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Judas Priest Kicks Off Shield of Pain Tour in Finland
Judas Priest launched their Shield of Pain tour with an electrifying performance in Turku, Finland, showcasing a setlist heavily influenced by their iconic Painkiller album. The band, known for their significant contributions to the heavy metal genre, delivered a memorable show that resonated with fans and critics alike. Bringing Metal to the Children: The Complete…
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Satyricon’s Latest Album Fails to Capture Past Glory
Satyricon, a band with a rich history in Norwegian black metal, has left a significant mark on the genre with classic albums like Dark Medieval Times and Nemesis Divina. Despite their legacy, their self-titled LP fails to live up to past glories. The album falls short in delivering the energy and conviction expected from a…
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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…
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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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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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Symphony X Teases 2026 Album Release with Epic Tracks
Symphony X, the progressive metal band, has hinted at the release of their long-awaited new album in 2026. Bassist Mike LePond shared insights during this year’s 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, revealing that the band has been diligently crafting new material for several years. Promising fans a blend of symphonic elements, heavy riffs, and classical…
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Metallica Announces Epic 2026 UK & Europe Tour
Metallica, the iconic band in heavy metal, has unveiled an extensive tour across the UK and Europe for the summer of 2026. This tour promises to be a monumental event with an impressive lineup featuring Gojira, Knocked Loose, Pantera, and Avatar. A unique feature of this tour is the ‘no-repeat weekends’ concept, where Metallica will…
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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…
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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…
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Helloween Celebrates 40 Years of Metal Excellence on Tour
Helloween, the iconic German metal band, recently marked an impressive milestone as they celebrated 40 years of musical excellence. With a career spanning four decades, Helloween has not only established themselves as pioneers of power metal but also as a driving force behind the genre’s evolution. Their unique blend of thrash speed, NWOBHM guitar techniques,…
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Coheed And Cambria Announces Welcome To Forever UK Tour
Coheed And Cambria, the genre-defying Heavy Metal band from New York, is set to embark on their Welcome To Forever UK Tour this October. The tour comes in support of their latest album, The Father of Make Believe, marking their tenth studio release under the Virgin Music Group label. Heavy Metal Bebop Tour ’14 In…
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Meshuggah, In Flames, and Whitechapel North American Tour Unleashed
Meshuggah is set to rock North America this November alongside In Flames and Whitechapel, marking their return to the region after five years. This tour promises an electrifying experience for metal fans, especially those in Canada who have eagerly awaited Meshuggah’s live performance. Foregone | $22.96 The tour kicks off at SOMA in San Diego,…
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Glam Metal Band Roughhouse to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Show
A glam metal band from the golden age of MTV is set to perform a 40th-anniversary show in the Lehigh Valley. Originally known as Teeze, the band later rebranded as Roughhouse and gained fame in the mid-1980s alongside iconic acts like Poison, Skid Row, and Cinderella. Despite the band’s breakup following the decline of glam…
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Dave Mustaine Recalls METALLICA Audition and Turbulent Departure
During an extensive interview with former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor Shawn Ryan, MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine delved into his short-lived tenure with METALLICA in the early 1980s. Mustaine recounted how he stumbled upon an ad in a local newspaper that would lead him to connect with Lars Ulrich, METALLICA’s drummer at the time. The…
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Former DIO Guitarist Reveals Insights on Band Discord
In a recent interview, former DIO and current DIO DISCIPLES guitarist Craig Goldy delved into the discord that led to Vivian Campbell’s departure from DIO. Goldy suggested that Campbell’s disrespectful behavior towards Ronnie James Dio was a significant factor in the band’s internal strife. The original DIO lineup, comprising Ronnie, Vivian, drummer Vinny Appice, and…
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Volbeat Announces ‘God of Angels Trust’ Album and 2025 World Tour
Volbeat, the Danish metal band, has recently announced their upcoming album titled “God of Angels Trust” set to release on June 6th, 2025. Alongside the album release, the band has also revealed plans for an extensive world tour, including a US leg with support from Halestorm and The Ghost Inside. The tour kicks off in…
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BABYMETAL Announces 2025 North American Tour with Star-Studded Lineup
BABYMETAL, the Japanese metal band sensation, has unveiled plans for their extensive 2025 North American tour, promising an electrifying musical experience for their fans across 24 dates. The tour kicks off in Houston and will feature support from renowned bands like Black Veil Brides, Jinjer, and Bloodywood on select dates. Black Veil Brides – Set…
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Pentagram to Headline Debut Australia, NZ Tour in 2025
HARDLINE MEDIA has made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing that the iconic doom metal band PENTAGRAM will embark on their inaugural tour of Australia and New Zealand in August 2025. This event marks a significant milestone as Pentagram, hailing from Alexandria, Virginia, stands as a trailblazer in the heavy metal genre, specifically within the sub-genre of…
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Thy Art Is Murder Announces 2025 Regional Australian Tour
Thy Art Is Murder, the renowned metal band, has set the stage for an electrifying 2025 Regional Australian Tour. Following an extensive global tour fueled by their 2023 album “Godlike,” the band is gearing up to unleash their signature brutality across Australia in June and July with a massive 16-date regional tour. Decade Of Hate…
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Metalcore Bands Combat AI-Generated Music Infiltration on Spotify
Metalcore bands are facing a new challenge as AI-generated songs are popping up on Spotify under their profiles, sparking confusion and concern within the music community. Acts like Alpha Wolf, Caliban, Fit for an Autopsy, and others have found unauthorized AI-created tracks under their names, prompting swift responses from the bands themselves. Fatal Portrait (Re-Issue)…