HOT MILK ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR
Manchester-based outfit Hot Milk have unveiled their biggest UK headline tour to date, set to take place in Autumn 2025. Fresh off their headline slot on the Slam Dunk Kerrang! stage and a successful full US tour, the band will hit the road with support from rock singer-songwriter Cassyette and nu-metal trio Silly Goose.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: SOUTH SUMMIT AT THE O2 ACADEMY 2 ISLINGTON, LONDON 19/05/25
In the heart of London, the O2 Academy 2 Islington became a hub for raw, uplifting indie music as Australian outfit South Summit’s The Bliss album tour rolled into town for their first ever UK headline show in the Big Smoke.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: STORY UNTOLD AT NEW CROSS INN, LONDON 18/05/25
It's heartwarming to be reminded that being a fan is still badass in 2025. Outside The New Cross Inn, a small delegation of committed music lovers waited to be first in and right at the front for Story Untold. It's been 6 years since Story Untold's last show in London supporting Between You & Me. Latching onto the resurgence of early 2000 emo fashions, Story Untold are serving all you could want from a pop punk fest, complete with Creepers, Pink tape on mic and the most emo of haircuts. Band and crowd have the same vibe though. The niche of throwback style feeling both nostalgic and utterly relevant.
JULIA WOLF UNVEIL NEW ALBUM
Rising alt-pop artist Julia Wolf has unveiled her new album Pressure via AWAL, delivering a raw and unfiltered exploration of the heavy burdens of expectation - from the industry, society, and most poignantly, from within herself. Known for her genre-blurring sound and deeply confessional lyrics, Wolf dives deeper and darker on this record, weaving elements of emo, shoegaze, and metallic textures into her signature pop sensibility.
SKUNK ANANSIE RELEASE NEW ALBUM
British rockers SKUNK ANANSIE have released their brand new album The Painful Truth, today May 23, along with a new single ‘Shame’. Produced by David Sitek of TV On The Radio, The Painful Truth is a bold, textured, and uplifting album. It’s a fresh and honest statement, showcasing Skunk Anansie’s ability to craft massive pop anthems.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: WINONA FIGHTER AT THE BLACK HEART, LONDON 21/05/25
Winona Fighter have been on the road for a couple of dates in the UK already this week, and there will be no chance for a breather until the bank holiday is done. After the sold-out show at The Black Heart, the Nashville rockers support The Used at The Dome and then join a stonking line up of Alt legends at the weekend for both Slam Dunk dates.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: MAKE THEM SUFFER AT THE O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON, LONDON 17/05/25
It's somewhat unclear what the demographic crossover between Make Them Suffer fans and Eurovision enthusiasts may be. Admittedly, us metalheads do unironically enjoy a bit of euro-pop (Vengaboys at Download anyone?) But choices were made on the big night at The O2 Academy Islington, with a sold-out room of fans either gladly or otherwise, vetoing an evening with Graham Norton and an almost inevitable nul points for a sweaty, rowdy night of guttural screams and mosh pits, with a nevertheless, international line up of acts.
METALLICA BRING 2026 WORLD TOUR TO THE UK
Heavy metal legends Metallica have just announced the M72 World Tour for 2026, bringing two dates in the UK at the London Stadium on July 3 and July 5. The trek will span 9 countries across Europe and the UK next spring and summer for a total of 16 shows, marking a highly anticipated return to the European stage. The band is currently on tour in North America. French metal visionaries Gojira and American hardcore punk band Knocked Loose will be supporting on selected dates.
TWENTY ONE PILOTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘BREACH’
American duo Twenty One Pilots have just announced a new full length album Breach, out September 2025 via Fueled By Ramen, alongside a brand new song titled ‘The Contract’, set to be unveiled on June 12. Sharing the announcement on social media, the band said ‘‘hello Clancy hello Blurryface let’s finish this’’. The news come on the heels of The Clancy World Tour, wrapping up with two final shows at the O2 Arena in London on May 13 and May 14.
STORM ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM
Norwegian singer-songwriter STORM (Leo Davadi Sundli) has announced the release of his debut album Join The Storm, on August 22, 2025 via Indie Recordings. At only 17 years old, this first record marks a major milestone in a career that has already made him one of Norway’s most exciting young names.
WARGASM REMIX HIMALAYAS SINGLE ‘WHAT IF…?’
Cardiff rock band HIMALAYAS have collaborated with electro-punk duo WARGASM to remix their hit single ‘What If…?’. Intense and driving, the rework transforms the energetic rock original by twisting its vocals and riffs through pounding electro beats and searing synths, delivering a high-octane banger that channels the raw energy of The Prodigy.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: PIXIES AT THE O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON 17/05/25
During a second sold-out show in London last week, legendary alt-rock pioneers Pixies delivered a sharp, unapologetic set at the O2 Academy Brixton, reminding fans and newcomers alike why their legacy remains firmly intact almost four decades after their debut.