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2 articles May 27

Anthrax Iron Maiden Joe Jackson Megadeth Slayer Metallica

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound

Radio Metal

Darkthrone – Pre-Historic Metal

Darkthrone Metallica

Blabbermouth May 26

Watch: KREATOR Plays Special 'Deep Cuts' 1980s Set At 2026 MARYLAND DEATHFEST

Kreator Jens Bogren Hiraes Carcass Exodus

Blabbermouth May 25

Watch: METALLICA Covers ACCEPT's 'Fast As A Shark' In Frankfurt

Metallica Accept

Blabbermouth May 25

Watch: LORDI And Irish singer JOHNNY LOGAN Perform New Version Of 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' On German TV Show 'ZDF Fernsehgarten'

Lordi Johnny Logan Battle Beast

Blabbermouth May 25

See Pro-Shot Video Of MEGADETH's April 2026 Concert In Argentina

Megadeth Dave Mustaine

Blabbermouth May 25

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

Metallica Kirk Hammett Robert Trujillo

Louder Sound May 25

"I would literally bring my laptop on stage." Scott Ian says he used to play online poker during Anthrax shows

Anthrax Scott Ian Pantera Godsmack Sully Erna Ace Frehley

Blabbermouth May 24

MIKKEY DEE Looks Back On MOTÖRHEAD: LEMMY, WÜRZEL And PHIL CAMPBELL, 'They're All Gone. It's F***ing Weird.'

Mikkey Dee Motörhead Lemmy Kilmister

Blabbermouth May 24

Watch: ANTHRAX Recruits British Session Drummer DARBY TODD For Athens Concert

Anthrax Darby Todd Iron Maiden Pantera Metallica The Darkness Gary Moore Kee Marcello

Blabbermouth May 21

CHRIS POLAND: 'I Like All The Different Versions Of MEGADETH'

Chris Poland Megadeth Dave Mustaine

Invisible Oranges May 20

Nocturno Culto Discusses Darkthrone’s Past and Future (Interview)

Nocturno Culto Darkthrone Fenriz Chaka Khan

Louder Sound May 18

"We’re losing Megadeth sooner than we’d have hoped but it’s great to have them so triumphant again." Dave Mustaine's exiting thrashers roll back the years at Sonic Temple

Megadeth Dave Mustaine Disturbed

Blabbermouth May 18

Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Performs Live For First Time

Metal Church David Ellefson Brian Allen Megadeth Flotsam and Jetsam Fifth Angel House of Lords TKO Chastain

Blabbermouth May 16

ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'The Administration In Power Does Nothing To Protect The Children Of This Country'

Anthrax Scott Ian

4 articles May 16

Anthrax Primus Metallica Megadeth Slayer Darkthrone Mayhem

BrooklynVegan, Consequence of Sound, NME

Louder Sound May 16

"It brings to mind the amped-up energy of Motörhead's No Sleep 'til Hammersmith or Thin Lizzy's Live And Dangerous." Halestorm showcase their stadium-sized ambitions at Sonic Temple

Halestorm Motörhead Thin Lizzy Gojira Lzzy Hale

Louder Sound May 16

"Everything changed when I saw them on TV –they were one fiery, bloody package being mainlined into my brain. It was the best thing I’d ever seen in my life." Anthrax's Scott Ian on KISS, AC/DC, Metallica and what's left on his bucket list

Anthrax Scott Ian KISS AC/DC Metallica Slayer Megadeth Stormtroopers of Death The Damned Things Fall Out Boy

Blabbermouth May 16

LORDI Collaborates With Former BATTLE BEAST Singer NOORA LOUHIMO On Cover Of JOHNNY LOGAN's 'Hold Me Now'

Lordi Battle Beast Johnny Logan

Blabbermouth May 15

KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA Names His 'Top Five Favorite Heavy Tracks'

Kreator Mille Petrozza Judas Priest Iron Maiden Celtic Frost Metallica Black Sabbath Jens Bogren

