Photo credit: Patric Ullaeus A NEW ERA COMMENCES... ARCH ENEMY REVEAL NEW SINGER DROP NEW SINGLE “TO THE LAST BREATH” WITH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO WATCH HERE ANNOUNCE INTIMATE EUROPEAN CLUB SHOW RUN IN SUMMER 2026 Swedish extreme metal juggernauts ARCH ENEMY charge into a new chapter with the release of their explosive new single “To The Last Breath” - the band’s first blast of fresh material since their latest album Blood Dynasty. A crushing statement of intent, “To The Last Breath” stays true to the band’s razor-sharp legacy while igniting a thrilling new era. The track also marks a major reveal: it’s the first release to feature vocals from the band’s newly unveiled singer Lauren Hart (ex-Once Human), whose arrival only amplifies their trademark ferocity to new heights. Michael Amott, guitarist and founder of ARCH ENEMY, comments, “Connecting with Lauren has marked an important step in my journey. Working with her was an exceptional experience - her remarkable voice, coupled with her dedication and professionalism, brings a rare level of excellence. I look forward to continuing the collaboration!” While fans and media alike have been rabidly speculating about who might step behind the microphone, the band remained tight-lipped, blanking out their social media, as anticipation built to a fever pitch. Now, ARCH ENEMY are back full force, revealing savage new anthem “To The Last Breath” as a no-holds-barred, baptism of fire for new vocalist Lauren Hart. Michael Amott imparts, “Make no mistake - this song is a reckoning. Musically, it’s unapologetically aligned with my original vision for the band - and I believe longtime fans will recognise that immediately. Lyrically, it’s about seeing through deception and dismantling the illusion of control. It captures that moment when you realise you’ve been fed poison - and you choose to fight back. Once that clarity hits, there’s no retreat. It’s do or die.” Kicking the doors off in every fashion, to celebrate this new chapter ARCH ENEMY have also announced a tiny European club show run dubbed “Back To The Root Of All Evil” in summer 2026. Among the select dates are two unforgettable stops in England. ARCH ENEMY hit Manchester's Rebellion for the very first time, while the Underworld in London sees the band back for the first time since December 2002. Normally filling venues ten times the size, these intimate club shows strip things back to raw power, giving fans a once-in-a-lifetime, up-close experience with one of metal’s most ferocious forces. Dates are as follows: Sun 19th Jul - Germany - BERLIN Bi Nuu Tue 21st Jul - Denmark - COPENHAGEN Pumpehuset Wed 22nd Jul - Sweden - STOCKHOLM Kollektivet Livet Fri 24th Jul - Finland - HELSINKI Tavastia Sat 25th Jul - Estonia - TALLINN Helitehas Mon 27th Jul - Poland - KRAKOW Hype Park Sun 2nd Aug - Germany - COLOGNE Club Volta Mon 3rd Aug - France - PARIS Maroquinerie Wed 5th Aug - Spain - VITORIA Jimmy Jazz Sun 9th Aug - Netherlands - UTRECHT Tivoli Pandora Mon 10th Aug - England - LONDON The Underworld Tue 11th Aug - England - MANCHESTER Rebellion But be quick, because there aren't many tickets and they are going to fly! Amott asserts, “Just when you think it’s over, a new beginning rises. Now it’s time to rage with us - to the very last fucking breath!” Arch Enemy line-up: Lauren Hart - Vocals Michael Amott - Guitars Joey Concepcion - Guitars Sharlee D'Angelo - Bass Daniel Erlandsson - Drums

EYE OF MELIAN open the gates to a different world with their new album Forest of Forgetting, out February 20th, 2026 via Napalm Records. Named after a powerful primordial singing spirit from the world of J. R. R. Tolkien, EYE OF MELIAN draws inspiration from the master of fantasy and expands on his ethereal concept. Created by Delain’s Martijn Westerholt and featuring Auri’s Johanna Kurkela as a lead vocalist, EYE OF MELIAN’s Forest of Forgetting is a masterclass in symphonic songwriting so whimsical the real world fades away. Completing the all-star lineup on their debut with Napalm Records are orchestral arranger Mikko P. Mustonen and backing vocalist and lyricist Robin La Joy, blessing twelve lush compositions with immortal life. Mesmerizing from the first gentle notes of opening track “Of Willows And Shadows”, Forest of Forgetting weaves otherworldly