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Blabbermouth Jul 25

MICHAEL KISKE: 'We Already Have 90%' Of Next HELLOWEEN Album 'Done'

Michael Kiske Helloween Kai Hansen Sascha Gerstner Iron Maiden Judas Priest Def Leppard

Blabbermouth Jul 25

ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Explains How ACCEPT's 'Fast As A Shark' Inspired Him To Play Fast Double Bass

Anthrax Charlie Benante Accept Stormtroopers of Death Motörhead Judas Priest D.R.I.

3 articles Jul 25

Hollywood Vampires ACE OF SPADES Motörhead Alice Cooper Johnny Depp Joe Perry Tommy Henriksen Lemmy Kilmister Aerosmith

Blabbermouth, Louder Sound, Radio Metal News

2 articles Jul 24

Slayer Possessed Cliff Burton Jeff Becerra Metallica Exodus Primus Larry LaLonde James Hetfield Kirk Hammett

MetalZone

Radio Metal News Jul 24

PRIMAL FEAR, RHAPSODY et d’autres groupes rejoignent l’affiche du 70000 TONS OF METAL 2027

Primal Fear Rhapsody of Fire Abigail Williams Æther Realm Arch Enemy Brainstorm Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Enforcer

Louder Sound Jul 23

“I’ve always listened to the suggestions of the people I work with. It doesn’t mean I do what they say, but I listen”: How Symphony Of Destruction turned Megadeth from tech-thrashers to Platinum-selling sensation

Megadeth Dave Mustaine The Beatles Queensrÿche Marty Friedman

Rock Sound Magazine Jul 22

Slayer, une demi-heure de violence pure baptisée Reign in Blood

Slayer Metallica Megadeth Sepultura Dimmu Borgir Cannibal Corpse LL Cool J

United Rock Nations

FLOTSAM & JETSAM : 'Harvesting The Hate', deuxième single de leur prochain album 'Rats In The Temple'

Flotsam and Jetsam Michael Gilbert Ken Mary Bill Bodily

Blabbermouth Jul 21

METAL HALL OF FAME Launches Official Podcast; First Episode Features Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON

Megadeth David Ellefson Metallica Judas Priest Steve Vai Geoff Tate Iron Maiden Anthrax

2 articles Jul 21

Lars Ulrich Metallica U2 Phish Dead & Company The Edge Eagles No Doubt

American Songwriter, NME

Blabbermouth Jul 20

ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'We Released Some Albums In The '90s That I'm Less Proud Of'

Accept Wolf Hoffmann Neil Jones Mark Tornillo Tobias Forge Ray Luzier Pantera Kirk Hammett

Blabbermouth Jul 20

Watch: KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA Joins ARCH ENEMY For Cover Of GBH's 'City Baby Attacked By Rats' In Berlin

Kreator Mille Petrozza Arch Enemy GBH Lauren Hart Alissa White‐Gluz Once Human

Loudwire Jul 20

Exclusive - See Retail-Only Cover Art for Anthrax's Graphic Novel

Anthrax Charlie Benante Frank Bello Joey Belladonna Jonathan Donais Peter Bagge

2 articles Jul 20

Cloven Hoof Jag Panzer Harry Conklin Steve Rounds Lee Payne

Blabbermouth, Scholomance Webzine

6 articles Jul 20

Korn Jonathan Davis YOSHIKI Freak on a Leash X JAPAN Josh Groban Perry Farrell Jane’s Addiction

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Electric Bloom Webzine +3

Radio Metal News Jul 20

SABATON de passage à Genève (Suisse) en avril 2027

Sabaton Scorpions Marilyn Manson System of a Down Jennifer Finch Theory of a Deadman Entheos

2 articles Jul 20

Iron Maiden Heathen Coup D'eTat

Metalorgie, Scholomance Webzine

Allkpop Jul 20

Itzy's Yeji and Ryujin charm fans with stunning new social media photos as group heads to Shanghai

ITZY YEJI RYUJIN

2 articles Jul 19

Allkpop, K-GEN

Blabbermouth Jul 18

Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Kicks Off North American Tour

Metal Church David Ellefson Brian Allen Kurdt Vanderhoof Rick Van Zandt Ken Mary Megadeth Flotsam and Jetsam Fifth Angel

Blabbermouth Jul 25

MICHAEL KISKE: 'We Already Have 90%' Of Next HELLOWEEN Album 'Done'

Michael Kiske Helloween Kai Hansen Sascha Gerstner Iron Maiden Judas Priest Def Leppard

