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Godsmack To Release Live Album May 1st
Godsmack To Release Live Album May 1st…Live at Mohegan Sun ..a high voltage live album captured during the band’s sold out October 26, 2024 performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Recorded during that emotional and explosive night, the
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Judas Priest Guitarist Releases New Elegant Weapons Album
Judas Priest Guitarist Releases New Elegant Weapons Album…Elegant Weapons, the hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse led by Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, have released their new single “Bridges Burn,” the first track from the band’s forthcoming sophomore album Evolution,
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Corrosion Of Conformity Release Video “You Or Me”
Corrosion Of Conformity Release Video “You Or Me”…Corrosion Of Conformity will release their brand new album Good Man/Baad Man on April 3rd. Check out the video below for the new song “You Or Me.” Good God / Baad Man Track
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Machine Head Announces U.S. Tour
Machine Head Announces U.S. Tour…Two titans collide this June as Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD hit the road with the legendary KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Celebrating a deep shared history and a mutual respect for the craft, these shows are dedicated to
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Employed To Serve Drops “Now Thy Kingdom Come” Video
Employed To Serve Drops “Now Thy Kingdom Come” Video…Leading lights of British metal, EMPLOYED TO SERVE, will embark on their UK headline tour later this month. To celebrate, they have released a video for the single, “Now Thy Kingdom Come.”
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The Ghoulstars Release “Too Ghoul For School” Video
The Ghoulstars Release “Too Ghoul For School” Video…“Evil teachers, a pet werewolf, cutting class for joyrides in the Cadillac that once belonged to late, great Children of Bodom vocalist and guitarist Alexi “Wildchild” Laiho. Meet The Ghoulstars, a fresh –
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Nunslaughter Releases “Satanic Chaos Legions”
Nunslaughter Releases “Satanic Chaos Legions”…Cleveland’s unholy denizens of the underground, NUNSLAUGHTER, come slamming out of the grave to announce their BLKIIBLK debut album, ‘Satanic Chaos Legions,’ set for release on June 26, 2026. To offer fans a taste of the
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ATREYU Releases “All For You” Video
Following the success of their recent singles “Dead” and “Ego Death,” ATREYU are proud to announce their long-awaited new studio album ‘The End is Not the End,’ set for release on April 24, 2026, via Spinefarm. To coincide with the
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Lost Society “Kill The Light” In New Video
Lost Society “Kill The Light” In New Video…Four years after the critical triumph of If the Sky Came Down, Finland’s most fearless modern metal force, LOST SOCIETY, return today with their explosive new studio album, Hell Is A State Of
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Epica Unleash Live Video “Eye Of The Storm”
Epica Unleash Live Video “Eye Of The Storm”…Symphonic metal titans EPICA are delighted to unveil an electrifying live version of their track ‘Eye Of The Storm’, taken from their critically acclaimed, latest studio record Aspiral. This powerful version, titled ‘Eye
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Leatherwitch Unleash The “Beast Inside” Video
Leatherwitch Unleash The “Beast Inside” Video…”Beast Inside” is the very first single from LEATHERWITCH, an exciting new presence on the Heavy Metal map! Formed by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Marta Gabriel, LEATHERWITCH’s quick headbanging rhythm is built around some classic Speed
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Watch ANA Slither In “Hate Me” Video
Australia has long been a powerhouse for heavy music, but the Melbourne-based outfit ANA is currently carving out a niche that defies traditional categorization. Identifying as a couture symphonic metal band, the group seamlessly merges high-fashion aesthetics with the grandiosity
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The Warning Release Hot Video For “Kerosene”
The Warning Release Hot Video For “Kerosene”… If you haven’t yet heard the Warning, this is a great place to start. The band formed by three sisters, Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra Villarreal Vélez have taken the world by storm in
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Sevendust Release Video For “Unbreakable”
Sevendust Release Video For “Unbreakable”…Iconic Atlanta quintet SEVENDUST is back with its 15th studio album, ONE, set for release on May 1, 2026, via Napalm Records. The upcoming full-length LP forges ten simultaneously lean and gut-punching tracks out of gargantuan
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Venom Returns! Watch Video For “Lay Down Your Soul”
Venom Returns! Watch Video For “Lay Down Your Soul”…VENOM THE BLACK METAL GODS ANNOUNCE THEIR BRAND-NEW ALBUM, ‘INTO OBLIVION’ TO BE RELEASED ON NOISE/BMG ON MAY 1st, 2026. Venom needs no introduction. From their birth in Newcastle in ’79, they
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Metallica Master Of Puppets Turns 40
Metallica Master Of Puppets Turns 40…Metallica marked the 40th Anniversary of the release of the Master of Puppets album on March 3rd. The album is widely considered one of the best, if not the best, thrash metal albums ever released.
