What makes a song stand the test of time? Dave’s pick says it all.

He revisits Fall Of The Peacemakers by Molly Hatchet, now featured in the redesigned Blast From The Past.

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𝗪𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗵 𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗡𝗼.𝟭 album with You Got This. Last time they missed out by 150 sales, this time they are aiming for the top! Read our exclusive round-up of the midweek chart race, the band’s comeback momentum and what this means for their fans. wix.to/4OLZmCt

Big news for hard rock fans — 7 Miles To Pittsburgh have signed with M-Theory Audio and their third album, Beyond Repair, drops Sept 4, 2026. Expect raw classic hard rock grit fused with modern progressive power. Read more on Fireworks Magazine: wix.to/LEp50yq

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Baz Mills on the Massive Wagons fanbase, and honestly? We're not crying, you're crying. 😭🤘

"𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮'𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙙 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚!"

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Which rock or metal song makes you slam the skip button every single time, no hesitation. Is it the overplayed radio hit, the cheesy ballad, or that weird experiment your favourite band tried. Name the track, defend your choice, then order the magazine from buff.ly/eBOKF8L

Neil Murray looks back on Gary Moore’s Corridors Of Power in our latest Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine interview.

“My experience of making the album wasn’t terribly enjoyable.”

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Three tracks. One big call. Has Cockett got it right?

His pick is Lament Of The Damned by Tomorrow’s Outlook, with Tyketto and Axel Rudi Pell in the mix. Hit the redesigned page, listen, and vote. Rock your world or leave you cold? www.fireworks-magazine.com/cockettschoice

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗻𝗼-𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀-𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸, “Recaptcha Code”, biting back at the rise of AI with raw riffs and urgent vocals. Read our full take and why this song feels like a wake-up call for the future of music. wix.to/VlgQ0t8

Janne Stark opens up on Nerve Star’s debut White Hot, a record built on heavy riffs, obscure covers, classic influences, and serious chemistry.

“We just started and knocked it out of the park, the chemistry was fantastic and it felt like we had known each other for years!”

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Heavy Horror Metal double-whammy! SOLEMNITY and MELANCHOLOST have dropped 2026’s most sinister announcement — think theatrical stagecraft, horror themes, and classic metal grit. Dive into the full story and what this means for the underground scene: wix.to/IdhxRV5

After four decades in the vault, Eureka by The Western Front finally sees the light. Read how Scott Gorham, Marty Walsh, Darrell Verdusco and a roster of stellar players brought this near-mythical album back to life. Dive into the story and exclusive details on Fireworks Magazine: wix.to/4mVGjsS

Think you know Robben Ford? Think again.

Two Shades Of Blue blends Blues, Soul, Funk, and more with effortless style. Smooth, creative, and full of depth.

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𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆.𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼? Home of great Rock and Metal music and The Michael Spiggos Melodic Rock and Metal Radio Show.

Ignore the static and tune in at www.heavy.radio for quality rock and metal music online, available anytime, anywhere.

Real music, real passion, no compromise.

Randy Blythe on Into Oblivion, live energy, and why Lamb of God still feel as fierce as ever:

“We make music for ourselves, music that we like, but it’s a whole lot cooler when you play this music for an audience that enjoys it. There’s a connection.”

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The world is burning, and Lamb Of God have the soundtrack. Into Oblivion is fierce, focused, and unrelenting. Phil Ingham reviews it now in our newly redesigned, interactive Album Reviews section. Read more www.fireworks-magazine.com/albumreviews...

Our Album of the Week sees Hardline return to the top with Shout. This is a confident, melodic record packed with strong hooks and sharp songwriting. It shows the band still has plenty to say.

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𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿: signed to BLKII BLK and unleashing their new single “Not Of The Living.” Check out the lyric video and read the full story on Fireworks Magazine. wix.to/qs4rSOM

𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 talks to us about the release of Retracing Our Steps, the challenges of resurrecting old recording sessions, and why he was “very careful not to add any new, extra parts.”

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What REALLY makes a band great? Our latest YouTube poll is tight, with one choice just ahead, but your vote could change it all. Cast your vote, then dive into Issue 114, available in print or digital, and get back in the loop with 164 pages of rock and metal.

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LONG DISTANCE CALLING’s new album The Phantom Void is here — brutal, cinematic, and their darkest, most gripping work to date. Dive into our review and find out why this might be the band’s strongest moment in 20 years. Read more: wix.to/8TIpv2P #LongDistanceCalling #ThePhantomVoid #AlbumReview

Turn it up, Blast From The Past is back. Pete revisits Autograph’s Turn Up The Radio in our redesigned section, exploring the song’s legacy and the band’s later years. Read and listen here: www.fireworks-magazine.com/blastfromthe...

MARISA AND THE MOTHS unleash their new video for 'Nothing's Getting Better' — raw, confrontational, and unafraid to tackle women's health issues like endometriosis. Powerhouse vocals, stark visuals, and a message that won't be ignored. Watch now: wix.to/ycmsy7z #MarisaAndTheMoths #NewMusic #AltRock

Pocket money memories time. Pete had Slippery When Wet for £3.99 on vinyl, others grabbed cassettes from Highway To Hell to Keep The Faith. What was the first rock or metal album you bought with your own money, and how much was it?

TESLA crank up the classics on ‘Homage’ — a new covers album honoring rock’s timeless hits, out July 17, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Dive into our full write-up on the band returning to their roots and why this record is a full-circle moment for fans. Read more: wix.to/fNAh49K #TESLA #Homage

𝗡𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲: Rockett Love’s Rise to the Top! Since 2015 Sweden’s Rockett Love has been stripping away the filler and cranking the heat—an AOR/melodic hard rock force to be reckoned with. Read the full feature and discover how they climbed to the top. wix.to/Ub2bCQe

We spoke with vocalist Jennifer Haben about the album's multicultural influences, working with guests including Asami (LOVEBITES) and Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost), and why this release finds the band addressing the divided world we live in: www.fireworks-magazine.com/category/all...

Megadeth cover Issue 114! Plus Skindred, Paul Gilbert, Myrath & more in 164 pages of rock & metal content. Printed stock is on the wrong side of low. Get your copy now at www.fireworks-magazine.com/category/all...

Danish metal outfit AVARICE have signed with Mighty Music for their second full-length album, Perpetual Ruin, due June 2026. One-minute read, huge impact. Crank it up and get the news: wix.to/DiIevLd

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Hot take time. Chicago’s 17 still divides fans. Is it a polished AOR classic full of huge hooks, or too slick for its own good? We’ve given our verdict, now it’s your turn. Classic, Decent, Bang Average, or Overrated, but remember you said it!

Hardline’s Shout hits with huge hooks, soaring vocals, and classic melodic rock energy. Mick Parry’s review is now live in our newly redesigned, more interactive Album Reviews section. Read it here: www.fireworks-magazine.com/albumreviews...