piano melodies and epic strings around angelic vocals worthy of the powerful Valar themselves. “Child Of Twilight” deepens EYE OF MELIAN’s dreamy and bombastic Hollywood movie score approach, carefully building up an exceptionally enchanting atmosphere that carries on into the equally cinematic “Blackthorn Winter”, ever so elegantly broadening the view into the alluring realms the band is melodizing. “Dawn Of Avatars” features Nightwish multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley on flute and uilleann pipes, as well as hurdy-gurdy fairy Patty Gurdy, before EYE OF MELIAN turns in the direction of heavy metal with a charming rendition of Bruce Dickinson’s anthem “Tears Of The Dragon” (originally released on Balls To Picasso in 1994 after the singer had left Iron Maiden). Forest Of Forgetting also comes with all its tracks as instrumental versions to dwell in the impressive orchestrals alone. With this opulent album, EYE OF MELIAN extends an invitation to faraway lands full of wonder. Forest of Forgetting unfolds as quite the opposite of its title: utterly unforgettable. Forest of Forgetting tracklisting: Of Willows and Shadows ⁠⁠Symphonia Arcana Child of Twilight Elixir of Night (feat. Patty Gurdy and Troy Donockley) Blackthorn Winter Lady of Light Dawn of Avatars (feat. Patty Gurdy and Troy Donockley) Forest of Forgetting The Buried Well The Mirror Nepenthe Tears of the Dragon (Bruce Dickinson Cover) Forest of Forgetting will be available in the following formats: 2-LP Gatefold Vinyl MARBLED TRANSLUCENT REPTILE, incl. 24’’ Booklet – strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive) 2-LP Gatefold Vinyl MARBLED CRISTALLO GOLD – strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive) 2-LP Gatefold Vinyl BLACK 2-CD Digipak Digital Album ​ EYE OF MELIAN Live 2026 20.02.26 NL - Zwolle / Hedon - album release show Forest of Forgetting Over Finland 10.03.26 FI - Kitee / Kiteesali 12.03.26 FI - Espoo / Sellosali 13.03.26 FI - Kouvola / Pato-klubi 18.03.26 FI - Rovaniemi / Korundi 19.03.26 FI - Kuusamo / Kuusamo-talo 20.03.26 FI - Oulu / Kaupunginteatteri 21.03.26 FI - Raahe / Raahesali 24.03.26 FI - Helsinki / Aleksanterin Teatteri 26.03.26 FI - Turku / Turun Linnan Kuninkaansali 27.03.26 FI - Kuopio / Maxim 28.03.26 FI - Tampere / Tuulensuun Palatsi EYE OF MELIAN are: Martijn Westerholt – Keys and Orchestral arrangements Johanna Kurkela – Vocals and Violin Robin La Joy – Backing Vocals Mikko P Mustonen – Keys and Orchestral arrangements WEBSITE

GYPSY PISTOLEROS release their video for new single 'I'm The Prince Of The Damned' out now, new album 'Dark Faerie Tales' out 17th April via The New Church Records. How do you follow up one of the most electric rock/punk albums of 2025? You don’t just repeat it — you surpass it. You burn it brighter, louder, and more dangerously. Gypsy Pistoleros return with “I’m The Prince of the Damned”, the second single from their feral, unapologetic killer new album Dark Faerie Tales. This isn’t just music — it’s a riot. A feral collision of fur-clad glam, gothic decadence, punk attitude, and sleazy rock ’n’ roll danger, built for outsiders, misfits, romantics, and anyone bored of beige rock. Co-written and produced by the wizard-of-chaos Dave Draper (Michael Monroe, The Wildhearts, Therapy?, Elvana), the track doesn’t recycle rock history — it sets fire to it. “I’m The Prince of the Damned” is a dark, swaggering hard rock anthem steeped in gothic menace and glam-punk bravado. Massive riffs, venom-laced vocals, and a hook-laden sleazy chorus make it a track designed to dominate specialist rock radio and late-night alternative playlists. Lyrically, it dives into corruption, temptation, and inner demons, with cinematic and theatrical intensity: “We crown the wrong kings and call it salvation, Follow wolves in borrowed halos straight into damnation. Even when the lies crack, we bow and obey — Sheep to the slaughter, giving our souls away.” Preorder the album here: https://www.plastichead.com/artist/gypsy-pistoleros . The world’s only Glam Punk Goth ’n’ Roll outlaws return with their most ambitious and eclectic album yet — 'Dark Faerie Tales', out April 17th, 2026 on The New Church Records / Plastichead Distribution. Following the success of Church of the Pistoleros — hailed as one of 2025’s most fearless and eclectic rock albums — the Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder: a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart. Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams — where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul. Dark Faerie Tales the full album unfolds like a scorched fairytale: churches burn, saints fall, and survivors mutate into something wild, beautiful, and dangerous. 'Dark Faerie Tales' Track Listing: Dark Faerie Tales My One Desire, Burn It Up King of Almost Everything She’s Getting Stranger Take My Hand to Nightmare Land Behind The Mask Prince of the Damned Rattling I Whisper Goodbye The Ghost of Baby Strange Dark Faerie Tales U.K. Tour dates: 11 April – St Austell, The Band Club 16 April – London, The Underworld (SLADY, Continental Lovers, Bai Bang) 17 April – Worcester, The Marrs Bar 18 April – Pontypool, The Dragonffli 22 April – Newcastle, The Cluny 24 April – Dunfermline, The Brasshouse 25 April – Edinburgh, Bannermans 1–2 May – Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales 9 May – No Sleep Till Blackpool Festival @ The Waterloo 10 May – Stoke-on-Trent, Eleven (Matinee Show) 15 May – Nottingham, The Old Cold Store 16 May – Stockport, The Holy Diver 23 May – Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich Special Guests: James Kennedy & The Underdogs to support throughout Tour 6–9 August – Rebellion Punk Festival, Blackpool Winter Gardens Tickets: https://gypsypistoleros.com/shows Gypsy Pistoleros’ live shows are gothic theatre, glam-punk ritual, and unmissable rock spectacle. From Rebellion to Planet Rockstock, they’re ready for their biggest UK headline run yet. Expect: • Sleaze-drenched punk anthems & gothic theatrics • For fans of Alice Cooper, YUNGBLUD, GHOST, The Cult, The Damned, Hanoi Rocks, Killing Joke • A wild, theatrical experience — part gothic carnival, part rock ’n’ roll ritual Order Gypsy Pistoleros albums here: https://www.plastichead.com/artist/gypsy-pistoleros Gypsy Lee Pistolero – Vocals Kerry Pistolero White – Bass & B.Vox Shane Pistolero Sparkz – Guitar & B.Vox Chris Pistolero Hopton – Drums

Today marks a monumental chapter in fantasy metal as Darklore release their highly anticipated new studio album, The Great Elven War, alongside the thunderous new single Wrath of the High Heavens. Serving as the album’s eighth and final track, “Wrath of the High Heavens” stands as a towering anthem of celestial warfare and mythic storytelling. Inspired by Blizzard Entertainment’s iconic franchise Diablo, the song explores the ancient origins of the Eternal Conflict, the endless war between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells. Driven by soaring orchestration, relentless riffs, and battle-cry choruses, the track pays tribute to the Angiris Council, the ruling angels who stand as the last bastion of light against demonic forces. A sweeping clash of divine fury and infernal chaos, “Wrath of the High Heavens” captures the timeless struggle of light versus darkness in true Darklore fashion: epic, cinematic, and unyielding. The Great Elven War expands the band’s signature blend of symphonic grandeur, crushing metal intensity, and deep-rooted fantasy lore. Each track builds a rich narrative universe, culminating in a finale that feels both triumphant and apocalyptic. With today’s release, Darklore further solidify their place at the forefront of fantasy metal, crafting not just songs, but sagas. “Wrath of the High Heavens” and The Great Elven War are available now on all major streaming platforms. Bio: Decked-out in black leather and face paint, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Darklore had just walked off the set of a fantasy film. Their theatrical set and songs of dark fantasy and epic battles takes you on an adventure through many a mystical and magical place. Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, this unique metal outfit brings forth blackened hymns from realms both familiar and surprising. Their offerings deliver unique tales, from sword-clashing encounters to demon slaying battles, presented with an energetic delivery and theatrical stage presence that will leave you entranced. The dark fantasy lyrical content of Darklore’s work recalls stories from popular universes such as The Lord of The Rings, Game of Thrones, and also draws on their unique realms of darkness. And they play on their success in rallying melodic and symphonic overtones, paired with elements of black and death metal. Darklore has previously released their first studio album, The Evil of Man. 2025 will herald the release of their latest musical offering, The Great Elven War. The call is out to Darkloreans far-and-wide as our lovable warriors prepare to do battle once more! Members: Lord Commander Raivendark War Master Hargoth High Priestess Luna

