Metal Band News & Metal Band Tours
- Metallica’s Music at Trump’s Military Parade Sparks Online Debate
Metallica fans were left puzzled and disconcerted as Donald Trump’s military parade featured the band’s music, sparking a wave of reactions online. The parade, coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday and marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, drew attention for various reasons, including the unexpected inclusion of Metallica’s iconic rock tunes in the celebratory… Read more: Metallica’s Music at Trump’s Military Parade Sparks Online Debate - Zealot: Houston Trio Blends D-Beat and Death Metal
Zealot, a Houston trio, blends crusty D-beat and death metal in their music. The band draws inspiration from a mix of influences, including Nuclear Death Terror and Celtic Frost. Their sound is a fusion of various styles, with notable influences like Hellshock, Stormcrow, Poison Idea, Disrupt, and Bolt Thrower. The band’s formation during the COVID… Read more: Zealot: Houston Trio Blends D-Beat and Death Metal - Bathory’s Debut Album: A Metal Legend’s Resilience
Bathory, the legendary metal band, made their mark with the release of their self-titled debut album on October 2, 1984. The album’s creation was not without its challenges, starting with the band’s unexpected popularity following the inclusion of two songs on the compilation Scandinavian Metal Attack in March 1983. Bathory. La band che cambiò l’heavy… Read more: Bathory’s Debut Album: A Metal Legend’s Resilience - 2025 Wacken Metal Battle USA National Final Showcases Top Bands
Wacken Metal Battle USA has announced its 2025 national final, where one American metal band will conquer all to perform at the renowned Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The final battle will take place in Clifton, USA, featuring six top bands from different regions, including Prime Prophecy, What’s Wrong, Pontifex, FireHaze, Mourning High, and… Read more: 2025 Wacken Metal Battle USA National Final Showcases Top Bands - Annihilator’s Metal II: A Thrash Metal Triumph
Since their inception in 1984, Annihilator has solidified their place in the annals of heavy metal history. With a discography boasting 17 albums, they stand as the highest-selling Canadian thrash metal outfit. Yet, numbers alone fail to capture the essence of their music, which Metal II, their latest offering, embodies with fervor. Midnight Ghost |… Read more: Annihilator’s Metal II: A Thrash Metal Triumph - Bloodywood Makes History with Babymetal Collaboration in Nu Delhi
India’s folk-metal band, Bloodywood, has made history by becoming the first metal band in the country to collaborate with the renowned Japanese kawaii metal band, Babymetal. This groundbreaking collaboration took place for Bloodywood’s second album, Nu Delhi, which explores a wide range of themes from politics to social influencers. Steezrd 3 Pack Mesh Metal Bands… Read more: Bloodywood Makes History with Babymetal Collaboration in Nu Delhi - Tuska 2014 Festival: Metal Diversity Shines Amid Black Metal
The Tuska 2014 Festival in Helsinki, Finland, showcased a diverse lineup of metal bands, from black metal acts to thrash and progressive metal bands. Despite the prevalence of black metal bands at the festival, there were standout performances from bands like Amoral, Poisonblack, and Tankard. Nemesis Now Iron Tankard Merchandise | $127.44 Amoral, with their… Read more: Tuska 2014 Festival: Metal Diversity Shines Amid Black Metal - Justin Lawnchair Transforms The Biscuit Merchant into Live Powerhouse
Justin Lawnchair, the mastermind behind the progressive death metal band The Biscuit Merchant, has been a solitary force in the music scene for over a decade. With a discography spanning 10 albums, Lawnchair’s music delves into various extreme metal genres, blending thrash precision, death metal intensity, and power metal grandeur. His latest album, Tempora, marks… Read more: Justin Lawnchair Transforms The Biscuit Merchant into Live Powerhouse - Destruction Unleashes ‘Scumbag Human Race’ Single Ahead of Album
Thrash metal legends Destruction have unleashed their third single, “Scumbag Human Race,” ahead of their upcoming studio album release. The track serves as a scathing commentary on societal corruption and deception, resonating with listeners disillusioned by the current state of affairs. With a relentless energy and powerful message, the song showcases the band’s signature thrash… Read more: Destruction Unleashes ‘Scumbag Human Race’ Single Ahead of Album - Savatage’s Highly Anticipated European Tour Promises Unforgettable Metal Experience
Savatage, the heavy metal veterans, are gearing up for their highly anticipated European tour, set to kick off in just a couple of days. The band is promising fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they prepare to bring their trademark theatrical performances and concept albums to audiences across the continent. With a career that spans back… Read more: Savatage’s Highly Anticipated European Tour Promises Unforgettable Metal Experience