Fast rising south coast outfit NÆMA have been all over social media recently, their ability to mix driving riffs and delirious hooks an irresistible combination.

One of the most compelling blues artists in the world, Samantha Fish is an undoubted star, her iconic 1950’s Hollywood star charisma and phenomenal playing have seen her become one of the leading lights of the scene.

Dave Grohl says he 'had no idea' his daughter Violet Grohl had signed a record deal until she announced it at dinner!

From the ashes a Phoenix arose as East Anglia metal crew Aethoria prove. With past projects frustratingly not lasting how they should have, the birth of this new band has seen the quintet fly high and at supersonic speed, the chemistry fizzing and the purpose laser focussed.

On a beautiful day in London, Halestorm opened their hearts to a select group of fans during an intimate live Q&A at the iconic Gibson Garage in London, allowing an exclusive connection with the powerhouse band, all while buzzing with excitement for their forthcoming performance alongside Iron Maiden at the London Stadium.

Sometimes, beauty comes from ashes. Sephine Llo knows this only too well, the devastating heartbreak of losing her husband inspiring her incandescent and incredibly moving 'Diamon Falls' album.

A stunningly beautiful country, Sweden has brought us such wide ranging musical delights as ABBA, Roxette, The Hives, The Cardigans, Europe, Ghost, Arch Enemy, Opeth and Candlemass amongst many others.

West Country rockers Hamartia have an uncanny knack of mixing absolute sugar rush anthems with huge guitars and singer Sophie Smith's gorgeous mellifluous vocals, the elements coming together into something you can dance or throw yourself around to with equal ease.

Hailing from the Brighton/Hove area on the South Coast, quartet Distress Call bring a feral excitement to their own brand of Shoegaze.

Hailing from an Eastern coastal town, Eclipsä brings together rock and edgy urban vibes into one heady brew.

Welcome to a brand new Metal Planet Music series where we highlight some of the incredible artists around the globe who are making music you must hear.

It’s a pleasure to catch up with the Beast from the North East, sensational drummer, KYLE HUGHES, ahead of his show, tonight’s at the Islington Assembly Hall, it’s June 26th, and he’s currently on tour with American guitar maestro Richie Kotzen and bassist Dylan Wilson.

Chaos Doctrine has been shaking the foundations of thrash, death, and industrial metal since their formation over a decade ago.

Once in a while a star is born, what is rarer is that not only does that star burn intensely bright but transcends boundaries with the metaphorical key grasped firmly readied to unlock a prosperous future.

Stood amidst the Bloodstock crowd, this summer, during the announcement of the first wave of bands for next year's festival was electric to say the least.

“What we have witnessed this evening – whether it be wondrous costumes, super-polished choreography, or sheer aptitude in stage props – is the elevation of quality music to a Broadway or West End scale. Mountains are scaled and the flag of success is nailed to the peak.” Thus read my summary of Sabaton’s 2023 headline show at Cardiff’s sold-out 7,500 capacity Utilita Arena.