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Black Sabbath: “Finishing in Aston brings the whole story to its conclusion”

This weekend it all ends – Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne will take their final bow, onstage in front of near 50,000 fans in their hometown of Aston, supported by some of the best bands on the planet. Looking ahead to arguably the greatest metal gig of all time, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Sharon Osbourne take us through the show itself, the heady mix of joy and trepidation, and why this is the perfect send-off for the godfathers of heavy...

Jools are the delightfully surprising new band you need to know

Establishing their line-up in 2023, UK punk collective Jools are about to unleash brilliant debut album Violent Delights this Friday. Here’s the fateful story of how they all came together, the very real experiences contained within the record, and why they’re “so much more” than what you might think…

Judas Priest unleash War Pigs cover: “We’re honoured to show our love for Ozzy and Black Sabbath”

Watch Judas Priest pay tribute to Sabbath with a cover of War Pigs – “a song we play at every show around the world that fans sing along to…”

Slipknot launch cryptic website and countdown timer

Slipknot have started teasing something online, looking like it’s related to their 1999 self-titled album and a potential anniversary reissue…

Rise Of The Northstar drop massive new collab with Flo Salfati

“Get ready for a new banger!” Hear ROTNS team up with LANDMVRKS frontman Flo Salfati on Back 2 Basics…

Bloodstock announce 17 names for their new bands stage

The Metal 2 The Masses finals are all wrapped up – here are 17 bands set to hit the Timothy Taylor New Blood stage at Bloodstock in August.

The Prodigy reveal additional 2026 tour dates

Due to massive demand, and following their incredible Glastonbury performance, The Prodigy’s 2026 UK headline tour has been extended.

“I’ll be sh*tting my pants but it’s the greatest metal show in history”: Jason Momoa on hosting Black Sabbath’s farewell show

Minecraft actor and heavy metal die-hard Jason Momoa talks exclusively to Kerrang! about his upcoming gig hosting Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final bow – no pressure!

“Whenever we’re together, I feel like I’m home”: Inside the meaningful return of Good Charlotte

Last week, Good Charlotte made their long-awaited comeback with Rejects from their forthcoming eighth album Motel Du Cap. Joel Madden reflects on the record becoming the pop-punk icons’ “creative, obsessive project”, why working with bands at MDDN inspired him, and how good it feels to put out music again…

The big review: Glastonbury 2025

Glastonbury is all things to all people, and in 2025 the megafest offers a banquet of beastly rock and alternative acts. So join us down on the farm as we try to avoid sunburn and cram in as many bands as possible…

Foo Fighters unleash Minor Threat cover

Foo Fighters have covered Minor Threat’s I Don’t Wanna Hear It, with vocals having been recorded this year but the instrumentals captured all the way back in 1995.

Live review: Linkin Park, London Wembley Stadium

Linkin Park spectacularly bring together 75,000 fans of all ages and eras for their biggest headline gig ever…

Deftones have possibly started teasing new music

At yesterday’s sell-out Crystal Palace show, Deftones seemingly began to point to their next chapter, with the stage video screens sharing a message reading PRIVATE MUSIC.

Live review: Iron Maiden, London Stadium

Goal! Maiden’s coming home as ’Arry’s ’Ammers win big at 50th-anniversary West Ham super-gig.

Architects announce 2026 tour with LANDMVRKS and PRESIDENT

Architects have just announced a headline run to kick off next year, bringing along LANDMVRKS as well as the “inaugural European campaign” for PRESIDENT.

Listen to Saphir Levi’s new single, Follow Your Shadow

Taken from her forthcoming EP of the same name, Saphir Levi has unveiled an “instinctual, gritty and emotional” new single…

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