On December 10, 2026, Les Foudres will take the stage at the Bataclan in Paris for its second edition, featuring fourteen categories, four bands performing live, and, most notably, its first-ever prime-time broadcast on France 4 and france.tv. Organized by Paris Entertainment Company and the Fédération des Musiques Métalliques, the ceremony aims to use this national platform to showcase the full diversity of a scene that certainly cannot be easily summed up.

What better way to kick off October than by going to a concert? And even better… a Beartooth concert? For the album Pure Ecstasy? At the Elysée Montmartre? We were there, and here’s our report.

On Saturday, September 19, HighWay was set to perform at Backstage By The Mill -that iconic venue at O’Sullivans in Pigalle- to bring a touch of rock ’n’ roll to our capital. It was a night that certainly didn’t lack great riffs, a great atmosphere… and beer!

After a successful 2025 edition that left its mark, Motocultor was ready to open its doors once again and welcome us for four days under a blazing sun. But what should we take away from this edition? Where is Motocultor heading, and what can we expect for 2027?

It looks like it’s back-to-school season for everyone! And that’s exactly what today’s lineup of new releases suggests. Ranging from rock’n’roll to stoner metal, we’ve put together a short (or not-so-short) list of what caught our attention today - in alphabetical order, because my OCD hasn’t left the chat yet.

Recently seen on stage at Motocultor, Hellfest, and VandB Fest, Revnoir is keeping the momentum going and today releases Fracture, a track that prompts reflection on humanity in this day and age, and announces its debut album, Sometimes I Feel You, Sometimes I Don’t, set for release on November 27 via Arising Empire!

156/Silence is releasing From A Distance today, and has no plans to send out invitations. They’re letting you come on your own. It’s more economical that way. Following People Watching, released in 2024 -which had already shown a desire to break away from the standard metalcore formula- the band continues here to push the boundaries a little further. The first previews already offered us songwriting that was as diverse as it was surprising, with delightfully varied sounds.

Seven years after Boneshaker, Airbourne are unveiling their new self-titled album today. And while the Australian legends have recently proven that they can still shake up venues and festivals around the world, they are now bringing us proof that Rock has not thrown in the towel. So put on your cap: it’s time to take off from the tarmac.

Friday, August 28, 2026. A date that the Earama team (and I) had been eagerly awaiting to discover Beartooth’s new album: Pure Ecstasy. Filled with deep meaning and marked by a notable evolution, this album will surprise many and lays the groundwork for a new, more ful Empreint de significations profondes et d’une évolution notable, c’est un album qui en surprendra plus d’un, et qui pose les bases d’un nouveau Beartooth plus épanoui, et d’un nouveau Caleb Shomo plus ouvert

On July 17, Boundaries released “Yearning: The Unbeautiful After", their powerful new album. Our reviewer has the scoop!

On May 20, Jutes stopped at the Trabendo in Paris as part of his first European tour. The venue was sold out and already packed even before the concert began, with the intimate atmosphere unique to the venue immediately creating a sense of being fully immersed in the live performance.

Hun: The Hu’s ancestral, family-centered, respectful, and spellbinding prayer for war and peace. This is how I would describe this album, which was just released on July 24.

Nickelback is back. The Canadian rock band has announced 'Everything Under The Sun', due out on October 30, 2026 via Virgin Music Group. Alongside the announcement comes 'Rattle The Cage', the album's lead single featuring John 5, following the earlier release of 'Bones for the Crows'. Judging by these first two tracks, Nickelback's return is shaping up to be loud, energetic, and unmistakably their own.

Shaârghot, Ice Nine Kills, Three Days Grace, Electric Callboy... A promising lineup for the final day of Heavy WeekEnd 2026! Live report, photos... It's all available here!

Nova Twins, the Cavalera brothers, Trivium, and Gojira set the Nancy Open Air ablaze on the second day of the 2026 edition! Come check out our photos and memories from the festival!

Dominum, Avantasia, Savatage, and Sabaton kicked off the first day of the 2026 edition of Heavy WeekEnd! And we’ve brought you some highlights - photos and a live report are available here!

To celebrate Iron Maiden’s 50-year career, the legendary band presented a show in Paris entirely dedicated to its first nine albums. This anniversary tour deliberately sets aside recent songs to return to the classics that built the band’s legend. We were lucky enough to see them during their stop at the Défense Arena; it was a promising evening, but one that left a bitter aftertaste regarding the venue’s reputation.

After nearly 10 years without any signs of a concert in Europe, System of a Down is making a comeback in France, and not just any comeback: A first concert announced at the Stade de France, with Queens of the Stone Age and Acid Bath as opening acts on July 2, 2026, in front of 80,000 people, sold out completely as soon as tickets went on presale, leading to the announcement of a second show scheduled two days later, which also sold out shortly thereafter.

After more than 10 years without a headlining show in the French capital, Black Veil Brides took the stage at the Bataclan for a concert that had sold out months in advance. With Saint Agnes as the opening act, the evening promised a burst of rock with punk and/or metal influences - and it did not disappoint.

French lineup on April 19 in Vauréal: Resolve and Ashen, two rising stars of the French metalcore scene, shared the main stage at the Forum in Vauréal. The concert drew a sizable crowd, largely due to the venue’s proximity to Paris and the fact that Resolve had no dates scheduled in the capital during this tour.