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Electric Callboy - TANZNEID (Album Review)

Record Label: Century Media Records Release Date: 7 August 2026 The Riff Doctor’s Score: RRRR½ Electric Callboy are one of those rare bands with a personality so distinctive that you know exactly who you're listening to within seconds. They prove that musical extremes don't just coexist – they blend together naturally, and, just to make things even more entertaining, they wrap it all in a healthy dose of humour. Their formula sounds simple on paper but is incredibly difficult

Future Palace – Resurgence (Album Review)

One of 2026´s strongest modern metal releases.

BOUNDARIES - Yearning: The Unbeautiful After (Sumerian Records)

ALBUM REVIEW -Boundaries Deliver Their Most Complete Statement Yet

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FOUR WEEKS TO GO: THE COUNTDOWN TO LONDON METALFEST 2026 IS ON

Four weeks. That's all that stands between us and the arrival of London Metalfest. On September 11th and 12th, a brand-new metal festival will hit the capital, bringing a distinctly European festival spirit to the heart of Camden — and with exactly four weeks to go, the countdown is officially on. London certainly isn't short of gigs. What it has perhaps been missing is something that feels a little more like the European metal festival experience: multiple stages, a packed d

Aug 13

The Riffs of the Week – 07/08/2026

Happy New Music Friday! Another week, another excuse to turn the volume all the way up. This week's selection brings together some of heavy music's biggest names alongside one of its most intriguing newcomers. From anonymous modern metal and old-school thrash to a legendary collaboration and one of this week's most anticipated album releases, these are the tracks that have dominated our speakers over the last few days. Don't forget to check out our THE RIFF Spotify playlist a

Aug 7

The Riffs of the Week - 31/7/2027

Happy New Music Friday! Another week, another excuse to turn the volume all the way up. This week's selection proves that great riffs come in many different forms. Whether it's modern hard rock, metalcore with a sense of humour, arena rock, or the unmistakable sound of the man who helped invent heavy metal, there's plenty to get excited about. These are the tracks that have dominated our speakers over the past few days. Hit play, enjoy the videos below, and don't forget to fo

Jul 31