Metal Band News & Metal Band Tours
- Running Wild’s ‘Blood on Blood’: Pirate Metal Pioneers Persist
Running Wild, the iconic metal band known for pioneering the pirate metal genre, has made a triumphant return with their latest album, “Blood on Blood.” Since their inception in 1987 with the release of “Under Jolly Roger,” Running Wild has been synonymous with buccaneer-themed heavy metal, releasing a total of 13 albums over the years.… Read more: Running Wild’s ‘Blood on Blood’: Pirate Metal Pioneers Persist - Alien Weaponry’s ‘Taniwha’ Music Video Explores Cultural Fusion
Alien Weaponry, a Māori metal band, recently unveiled a new music video for their track “Taniwha” featuring Randy Blythe from Lamb of God. The band’s album, Te Rā, released in March, received widespread acclaim for its innovative sound that blends metal with elements of Māori culture. Incorporating the Māori language into their music, Alien Weaponry’s… Read more: Alien Weaponry’s ‘Taniwha’ Music Video Explores Cultural Fusion - Saudi Band Wasted Land to Rock Wacken Open Air
Saudi heavy metal band Wasted Land is set to make history at the renowned Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. The festival, known for attracting metal enthusiasts worldwide, will host the band alongside iconic names like Scorpions, Amon Amarth, and Blind Guardian. Wasted Land’s journey to this global stage began when they triumphed at the… Read more: Saudi Band Wasted Land to Rock Wacken Open Air - Babymetal Unveils ‘Metal Forth’ Album Collaborations and Evolution
Babymetal, the Japanese kawaii metal sensation, recently shared insights into their upcoming album “Metal Forth” in an interview with Metal Hammer. The trio expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration with Russian-American deathcore group Slaughter To Prevail on the track “Song 3,” which was released as a single. Scheduled for release on August 8th, the album… Read more: Babymetal Unveils ‘Metal Forth’ Album Collaborations and Evolution - Grave Digger’s ‘Bone Collector’: Classic Metal Anthems Reviewed
Grave Digger, the legendary German heavy metal band, has been a prominent figure in the metal scene since its inception in 1982. With a history spanning over four decades and numerous lineup changes, Grave Digger has solidified its position as a stalwart of traditional metal music. Their latest offering, “Bone Collector,” marks the band’s 21st… Read more: Grave Digger’s ‘Bone Collector’: Classic Metal Anthems Reviewed - HammerFall’s Metal Journey: Avenge The Fallen and Festival Triumphs
HammerFall, the Swedish power metal band, made waves with their 13th studio album “Avenge The Fallen” and a memorable performance at the Hellsinki Metal Festival in Finland. The band, comprising Joacim Cans, Oscar Dronjak, Fredrik Larsson, Pontus Norgren, and David Wallin, sat down with Chaoszine for an exclusive interview, shedding light on their journey and… Read more: HammerFall’s Metal Journey: Avenge The Fallen and Festival Triumphs - Inertia Announces ‘Second Shadow’ Australian Tour for April 2025
Sydney heavy metal band Inertia recently unveiled their upcoming Australian tour, dubbed the ‘Second Shadow’ tour, set to commence in April 2025. This tour follows the release of their debut album, ‘Second Shadow,’ which seamlessly blends heavy metal with dark pop elements. Garnering critical acclaim, the album has propelled Inertia to new heights within the… Read more: Inertia Announces ‘Second Shadow’ Australian Tour for April 2025 - Baest Unveils ‘King Of The Sun’ Video with Jesper Binzer
Baest, the Danish death metal band, recently unveiled the official video for their latest single, “King Of The Sun,” featuring Jesper Binzer of D-A-D. This release is part of their fourth studio album, “Colossal,” which hit the music scene on June 5th. The music video for the song was co-directed by Christian Constantin Pontoppidan and… Read more: Baest Unveils ‘King Of The Sun’ Video with Jesper Binzer - Queensrÿche’s Michael Wilton Unveils Solo Album ‘Volume 1
Queensrÿche founding guitarist Michael “Whip” Wilton is gearing up for the release of his solo album, “Volume 1,” set to hit the shelves on December 6, 2024, through Rat Pak Records. Teaming up with Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra, and bassist “Hodgy,” Wilton delivers a collection of nine dynamic tracks that showcase his… Read more: Queensrÿche’s Michael Wilton Unveils Solo Album ‘Volume 1 - Disturbed Frontman Eyes Kendrick Lamar Collaboration for Unity
Disturbed’s frontman, David Draiman, recently expressed interest in collaborating with renowned rapper Kendrick Lamar. Draiman revealed that the band is working on a track that necessitates a strong rapper and believes Lamar would be an ideal fit. Describing the potential collaboration as a contemporary equivalent of iconic cross-genre tracks like ‘Walk This Way’ or ‘Bring… Read more: Disturbed Frontman Eyes Kendrick Lamar Collaboration for Unity