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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…
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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…
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Fit For an Autopsy Guitarist Picks Top 5 Brutal Albums
Fit For an Autopsy guitarist and veteran producer, Will Putney, has curated a list of the five most brutal albums of all time. Fit For an Autopsy has been a prominent figure in the underground heavy metal scene for nearly 15 years, consistently delivering dark and crushing extreme metal music. The band’s upcoming album, ‘The…
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Metal Music’s Clash with Mainstream Culture: Controversies Unveiled
Heavy metal music has always had a rebellious edge, standing out from mainstream culture with its extreme performances and controversial lyrics. As the genre evolved, some metal bands pushed boundaries that were too much for the mainstream to handle. While incidents like Ozzy Osbourne biting a bat’s head off or Iron Maiden being accused of…
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Brutal Assault 2025: Epic Metal Festival Lineup Revealed
Brutal Assault 2024 concluded, paving the way for the unveiling of the 2025 edition. The upcoming festival, scheduled for August 6-9 at Josefov Fortress in Jaroměř, Czech Republic, has already announced a lineup featuring renowned bands such as Gojira, Dimmu Borgir, Ministry, August Burns Red, and more. Eonian | $29.99 With a diverse roster that…
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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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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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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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Tallah Unveils Studio Video for ‘Augmented’ from Latest Album
Tallah, the heavy metal band from Pennsylvania, has recently unveiled the official studio video for their track “Augmented,” featured on their latest album, “Primeval: Obsession // Detachment.” The song, as described by Max Portnoy, showcases a blend of nu-core elements while venturing into the sonic landscape of their new album, incorporating acoustic guitars and live…
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Machine Head Triumphs with Raw Metal Masterpiece ‘Unatoned
Machine Head, the iconic metal band, has made a triumphant return with their latest album, Unatoned. The band faced doubts and challenges in recent years, but their resilience and talent have propelled them back into the spotlight. Following the success of their previous album, Of Kingdom And Crown, Machine Head’s newest release is a raw…
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I Am Morbid to Headline ‘Devastation On The Nation Tour
Florida death metal icons Morbid Angel have been replaced by I Am Morbid on the upcoming “Devastation On The Nation Tour.” The tribute act, fronted by Morbid Angel’s former members David Vincent and Pete Sandoval, will now headline the tour, stepping in for the original band for reasons undisclosed. Blessed Are The Sick | $24.65…
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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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Masterplan’s Roland Grapow: Metal Evolution and Musical Resurgence
Roland Grapow, known for his work with Helloween and as the mastermind behind Masterplan, is gearing up for the release of the band’s sixth studio album, “Metal Morphosis.” Grapow’s journey in the heavy music scene spans decades, from his early days with Helloween to his solo projects and eventual formation of Masterplan. The band recently…
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Metal Scene Unleashes Diverse New Singles for Enthusiasts
As the metal scene continues to evolve, this week brings a fresh array of powerful new singles that cater to a diverse range of tastes. From the seasoned veterans like Machine Head, Disturbed, and Black Label Society to emerging talents such as Hollywood actress Vera Farmiga’s venture into post-punk goth with The Yagas, there’s something…
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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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UK’s 2025 Live Music Scene: Iconic Bands and Rising Stars
2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for live music enthusiasts in the UK, especially for fans of punk, rock, and heavy metal genres. With a lineup that boasts iconic bands like Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, the stage is set for a series of unforgettable performances that will ignite mosh pits and…
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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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Atreyu and Devil You Know Revive Heavy Metal Roots
Atreyu and Devil You Know, two heavy metal bands, are gearing up to rock Downtown’s Tricky Falls on March 18. Both bands made a comeback in 2015 with new albums that marked a return to their heavier roots. Atreyu, hailing from Southern California, made waves in the metal scene with their album “Suicide Notes and…
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Knotfest 2025: Slipknot Leads Electrifying Line-Up for Australian Return
Slipknot’s Knotfest, a renowned heavy metal festival, is set to return to Australia in February/March 2025 with an electrifying line-up led by the iconic band themselves. The anticipation for next year’s event has been building, promising a diverse range of heavy music for fans to revel in. 18mm Metal Bands for Garmin Venu 3S /…