Every great live band starts in the rehearsal room, whether you’re trying to tighten your set ahead of your first local gig or preparing for events like Metal 2 the Masses.

Thrash metal fans in Lancashire have another gig to look forward to this year, as Kings of Thrash are performing at the Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool.

Bloodstock Festival runs from 5–10 August 2026, and is one of the biggest heavy metal events in the UK.

Blackpool’s annual Rock the Gardens festival is making a triumphant return in January 2027, with its biggest line-up yet.

Whether you’re searching for a new guitar to play live gigs with or simply in need of a new set of strings, there’s nothing like visiting an independent music shop.

Creating the perfect guitar tone is quickly becoming more than a creative pursuit.

Those who weren’t lucky enough to see Ghost’s Skeletour shows will be glad to know that their much-hyped concert film, 2 Big to Rig, is coming to cinemas very shortly.

Pophouse Entertainment, the investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, has announced that it is entering into a partnership with British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden.

Napalm Death have become the first grindcore band to perform on the Tiny Desk concert series.