Some weeks, choosing the music is the easy part. Knowing where to stop is the problem. This Friday brings two albums we’ve already been spending plenty of time with, a promising solo debut, the return of gothic rock royalty and another encounter with heavy metal’s most unmistakable voice. From Ozzy’s final bow to a Nottingham band revealing an unexpected side of themselves, here are six tracks worth making room for this week. Ozzy Osbourne – “Mr. Crowley” (Live at Back to the

Release date: 30 October 2026 Record label: Listenable Records The Riff Doctor's Score: (09/10) RRRRRRRRRR Diagnosis Shadows in the Night is a blistering debut that drags the spirit of '80s heavy metal into the present with razor-sharp riffs, soaring vocals and enough speed to leave the competition choking on dust. Best Tracks: Spellbound, Shadows in the Night, Where the River Meets the Sea. The Full Review Few emerging bands have made such an immediate impact on the heavy me

Friday means New Riffs! As usual, we've spent the week digging through new releases, singles and the occasional unexpected guitar-shaped object to find the tracks worth putting on a little louder. This week's selection takes us from Dirty Honey's unapologetic hard-rock swagger and Europe's classic-rock muscle to DragonForce at maximum velocity, Greta Van Fleet continuing to stretch their sound, young British newcomers Rattlesnake making their debut, and Polyphia reminding eve