BUILT BY METALHEADS
PIT-TESTED SINCE 2021
BACKING GRASSROOTS MUSIC
EPIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Five of the UK's heaviest emerging metal bands came together in Banbury for one unforgettable night at Fresh Blood '26 in aid of Music Minds Matter, providing 24/7 mental health support for everyone working in music.
Nvmeral, Temple, Sacravia, Maleficus and Our Fate went head to head at Banbury's legendary Also Known As. In the end, Sacravia took the win, topping both the judges' vote and the public vote to claim the Fresh Blood trophy and a place on the lineup for TOCstock: The Revenge.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along to support the bands. You were an amazing crowd. Thank you for making Fresh Blood '26 such a special night.
NEW MUSIC REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS
THE WINCHESTER
The band discuss their debut EP, genre-blurring influences, Birmingham’s heavy music scene and opening TOCstock: The Revenge.
RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 81
The Ragamuffins review Architects, Trivium and Holding Absence, then revisit their views on Sleep Token, Deftones, deathcore and moshing.
SEVERED TONGUES: BEYOND DEAD SPACE
The band talk debut EP Fragments, Dead Space, supporting King 810 and new music ahead of their return to TOCstock: The Revenge.