Ozzfest is officially returning in 2027, with Birmingham’s Villa Park confirmed as the host venue.

Bristol art-rock band Erotic Secrets of Pompeii are heading to the Ferret in Preston, as part of their wider run of UK and European tour dates.

One of the oldest landmarks in the county has a surprising link to the most influential band in British heavy metal.

Fleshgod Apocalypse’s 2024 album Opera is more than a symphonic death metal.

Lancashire band Shadow Company delivered a strong performance at Bloodstock, with an explosive set that showed why they deserved a place at the UK’s biggest independent metal festival.

Bloodstock Open Air have wasted no time in revealing a huge first wave of bands for the 2027 festival, including Electric Callboy, Mercyful Fate and Motionless In White.

Blackpool is preparing to welcome thousands of punk fans from all around the world this week as Rebellion Festival 2026 returns to the Winter Gardens for four days of legendary performances.

Lancashire-based alternative artist n0trixx has released a lyric video for her single, "Narc (I'm So Happy You're Dead)".

Alestorm have officially announced a 2027 UK tour. The band are bringing Battle Beast and Wizardthrone for a packed run of January shows.