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Unveiling Extreme Metal: Beyond Controversy and Rebellion
Extreme metal, a genre often misunderstood by the uninitiated, has long been associated with controversy and sensational events. The notoriety of Norwegian black metal musicians in the 1990s, particularly the infamous actions of Varg Vikernes from Burzum, cast a dark shadow over the genre. Vikernes’ conviction for murder and the burning of churches by black…
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Parkway Drive Makes History with Symphony Show at Sydney Opera
Metal band Parkway Drive recently made history with a remarkable symphony show at the iconic Sydney Opera House. The fusion of heavy metal and orchestral music brought together an unexpected audience, with metalheads in formal attire headbanging and throwing horns in the concert hall. Metal Stainless Steel Bands for Apple Watch Bands 38mm 40mm 41mm…
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Darkthrone’s A Blaze in the Northern Sky: Defining Black Metal
Darkthrone’s A Blaze in the Northern Sky stands as a pivotal black metal album that encapsulates the genre’s primal essence. Examining the historical context of black metal’s evolution, it’s evident that bands like Bathory laid the groundwork for the hypnotic and repetitive nature that characterizes the genre. Black metal’s ethos of self-belief and defiance attracted…
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Harvested Announces ‘Dysthymia’ Album Release, Showcasing Unique Death Metal
A Canadian death metal band, Harvested, has recently announced their upcoming album, “Dysthymia,” set to be released on August 1. This album marks their return since their 2022 demo, incorporating a blend of technical, brutal, and old-school death metal elements into a unique sound. Metal Stainless Steel Bands for Apple Watch Bands 38mm 40mm 41mm…
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Mare’s ‘Ebony Tower’ Album: Black Metal’s Defining Masterpiece
Black metal has a rich history, with many legendary bands that have left an indelible mark on the genre. The best albums by these iconic bands are a topic of much debate among fans and critics alike. Choosing the greatest release from bands like Watain, Emperor, and Mayhem can be a daunting task, given the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kamelot’s ‘Awaken The World Tour 2023’ Showcases Metal Mastery
Kamelot, the modern heavy symphonic metal band, recently graced the stage in Helsinki as part of their Awaken The World Tour 2023. The show featured a mix of classic hits, new tracks, duets, and an impressive production that left fans in awe. This performance was in support of their latest album, “The Awakening,” which was…
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Cemetery Skyline Unveils Nordic Gothic Single ‘The Coldest Heart
Cemetery Skyline, a band formed by renowned European metal musicians, has unveiled a new single titled “The Coldest Heart.” The group consists of Mikael Stanne from Dark Tranquillity, Markus Vanhala from Insomnium, Santeri Kallio from Amorphis, Victor Brandt from Dimmu Borgir, and Vesa Ranta from Sentenced. This track, reminiscent of Tiamat and Type O Negative,…
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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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Parkway Drive Frontman Praises Metal Fans’ Compassion and Unity
Parkway Drive’s frontman, Winston McCall, recently appeared on Australian national TV to express his admiration for heavy metal fans, describing them as a “loveable ball of barbed wire.” The 42-year-old vocalist highlighted the juxtaposition between the aggressive nature of metal music and the kindness exhibited by its followers, emphasizing the strong sense of community within…
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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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Babymetal Unveils ‘Metal Forth’ Album Collaborations and Evolution
Babymetal, the Japanese kawaii metal sensation, recently shared insights into their upcoming album “Metal Forth” in an interview with Metal Hammer. The trio expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration with Russian-American deathcore group Slaughter To Prevail on the track “Song 3,” which was released as a single. Scheduled for release on August 8th, the album…