What have we got this week? Metal, prog, reissues…all you need (well some of what you might need) as you plan those Xmas pressies. (more…)

Alice Cooper is to headline next year’s Bloodstock Open Air Festival. (more…)

Anvil are to reissue three of their albums in deluxe digipacks through SPV/Steamhammer on November 28. (more…)

The new issue of Classic Rock is out now – and it’s a must for all Led Zeppelin fans! (more…)

This week we get some Canadian blokes who were the subject of an award winning film. That Pearl Jam bloke who’s gone all ukele on us. Those Scottish blokes who drink a lot. Some blkes from LA whom everyone thinks are gonna be big. And…other blokes. (more…)

Anil are to tour the UK this summer. (more…)

Anvil are preparing to release their eagerly anticipated new album. And they provide the latest Track Of The Day. Check out all Tracks Of The Day here. (more…)

The End Records have just released a dozen-song sampler – and there’s a brand new Anvil track called Juggernaut Of Justice among them! Plus there’s stuff from Helloween, Tarja, Dir En Grey and Danzig. All 12 songs are available as the latest Tracks Of The Day. Check out all the Tracks Of The Day here. (more…)

This week, we cross into Canada to hear the tale of the band who were thrash before anyone else, yet never got any credit for that pioneering spirit. This is Exciter, the band whom history (and so many fans of the genre) forgot. Read all other Cult Heroes here. (more…)

Anvil have had one of their classic tracks included in The Simpsons. (more…)