Scottish thrash band Permacrisis dropped their latest single The Untrue Endeavor last month, marking the beginning of another killer year in rock music. The swelling intro lures you in with a sense of unease and raised tension, with the discordant sounding string and woodwind sections building to a climax like that of a horror movie jump scare. The drums attack first, straight into a biting drop-tuned riff reminiscent of Avenged Sevenfold’s Waking the Fallen era. The tempo is fast and unrelenting, with a solid rhythm base and a polished, aggressive guitar tone. The snare pops with every hit and makes you bang your head hard to every beat. The chorus is huge and fills the speakers with energy and passion, with solid vocal melodies that will keep you coming back for more. The song ends with a gnarly breakdown perfect for inducing a sweat soaked, frenzied pit, with blasting fills and screaming pinch harmonics reminding you that with modern metal, you go hard or go home. If you love Exodus, Mastodon or Testament, the Untrue Endeavor is truly the perfect single for you! Listen via the link below. https://open.spotify.com/album/2o44BOV06zCJMThff00oFU?si=TujjVO-FRLGIpwcBoYulcg https://www.facebook.com/p/Permacrisis-61555047760243/

I first saw Scottish rockers Mason Hill when they supported Marco Mendoza at Glasgow’s much missed Hard Rock Café. Google tells me it was almost a decade ago, in May 2016. Whilst my memory couldn’t quite remember the year without the aid of the internet, what I can remember clearly is the hunger and power that the young Glasgow band displayed that night. I was so impressed that I bought their EP for £5. I then bought another one when they played at the inaugural Winterstorm Festival in Troon later that same year and played some of the tracks on my much-missed (by me!) Sunday Rock Show on local radio throughout Ayrshire. I took great pride in watching their raw talent blossom into something quite special with a much-anticipated debut album and a live album release. It was all going so well… until singer Scott Taylor called it a day in 2023. Mason Hill assured fans they’d be back and after a long and frustrating wait, they were true to their word, returning in October of last year with a brand-new singer and a bold new sound with the single ‘Remember’. Tom Ward (vocals), James Bird (guitar), Craig McFetridge (drums), Matthew Ward (bass) and Marc Montgomery (guitar) then made a stunning return to the live stage with two sold-out shows in London and Glasgow, showing that they were well and truly back and hungry for more. A UK Tour for March was recently announced and now they continue on the comeback trail with another new single, ‘Twisted’, set for release on Friday 20th February 2026. The much heavier new sound continues in the intro to ‘Twisted’ with a riff that’ll blow your speakers wide open, shake your windows and frighten the neighbour’s cat. Imagine Creed in their arena-bothering heyday or even current day Alter Bridge. Now, turn up the heaviness a notch or two and double the power and you’ve got the gist! Tom Ward’s voice bristles with intensity as he spits the lyric “I’ll sit there in silence” whilst McFetridge’s drums reverberate off the walls during the verse. Heavy rhythm guitar and bass riffs take the song into its more melodic yet no less heavy chorus. It’ll only take a few listens before you’ll find yourself singing along and opining “can’t we just exist. I know it’s twisted but baby I’ve missed it”, such is the infectiousness of the chorus. That’s the sign of a good song in any genre of music! The bridge section is as heavy as anything I’ve heard in recent years. It’s a muscular tour-de-force of prominent and powerful bass, loud and intense drums, riff-heavy guitars and almost death metal-like growling. I dare you to listen without