411 Mania — The year was 1980 and metal was set for the mother of all comebacks! Classic bands from the 70's released some of their best songs yet while the New Wave of British Heavy Metal surged onto the seen. We have some great albums from this year includi... more info

Perfect Porridge — Stockholm based husband and wife combo The Forest & The Trees released their debut single this week via Ill Fit Recordings, “To The Forest (I Need Some Peace).” The video is gorgeous, although I’ve been to Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, and ... more info

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