3 articles Jul 25

Hollywood Vampires ACE OF SPADES Motörhead Alice Cooper Johnny Depp Joe Perry Tommy Henriksen Lemmy Kilmister Aerosmith

Blabbermouth, Louder Sound, Radio Metal News

Radio Metal News Jul 24

PRIMAL FEAR, RHAPSODY et d’autres groupes rejoignent l’affiche du 70000 TONS OF METAL 2027

Primal Fear Rhapsody of Fire Abigail Williams Æther Realm Arch Enemy Brainstorm Die Apokalyptischen Reiter Enforcer

Rock Sound Magazine Jul 22

Slayer, une demi-heure de violence pure baptisée Reign in Blood

Slayer Metallica Megadeth Sepultura Dimmu Borgir Cannibal Corpse LL Cool J

Blabbermouth Jul 21

METAL HALL OF FAME Launches Official Podcast; First Episode Features Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON

Megadeth David Ellefson Metallica Judas Priest Steve Vai Geoff Tate Iron Maiden Anthrax

Blabbermouth Jul 20

ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'We Released Some Albums In The '90s That I'm Less Proud Of'

Accept Wolf Hoffmann Neil Jones Mark Tornillo Tobias Forge Ray Luzier Pantera Kirk Hammett

Loudwire Jul 20

Exclusive - See Retail-Only Cover Art for Anthrax's Graphic Novel

Anthrax Charlie Benante Frank Bello Joey Belladonna Jonathan Donais Peter Bagge

6 articles Jul 20

Korn Jonathan Davis YOSHIKI Freak on a Leash X JAPAN Josh Groban Perry Farrell Jane’s Addiction

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Electric Bloom Webzine +3

2 articles Jul 20

Iron Maiden Heathen Coup D'eTat

Metalorgie, Scholomance Webzine

2 articles Jul 19

Allkpop, K-GEN

Blabbermouth Jul 25

ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Explains How ACCEPT's 'Fast As A Shark' Inspired Him To Play Fast Double Bass

Anthrax Charlie Benante Accept Stormtroopers of Death Motörhead Judas Priest D.R.I.

2 articles Jul 24

Slayer Possessed Cliff Burton Jeff Becerra Metallica Exodus Primus Larry LaLonde James Hetfield Kirk Hammett

MetalZone

Louder Sound Jul 23

“I’ve always listened to the suggestions of the people I work with. It doesn’t mean I do what they say, but I listen”: How Symphony Of Destruction turned Megadeth from tech-thrashers to Platinum-selling sensation

Megadeth Dave Mustaine The Beatles Queensrÿche Marty Friedman

United Rock Nations

FLOTSAM & JETSAM : 'Harvesting The Hate', deuxième single de leur prochain album 'Rats In The Temple'

Flotsam and Jetsam Michael Gilbert Ken Mary Bill Bodily

2 articles Jul 21

Lars Ulrich Metallica U2 Phish Dead & Company The Edge Eagles No Doubt

American Songwriter, NME

Blabbermouth Jul 20

Watch: KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA Joins ARCH ENEMY For Cover Of GBH's 'City Baby Attacked By Rats' In Berlin

Kreator Mille Petrozza Arch Enemy GBH Lauren Hart Alissa White‐Gluz Once Human

2 articles Jul 20

Cloven Hoof Jag Panzer Harry Conklin Steve Rounds Lee Payne

Blabbermouth, Scholomance Webzine

Radio Metal News Jul 20

SABATON de passage à Genève (Suisse) en avril 2027

Sabaton Scorpions Marilyn Manson System of a Down Jennifer Finch Theory of a Deadman Entheos

Allkpop Jul 20

Itzy's Yeji and Ryujin charm fans with stunning new social media photos as group heads to Shanghai

ITZY YEJI RYUJIN

Blabbermouth Jul 18

Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Kicks Off North American Tour

Metal Church David Ellefson Brian Allen Kurdt Vanderhoof Rick Van Zandt Ken Mary Megadeth Flotsam and Jetsam Fifth Angel

Overview

Several speed metal acts are marking recent milestones, including Motörhead's 40th anniversary reissue of 'Orgasmatron' with remixed tracks and a lyric video, and DragonForce unveiling their new album and lead single 'Hunger Of The Beast'. Meanwhile, IRON SAVIOR, MYSTIC PROPHECY, and WHIPLASH release new singles, while HELLOWEEN concludes their global '40 Years Anniversary' tour and announces festival dates for summer 2027.

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