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Butcher Babies Release “Lost In Your Touch” Video
Butcher Babies Release “Lost In Your Touch” Video…A Love Letter to the Past:Heidi Shepherd Reflects on the Past 25 Years in Her Most Personal Release Yet, Exploring the Life Lessons That Forged Her Identity Butcher Babies return with their powerful
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Mr. Big “Hey Man” Album Gets Anniversary Release
Mr. Big “Hey Man” Album Gets Anniversary Release…Mr. Big celebrates 30th Anniversary with “Hey Man” First Time Vinyl Release, New Remaster, and more Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, Mr. Big’s fourth studio album, Hey Man, finally makes its long-awaited
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Twisted Sister Hires Sebastian Bach As Singer
Twisted Sister Hires Sebastian Bach As Singer…Following the resignation of Dee Snider due to health reasons. Twisted Sister has announced the following: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are thrilled to announce that iconic
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Satriani And Vai Release “Dancing” Video
Satriani And Vai Release “Dancing” Video…Satch/Vai, the new band featuring guitar virtuosos Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have just released a new song and video for “Dancing” Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai return with the SatchVai Band
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New Anthrax Album Arrives In May
New Anthrax Album Arrives In May…The legendary thrash metal band Anthrax has completed its new album and will release it in May via Megaforce Records. Bassist Frank Bello has recently confirmed in conversations that the album will indeed be released
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Sepultura Release “The Place” Video
Sepultura Release “The Place” Video…As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA is preparing to close its final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold
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Lamb Of God Releases “Blunt Force Blues”
Lamb Of God Releases “Blunt Force Blues”…As Into Oblivion explores a world in flux, Lamb of God turn inward with “Blunt Force Blues,” reaching back to their Richmond origins and the local music community that shaped them. The track serves
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John Sykes Documentary Released
John Sykes Documentary Released… Filmmaker Damian Kolodiy has just completed a compelling two-part documentary titled “John Sykes: His Words, His Music.” This in-depth film explores Sykes’s remarkable career as a guitarist and songwriter, offering rare insights into his journey and
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Metallica Announces Las Vegas Sphere Shows
Metallica Announces Las Vegas Sphere Shows…The band has announced the following regarding their upcoming Vegas residency: Surprise! The world’s worst-kept secret is now official… we are bringing our No Repeat Weekends to Sphere in Las Vegas this fall!! Our Sphere
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Rocklahoma 2026 Lineup Announced
Rocklahoma 2026 Lineup Announced…See below for the full list of artists and bands performing for Rocklahoma XX: SLAYERPAPA ROACHGODSMACKSTONE TEMPLE PILOTSCYPRESS HILLDROPKICK MURPHYSINSANE, CLOWN POSSEBLACK LABEL SOCIETYTHE PRETTY RECKLESSHOLLYWOOD UNDEADYELAWOLFPENNYWISEWOLFMOTHERJETSUICIDAL TENDENCIESBLACK VEIL BRIDESPRESIDENTLIVING COLOURBUCKCHERRYBLACK STONE CHERRYUGLY KID JOECROSSFADESLAUGHTERMOLLY HATCHETDEXTER AND
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Crimson Glory Returns!
Crimson Glory Returns!… The new Crimson Glory album “Chasing The Hydra” is the first new album from Crimson Glory in 26 years. The album will be released worldwide on all digital services, CD, and vinyl on April 17th from Bravewords
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Unreleased Van Halen Album Coming Out
Unreleased Van Halen Album Coming Out…An unfinished Van Halen album recorded before Eddie Van Halen’s untimely death, featuring Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang, is currently being finished in the studio by Alex Van Halen, with help on the project from Toto’s
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Stephen Pearcy Teases New Song
Stephen Pearcy, the voice of RATT, has teased his upcoming sixth solo album by rolling out a snippet of the song “Drive.” The track was written by PEARCY and features one of the album’s many special guests on lead guitar—someone
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At The Gates Release Final Album With Tomas Lindberg
At The Gates Release Final Album With Tomas Lindberg…Swedish melodic death metal pioneers At The Gates have announced the release of their new album, The Ghost of a Future Dead — out on April 24th via Century Media Records. The
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Arch Enemy New Singer Debuts In Video
Arch Enemy New Singer Debuts In Video…Arch Enemy have announced their new singer, Lauren Hart, who makes her debut in the brand new video for “To The Last Breath.” Lauren Hart replaces Alyssa White-Gluz, who left the band in 2025
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LoveBites Releases New Album Outstanding Power
LoveBites releases new album, Outstanding Power, digitally today and in physical formats in May. LoveBites is a Japanese, all-female metal band that has been gaining in popularity worldwide in recent years. LoveBites states: We are setting sail for new horizons
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Hanoi Rocks Singer Michael Monroe Releases New Video For “Shinola”
Hanoi Rocks Singer Michael Monroe Releases New Video For “Shinola” from his new solo album Outerstellar, which is set for release on February 20th. ‘Shinola’ takes aim at a morally corrupt emotional leech who exploits everyone in their orbit, only
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Poison The Well Return With First New Song In 16 Years
Poison The Well return with first new song in 16 years. They also have a brand new album set for release on March 20th. Check out the video for “Everything Hurts” below: The band states this is Our sixth studio
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CrashDiet Returns With New Video For “Satizfaction”
Swedish glam metal torchbearers CRASHDÏET are back with their seventh studio album, Art of Chaos, set for release on May 8th via Ninetone Records. CrashDiet returns with new video for “Satizfaction”. The band describes it as “the ten sleaziest tracks
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Ingested Release “Merciless Reflection” From New Album “Denigration”
Ingested Release “Merciless Reflection” From New Album “Denigration. “INGESTED will release their Denigration full-length on May 8th via Metal Blade Records. For nearly two decades, Manchester’s INGESTED has stood as one of the UK’s most uncompromising forces in extreme metal.
