Pagan doom, Marmite metalcore, genre-smashing hardcore, razzle-dazzle arena metal… this has been the soundtrack to the decade to date

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More than 20 years in, and Avatar have stepped up with their most commercial album yet. Their next move? A support slot with Metallica – if Las Vegas doesn’t kill them first

Since Sleep Theory went viral on TikTok in 2023, they’ve been growing and growing. And they won’t stop until they’re the biggest band in the world

Karnivool have returned from the wastes with new ...

They debuted at Download, share management with Sleep Token and have gained a devoted fanbase in less than a year. Can metal’s newest masked band go all the way?