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TESTAMENT Announces Explosive Australian Tour in June 2025
Legendary Bay Area band TESTAMENT is gearing up for an explosive Australian tour in June 2025, marking their first headline tour in over a decade. Since their inception in the San Francisco Bay Area, TESTAMENT has solidified their status as heavy metal icons, delivering a string of timeless metal anthems that have resonated with fans…
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Black Sabbath’s Final Farewell Concert in Birmingham: A Legendary Legacy
Black Sabbath, the iconic metal band that revolutionized heavy music, bid a final farewell in their hometown of Birmingham, England. The “Back to the Beginning” concert marked the end of an era for the band’s original lineup: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. Their legacy in the world of heavy metal is…
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PRONG Signs Global Record Deal with Napalm Records
PRONG, the iconic heavy metal band from New York City, has recently signed a global record deal with Napalm Records, marking a significant milestone in their longstanding career. Led by founder Tommy Victor, PRONG has been a prominent figure in the American metal scene since their formation in 1986. Motley Crue 1981 American Heavy Metal…
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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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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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Black Sabbath Tribute Event Showcases Birmingham’s Rising Metal Stars
Black Sabbath, the iconic metal band that originated in Birmingham in 1968, is set to be celebrated in a special event by BBC Radio WM in the Midlands. The celebration will feature performances by up-and-coming heavy metal acts Cherrydead, Gans, and Meatdripper, all hailing from Birmingham. These acts, dubbed as the future stars of heavy…
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New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Unveils Stellar 2024 Lineup
The New England Metal & Hardcore Festival has announced a stellar lineup for the upcoming event in September, featuring an array of heavy music acts. The festival, known for its historical significance in the heavy music scene, will see headlining performances from Killswitch Engage, Slaughter to Prevail, and more. Great Fire | $74.81 Among the…
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Heavy Metal Evolution: Iconic Albums of the 21st Century
The 21st century has seen a resurgence in the heavy metal music scene, with several memorable albums released since the turn of the millennium. While the 80s and 90s were considered the golden era for metal, the 2000s brought forth its own share of iconic records. Sound Of Madness | $31.56 Slipknot’s “Iowa” from 2001…
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Ozzy Osbourne’s Resistance to Heavy Metal Label Evolution
Heavy metal music has evolved into a diverse and expansive genre with numerous subgenres and distinctive scenes, owing much of its existence to the pioneering efforts of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. Emerging in 1968, Black Sabbath, often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Metal,’ laid the groundwork for future metal bands. Despite being labeled…
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Saving Abel Members Clarify Stance on Former Singer’s Independent Tour
The members of Saving Abel recently addressed the current touring activities of their former singer, Jared Weeks. Weeks has been performing shows under the band’s name with different musicians, prompting the band’s remaining members, Scott Bartlett, Jason Null, and Scott Wilson, to clarify their stance. They confirmed that they are not involved in Weeks’ current…