bursting into an energetic session of headbanging or an incredibly intense bout of air guitaring! You might even set up a mosh pit in your living room and inadvertently bounce granny and grandpa around like human pinballs! There’s no time for shredding guitar solos. This one is all about the riff! The general feel of the song is the kind that would do very well in the American rock and metal market. It’s hard rock, yet it’s modern metal. I’ve already mentioned Creed and Alter Bridge but I’m also thinking Shinedown and Stone Sour, maybe even some elements of Papa Roach and Gojira. The depth of the music means that when you listen to it, you’ll find your own comparisons and elements of other bands that could be wildly different from my opinion… but one thing is for certain: it’s the new sound of Mason Hill! ‘Twisted’ continues the bold new sound of Mason Hill. It’s a heavy slice of modern hard rock and metal with powerful riffing, high energy and a musical intensity that can’t fail to impress. Mason Hill are most definitely back… and I like what I hear! ‘Twisted’ will be released on all the usual platforms on Friday 20th February 2026. An accompanying video will be released on the same day. Subscribers to the Mason Hill mailing list will already have received a link for the video, ahead of its official release. Tickets for the UK Tour in March/April are selling fast, so get yours now! Tickets for the Mason Hill dates are currently on sale with some venues already showing low ticket warnings. Tuesday 17th March – Manchester, Academy 3 Wednesday 18th March – Bristol, Exchange Thursday 19th March – London, Underworld Friday 20th March – Wolverhampton. KK’s Steel Mill Sunday 22nd March – Glasgow, The Garage https://www.masonhillofficial.com/

It’s amazing to think that it’s almost 4 years ago since Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and former Poison/Mr Big guitarist Richie Kotzen last graced these shores with the presence of their Smith/Kotzen project. For me, that night in early 2022 signalled a return to some kind of normality following the madness of the two previous years, when the music industry all but shut down during the pandemic. That tour was to support their self-titled debut but since then, they’ve dropped a live EP before the long-awaited release of last year’s sophomore album Black Light/White Noise. So, it was with great delight that another tour was announced to take place exactly 4 years since the last one, including a date at Glasgow’s SWG3 Galvanizer’s venue with the highly rated Kris Barras Band as support. Considering it was a freezing cold night and a big football match had just finished a short distance across the river, the venue was busy when the Kris Barras Band took to the stage for a hard rocking 9-song set. The modern rock of ‘Unbreakable’ and ‘Dead Horses’ set the bar, whilst my own long-held favourite song from the band, ‘Dead Horses’, really started to raise the heat and rattle the brocks and steelwork in the high-roofed, former industrial site. ‘Ignite (Light It Up) led to the introduction of two brand new songs due to feature on a forthcoming new album, the recently released single ‘All Falls Down’ and ‘Monsters We Made’. Barras has really taken care of his health recently, giving up alcohol and looking fit and trim, so perhaps that’s why his voice sounded better than ever, whilst his excellent band (including one of the best live bass players you’ll see, Frazer Kerslake) rocked harder than ever before. ‘Hail Mary’ and fan favourite ‘My Parade’ brought the short support set to a close but it was long enough to pique interest in the new material and a reminder of how powerful the Kris Barras Band are in a live setting. Look out for tour dates and the new album later in 2026. As the lights dimmed for Smith/Kotzen, Bad Company’s brilliant self-titled song blasted through the PA system. Not just a part of the song as an intro. Pretty much the whole thing! As Adrian Smith appeared on the stage, resplendent in a hat and a long red scarf, it was clear to see the esteem in which he is held by rock and metal fans. For many, the affable Londoner is clearly the big pull in this project but as a longtime fan of Richie Kotzen’s solo work, I always like to watch the look of amazement on audience faces when the American unleashes his