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Metal Band News & Metal Band Tours

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  School Bus Fire Highlights Urgency of Transportation Safety Measures2 November 2025
  A school bus in Donnybrook, Western Australia, caught fire on South Western Highway, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The driver narrowly escaped the blaze as he noticed flames emanating from the rear of the vehicle while en route to pick up students for the morning run to Busselton. In Flames | $4.49 Fortunately, no… Read more: School Bus Fire Highlights Urgency of Transportation Safety Measures
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  Arch Enemy Unveils ‘Break The Spell’ Single Ahead of Tour2 November 2025
  Arch Enemy, the renowned extreme metal band, has recently unveiled their latest single, “Break The Spell,” along with an accompanying lyric video by 12Inch Media. This release precedes their upcoming European tour and the digital deluxe edition of their album, Blood Dynasty, scheduled for release on October 10 via Century Media Records. Deceivers | $12.86… Read more: Arch Enemy Unveils ‘Break The Spell’ Single Ahead of Tour
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  Testament Breathes New Life into Metallica Classic for Tribute Album2 November 2025
  Testament recently unveiled their cover of Metallica’s classic track “Seek & Destroy” as a preview of the upcoming tribute album titled No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All, set for release on November 21st through Silver Lining Music. The rendition showcases Testament’s strong connection to the Bay Area thrash metal… Read more: Testament Breathes New Life into Metallica Classic for Tribute Album
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  Student’s Shortcut Sparks Debate on Literary Analysis Integrity2 November 2025
  In a small town in Idaho, a high school student named Nick Henderson turned in a book report on the classic novel “Moby-Dick” that raised suspicions among his teacher, Jennifer Certo. It was evident to Certo that Henderson had taken a shortcut in his assignment by drawing inspiration solely from Mastodon’s album “Leviathan” instead of… Read more: Student’s Shortcut Sparks Debate on Literary Analysis Integrity
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  Nightwish’s Floor Jansen Inspires with Cancer Battle and Music Return1 November 2025
  Floor Jansen, the lead vocalist of the renowned symphonic metal band Nightwish, bravely shared her battle with breast cancer in 2022. This revelation shook the music world, especially when Nightwish announced a halt to live performances. The band’s future seemed uncertain, leaving fans concerned about what lay ahead for the group. Yesterwynde | $22.07 In… Read more: Nightwish’s Floor Jansen Inspires with Cancer Battle and Music Return
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  Opeth Announces The Last Will And Testament Tour 20251 November 2025
  Opeth, the Swedish progressive powerhouse, is set to embark on a second stretch of their acclaimed 14th studio release tour, The Last Will And Testament. Following the success of their initial run, the band will hit the road again in February with a monthlong series of dates, accompanied by the veteran collective Katatonia. The Last… Read more: Opeth Announces The Last Will And Testament Tour 2025
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  Horizon Ignited Unleashes Fiery Tribute to Children Of Bodom1 November 2025
  Horizon Ignited, a Finnish six-piece melodic death metal band, has recently unleashed their powerful rendition of Children Of Bodom’s classic track “Sixpounder.” With blistering riffs and their signature melodic aggression, the band has created a modern and fiery take on one of COB’s most iconic songs. While staying true to the original’s ferocity, Horizon Ignited… Read more: Horizon Ignited Unleashes Fiery Tribute to Children Of Bodom
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  Trivium’s ‘Struck Dead’ EP: Metal Mastery Evolves1 November 2025
  Trivium, the renowned metal band, has made a triumphant return with their latest offering, the Struck Dead EP. This release follows their critically acclaimed tenth album, “In the Court of the Dragon,” and serves as a tantalizing glimpse into the band’s evolving musical direction. Comprising three dynamic tracks, the EP showcases Trivium’s signature blend of… Read more: Trivium’s ‘Struck Dead’ EP: Metal Mastery Evolves
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  Gojira Honors Ozzy Osbourne with Heartfelt Tribute in Istanbul31 October 2025
  Gojira made a solemn announcement during their performance in Istanbul, revealing the passing of legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne. The band paused their set to share the heartbreaking news with the audience, dedicating their performance to the memory of the iconic Black Sabbath frontman. Frontman Joe Duplantier interrupted their show, expressing his disbelief at the news… Read more: Gojira Honors Ozzy Osbourne with Heartfelt Tribute in Istanbul
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  Lamb of God Drummer Art Cruz’s Musical Evolution31 October 2025
  Lamb of God drummer Art Cruz recently shared insights into his musical influences in an interview with Thomann’s Drum Bash. Growing up in East Los Angeles, Cruz expressed how Carlos Santana’s music resonated with him, particularly the percussive elements, which eventually led him from Latin grooves to heavy metal drumming. Cruz credited Slayer’s “Reign In… Read more: Lamb of God Drummer Art Cruz’s Musical Evolution