsite are you heading for?

I believe we are in artist camping but if there’s a party we will hunt it down and guzzle some beers with whoever we can find! Harry says he can’t wait to get leathered with our friends new and old! Midgard might be the place you find us stumbling at 3am…

You’ve gotta keep hydrated at Bloodstock, what is your drink of choice for the weekend?

We really like to drink Monster, Carling and Newcastle Brown, hopefully we have enough with six crates of each! Stowford Press will be a great thirst quencher whilst we are on stage too! Jack loves a good cider!

See you at Bloodstock in a few weeks!

See YOU at the New Blood stage on SATURDAY

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Bloodstock Bound: Meet Your Maker

As Bloodstock gets closer, we delve deep into the line up to find out more about some of the bands playing the New Blood and EMP stages at this years event.

Today we chat with Meet Your Maker

Please introduce yourselves.

Hey! I’m Matt McKay, vocalist for MEET YOUR MAKER. We have guitarist Dylan Myhill, bassist Dave Boyle, and drummer Pete Cornell.

How would you describe your sound?

Our debut album, released last year, would be described as Metalcore, but we’re moving in a slightly different direction for our next record as we venture into the realm of ‘Nu-Metalcore’. We all have different tastes in music, from melodic hardcore and beatdown to Djent, so we’re finding common ground in the Nu Metal and Metalcore crossover. If we had to pin down our influences, I’d say we’re FFO: Alpha Wolf, Thrown, Wage War, Gideon.

How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?

We won the Coventry regional M2TM. The competition was really tough, particularly going up against a band called Thaumblast who were wizard metal. They were very fun and entertaining. We got through to the Semi and Grand Final both times by Wildcard, and ultimately won the hearts of the judges.

What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?

For us it’s an incredible opportunity to share our message of hope and what we stand for as a band. We’ve lost too many friends to suicide over the years, so to be able to speak positively into the lives of thousands of people… Who knows, maybe what we say resonates with just one person and saves one soul. That’s the biggest win in this whole thing.

For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?

We come out swinging, so don’t expect to stand around! We’re a band with a positive message, but our music is aggressive and energetic. Stretch well before our set, it’s gonna be a workout!

What day are you performing?

We have the honour and privilege of opening the NewBlood Stage on Friday 7th August.

What other bands are you looking forward to watching at Bloodstock this year?

Graphic Nature is non-negotiable, as is Northlane. Bleed From Within, Dream State, Stampin’ Ground, and of course Lamb Of God.

Playing the New Blood Stage is just the first steppingstone in a bands journey. What’s next in your plans for world domination?

We have a bunch of other festivals lined up this year, including The Sanctum (B’ham) + Amplified (Sheffield). Album #2 is well underway, and one of our main goals is to get over to the States to play to our American fanbase.

Are you camping with the fans? Which campsite are you heading for?

Dylan and Dave will be hanging around for the weekend for sure – make sure to say hi if you see them!

You’ve gotta keep hydrated at Bloodstock, what is your drink of choice for the weekend?

WHITE MONSTER ALL DAY. “Can you taaaaaake meeee hiiiiigher!”

See you at Bloodstock in a few weeks!

Prepare to mosh!

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This spring, Lily Allen brought her tour supporting West End Girl, her recent concept album about the breakdown of her marriage, to theaters across America. She was set to bring the show stateside again in September, this time in arenas. That plan has since been adjusted.

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Billy Joel’s career is a story of relentless ambition, songwriting brilliance, and an unwavering connection to his audience. Raised in Hicksville, Long Island, he was drawn to music early, not because it was expected, but because he found an outlet in the keys of a piano. His classical training as a child shaped his distinctive melodic sensibilities, but it was the rock and roll of the 1950s and 1960s that fueled his creative fire. Unlike many who simply admired their heroes, Joel was determined to stand among them. Before becoming the household name behind some of the most enduring songs

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Bloodstock Bound: Cancel The Transmission

As Bloodstock gets closer, we delve deep into the line up to find out more about some of the bands playing the New Blood and EMP stages at this years event.

Today we chat with Cancel The Transmission

Please introduce yourselves.

I’m Justin, lead singer and guitarist for Cancel the Transmission, Jason Jenkins is on drums, and Jacob holds everything together on bass. We’ve been flying the flag for big riff-driven hard rock since 2016, with one mission: to prove that rock music still belongs on the biggest stages.

How would you describe your sound?

We’re probably more hard rock than straight-up metal, but we definitely have one foot in that world. Think huge choruses, big riffs, soaring guitars and the kind of songs that are made to be played loud in front of thousands of people. We love the classic bands, but we’re always trying to give it a modern edge.

How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?

