Guardian Music — BBC4 documentary Heavy Metal Britannia offers an affectionate look back to a time when the leather-clad likes of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Saxon became Top Of The Pops regulars. But what forces forged the unique alloy that is British metal?"Metal... more info

The Music Fix — News: Sweden's biggest hard rock band Europe has just confirmed a nationwide 9-date tour of the UK in February 2010. Tickets go on sale Friday 18th September at 9am. All tickets are £17, with the exception of London (£18). Very speci... more info