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4 articles Aug 8

Iron Savior Mystic Prophecy Judas Priest Piet Sielck

Blabbermouth, Pavillon 666, Radio Metal News +1

Loudwire Aug 7

David Ellefson Discusses Kings of Thrash, Back to the Beginning

David Ellefson Kings of Thrash Megadeth Metal Church Tom Morello Lzzy Hale David Draiman Corey Taylor

7 articles Aug 7

Anthrax Iron Maiden Megadeth MEGAFORCE Dave Grohl Jay Ruston Marilyn Monroe

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Metalorgie +3

4 articles Aug 7

Xandria Electric Callboy Anthrax Northlane Ambre Vourvahis Seven Spires John Carpenter Hollywood Vampires Like Moths to Flames Accept

HardForce, Metal Rock Magazine, MetalZone

Echoes and Dust Aug 7

Sabaton – Legends

Sabaton Joan of Arc Dschinghis Khan 呂布 Ronnie James Dio Iron Maiden

Blabbermouth Aug 6

ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Her Collaboration With DRAGONFORCE: 'I'm Able To Express A Side Of My Voice That I've Been Wanting To Express For A While'

Alissa White‐Gluz DragonForce Blue Medusa Arch Enemy The Agonist Till Lindemann Stitched Up Heart

Loudwire Aug 6

64 Megadeth Songs That Have Never Been Played Live

Megadeth

Blabbermouth Aug 6

ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Explains Why It's 'So Hard' For FLOTSAM AND JETSAM To Tour In U.S.: 'We Do So Much Better In Europe'

Flotsam and Jetsam Accept Metallica

2 articles Aug 6

Metallica Pepper Keenan James Hetfield Corrosion of Conformity Rollins Band Sepultura Kirk Hammett Jason Newsted Andreas Kisser

Loudwire, MetalZone

RockUrLife Aug 6

Megadeth : en concert avec Black Label Society et Testament à Paris et à Lyon en 2027 !

Megadeth Black Label Society Testament

2 articles Aug 6

Dave Mustaine Megadeth David Bowie Mötley Crüe Black Label Society Testament

Blabbermouth, MetalZone

5 articles Aug 5

Kai Hansen Helloween Gamma Ray Heaven Shall Burn Induction Blind Guardian Angra Michael Kiske

Blabbermouth, HardForce, Pavillon 666 +2

2 articles Aug 6

Metallica Robert Trujillo Ozzy Osbourne Suicidal Tendencies Jack Osbourne Jason Newsted Bob Rock Lars Ulrich

Blabbermouth, MetalZone

13 articles Aug 6

Megadeth Black Label Society Testament Dave Mustaine Dirk Verbeuren James LoMenzo Teemu Mäntysaari Zakk Wylde Ozzy Osbourne

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, HardForce +10

Blabbermouth Aug 5

PHIL RIND On Upcoming SACRED REICH Album 'Into The Abyss': 'It Is Much Faster And Heavier'

Phil Rind Sacred Reich Hatebreed Red Devil Vortex Machine Head Cavalera Conspiracy Power Trip Code Orange

7 articles Aug 5

Accept Tobias Forge Frank Bello Ray Luzier Ghost Anthrax Korn SAVE US Tailgunner Dynazty Metallica Kirk Hammett Motörhead Mikkey Dee

Blabbermouth, HardForce, Louder Sound +4

Louder Sound Aug 5

Cardio, corpse paint and Carolina Reapers: Venom frontman Cronos opens up about his brilliantly bizarre double life

Venom Cronos Kate Bush Joni Mitchell Jethro Tull The Who Mick Jagger Edgar Allan Poe

2 articles Aug 5

Megadeth Thomas Rhett تامر حسني Daniel Caesar EsDeeKid Bailey Zimmerman

IQ Magazine, RTBF – Musique

MetalZone Aug 5

« Ils venaient de créer quelque chose de totalement nouveau » : pour l’anniversaire de James Hetfield, Jeff Becerra se souvient du jour où il a compris que Metallica allait changer le heavy metal

Metallica James Hetfield Jeff Becerra Possessed Kirk Hammett Cliff Burton Max Cavalera

Blabbermouth Aug 4

JOHN BUSH To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX In Europe In Summer 2027: 'Now It's Time To Bring That Material Over The Pond'

John Bush Anthrax Category 7 Phil Demmel Mike Orlando Jason Bittner Joey Vera Jack Gibson

4 articles Aug 8

Iron Savior Mystic Prophecy Judas Priest Piet Sielck

Blabbermouth, Pavillon 666, Radio Metal News +1

7 articles Aug 7

Anthrax Iron Maiden Megadeth MEGAFORCE Dave Grohl Jay Ruston Marilyn Monroe

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Metalorgie +3

Echoes and Dust Aug 7

Sabaton – Legends

Sabaton Joan of Arc Dschinghis Khan 呂布 Ronnie James Dio Iron Maiden

Loudwire Aug 6

64 Megadeth Songs That Have Never Been Played Live

Megadeth

2 articles Aug 6

Metallica Pepper Keenan James Hetfield Corrosion of Conformity Rollins Band Sepultura Kirk Hammett Jason Newsted Andreas Kisser

Loudwire, MetalZone

2 articles Aug 6

Dave Mustaine Megadeth David Bowie Mötley Crüe Black Label Society Testament

Blabbermouth, MetalZone

2 articles Aug 6

Metallica Robert Trujillo Ozzy Osbourne Suicidal Tendencies Jack Osbourne Jason Newsted Bob Rock Lars Ulrich

