Author: Metal Storm
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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…
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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 |…
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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…
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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…
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Testament’s Essential Tracks: Metal Anthems for Unforgettable Experience
As Testament gears up to grace Australian stages, HEAVY Magazine has curated a playlist of five essential tracks to prime you for the impending metal onslaught. With limited tickets still available, the anticipation for their live performance is palpable. Heavy Metal Bebop Tour ’14 In Japan | $88.63 First on the list is “Rise Up,”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Malevolence Clash with National Trust Over Music Video Dispute
British metal band Malevolence is currently embroiled in a dispute with the National Trust, a nature conservation organization in the United Kingdom. The clash stemmed from the band’s release of a new music video for their song “Salt The Wound” from the upcoming album “Where Only The Truth Is Spoken,” set to be released on…
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Album Review: Gigatron – La Xusta De Zarathustra
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: RulalaXusta Track 2: Codex Gigas Track 3: Distorsión Track 4: Nazis en la Luna Track 5: El Molonito Track 6: Apócrifus Yisus Track 7: Plandemia Track 8: PutopIA Track 9: Hardlántida Track 10: La Última Cena en Valhala 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: La Xusta De Zarathustra by Gigatron** Gigatron, the…
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Sodom’s Angelripper Challenges Metal Meet and Greet Commercialization
Thomas “Angelripper” Such, the bassist and vocalist of the German thrash metal band Sodom, recently expressed his strong disapproval of meet and greets in the metal scene. In a candid interview, Angelripper criticized the practice of charging fans for interactions, emphasizing that such commercialization goes against the authentic spirit of metal music. Reflecting on a…
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Album Review: Matenrou Opera – Mutsu No Hana
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: BLOOD Track 2: DYSTOPIA Track 3: Ruthless Track 4: TABOO Track 5: Kokokarahatodokanaianatahe Track 6: Suigyokunowarutu Track 7: Apocalypse Track 8: Yamiwohamu Track 9: Incessant Snow Track 10: Aiwosiritakattaosanakihibiyo 🎸 Album Review: Album Review: ‘Mutsu No Hana’ by Matenrou Opera Matenrou Opera, the Japanese visual kei band known for their powerful…
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Turisas’ Stand Up and Fight: A Musical Evolution Unveiled
Turisas, a Finnish metal band, has been captivating fans since their debut album, Battle Metal, in 2004. The unique blend of over-the-top orchestrations and viking metal themes set them apart in the metal scene, offering a fresh and exciting sound that resonated with audiences. Hysgscwd 6Pcs Sleeve Garters, Anti-Slip Shirt Sleeve Holders, Elastic Sleeve Garters…
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Parkway Drive to Headline Inaugural Hellbound Metal Cruise
Parkway Drive is set to lead the inaugural Hellbound Metal Cruise, featuring a stellar all-Australian lineup. The highly anticipated event, organized by Choose Your Cruise and Destroy All Lines, promises an unforgettable experience for metal music enthusiasts. Heavy Metal Bebop Tour ’14 In Japan | $88.63 Joining Parkway Drive on stage are prominent Australian heavy…
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HELLOWEEN Set to Release ‘Giants & Monsters’ Album in August
German metal band HELLOWEEN, renowned for their 21 gold and platinum awards and over ten million records sold, is set to release their highly anticipated album ‘Giants & Monsters’ this August. Building on the success of their 2021 self-titled record, the upcoming album, mixed at the prestigious Wisseloord Studios in the Netherlands, is poised to…
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Sydney Metal Concert: Alestorm, Nekrogoblikon, and Livewire Showcase Power
Alestorm, Nekrogoblikon, and Livewire took the Roundhouse stage by storm in Sydney on March 1, 2025. The evening kicked off with local metal veterans, LïVEWïRE, showcasing their powerful blend of speed and thrash metal. With two lead guitarists trading ferocious solos and tight rhythms, and a frontman displaying impressive vocal prowess, they set the stage…
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Blind Guardian, Ensiferum & Seven Kingdoms Announce Epic North American Tour
Blind Guardian, Ensiferum, and Seven Kingdoms are set to embark on a monumental North American tour this fall. The lineup promises an unforgettable experience for metal enthusiasts, featuring the legendary power metal sounds of Blind Guardian, the folk metal vibes of Ensiferum, and the thrash/power metal fusion of Seven Kingdoms. Winter Storm | $29.99 The…
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Black Sabbath’s Impact on Birmingham’s Music Scene Explored
Black Sabbath, the legendary heavy metal band from Birmingham, has left an indelible mark on the city’s landscape and music scene. The quartet of Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, and Ozzy Osbourne rose from humble beginnings to become pioneers of the heavy metal genre, shaping the course of rock music history. Their upcoming ‘Final…
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Iron Maiden: Pioneers of Heavy Metal Music Evolution
Iron Maiden, the iconic British Heavy Metal band, has left an indelible mark on the global rock scene since their debut album in 1980. Led by the visionary Steve Harris, the band’s unique sound and powerful imagery revolutionized the genre, setting them apart as a force to be reckoned with. Metal Bands for Garmin Venu…
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Album Review: Neige Et Noirceur – Neige Et Noirceur
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Les corridors hantés d’Atuan Track 2: Amorphous Path of Ash and Ichor 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: Neige Et Noirceur – Neige Et Noirceur** Neige Et Noirceur’s self-titled album is a haunting and atmospheric journey into the depths of black metal. Released on XX date, this two-track record showcases the band’s…