Speed metal releases, week 37

This week in speed metal, landmark anniversaries and new performances take center stage, from Slayer's full Reign In Blood tribute to celebrate four decades of the classic album, to Blue Medusa's debut Berlin show and Accept's 50th-anniversary concerts in France. New releases include Airbourne's upcoming album and Anthrax's Cursum Perficio, while reimaginings of classics by OV SULFUR and Behemoth highlight the genre's enduring influence. Meanwhile, interviews and live footage spotlight ongoing creative energy, from KK's Priest's North American tour kickoff to Scott Ian's reflections on setlist challenges. The genre continues to evolve through tributes, collaborations, and bold new directions.

1. 01

   Slayer

   Slayer performs Reign In Blood in full to mark 40th anniversary

   Sep 8 · 4 outlets

2. 02

   Alissa White‐Gluz, Blue Medusa, Arch Enemy, Heaven Shall Burn, Kreator

   Alissa White-Gluz's Blue Medusa performs live debut at surprise show

   Sep 8 · 4 outlets

3. 03

   Airbourne, Behemoth, President, Accept

   Airbourne annonce la sortie de son nouvel album

   Sep 7 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Motörhead

   Motörhead exhibition to open at Punk Rock Museum in October

   Sep 10 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Dave Mustaine, Megadeth

   Cancer, Covid, and ‘Sexually Explicit Videos’: Dave Mustaine Reflects on Megadeth’s Most Turbulent Album

   Sep 12 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Anthrax

   "Not quite the glorious showstopper it could have been." Are Anthrax nearing the end? If so, new album Cursum Perficio…

   Sep 12 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Ov Sulfur, Slayer

   OV SULFUR dévoile sa reprise de « Disciple » de SLAYER

   Sep 12 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Accept

   Accept fête ses 50 ans avec trois concerts en France

   Sep 11 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   DOMINUM, Sabaton, Ghost

   Zombie metal lunatics Dominum are here for everyone who loves Sabaton, Ghost and The Walking Dead: “There’s pirate bands, there’s Viking bands, why is there no zombie band?”

   Sep 13 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Angra

    ANGRA Celebrates Power Of The Stage In New 'Lisbon' Music Video

    Sep 12 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    KK’s Priest, Judas Priest

    Watch: KK'S PRIEST Performs Two JUDAS PRIEST Classics For First Time At 2026 North American Tour Kick-Off

    Sep 11 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Metallica, Kirk Hammett

    The Metallica Song That Guitarist Kirk Hammett Still Struggles To Get Right During Live Performances: “I’m Liable To Mess It Up”

    Sep 10 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Anthrax, Scott Ian

    ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'To Make Everyone Happy With Our Setlist, It's Just Never Going To Happen'

    Sep 9 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Behemoth, Shagrath, Venom, Dimmu Borgir

    BEHEMOTH dévoile le clip vidéo de sa reprise de la chanson « In League With Satan (feat. Shagrath de Dimmu Borgir) » de VENOM

    Sep 8 · 1 outlet

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