PREVIEW: New Music Friday March 6, 2026 – New Rock and Metal Release Radar


From the underground to the big time, it’s New Music Friday for March 6, 2026!
You can only stream or buy one new album from one artist this week. Who is it? Continue reading →


The Raven Age, The Five Hundred, Ante-Inferno, and More Booked for Mangata Festival


Nottingham, UK’s Mangata Festival has announced a second wave of bands for its 2025 edition. Spanning 5 stages across 3 sites, the event takes place on July 12th, with appearances by The Raven Age, The Five Hundred, Ante-Inferno, The Infernal Sea, Waterlines, Wolven Crown, and more. Keep reading below for further information.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air Part 1 – Live at Catton Hall


 

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It”s August and raining, but nobody cares because we’re home again. Yes, for the next few days (and for some early birds, the previous 24hrs), Catton Hall in Derbyshire has become the focal point of the true metal community as fans converge on Bloodstock Open Air for their annual dose of hard drinking and unholy hangovers. Continue reading →