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Metal Band News & Metal Band Tours

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  Shadows Fall Unveils ‘Haunting Me Endlessly’ Music Video25 May 2026
  Shadows Fall, a band known for their haunting melodies and intense performances, recently released a music video for their song “Haunting Me Endlessly.” The video captures the essence of the band’s unique sound and showcases their signature style. Shadow of Fall (Knife’s Edge, Alaska Book 4) | $6.99 Formed in the early 2000s, Shadows Fall… Read more: Shadows Fall Unveils ‘Haunting Me Endlessly’ Music Video
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  Power Trip Set to Release New Music with Vocalist Seth Gilmore25 May 2026
  Power Trip guitarist Blake Ibanez has confirmed that the band is gearing up to release new music, marking their return to the music scene after a hiatus following the tragic loss of former vocalist Riley Gale five years ago. The group’s last release was in 2017 with “Nightmare Logic.” 2 Pack Power Strip, 12FT Long… Read more: Power Trip Set to Release New Music with Vocalist Seth Gilmore
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  Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder Announce Intense Metal Tour24 May 2026
  Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder have unveiled their co-headline fall tour, named “Wrath Across America 2026,” featuring a lineup that promises an intense metal experience. The tour, spanning 30 dates across North America, will be supported by Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile. Fans can secure their tickets during the pre-sale starting on… Read more: Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder Announce Intense Metal Tour
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  Ensiferum Announces Winter Storm Over Australia Tour 202624 May 2026
  Ensiferum, the Finnish folk metal legends, have announced their triumphant return to Australia with the Winter Storm Over Australia tour scheduled for May 2026. This tour marks a significant milestone for the band as they celebrate 30 years of delivering battle-tested riffage on stage. It will also coincide with the release of their ninth studio… Read more: Ensiferum Announces Winter Storm Over Australia Tour 2026
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  GWΑR Rocks Crowbar Brisbane with Legendary Theatrical Metal Show24 May 2026
  GWΑR, the legendary heavy metal band, took the stage at Crowbar Brisbane on November 30, 2025, delivering a performance that left fans in awe. The event was a spectacle of music, theatrics, and pure entertainment, showcasing the band’s unique style and larger-than-life presence. GWAR Bud of Gods Rolling Tray | $11.99 With their elaborate costumes,… Read more: GWΑR Rocks Crowbar Brisbane with Legendary Theatrical Metal Show
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  Osbourne Family Unveils Ozzy Osbourne Digital Avatar Project24 May 2026
  Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic Prince of Darkness, may have passed away almost a year ago, but his digital reincarnation is on the horizon. The Osbourne family has teamed up with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram to bring Ozzy back to life in the form of an AI-powered avatar. This digital Ozzy will possess the essence of… Read more: Osbourne Family Unveils Ozzy Osbourne Digital Avatar Project
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  Deep Purple Set to Release ‘Splat!’ Album Alongside 2026 World Tour24 May 2026
  Deep Purple, the iconic rock band led by Ian Gillan, has unveiled plans for their upcoming album ‘Splat!’ to be released alongside a grand 2026 world tour. This marks their 24th studio album, following the success of their previous record ‘=1’ in 2024. The band’s collaboration with renowned producer Bob Ezrin promises a return to… Read more: Deep Purple Set to Release ‘Splat!’ Album Alongside 2026 World Tour
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  Swedish Metal Band Sabaton Explores Diverse Historical Narratives in ‘Legends23 May 2026
  Sabaton, the Swedish heavy metal heroes, have taken a thematic shift in their latest album, “Legends.” Departing from their focus on World War I in previous albums, “The Great War” and “The War to End All Wars,” Sabaton now delves into the stories of warlords, soldiers, and samurai across various historical eras. The album artwork… Read more: Swedish Metal Band Sabaton Explores Diverse Historical Narratives in ‘Legends
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  Children of Bodom’s Impact and Legacy in Metal Scene23 May 2026
  Children of Bodom, a Finnish melodic death metal band, emerged in 1993 under the name Inearthed, originating in Espoo, Uusimaa. Led by the iconic Alexi Laiho, the band’s lineup included Jaska Raatikainen, Henkka Seppälä, Janne Wirman, and Daniel Freyberg until their disbandment in 2019. Over their career, the band released a multitude of albums, with… Read more: Children of Bodom’s Impact and Legacy in Metal Scene
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  Amorphis Announces Borderland Tour 2027 Across Europe23 May 2026
  Amorphis, the Finnish metal veterans, have revealed their ambitious plan for the “Borderland Tour 2027” across Europe. This extensive headline tour is set to commence in Hamburg on January 22nd and traverse various countries with Insomnium and Unto Others as supporting acts. Borderland | $63.14 Renowned for their unique blend of melodic death metal and… Read more: Amorphis Announces Borderland Tour 2027 Across Europe