Metal Band News & Metal Band Tours
- Love/Hate Metal Band Makes Debut Australian Tour in 2026
An iconic American metal band has announced their first-ever Australian tour in 2026. Love/Hate, a cult favorite in the heavy metal scene, will be performing in Australia in January to celebrate their 1990 debut album, “Blackout in a Red Room.” Led by founding member Jizzy Pearl, the band will kick off their tour in Melbourne… Read more: Love/Hate Metal Band Makes Debut Australian Tour in 2026 - Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds’ Departure Sparks Metal Music Controversy
A storm brewed in the metal music scene as Mastodon, a Grammy-winning band, faced turmoil with the departure of their founding member, guitarist Brent Hinds. The band’s announcement on Instagram marked the end of a 25-year journey, leaving fans and industry insiders speculating about the reasons behind this split. Metal Stainless Steel Bands for Fitbit… Read more: Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds’ Departure Sparks Metal Music Controversy - Dear Deceased Revives Stoner Metal Sound with Ripple Music
California-based band Dear Deceased, originating in the 90s stoner metal scene, recently unveiled a new visualizer video for their track “Traffic.” Comprised of former members from High On Fire and Operator Generator, the group is gearing up for the reissue of their early works under Ripple Music’s Beneath The Desert Floor vinyl series, set for… Read more: Dear Deceased Revives Stoner Metal Sound with Ripple Music - Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds’ Departure Sparks Band Evolution
After a surprising split with co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds, Mastodon bid farewell to an era on March 5. The band performed their first show without Hinds on March 9, with Nick Johnston stepping in temporarily. While Mastodon has not yet announced a permanent replacement, Bill Kelliher reflected on the band’s 25-year journey with Hinds in… Read more: Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds’ Departure Sparks Band Evolution - Baroness Redefines Metal with ‘Stone’ Album Evolution
Baroness, the renowned metal band, recently unveiled their latest album, ‘Stone,’ marking their sixth full-length release. As a relatively new listener to the band, I embarked on the challenging task of reviewing this masterpiece, immersing myself in their rich history and extensive discography to grasp the essence of their musical evolution. Red Album | $33.93… Read more: Baroness Redefines Metal with ‘Stone’ Album Evolution - Ghost’s Tobias Forge Redefines Metal Community Stereotypes
Ghost’s Tobias Forge challenges the stereotypical image of heavy metal, emphasizing the genre’s friendly and diverse community. Despite metal’s reputation for bravado and intensity, Forge believes that metallers are, in reality, amicable individuals. He highlights the broad spectrum of age groups within the metal community, from seniors to young children, fostering a welcoming environment. GHOST… Read more: Ghost’s Tobias Forge Redefines Metal Community Stereotypes - Fervence Band Signs with Metal Blade Records, Expanding Horizons
Fervence, a progressive metalcore band originally from Reno, NV, recently inked a deal with the renowned Metal Blade Records. The quintet, now based in Austin, TX, made the move last summer. Vocalist Stevie B. expressed her excitement about the new partnership, sharing her long-held dream of being part of a metal band, influenced by her… Read more: Fervence Band Signs with Metal Blade Records, Expanding Horizons - Aversions Crown Drummer Talks ‘Hell Will Come For Us All’ Evolution
Australia’s mechanized death metal group Aversions Crown recently unveiled their latest album, ‘Hell Will Come For Us All,’ under Nuclear Blast Records on June 12th. Drummer Jayden Mason shared insights on the album and his quarantine experience. JORCEDI Queen King Alloy Thorn Headband Crown For Wedding Birthday Prom Costume Cosplay Headpiece | $16.01 Reflecting on… Read more: Aversions Crown Drummer Talks ‘Hell Will Come For Us All’ Evolution - Defects to Headline BBC Radio WM Metal Celebration
Defects, a heavy metal band, has been announced as the headline act for the BBC Radio WM celebration Metal in the Midlands, a special event honoring the iconic band Black Sabbath. The final line-up for the celebration, set to take place at Birmingham Town Hall on 2 July, has been revealed. This event precedes Black… Read more: Defects to Headline BBC Radio WM Metal Celebration - Extreme Metal Lyrics: Pushing Boundaries of Acceptability
Metal music has always been associated with dark and intense themes, with bands like Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Pantera delving into feelings of isolation and despair. However, in the realm of extreme metal, the lyrical content can take a much more disturbing turn. Themes of cannibalism, rape, self-mutilation, and other forms of depravity have found… Read more: Extreme Metal Lyrics: Pushing Boundaries of Acceptability