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Louder Sound Jun 17

“It might seem odd for a death metal band to love him, but he gave us a sense of ourselves”: Joe Duplantier on the prog rock icon who became Gojira’s guiding light

Gojira Mike Oldfield Anthrax

2 articles Jun 17

Linkin Park Emily Armstrong Limp Bizkit Guns N’ Roses Chester Bennington Gojira

Louder Sound, Loudwire

Louder Sound Jun 17

"John orders 12 bottles of champagne. I thought he was going to treat everybody in the club, but he turned to me and said, 'Go on, drink it – that's yours.'" What happened when John Bonham was best man at Tony Iommi's wedding

Tony Iommi John Bonham Black Sabbath Led Zeppelin

Tuonela Magazine Jun 17

(2016) Gojira – Magma: Anniversary special

Gojira Joe Duplantier Mario Duplantier

Loudwire Jun 17

Metallica Responds to Fans Speculating About Band's Social Media

Consequence of Sound Jun 17

The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final "Calculating Infinity" Shows with Singer Dimitri Minakakis

The Dillinger Escape Plan Dimitri Minakakis Lamb of God Zakk Sabbath In Flames GWAR Greg Puciato Better Lovers

Metalorgie Jun 17

Hanging Garden

Hanging Garden The Gathering Witch Fever

Blabbermouth Jun 16

THE OBSESSED Begins Recording New Album, 'Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free'

The Obsessed Monster Magnet The Atomic Bitchwax Saint Vitus Spirit Caravan Black Sabbath Frank Zappa

3 articles Jun 16

Genghis Tron The Armed Ministry Aphex Twin Brutal Truth Boards of Canada The Dillinger Escape Plan

Bandcamp Daily, Echoes and Dust, Treble

HardForce Jun 16

LINKIN PARK @ Lyon (Groupama Stadium)

Linkin Park Anthea

HardForce Jun 16

STEEL PANTHER (+ Lucie Sue) @ Paris (Bataclan)

Steel Panther Lucie Sue Journey

Rage Against the Machine - YouTube Jun 16 Official

People of the Sun // Programma A, 1996

Rage Against the Machine

Consequence of Sound Jun 16

Acid Bath Add 2026 US Shows with Ministry and Obituary

Acid Bath Ministry Obituary Russian Circles Lacabra Melvins Kylesa

Loudwire Jun 16

The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final Reunion Tour Dates

The Dillinger Escape Plan Vower Squid Pisser XCOMM

Billboard Jun 16

Signed: Faith No More Pacts With Brazil’s 30e for Global Tour; Hatebreed Inks Deal for New Album

Faith No More Hatebreed The Linda Lindas Imminence Brittney Spencer Ryan Hurd Miranda Lambert System of a Down

Louder Sound Jun 16

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell records new songs with Metallica-endorsed NWOBHM veterans Sweet Savage, the band he co-founded in 1979

Def Leppard Vivian Campbell Metallica Sweet Savage Whitesnake

Progressive Rock Journal Jun 16

[News] Birmingham Heavy unit Alunah unveil official video for “On Blacklow Hill” from “Embers of Belief” split LP with Samavayo

Alunah Samavayo Paradise Lost The Obsessed Mondo Generator Kadavar delving Weite

Blabbermouth Jun 16

FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And JIM MATHEOS To Release Second NORTH SEA ECHOES Album 'How To Cast A Shadow'

Fates Warning Alder Ray Jim Matheos North Sea Echoes Kings of Mercia Dream Theater Kevin Moore

Stereogum Jun 16

Converge Announce Saddest Day 2026 Lineup With Chat Pile, Cave In, Baroness, More

Baroness Cave In Chat Pile Converge Saddest Day Agriculture Deaf Club Emma Ruth Rundle Final Gasp Fuming Mouth Reversal of Man

The Obelisk Jun 16

Høstsabbat 2026 Adds Bong Voyage, Bogwife & More

Bogwife Bong Voyage Cult of Fire Sex Magick Wizards Monolord Ufomammut Colour Haze Mars Red Sky

