April 2026 - Jace media music

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Metal

Long Distance Calling – The Phantom Void

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Review by Glen Parkes – Jace Media Music There are bands that write songs, and then there are bands that build worlds. For two decades now, Long Distance Calling has comfortably sat in the latter category, crafting vast, instrumental soundscapes that speak louder than most lyric sheets ever could. With The Phantom [more…]

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Singles

Slyder Smith – Killing The Machine – Single Review – bjfmedia

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Review By Darren McIntyre Slyder Smith is a singer/songwriter originally from Somerset, England, but now resides in rural Scotland and is best known as the frontman for The Last Great Dreamers. He went on to form Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids and has had successful tours with the likes of The [more…]

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Singles

Preacher Stone – Old Joe – Single Review – oneillpr

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Review By Darren McIntyre Preacher Stone are a Southern / classic rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina, who originally formed in 2008 and rocketed to fame thanks to FX Networks’ Sons Of Anarchy, which featured 2 tracks within the show. The boys have had the opportunity to share the stage with acts [more…]

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News

Roxoff 2026 – The May Bank Holiday Rock Weekend You Don’t Want To Miss

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When – 2nd & 3rd May 2026 Where – The Brickmakers, Norwich (2nd) Epic Studios, Norwich (3rd) Norwich, famously known in some circles as the home of Alan Partridge, is set for a full Bank Holiday blast of live rock as Roxoff returns for its third year with its biggest event so [more…]

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Live Reviews

Mayor Fest Friday – Kicking off a Weekend of Rock Music in Aid of Charity

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Where: Gifford Arms, Wolverhampton When – 10th April 2026 Review and Photos by Linda McDermott Mayor Fest in Wolverhampton is now celebrating its tenth year, and it’s clear this is an event that has grown into something really special. Spanning three days, it brings together some of the best grassroots rock bands [more…]

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News

Bring Me The Horizon Announce 20-Year Celebration of Count Your Blessings in Manchester

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By Lily O’Delia There are reunion shows, anniversary tours, and then there are nights that feel closer to ritual than performance. On Friday, July 10, Bring Me The Horizon return to the chaos that first defined them with a special 20-year celebration of Count Your Blessings at B.E.C. Arena in Manchester, UK. For the first time ever, the [more…]

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Rock

Skindred – You Got This Album Review

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Skindred – You Got This Album Review Release Date: 17th April 2026 Words: Phil Ingham You know you are not going to get something middle-of-the-road with Skindred. And with ‘You Got This’, their ninth studio album, the Newport ragga-metallers typically refuse to stay in a lane. With this record, Skindred double down [more…]

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Live Reviews

Florence Black/De’Lour

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Cambridge Junction Tuesday 14th April 2026 Review By Smudge Smith Florence Black released their awesome third album ‘Pouring Rain’ on Friday, 10th April 2026, and according to bass player Jordan Evans, it was already at number 50 in the charts. I have no doubt that it will climb a whole lot higher [more…]

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News

SOULFLY unleash gritty animated video for ‘Favela/Dystopia’

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Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY unleash the groove-heavy onslaught of ‘Favela/Dystopia.‘ Taken from their latest album, “Chama”, the track features Zyon Cavalera commanding the kit, injecting a modern intensity into the band’s signature tribal-infused sound. For this visual journey, the band enlisted Matt Creeptoon to bring the track to life through haunting animation. The video offers a stark, unflinching portrayal [more…]

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News

Steve Albini-produced LA grunge band Zephyring announce debut UK show

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LA grunge band Zephyring have announced a headline show at London’s Troubadour for June 10th 2026. The show will be the band’s first ever UK live performance and tickets are on sale now here. The show follows the recent release of the band’s Steve Albini produced debut EP Hydraphantasy at the end of March via Grunge Pop [more…]

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News

BEHEMOTH announce In League With Satan: one night at Brixton Academy

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Five months after sharing their upcoming 14-date European stint with Dimmu Borgir and Dark Funeral, Polish extreme metal pioneers BEHEMOTH have announced their only 2026 UK headline show. The “In League With Satan” Tour will bring metals most loved blasphemers to London’s O2 Brixton Academy on Saturday 17th October 2026. BEHEMOTH are also slated to curse stages across [more…]

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Metal News

BLOODSTOCK shares M2TM finals, plus 24 bands for the New Blood & EMP Stages

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Are you ready for the battle to end all battles (dinosaurs optional)?! Presented by Westons Stowford Press, the METAL 2 THE MASSES grand finals start in Cyprus on April 19th and roll through 30 locations across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Norway, as well as Cyprus! Every winner will perform a 30 minute [more…]