Pop-punk icons Neck Deep are marking a decade of their landmark album Life’s Not Out to Get You with a special limited-edition anniversary vinyl LP.

Welsh ragga metal powerhouses Skindred have dropped their brand-new single ‘You Got This’, alongside a wildly entertaining new video.

In the age of short attention spans and clout-chasing, a controversial rivalry is perfect social media fodder and a masterclass in modern marketing. The good-natured ribbing between pop titans Busted and McFly however, pre-dates twitter spats and TikTok trends. The jestful tribalism of the early 2000's saw two fan bases, that if they were a Venn diagram, would be almost indistinguishable from a circle.

The fast-rising alternative provocateur Harpy returns today with her latest single, ‘Call Me Mommy’. The track marks the third release from her highly anticipated debut EP, VII, due out on 28 November.

The UK’s premier rock and metal event, Download Festival, will make its epic return to Donington Park from Wednesday 10 June to Sunday 14 June 2026. Following a monumental 2025 edition, Download 2026 promises to deliver another unforgettable five days of world-class live music, community spirit, and full-throttle festival energy.

Fifteen years into their career, Volumes have endured every high, low, trend, and twist life could offer, emerging stronger, sharper, and more united than ever. Now, the Los Angeles quartet - Michael Barr (vocals), Raad Soudani (bass), Myke Terry (vocals), and Nick Ursich(drums) - are proud to announce their fifth studio album, Mirror Touch, set for digital release on December 12, 2025, via their longtime home, Fearless Records. The physical edition will follow on February 27, 2026.

Post-emo outfit Ben Quad have unveiled their latest single, ‘Very Big In Sheboygan,’ accompanied by a playful new music video that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s creative process. The video captures candid moments and outtakes from their time recording their upcoming album on a farm in New Jersey, adding a touch of humor and warmth to the release.

Celebrating the release of their latest album, As December Falls brought their electrifying post-hardcore party to The Electric Ballroom in Camden, and they brought backup.

This past Monday, the independent heavy scene witnessed a rare but deliberate merger between two tours. Coilguns brought their Odd Love Tour to London straight into the raw genre-blending path of the Chaos Reigns and Dead Harts Co-Headliner. This powerful collision of three major forces – plus opener Mountain Peaks – delivered a fun and oddly charming evening at New Cross Inn.

Award-nominated independent rock and metal event Takedown Festival has announced ten additional acts for its highly anticipated 2026 edition, set to take over Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 April 2026. The festival will once again bring two days of pure heavy music energy to the south coast.

Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival, has dropped its second and final wave of artists, locking in a massive line-up for its 20th anniversary in 2026. Joining previously announced headliners Good Charlotte and Sublime, Kentucky’s hardcore heavyweights Knocked Loose lead the latest additions, alongside more than 20 new names spanning pop-punk, emo, ska, metal and beyond.

Germany’s most explosive export, ELECTRIC CALLBOY, have unleashed their brand-new single ‘TANZNEID’, a high-voltage anthem that transforms dance-floor envy into a full-body experience. The track kicks off what promises to be the band’s biggest era yet, paving the way for their massive TANZNEID WORLD TOUR 2025/2026.