Louder Sound Jun 17

“It might seem odd for a death metal band to love him, but he gave us a sense of ourselves”: Joe Duplantier on the prog rock icon who became Gojira’s guiding light

Gojira Mike Oldfield Anthrax

Louder Sound Jun 17

"John orders 12 bottles of champagne. I thought he was going to treat everybody in the club, but he turned to me and said, 'Go on, drink it – that's yours.'" What happened when John Bonham was best man at Tony Iommi's wedding

Tony Iommi John Bonham Black Sabbath Led Zeppelin

Loudwire Jun 17

Metallica Responds to Fans Speculating About Band's Social Media

Metalorgie Jun 17

Hanging Garden

Hanging Garden The Gathering Witch Fever

3 articles Jun 16

Genghis Tron The Armed Ministry Aphex Twin Brutal Truth Boards of Canada The Dillinger Escape Plan

Bandcamp Daily, Echoes and Dust, Treble

HardForce Jun 16

STEEL PANTHER (+ Lucie Sue) @ Paris (Bataclan)

Steel Panther Lucie Sue Journey

Consequence of Sound Jun 16

Acid Bath Add 2026 US Shows with Ministry and Obituary

Acid Bath Ministry Obituary Russian Circles Lacabra Melvins Kylesa

Billboard Jun 16

Signed: Faith No More Pacts With Brazil’s 30e for Global Tour; Hatebreed Inks Deal for New Album

Faith No More Hatebreed The Linda Lindas Imminence Brittney Spencer Ryan Hurd Miranda Lambert System of a Down

Progressive Rock Journal Jun 16

[News] Birmingham Heavy unit Alunah unveil official video for “On Blacklow Hill” from “Embers of Belief” split LP with Samavayo

Alunah Samavayo Paradise Lost The Obsessed Mondo Generator Kadavar delving Weite

Stereogum Jun 16

Converge Announce Saddest Day 2026 Lineup With Chat Pile, Cave In, Baroness, More

Baroness Cave In Chat Pile Converge Saddest Day Agriculture Deaf Club Emma Ruth Rundle Final Gasp Fuming Mouth Reversal of Man

2 articles Jun 17

Linkin Park Emily Armstrong Limp Bizkit Guns N’ Roses Chester Bennington Gojira

Louder Sound, Loudwire

Tuonela Magazine Jun 17

(2016) Gojira – Magma: Anniversary special

Gojira Joe Duplantier Mario Duplantier

Consequence of Sound Jun 17

The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final "Calculating Infinity" Shows with Singer Dimitri Minakakis

The Dillinger Escape Plan Dimitri Minakakis Lamb of God Zakk Sabbath In Flames GWAR Greg Puciato Better Lovers

Blabbermouth Jun 16

THE OBSESSED Begins Recording New Album, 'Live Fast - Love Hard - Die Free'

The Obsessed Monster Magnet The Atomic Bitchwax Saint Vitus Spirit Caravan Black Sabbath Frank Zappa

HardForce Jun 16

LINKIN PARK @ Lyon (Groupama Stadium)

Linkin Park Anthea

Rage Against the Machine - YouTube Jun 16 Official

People of the Sun // Programma A, 1996

Rage Against the Machine

Loudwire Jun 16

The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final Reunion Tour Dates

The Dillinger Escape Plan Vower Squid Pisser XCOMM

Louder Sound Jun 16

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell records new songs with Metallica-endorsed NWOBHM veterans Sweet Savage, the band he co-founded in 1979

Def Leppard Vivian Campbell Metallica Sweet Savage Whitesnake

Blabbermouth Jun 16

FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And JIM MATHEOS To Release Second NORTH SEA ECHOES Album 'How To Cast A Shadow'

Fates Warning Alder Ray Jim Matheos North Sea Echoes Kings of Mercia Dream Theater Kevin Moore

The Obelisk Jun 16

Høstsabbat 2026 Adds Bong Voyage, Bogwife & More

Bogwife Bong Voyage Cult of Fire Sex Magick Wizards Monolord Ufomammut Colour Haze Mars Red Sky

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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