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The Best New Riffs of the Week – 9 October 2026
Another Friday, another six reasons to turn the volume up. And this week, there's plenty going on beyond the music itself. Trivium lead the charge with a fresh dose of modern metal, ELEINE prepare to bring their dark symphonic sound to UK stages, and The Dead Daisies introduce a familiar voice in a brand-new role. Meanwhile, Parkway Drive go orchestral, Orbit Culture add a little cinematic drama, and Sons of Silver make sure good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll gets its say. Six

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Oct 83 min read


Trivium Announce New Album ‘Crown In The Grave’ and Share Title Track Ahead of 2027 UK Tour
Trivium are stepping into a world of Japanese horror, haunted ambition and very large riffs. The Florida quartet have announced their eleventh studio album, Crown In The Grave, arriving on 20 November 2026 via Roadrunner Records, and released its title track alongside a new video. Photo Credit: Rob Aboltins The announcement also comes with a sizeable date for UK fans: Alexandra Palace on 3 April 2027, part of a UK and Ireland run with In Flames, Paleface Swiss and VOLA. A dar

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Oct 82 min read


The Riffs of The Week - 18/09/2026
This week comes loaded with heavy hitters. Anthrax end a decade-long wait, Falling in Reverse assemble one of the year’s most outrageous collaborations, while Architects, Trivium, Royal Blood and Nothing But Thieves all bring something new to the table. Turn it up—these are The Best New Riffs of the Week. Anthrax – “Cursum Perficio” On the eve of their first album in a decade, Anthrax unleash its six-minute title track, “Cursum Perficio”. Darker and more reflective than a str

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Sep 184 min read


Rock Imperium Festival 2026:Three Days of World-Class Metal Under the Mediterranean Sun
Within Temptation, Iron Maiden and Sabaton led an outstanding weekend

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Jul 129 min read
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