own guitar wizardry. Smith/Kotzen have never relied on past endeavours with their more established bands (Iron Maiden, Poison, Mr Big, Kotzen’s sizeable solo output), instead using live performances to promote their own music, so it was no surprise that the first three songs were from the latest album Black Light/White Noise, namely the rocker ‘Life Unchained’, ‘Black Light’ and the slightly moodier but no less rocking ‘Wraith’, a song held together by the reassuringly familiar and solid rhythm section of Julia Lage (Kotzen’s wife) on bass and drummer Bruno Valverde. “Thanks for coming out tonight because it’s horrible out there” commented Smith in reference to the miserable weather outside. I mean, it’s Glasgow… it’s Scotland… and it’s February. Did he really expect tropical temperatures? A return to the excellent Smith/Kotzen debut with ‘Glory Road’ gave both Smith and Kotzen an opportunity to really stretch out and show their very different but equally impressive guitar chops whilst one of my personal favourites, ‘Hate and Love’, allowed the higher and more soulful tones of Kotzen’s voice to blend perfectly with Smith’s lower, more hard rock oriented voice. Very different guitarists. Very different singers. But it works so damn well! One of the new album’s tracks, ‘Blindsided’, with a riff that really reminds me of Velvet Revolver’ led to the first single Smith/Kotzen released in 2020, the brilliant ‘Taking My Chances’. It’s the song that really set the intent for the project and continues to shine like a hard rock diamond in their live set. There was a return to Black Light/White Noise with the more mid-paced rockers ‘Outlaw’ and ‘Darkside’ and another discussion about the Scottish weather, including a Valentine’s Night meal in Glasgow where Kotzen and Lage couldn’t believe that girls were wearing skimpy dresses with no coats. “They’re tough up here” explained Smith. The paced picked up again with ‘Got a Hold on Me’ from the Better Days EP and the sludgy riff of ‘White Noise’ before the sprawling and epic ‘Scars’ from the debut album really raised the temperature with some of the best guitar solos and trading of licks that I’ve seen in a long time. Fan favourite ‘Running’ and the more frantic, almost bluesy ‘Solar Fire’ brought the main set to an end. As previously mentioned, Smith/Kotzen are a great band in their own right, so there’s no need to play any back catalogue numbers from any of their current or previous bands. Their own music is more than enough and stands up on its own. However, an encore of Kotzen’s solo song, the wonderfully depressing and superbly moody ‘You Can’t Save Me’ and the classic Iron Maiden favourite ‘Wasted Years’ was welcomed by the Glasgow crowd, who pumped hands in the air and nodded heads in appreciation. Only time will tell if we need to wait another 4 years for Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen to return to Glasgow but meantime, we can relive memories of a hard rocking gig in the company of two uber talented guitarists, with very different playing styles and even more different singing voices. Smith/Kotzen delivered a slick, professional show that provided ample room for them to showboat their skills without a trace of the ego that often comes when such talents collide. They certainly helped to raise the temperature on a cold February evening in Glasgow. No coats required! The Smith/Kotzen tour continues through the UK with shows in Southampton, Bristol and London before heading to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Czechia, Poland and Sweden.

JAYLER – the electrifying UK rock band fusing the spirit of the golden age of rock with a bold, raw modern edge – have announced their debut album Voices Unheard, set for release on May 29th via Silver Lining Music. JAYLER deliver swaggering riffs, soulful vocals and an unstoppable live energy, which is already seeing them known as a tour de force in the live arena. There’s a DNA and nod to classic British bands such as Led Zeppelin and Queen in the mix, but the band’s identity is rooted firmly in the present — loud, emotional and built to connect instantly. Frontman James Bartholomew leads the charge on vocals and guitar, alongside Tyler Arrowsmith (guitar), Ed Evans (drums) and Ricky Hodgkiss (bass/keys). Together, they balance groove and