◆ Genre
speed metal
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Most active in speed metal
◆ News
BASTARDANE, Featuring JAMES HETFIELD's Son CASTOR, Releases Music Video For 'Mother's Tongue'
SABATON Announces 21-Show Arena Tour Of Sweden For January/February 2027
See MEGADETH Perform In Hannover, Germany As Support Act For IRON MAIDEN
◆ 3 articles Jun 10, 10:29 PM
MOTÖRHEAD Announces Seventh 'Lemmy Forever' Ceremony At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival 2026
Scott Ian Says This Is the 'Greatest Anthrax Song' in Our History
Watch: OVERKILL Performs At 2026 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Watch: VENOM Performs At 2026 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
SABATON Announces 21-Show Arena Tour Of Sweden For January/February 2027
See MEGADETH Perform In Hannover, Germany As Support Act For IRON MAIDEN
MOTÖRHEAD Announces Seventh 'Lemmy Forever' Ceremony At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival 2026
Scott Ian Says This Is the 'Greatest Anthrax Song' in Our History
Watch: OVERKILL Performs At 2026 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
BASTARDANE, Featuring JAMES HETFIELD's Son CASTOR, Releases Music Video For 'Mother's Tongue'
◆ 3 articles Jun 10, 10:29 PM
Watch: VENOM Performs At 2026 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
◆ Overview
The speed metal scene continues to be shaped by legacy acts and retrospectives, with Motörhead announcing a seventh 'Lemmy Forever' ceremony at the 2026 Download Festival, where Lemmy's ashes will be permanently interred. Meanwhile, Anthrax and Megadeth are active in the spotlight, with Scott Ian praising Anthrax's classic material and Dave Mustaine preparing to release his memoir 'In My Darkest Hour'.
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