Barren Womb – UK Tour: News
News of the debut UK dates for Norwegian noise-rock project Barren Womb.
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Hollie Rogers – Spaceman: New Single + Video
Hollie Rogers releases her second single & video Spaceman featuring the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
Reaper Weekender Day Two – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Day Two of the Reaper Weekender in Manchester showcases new blood, as well as seasoned veterans. There are plenty of bands staking their claim as band of the weekend.
Reaper Weekender Day One – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Reaper Agency bring together another rarefied line-up of black metal to the masses in Manchester; it serves as a precursor to summer’s Fortress Festival and the newly announced Tynebound in September 2026.
Parker Barrow – New Single, UK Tour: News
A new single and UK tour news from Nashville based Parker Barrow.
Smith/Kotzen w/ Kris Barras Band – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Guitar legends, Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen; Smith/Kotzen; bring their Black Light/White Noise tour to Manchester.
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks – UK tour: News
As predicted in our In The Mix For 2026, Prog Rock can look forward to Yes singer, Jon Anderson as he heads back to the UK.
Crown Lands – Apocalypse: Album news
Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands announce new studio album Apocalypse.
Reaper Weekender – Manchester: Preview
Reaper return to Manchester with a Valentines weekend bill to fill the black hearts of many.
HeKz – Qisma: Album news
News of the new album from Prog Metallers HeKz, with accompanying Prog Rock Royalty supporting cast.
PLQ MRX – Gangsta White Walls: single premiere
Premiere of Gangsta White Walls – the new single from the Upside Yer Head EP by PLQ MRX.
Rosenthal – Afraid Of Stairs: Video Premiere
Rosenthal is back with, Afraid Of Stairs, teasing his debut album Luna. We have a video premiere of the track.
Where We Sleep – Broken Bones: Video Premiere
We herald Broken Bones – a glimpse into the upcoming album The Arsonist, by Where We Sleep.
Samantha Fish – Paper Doll World Tour: News
The Samantha Fish Paper Doll world tour is set to hit the UK in the next few weeks…
Quick Takes – January 2026: Album Reviews
Quick Takes for January ’26 – Sky Valley Mistress, Alter Bridge, Blackwater Holylight, Ger Eaton, Tessa Rose Jackson and Zu are amongst our monthly appraisal.