immediacy with a youthful edge with defiance sitting at the core of their songwriting. JAYLER write for a generation that feels restless and unheard, fusing vintage tones with contemporary grit to create songs that land with physical impact and emotional weight. The band’s brand new digital single, ‘Down Below’ is out now. An up-tempo, dust-kicking rock stomper which crackles with raw intent from the first beat. Swaggering guitars, pounding drums and a groove that feels built for movement to drive the song forward. The band’s previously announced white label 7-inch, featuring ‘Down Below’, has now completely sold out. Produced as a strictly collector’s pressing limited to 500 copies, every numbered and band-signed copy has been claimed ahead of its May 29 delivery. As promised, the release will not be repressed. “‘Down Below’ was the first track we recorded when we went into the studio, and straight away it felt like the perfect follow-up to Riverboat Queen. By the final day at Vada Studios, the track felt completely alive. The riffs, the tones...all of it came from that raw end-of-record energy. We hadn’t planned to film anything, but the vibe in the room was too real not to capture. So the video is literally us, right there in that moment.” - JAYLER The eagerly anticipated new album Voices Unheard will be released on May 29th 2026, via Silver Lining Music. To celebrate the release, JAYLER will host a series of exclusive in-store signing sessions across the country, giving fans the opportunity to meet the band up close, have their albums signed and capture the moment with photos. Full details, locations and timings will be announced soon. JAYLER’s reputation has been forged on stage. Relentless touring and an unfiltered connection with their audience have built a fiercely loyal following. Every show is high-voltage and communal — a band and crowd feeding off the same surge of energy. With a schedule that spans continents and iconic arenas, 2026 will see JAYLER take that unfiltered intensity to their biggest audiences yet, including the recently announced show with Deep Purple at the iconic London Royal Albert Hall venue, an additional one-night-only show added to an already monumental run. For tickets visit: jayler.co.uk 2026 Dates: 2 April – Audio, São Paulo (BZ) 4 April – Monster Of Rock, São Paulo (BZ) 5 April – Qualistage, Rio de Janeiro (BZ) 24 May – Ribs and Blues Festival, Raalte (NL) 4 July – AO Arena, Manchester (UK)* 5 July – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham (UK)* 7 July – first direct bank arena, Leeds (UK)* 9 July – The 02, London (UK)* 11 July – 2000trees, Cheltenham (UK) 29 Sep – Arena 8888, Sofia (BG)** 1 Oct – BT Arena, Cluj-Napoca (RO)** 2 Oct – Papp László Sportaréna, Budapest (HU)** 4 Oct – TIPOS Aréna, Bratislava (SK)** 5 Oct – Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna (AT)** 7 Oct – O2 Arena, Prague (CZ)** 8 Oct – Atlas Arena, Łódź (PL)** 10 Oct – Stark Arena, Belgrade (RS)** 11 Oct – Boris Trajkovski Arena, Skopje (MK)** 13 Oct – Telekom Center Athens, Marousi (GR)** 16 Oct – Hallenstadion, Zürich (CH)** 17 Oct – Unipol Forum, Milan (IT) ** 19 Oct – Sant Jordi Club, Barcelona (ES)** 20 Oct – Movistar Arena, Madrid (ES) 22 Oct – Adidas Arena, Paris (FR)** 23 Oct – Lotto Arena, Antwerp (BE)** 25 Oct – Royal Arena, Copenhagen (DK)** 26 Oct – Avicii Arena, Stockholm (SE)** 28 Oct – Spektrum Arena, Oslo (NO)** 29 Oct – Scandinavium, Gothenburg (SE)** 31 Oct – Qi Arena, Leipzig (DE)** 1 Nov – Sporthalle, Hamburg (DE)** 3 Nov – Westfalenhalle, Dortmund (DE)** 4 Nov – Uber Arena, Berlin (DE)** 6 Nov – Festhalle, Frankfurt (DE)** 7 Nov – Arena, Nuremberg (DE)** 9 Nov – Ziggodome, Amsterdam (NL)** 10 Nov – Zénith, Strasbourg (FR)** 12 Nov – Arkéa Arena, Bordeaux (FR)** 13 Nov – Zénith Nantes Métropole, Saint-Herblain (FR)** 15 Nov – LDLC Arena, Lyon (FR)** 18 Nov – Utilita Arena, Newcastle (UK)** 19 Nov – OVO Hydro, Glasgow (UK)** 21 Nov – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham (UK)** 22 Nov – AO Arena, Manchester (UK)** 24 Nov – Eventim Apollo, London (UK)** 25 Nov – Royal Albert Hall, London (UK)** *Special Guests to Sammy Hagar **Special Guests to Deep Purple More shows around the World to be announced soon. At a time when so much of 2026 feels manufactured, JAYLER cut through with something real.