Blabbermouth, MetalZone

Blabbermouth Aug 5

PHIL RIND On Upcoming SACRED REICH Album 'Into The Abyss': 'It Is Much Faster And Heavier'

Phil Rind Sacred Reich Hatebreed Red Devil Vortex Machine Head Cavalera Conspiracy Power Trip Code Orange

Louder Sound Aug 5

Cardio, corpse paint and Carolina Reapers: Venom frontman Cronos opens up about his brilliantly bizarre double life

Venom Cronos Kate Bush Joni Mitchell Jethro Tull The Who Mick Jagger Edgar Allan Poe

MetalZone Aug 5

« Ils venaient de créer quelque chose de totalement nouveau » : pour l’anniversaire de James Hetfield, Jeff Becerra se souvient du jour où il a compris que Metallica allait changer le heavy metal

Metallica James Hetfield Jeff Becerra Possessed Kirk Hammett Cliff Burton Max Cavalera

Loudwire Aug 7

David Ellefson Discusses Kings of Thrash, Back to the Beginning

David Ellefson Kings of Thrash Megadeth Metal Church Tom Morello Lzzy Hale David Draiman Corey Taylor

4 articles Aug 7

Xandria Electric Callboy Anthrax Northlane Ambre Vourvahis Seven Spires John Carpenter Hollywood Vampires Like Moths to Flames Accept

HardForce, Metal Rock Magazine, MetalZone

Blabbermouth Aug 6

ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ On Her Collaboration With DRAGONFORCE: 'I'm Able To Express A Side Of My Voice That I've Been Wanting To Express For A While'

Alissa White‐Gluz DragonForce Blue Medusa Arch Enemy The Agonist Till Lindemann Stitched Up Heart

Blabbermouth Aug 6

ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Explains Why It's 'So Hard' For FLOTSAM AND JETSAM To Tour In U.S.: 'We Do So Much Better In Europe'

Flotsam and Jetsam Accept Metallica

RockUrLife Aug 6

Megadeth : en concert avec Black Label Society et Testament à Paris et à Lyon en 2027 !

Megadeth Black Label Society Testament

5 articles Aug 5

Kai Hansen Helloween Gamma Ray Heaven Shall Burn Induction Blind Guardian Angra Michael Kiske

Blabbermouth, HardForce, Pavillon 666 +2

13 articles Aug 6

Megadeth Black Label Society Testament Dave Mustaine Dirk Verbeuren James LoMenzo Teemu Mäntysaari Zakk Wylde Ozzy Osbourne

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, HardForce +10

7 articles Aug 5

Accept Tobias Forge Frank Bello Ray Luzier Ghost Anthrax Korn SAVE US Tailgunner Dynazty Metallica Kirk Hammett Motörhead Mikkey Dee

Blabbermouth, HardForce, Louder Sound +4

2 articles Aug 5

Megadeth Thomas Rhett تامر حسني Daniel Caesar EsDeeKid Bailey Zimmerman

IQ Magazine, RTBF – Musique

Blabbermouth Aug 4

JOHN BUSH To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX In Europe In Summer 2027: 'Now It's Time To Bring That Material Over The Pond'

John Bush Anthrax Category 7 Phil Demmel Mike Orlando Jason Bittner Joey Vera Jack Gibson

Overview

Recent developments in the speed metal scene include Hellripper releasing the double single 'Let’s Get Drugs' / 'Mainline', Anthrax announcing their new album 'Cursum Perficio', and GRAVE DIGGER set to release 'Faces Of Pain' in January 2027. David Ellefson, former Megadeth bassist, will perform the 'Countdown To Extinction' album in full during a December 2026 European tour, while Scott Ian of Anthrax discusses his role in the band's legacy and the overlooked John Bush-era albums.

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IRON SAVIOR : nouvel album Deathbringer prévu le 13 novembre, clip pour « Back From The Fires Of Hell »

Anthrax dévoile le clip de « Everybody’s Got A Plan »

Xandria annonce le single 'Eclipse' en préparation de son nouvel album

Pepper Keenan Recalls '90s Audition to Play Guitar for Metallica

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Kai Hansen dévoile le single « Welcome To Life »

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Megadeth en concerts à Paris et Lyon en 2027 avec Black Label Society et Testament

Accept présente une nouvelle version de "Save Us" avec Tobias Forge

Megadeth joue les prolongations et ajoute une date belge à la tournée d'adieu

IRON SAVIOR : nouvel album Deathbringer prévu le 13 novembre, clip pour « Back From The Fires Of Hell »

Anthrax dévoile le clip de « Everybody’s Got A Plan »

Pepper Keenan Recalls '90s Audition to Play Guitar for Metallica

DAVE MUSTAINE On MEGADETH Lineup Changes: 'For Almost 50 Years, The Amount Of People That We Have On Record Is Really P…

ROBERT TRUJILLO Reflects On 'Weird' Way He Landed Bassist Gig In METALLICA

Xandria annonce le single 'Eclipse' en préparation de son nouvel album

Kai Hansen dévoile le single « Welcome To Life »

Megadeth en concerts à Paris et Lyon en 2027 avec Black Label Society et Testament

Accept présente une nouvelle version de "Save Us" avec Tobias Forge

Megadeth joue les prolongations et ajoute une date belge à la tournée d'adieu

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