2 articles May 27

Anthrax Iron Maiden Joe Jackson Megadeth Slayer Metallica

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound

Blabbermouth May 26

Watch: KREATOR Plays Special 'Deep Cuts' 1980s Set At 2026 MARYLAND DEATHFEST

Kreator Jens Bogren Hiraes Carcass Exodus

Blabbermouth May 25

Watch: LORDI And Irish singer JOHNNY LOGAN Perform New Version Of 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' On German TV Show 'ZDF Fernsehgarten'

Lordi Johnny Logan Battle Beast

Blabbermouth May 25

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

Metallica Kirk Hammett Robert Trujillo

Blabbermouth May 24

MIKKEY DEE Looks Back On MOTÖRHEAD: LEMMY, WÜRZEL And PHIL CAMPBELL, 'They're All Gone. It's F***ing Weird.'

Mikkey Dee Motörhead Lemmy Kilmister

Blabbermouth May 21

CHRIS POLAND: 'I Like All The Different Versions Of MEGADETH'

Chris Poland Megadeth Dave Mustaine

Louder Sound May 18

"We’re losing Megadeth sooner than we’d have hoped but it’s great to have them so triumphant again." Dave Mustaine's exiting thrashers roll back the years at Sonic Temple

Megadeth Dave Mustaine Disturbed

Blabbermouth May 16

ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'The Administration In Power Does Nothing To Protect The Children Of This Country'

Anthrax Scott Ian

Louder Sound May 16

"It brings to mind the amped-up energy of Motörhead's No Sleep 'til Hammersmith or Thin Lizzy's Live And Dangerous." Halestorm showcase their stadium-sized ambitions at Sonic Temple

Halestorm Motörhead Thin Lizzy Gojira Lzzy Hale

Blabbermouth May 16

LORDI Collaborates With Former BATTLE BEAST Singer NOORA LOUHIMO On Cover Of JOHNNY LOGAN's 'Hold Me Now'

Lordi Battle Beast Johnny Logan

Radio Metal

Darkthrone – Pre-Historic Metal

Darkthrone Metallica

Blabbermouth May 25

Watch: METALLICA Covers ACCEPT's 'Fast As A Shark' In Frankfurt

Metallica Accept

Blabbermouth May 25

See Pro-Shot Video Of MEGADETH's April 2026 Concert In Argentina

Megadeth Dave Mustaine

Louder Sound May 25

"I would literally bring my laptop on stage." Scott Ian says he used to play online poker during Anthrax shows

Anthrax Scott Ian Pantera Godsmack Sully Erna Ace Frehley

Blabbermouth May 24

Watch: ANTHRAX Recruits British Session Drummer DARBY TODD For Athens Concert

Anthrax Darby Todd Iron Maiden Pantera Metallica The Darkness Gary Moore Kee Marcello

Invisible Oranges May 20

Nocturno Culto Discusses Darkthrone’s Past and Future (Interview)

Nocturno Culto Darkthrone Fenriz Chaka Khan

Blabbermouth May 18

Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Performs Live For First Time

Metal Church David Ellefson Brian Allen Megadeth Flotsam and Jetsam Fifth Angel House of Lords TKO Chastain

4 articles May 16

Anthrax Primus Metallica Megadeth Slayer Darkthrone Mayhem

BrooklynVegan, Consequence of Sound, NME

Louder Sound May 16

"Everything changed when I saw them on TV –they were one fiery, bloody package being mainlined into my brain. It was the best thing I’d ever seen in my life." Anthrax's Scott Ian on KISS, AC/DC, Metallica and what's left on his bucket list

Anthrax Scott Ian KISS AC/DC Metallica Slayer Megadeth Stormtroopers of Death The Damned Things Fall Out Boy

Blabbermouth May 15

KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA Names His 'Top Five Favorite Heavy Tracks'

Kreator Mille Petrozza Judas Priest Iron Maiden Celtic Frost Metallica Black Sabbath Jens Bogren

Overview

Recent developments in the speed metal scene include Anthrax releasing animated clips to explain the artwork of their new album 'Cursum Perficio', while Michael Kiske confirms that 90% of the next Helloween album is already completed. Meanwhile, Motörhead is collaborating on an immersive experience, and Sabaton's Pär Sundström comments on the importance of authenticity over freshness in heavy metal success.

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