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Angela Gossow Is Not Returning As Arch Enemy Singer
The former singer and current band manager for Arch Enemy has announced that, despite persistent online rumors, she is not returning to the band as their singer. Angela Gossow publicly commented on her social media platforms: “It’s not ME! But
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The Narrator Drops Heavy New Video For “Stasis”
Modern Metalcore outfit THE NARRATOR have announced the release of their sophomore album, Phosphor, on May 8th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to their acclaimed debut album Lore offers ten smashing songs that respond to the global crisis
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The Melvins & Napalm Death Form Supergroup “Savage Imperial Death March”
The Melvins and Napalm Death join forces for Savage Imperial Death March, a true collaboration – not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands. The album shares its name with the bands’ Savage Imperial Death March
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Check Out “Diversion” By FOOTBALLHEAD
Check out “Diversion” by FOOTBALLHEAD! New upstarts FOOTBALLHEAD have just released the video for the song “Diversion” From the album ‘Weight of The Truth’ out March 2026. The band hails from Chicago, U.S., and has been stirring up the scene
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Mad Reign Returns 40 Years Later With “On The Fade”
MAD REIGN founder Brent “Turmoil” Turner is back with a new line-up and new music. “On The Fade” is the first song to be released by the band in many years and commemorates the band’s 40th Anniversary. MAD REIGN isBrent
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Metal Church Launch New Video For “Brainwash Game”
Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, Dead To Rights, scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records. The band released the first single from the album called F.A.F.O. and has now released the new song and
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Listen To Roxx Gang Singer Kevin Steele’s First Solo Single “Snake Charmer”
Kevin Steele recently announced his first solo album, One Thing Left To Do, that will be released on February 27, 2026, via Steele Records/Amplified Distribution. The first single “Snake Charmer” is out now on digital services and Kevin now releases
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Hair Metal Fans, Check out “Stone Cold Lover” By Shiraz Lane
Finnish rock band SHIRAZ LANE unveils their new single, “Stone Cold Lover,” taken from their latest studio album, ‘In Vertigo,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official music video, available below. The band shares:
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Playlist Of The Dirtiest Riffs By Eddie Van Halen
Van Halen hit the scene with their debut album and never looked back. If you want to relive his explosive guitar work, this playlist of the dirtiest riffs by Eddie Van Halen will take you straight to the heart of
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WASP Announces Massive North America Tour With K.K.’s Priest
W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the
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Loudness Announce 45th Anniversary Tour
Japanese metal icons Loudness have announced specific tour dates for their 45th-anniversary tour, including dates in the U.S. Japanese Metal Legends Loudness Announce 45th Anniversary Tour. Loudness states: “The 45th anniversary year has finally begun. We will brush up on
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Sylosis Drop Heavy Video For “Lacerations”
Today, SYLOSIS have revealed the third single from their fiercly anticipated record, The New Flesh, due to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is being hailed as a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody
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Ex-Manowar Guitarist “Ross The Boss” Diagnosed With ALS
Ross “The Boss” Friedman, a founding member of both MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS, whose influence in heavy metal and punk is noticeable to this day, has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. A statement
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Mushroomhead and Jeffrey Nothing Settles Their Differences
Jeffrey Nothing has posted the following info regarding his dispute with Mushroomhead: As a lot of you know, there has been an ongoing lawsuit between myself and my former band. I’m happy to report that the situation is settled and
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