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Blabbermouth Jun 14

Watch: OVERKILL Performs At Poland's MYSTIC FESTIVAL 2026

Overkill Testament Destruction Derek Tailer Christian Olde Wolbers D.D. Verni Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth

Blabbermouth Jun 14

MAX CAVALERA On Performing SEPULTURA's Entire 'Chaos A.D.' Album: 'There's A Whole New Generation Of Fans Who Never Got A Chance To See' Classic Lineup Playing It

Max Cavalera Sepultura New Model Army Jello Biafra Michael Whelan

Progressive Rock Journal Jun 14

[News] WeedWizard unveil first single and title-track of their sophomore full-length album “Blood Cathedral”

WeedWizard Hellamor Spirit Ruiner Grey Stag Old Mother Hell Silent Overdrive

Progressive Rock Journal Jun 14

[News] Dark Rock Trio Hoaxed to hit the road this Summer supporting Black Tusk kicking off July 31st

Hoaxed Black Tusk

Kerrang! Jun 14

Surprise! What happened at Skindred's secret Download set

Skindred Parkway Drive Guns N’ Roses Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath

Blabbermouth Jun 14

RICHIE KOTZEN On 'Swagger' In EDDIE VAN HALEN's Guitar Playing: 'It Was Very Natural'

Richie Kotzen Edward Van Halen Van Halen Mr. Big Poison The Winery Dogs Zakk Wylde Black Label Society Nuno Bettencourt

Progressive Rock Journal Jun 14

[News] Cenozoa unveil official video for the single “Suits” from new album “Manta Hymns (Digital Deluxe Edition)”

Blabbermouth Jun 14

Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO For Jam At Budapest 'The Collection: Live' Book Event

Metallica Kirk Hammett Robert Trujillo Exodus Peter Green Gary Moore Jason Momoa

Louder Sound Jun 14

“I’d put the headphones on and listen to heavy metal, and then I'd want to break down the door to get out on the pitch and go kill someone”: Former England legend Terry Butcher is a huge Iron Maiden fan and the original heavy metal footballer

Iron Maiden Steve Harris Al Stewart John Denver AC/DC Metallica Phil Collins

Télérama Jun 14

Plutôt Iron Maiden ou Foo Fighters ? Sept concerts rock qui vont faire trembler Paris cette semaine

Iron Maiden Foo Fighters Orville Peck Agnostic Front Snail Mail Pennywise

Blabbermouth Jun 14

Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON On Whether He Will Attend ROCK HALL Induction: 'The Decision Lies With The Band And With The Management'

Iron Maiden Dennis Stratton Bruce Dickinson Steve Harris Adrian Smith Dave Murray Janick Gers Paul Di’Anno

Louder Sound Jun 14

Architects' chaotic Download set suggests that the festival's second biggest stage might need a rethink

Architects Ghost Whiplash Evanescence LANDMVRKS

2 articles Jun 14

Armored Saint Anthrax John Bush Fates Warning Jim Matheos Joey Vera

Radio Metal

Louder Sound Jun 14

"This is the experience Babymetal have wanted to give fans for a decade." Download's most cursed band finally bring the show we've all been waiting for

BABYMETAL DragonForce Poppy Slaughter to Prevail Bring Me the Horizon Amon Amarth Bloodywood

Louder Sound Jun 14

"Dave was really nervous about talking to these guys": Why Dave Grohl ditched the Foo Fighters to make extreme metal supergroup Probot, featuring members of Venom, Sepultura, Motorhead and more

Probot Dave Grohl Foo Fighters Venom Sepultura Motörhead Dead Kennedys Slayer Voivod The Obsessed Mercyful Fate Bad Brains

Metal Rock Magazine Jun 14

« FORGIVENESS », le premier extrait clippé du nouvel album de GOROD !

Gorod Allegaeon

Metalorgie Jun 14

To The Grave

To the Grave The Gathering Witch Fever

Metalorgie Jun 14

Metallica

Metallica The Gathering Witch Fever

2 articles Jun 13

Beartooth Caleb Shomo Pixies Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Logan

Louder Sound, NME

NME Jun 13

Tony Iommi, Carl Cox and Cerys Matthews named on King’s Birthday Honours list

Tony Iommi Carl Cox Cerys Matthews Black Sabbath Catatonia Judge Jules Helen Mirren Robbie Williams

Blabbermouth Jun 14

Watch: OVERKILL Performs At Poland's MYSTIC FESTIVAL 2026

Overkill Testament Destruction Derek Tailer Christian Olde Wolbers D.D. Verni Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth

Progressive Rock Journal Jun 14

[News] WeedWizard unveil first single and title-track of their sophomore full-length album “Blood Cathedral”

WeedWizard Hellamor Spirit Ruiner Grey Stag Old Mother Hell Silent Overdrive

Kerrang! Jun 14

Surprise! What happened at Skindred's secret Download set

Skindred Parkway Drive Guns N’ Roses Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath

Progressive Rock Journal Jun 14

[News] Cenozoa unveil official video for the single “Suits” from new album “Manta Hymns (Digital Deluxe Edition)”

Louder Sound Jun 14

“I’d put the headphones on and listen to heavy metal, and then I'd want to break down the door to get out on the pitch and go kill someone”: Former England legend Terry Butcher is a huge Iron Maiden fan and the original heavy metal footballer

Iron Maiden Steve Harris Al Stewart John Denver AC/DC Metallica Phil Collins

Blabbermouth Jun 14

Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON On Whether He Will Attend ROCK HALL Induction: 'The Decision Lies With The Band And With The Management'

Iron Maiden Dennis Stratton Bruce Dickinson Steve Harris Adrian Smith Dave Murray Janick Gers Paul Di’Anno

2 articles Jun 14

Armored Saint Anthrax John Bush Fates Warning Jim Matheos Joey Vera

Radio Metal

Louder Sound Jun 14

"Dave was really nervous about talking to these guys": Why Dave Grohl ditched the Foo Fighters to make extreme metal supergroup Probot, featuring members of Venom, Sepultura, Motorhead and more

Probot Dave Grohl Foo Fighters Venom Sepultura Motörhead Dead Kennedys Slayer Voivod The Obsessed Mercyful Fate Bad Brains

Metalorgie Jun 14

To The Grave

To the Grave The Gathering Witch Fever

2 articles Jun 13

Beartooth Caleb Shomo Pixies Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Logan

Louder Sound, NME

Blabbermouth Jun 14

MAX CAVALERA On Performing SEPULTURA's Entire 'Chaos A.D.' Album: 'There's A Whole New Generation Of Fans Who Never Got A Chance To See' Classic Lineup Playing It

Max Cavalera Sepultura New Model Army Jello Biafra Michael Whelan

Progressive Rock Journal Jun 14

[News] Dark Rock Trio Hoaxed to hit the road this Summer supporting Black Tusk kicking off July 31st

Hoaxed Black Tusk

Blabbermouth Jun 14

RICHIE KOTZEN On 'Swagger' In EDDIE VAN HALEN's Guitar Playing: 'It Was Very Natural'

Richie Kotzen Edward Van Halen Van Halen Mr. Big Poison The Winery Dogs Zakk Wylde Black Label Society Nuno Bettencourt

Blabbermouth Jun 14

Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO For Jam At Budapest 'The Collection: Live' Book Event

Metallica Kirk Hammett Robert Trujillo Exodus Peter Green Gary Moore Jason Momoa

Télérama Jun 14

Plutôt Iron Maiden ou Foo Fighters ? Sept concerts rock qui vont faire trembler Paris cette semaine

Iron Maiden Foo Fighters Orville Peck Agnostic Front Snail Mail Pennywise

Louder Sound Jun 14

Architects' chaotic Download set suggests that the festival's second biggest stage might need a rethink

Architects Ghost Whiplash Evanescence LANDMVRKS

Louder Sound Jun 14

"This is the experience Babymetal have wanted to give fans for a decade." Download's most cursed band finally bring the show we've all been waiting for

BABYMETAL DragonForce Poppy Slaughter to Prevail Bring Me the Horizon Amon Amarth Bloodywood

Metal Rock Magazine Jun 14

« FORGIVENESS », le premier extrait clippé du nouvel album de GOROD !

Gorod Allegaeon

Metalorgie Jun 14

Metallica

Metallica The Gathering Witch Fever

NME Jun 13

Tony Iommi, Carl Cox and Cerys Matthews named on King’s Birthday Honours list

Tony Iommi Carl Cox Cerys Matthews Black Sabbath Catatonia Judge Jules Helen Mirren Robbie Williams

Overview

The metal scene sees new releases and performances, including The Halo Effect's concert tour with Lacuna Coil and Omnium Gatherum, Blind Channel's upcoming album Painstream and its lead singles, and SIGH's new single 'Unputenpu' featuring Mikael Åkerfeldt. Meanwhile, industry figures like Peter Katsis and Nikki Sixx are in the spotlight, with Sixx addressing Mötley Crüe's use of backing tracks, and EA Sports announcing a rock-heavy soundtrack for Madden NFL 27 featuring Ozzy Osbourne.

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