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  Slayer’s Kerry King Weighs in on Metallica-Megadeth Rivalry21 November 2025
  When it comes to the enduring rivalry between Metallica and Megadeth, Slayer’s Kerry King has weighed in with his thoughts on these thrash metal icons. The roots of this rivalry date back to 1981 when Dave Mustaine, the future founder of Megadeth, was ousted from Metallica due to substance abuse issues. This led Mustaine to… Read more: Slayer’s Kerry King Weighs in on Metallica-Megadeth Rivalry
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  Judas Priest Documentary by Tom Morello: A Deep Dive20 November 2025
  Judas Priest, the iconic heavy metal band known for their denim-clad presence and hard-hitting riffs, is set to receive the documentary treatment after an impressive five-decade career. This upcoming documentary, titled The Ballad Of Judas Priest, will be helmed by none other than Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, alongside metal documentary veteran Sam… Read more: Judas Priest Documentary by Tom Morello: A Deep Dive
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  Black Sabbath Legacy Dispute: Unreleased Demos Controversy Escalates20 November 2025
  A dispute has arisen over the release of early Black Sabbath demo recordings, sparking a clash between Sharon Osbourne and the band’s former manager, Jim Simpson. The tapes, dating back to 1969, a time when the band operated under the name Earth, have been at the center of controversy. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 2016 | $9.99… Read more: Black Sabbath Legacy Dispute: Unreleased Demos Controversy Escalates
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  Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Honors Metallica with Final Album Tribute19 November 2025
  Dave Mustaine, the mastermind behind Megadeth, is preparing to release what he deems the final album for the band after over 40 years of thrash metal excellence. This upcoming album, aptly titled Megadeth, serves as a culmination of Mustaine’s illustrious career, marked by numerous accolades and 17 albums. Amidst the anticipation surrounding this release, Mustaine… Read more: Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Honors Metallica with Final Album Tribute
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  Kamelot Announces The Black Halo 20th Anniversary Edition Release14 November 2025
  Kamelot, the renowned symphonic metal band, is gearing up to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their iconic album, The Black Halo, with a special reissue slated for release on March 14, 2025, through Napalm Records. This milestone celebration comes on the heels of the band’s recent successes, including their critically acclaimed album, The Awakening, and… Read more: Kamelot Announces The Black Halo 20th Anniversary Edition Release
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  Metal Titans Unite: Vegas Showcases Raw Energy and Emotion14 November 2025
  Las Vegas, a city known for its glitz and glamour, found itself engulfed in a rare desert deluge on a fateful Friday night. Sheets of rain, bolts of lightning, and thunder set the stage for an electrifying event at the Pearl Theater. Inside, a different kind of storm brewed as Lorna Shore’s tour rolled into… Read more: Metal Titans Unite: Vegas Showcases Raw Energy and Emotion
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  August Burns Red Unveils Christmas Burns Red 2025 Lineup13 November 2025
  August Burns Red has finalized their highly anticipated Christmas Burns Red 2025 lineup. The event, which will be held at Freedom Hall in the Lancaster County Convention Center in Pennsylvania, promises to be a spectacular celebration. Building on the success of the previous year, where over 6,000 fans attended, this year’s event is set to… Read more: August Burns Red Unveils Christmas Burns Red 2025 Lineup
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  Parkway Drive Announces ‘Park Waves’ Festival Across Australia in 202613 November 2025
  Parkway Drive, the iconic metalcore band from Byron Bay, Australia, has recently announced the regional dates for their upcoming ‘Park Waves’ festival in 2026. This festival marks the band’s debut in Australia and is set to cover 11 different destinations across the country. The event will take place in outdoor venues, promising an epic month-long… Read more: Parkway Drive Announces ‘Park Waves’ Festival Across Australia in 2026
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  Between the Buried and Me Announce Fall Co-Headlining Tour13 November 2025
  Between the Buried and Me recently unveiled their upcoming fall co-headlining tour with Hail the Sun, set to kick off in North America. This announcement coincides with the release of their new studio album, The Blue Nowhere, under InsideOut Music, marking a significant milestone for the band since their acclaimed 2021 album, Colors II. Blue… Read more: Between the Buried and Me Announce Fall Co-Headlining Tour
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  Shadows Fall Announces Epic Comeback with New Music Release13 November 2025
  Shadows Fall, a prominent band in Springfield, MA history, is making waves once again. After reuniting in 2021, the band has been actively performing at various shows and festivals across the United States. The reunion not only brought back the classic lineup of vocalist Brian Fair, guitarists Jon Donais and Matt Bachand, bassist Paul Romanko,… Read more: Shadows Fall Announces Epic Comeback with New Music Release