THE ULTIMATE ONCE IN A LIFETIME CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS IRON MAIDEN FOR THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY FRIDAY 10TH & SATURDAY 11TH JULY 2026 Last September when Iron Maiden announced their only UK show of 2026, on July 11th at Knebworth Park, they said they would be “turning it into as much of a ‘Maiden World’ as we can for all our fans to enjoy!” and true to form they are now able to announce the full details, revealing exactly what that means. Get ready for EDDFEST - a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience what constitutes Iron Maiden’s idea of a fun-filled 48 hours of entertainment, themed areas and bars, experiences, live music and more. Inside EDDFEST fans will be able to explore the Infinite Dreams Museum Experience, a walk-through display of stage props and relics, inspired by Sunday Times Bestseller book Infinite Dreams. This is an unprecedented and completely unique opportunity to view Maiden relics up close and personal. Fans will also encounter Maidenville, where you will find the greatest Eddie’s Dive Bar yet, a second stage for music and entertainment, the Unfair Funfair featuring rides and Eddie-themed Funfair Games, plus Eddie’s Emporium and much more to explore throughout the site. Friday night campers will be able to gain early access to the site and experiences, including first access to the Infinite Dreams Museum Experience. There will also be a whole evening of entertainment planned on the Maidenville stage featuring a mix of special acts with a connection to Maiden. This is all topped off with the previously announced main stage on the Saturday, featuring an exceptional supporting line-up, ahead of Iron Maiden’s show-stopping RUN FOR YOUR LIVES performance. Manager Rod Smallwood explains; “After the monumental shows in the UK last year, we knew that if we were going to play the UK in 2026 it had to be very different. So we chose Knebworth Park as it gives us the space required – which is just not available in stadiums – to put together something groundbreaking for our fans by creating a Maiden World for them. We are excited to now reveal the details of this one-off event to celebrate the band’s 50 year career, which we are now calling EDDFEST, because, as everyone knows, Eddie is the true star of the show! We also know Maiden fans are basically a huge gang and we want to give them a weekend to remember at Knebworth. For the last couple of tours we have been arranging the Eddie Dive Bars for our fans, both pre- and post-show. Some of these took over the entire centres of towns with thousands of fans gathered there enjoying the fun, the music and each other’s company. So EDDFEST is going to expand on that concept in a huge variety of ways, to create a truly unmissable Maiden World over the whole weekend! There will be a whole host of great music, great beer (of course!), lots of exciting and varied fun things to do, great souvenirs and merch, some unique and fantastic photo opportunities to create unbeatable Maiden memories, and of course, the true camaraderie that comes from being a Maiden fan.” Kilimanjaro promoters Stuart Galbraith and Alan Day, the creators of Sonisphere, add, “Maiden have a different view on how they want to do things for their fans than most bands. We previously worked with them at Sonisphere and when they explained what they wanted to do for this show we were hooked. It will be a unique event. A celebration of the Eddie-verse if you will: a curated Friday afternoon, night and all day Saturday, finishing with the last UK show Maiden will play until at least 2028! “Creating something like that, which will include a once-in-a-lifetime Infinite Dreams museum experience, featuring a wide range of rarely-seen memorabilia from throughout their history, a Maiden-themed fun fair, the biggest Eddie’s Dive Bar ever with some extra special additions and surprises, plus the ability to camp, glamp or park a motorhome on site for the Friday and Saturday night show in a specially created ‘village’ space with Maiden Alumni, friends and our perfect partners, Planet Rock – well it was a chance not to be missed!” The EDDFEST Festival starts from 2pm on Friday with camping included for both nights. Various parts of the Maidenville site will be open to weekend campers throughout Friday afternoon and into the early hours of Saturday morning, including the Infinite Dreams Museum Experience. Friday Night at Eddfest is all about fun before the big day. The campsite comes alive with direct access to the heart of Maidenville and the entertainment is a blend of bands and artists with connections to Maiden - some obscure, some as clear as daylight but they all have something in common and deserve to be a part of the opening night celebration. FRIDAY NIGHT ON THE MAIDENVILLE SECOND STAGE Featuring full sets from Stray Maiden United Airforce Tony Moore’s Awake + Hair Metal Glamageddon Saturday sees the opening of the Main Arena, which includes Eddie’s Extended Emporium, the Trooper VIP area and a range of interactive experiences. These will act as hors d’oeuvres for the curated Main Stage festival live bill, starting with back, better than ever British rockers THE ALMIGHTY. Australia’s festival-ready AIRBOURNE follow, before the thrilling Mongolian metal of THE HU rings out across Knebworth’s hallowed park. As we move into the evening THE DARKNESS will take to the stage for a barnstorming set before IRON MAIDEN deliver an historic performance – the ultimate communal experience between the band and their fans set in the heart of this one-off Maiden World. EDDFEST is going to be a truly exceptional weekend for each and every Maiden fan in attendance – an unforgettable chance to be part of a fully themed Festival experience, celebrating IRON MAIDEN’s spectacular fifty year career… and the last chance to see them in the UK until at least 2028. Tickets available via ironmaiden.knebworth.com, myticket.co.uk, ticketmaster.co.uk and of course, ironmaiden.com Camping tickets are separate to the event tickets and available to purchase in parallel For further details, to purchase tickets and to stay updated on all things to do with Iron Maiden at Knebworth including FAQs & timings make sure you check out the dedicated site: ironmaiden.knebworth.com