We simply applied, but a lot of hard work over the last few years hasn’t gone unnoticed. We’ve kept writing, releasing music, gigging whenever we can and building momentum. Getting the call to play Bloodstock was a massive moment for us and we’re determined to make the most of it.

What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?

It’s huge. Bloodstock is one of the UK’s most respected festivals and somewhere every heavy band wants to play. To be part of that lineup is an honour, and hopefully it’s the beginning of even bigger things for us.

For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?

Energy from the first note to the last. We don’t stand still, we want the crowd singing, moving and feeling like they’ve discovered their new favourite band. Expect big hooks, loud guitars and plenty of moments for head banging!

What day are you performing?

We’re playing on the Saturday so make sure you come down early and help us kick things off properly!

What other bands are you looking forward to watching at Bloodstock this year?

There’s so many. It’s one of those festivals where you can discover bands you’ve never heard before. We’ll definitely be catching as many sets as we can between our own commitments.

Playing the EMP Stage is just the first steppingstone in a bands journey. What’s next in your plans for world domination?

Keep releasing music, keep touring and keep getting in front of bigger audiences. We’ve got plenty of new material on the way, and the goal has always been the same—play bigger stages, reach more people and help bring rock music back into the mainstream.

Are you camping with the fans? Which campsite are you heading for?

We’re actually camping in the artist section. You’ll probably find us wandering around with a drink in hand chatting to people, checking out bands and soaking up the atmosphere.

You’ve gotta keep hydrated at Bloodstock, what is your drink of choice for the weekend?

During the day it’ll probably be plenty of water so we can survive the set… afterwards, a cold lager is pretty hard to beat!

See you at Bloodstock in a few weeks!

Can’t wait! Massive thanks to everyone who’s supported us to get here. If you’ve never seen Cancel the Transmission before, come and say hello, catch the set and let’s make it one to remember. See you in the pit!

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Nicko McBrain has revealed his favourite Iron Maiden studio albums from worst to best.

The drummer, who retired from touring in 2024, took part in a recent fan event at his Rock n Roll Ribs restaurant in Coral Springs, Florida, led by Iron Maiden fan and podcaster Capnharris.

The albums were offered randomly, and the drummer was asked to place them in order of greatness on a presentation board featuring his flaxen puppet pal Sooty.

In a move that may shock and surprise fans, McBrain placed the band’s 1980 self-titled album at the bottom of the list.

“I’ll tell you what, the production on that wasn’t the greatest, but nevertheless, still a good album,” says the drummer.

McBrain picked the band’s 2006 album A Matter of Life and Death as his favourite studio album.

“That’s definitely my favourite album,” he reveals. “For the Greater Good of God, Lord of Light, The Legacy. It’s all pretty much perfect.”

Here’s how the drummer placed each album in order of greatness.

17. Iron Maiden
16. Virtual XI
15. No Prayer for the Dying
14. The X Factor
13. Killers
12. The Number of the Beast
11. The Final Frontier
10. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
9. Fear of the Dark
8. Somewhere in Time
7. Brave New World
6. Dance of Death
5. The Book of Souls
4. Powerslave
3. Senjutsu
2. Piece of Mind
1. A Matter of Life and Death

McBrain will publish his autobiography Hello Boys And Girls through Harper Nonfiction on October 22.

The drummer says: “It’s been a real honour to write my very own autobiography and have the chance to walk down memory lane, revisiting all the experiences that have made me who I am and brought me to where I am today. And I’m thrilled and delighted to be taking those stories on the road and share them all with you. I feel truly blessed to be able to say Hello Boys And Girls to you all in person later this year. We’re going to have a lot of fun together, so come and join me for a great night out. I’ve got a LOT of stories I want to tell you all!”

He’ll embark on An Evening with Nicko McBrain tour from October 26 to promote his book. For tickets and dates, visit his official website.

The musician had stepped away from the band in June to focus on his health

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On Tuesday, Phoebe Bridgers was a surprise guest on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show. Her backing band was a group of very skilled kids, nodding to the “Lost Boys” she sang about in her Peter Pan-inspired comeback single. Yesterday, Bridgers returned to Fallon to perform an acoustic version of “Lost Boys,” the first single from her forthcoming album Lost Weekend. It may have only been a day, but the chorus’s “never grow up” premise no longer seemed to apply to her backing band.

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Posted on July 16th 2026, 12:23pm

Michael Jackson’s solo catalog traces one of the most dramatic artistic journeys in popular music, beginning with youthful Motown recordings and expanding into albums that transformed pop, R&B, dance music, rock, music video, and live performance. This complete discography follows his studio albums, posthumous releases, remix projects, live recordings, soundtracks, and selected compilations through 2026. Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, and rose to fame as a child performer with the Jackson 5 before developing one of the most successful solo careers in music history. His early Motown albums documented the transition from child prodigy to young

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