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Consequence of Sound Sep 3

Scott Ian Says Anthrax Will Return to Brazil in 2027

Anthrax Scott Ian

Tuonela Magazine Sep 3

GALLERY: 21.8.2026 Lordi @ Logomo Terassi, Turku

Lordi

5 articles Sep 2

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

Blabbermouth, Pavillon 666, Radio Metal News +2

Blabbermouth Sep 2

ANGRA's RAFAEL BITTENCOURT On New Singer ALÍRIO NETTO: 'He's A Virtuoso, But He's Also A Friend'

Angra Rafael Bittencourt Alirio Netto Fabio Lione Freddie Mercury

MetalZone Sep 2

« Tout le monde était complètement défoncé » : Lemmy (Motörhead) racontait sa tournée chaotique avec Ozzy Osbourne

Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead Ozzy Osbourne Sharon Osbourne Black Sabbath Randy Rhoads

Blabbermouth Sep 2

DAVID ELLEFSON Has Learned How To 'Tour Smarter, Not Harder': 'We Know Where The Sweet Spot And The Joy And The Fun Of It Is'

David Ellefson Megadeth Metal Church Kurdt Vanderhoof Rick Van Zandt Ken Mary Brian Allen

Metalorgie Sep 2

Armory

Armory Gallows

Rolling Stone France Sep 1

Megadeth – The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!

Megadeth Dave Mustaine Kiko Loureiro Dirk Verbeuren

Blabbermouth Sep 1

WOLF HOFFMANN On Plans For ACCEPT's Next Studio Album: 'It's Gonna Happen Sooner Than Later'

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

MetalZone Sep 1

Sorties rock et metal de septembre 2026 : Anthrax, Behemoth, Airbourne, Europe, Haken… les albums à surveiller

Anthrax Behemoth Airbourne Europe Haken

Tuonela Magazine Sep 1

(2006) Blind Guardian – Twist in the Myth: Anniversary Special

Blind Guardian Thomen Stauch Frederik Ehmke Hansi Kürsch André Olbrich Marcus Siepen

Blabbermouth Aug 31

SACRED REICH's PHIL RIND: Guitarist JOEY RADZIWILL 'Wrote 10 Out Of The 11 Songs' On Upcoming Album 'Into The Abyss'

Sacred Reich Phil Rind Joey Radziwill Hatebreed Red Devil Vortex Machine Head

5 articles Aug 31

Iron Maiden Megadeth British Lion Powerslave Fear of the Dark Aces High Dave Mustaine Steve Harris

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire +2

Louder Sound Aug 30

"We’re the Arctic Monkeys trying to play Slayer." Meet Ronker, the Belgians who ditched indie for thumping hardcore

Arctic Monkeys Slayer Ronker Every Time I Die Franz Ferdinand IDLES The Chariot

2 articles Aug 29

Flotsam and Jetsam Metallica Ken Mary TKO Chastain Fifth Angel Alice Cooper

Blabbermouth, Metal Obs' Magazine

Magnet Magazine Aug 29

Motörhead Released “Kiss Of Death” 20 Years Ago Today

Motörhead

6 articles Aug 28

Whiplash Napalm Death Tony Portaro Ed Repka The New Roses Anvil Chris Holmes

Blabbermouth, Pavillon 666, Radio Metal News +2

Blabbermouth Aug 28

Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Discusses His Guitar Collection, Jams With ROBERT TRUJILLO At London Book Event

Metallica Kirk Hammett Robert Trujillo Gojira Knocked Loose Avatar Pantera Exodus

4 articles Aug 26

Flotsam and Jetsam Metallica

Blabbermouth, Radio Metal News, Rock Metal Mag +1

Music Waves

SABATON - AUX ARENES DE NIMES - 17 JUIN 2026

Sabaton NIGHTMARE Bloodywood

Consequence of Sound Sep 3

Scott Ian Says Anthrax Will Return to Brazil in 2027

Anthrax Scott Ian

5 articles Sep 2

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

Blabbermouth, Pavillon 666, Radio Metal News +2

MetalZone Sep 2

« Tout le monde était complètement défoncé » : Lemmy (Motörhead) racontait sa tournée chaotique avec Ozzy Osbourne

Lemmy Kilmister Motörhead Ozzy Osbourne Sharon Osbourne Black Sabbath Randy Rhoads

Metalorgie Sep 2

WOLF HOFFMANN On Plans For ACCEPT's Next Studio Album: 'It's Gonna Happen Sooner Than Later'

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

Tuonela Magazine Sep 1

(2006) Blind Guardian – Twist in the Myth: Anniversary Special

Blind Guardian Thomen Stauch Frederik Ehmke Hansi Kürsch André Olbrich Marcus Siepen

5 articles Aug 31

Iron Maiden Megadeth British Lion Powerslave Fear of the Dark Aces High Dave Mustaine Steve Harris

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Loudwire +2

2 articles Aug 29

Flotsam and Jetsam Metallica Ken Mary TKO Chastain Fifth Angel Alice Cooper

Blabbermouth, Metal Obs' Magazine

6 articles Aug 28

Whiplash Napalm Death Tony Portaro Ed Repka The New Roses Anvil Chris Holmes

Blabbermouth, Pavillon 666, Radio Metal News +2

4 articles Aug 26

Flotsam and Jetsam Metallica

Blabbermouth, Radio Metal News, Rock Metal Mag +1

Tuonela Magazine Sep 3

GALLERY: 21.8.2026 Lordi @ Logomo Terassi, Turku

Lordi

Blabbermouth Sep 2

ANGRA's RAFAEL BITTENCOURT On New Singer ALÍRIO NETTO: 'He's A Virtuoso, But He's Also A Friend'

Angra Rafael Bittencourt Alirio Netto Fabio Lione Freddie Mercury

Blabbermouth Sep 2

DAVID ELLEFSON Has Learned How To 'Tour Smarter, Not Harder': 'We Know Where The Sweet Spot And The Joy And The Fun Of It Is'

David Ellefson Megadeth Metal Church Kurdt Vanderhoof Rick Van Zandt Ken Mary Brian Allen

Rolling Stone France Sep 1

Megadeth – The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!

Megadeth Dave Mustaine Kiko Loureiro Dirk Verbeuren

MetalZone Sep 1

Sorties rock et metal de septembre 2026 : Anthrax, Behemoth, Airbourne, Europe, Haken… les albums à surveiller

Anthrax Behemoth Airbourne Europe Haken

Blabbermouth Aug 31

SACRED REICH's PHIL RIND: Guitarist JOEY RADZIWILL 'Wrote 10 Out Of The 11 Songs' On Upcoming Album 'Into The Abyss'

Sacred Reich Phil Rind Joey Radziwill Hatebreed Red Devil Vortex Machine Head

Louder Sound Aug 30

"We’re the Arctic Monkeys trying to play Slayer." Meet Ronker, the Belgians who ditched indie for thumping hardcore

Arctic Monkeys Slayer Ronker Every Time I Die Franz Ferdinand IDLES The Chariot

Magnet Magazine Aug 29

Motörhead Released “Kiss Of Death” 20 Years Ago Today

Motörhead

Blabbermouth Aug 28

Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Discusses His Guitar Collection, Jams With ROBERT TRUJILLO At London Book Event

Metallica Kirk Hammett Robert Trujillo Gojira Knocked Loose Avatar Pantera Exodus

Music Waves

SABATON - AUX ARENES DE NIMES - 17 JUIN 2026

Sabaton NIGHTMARE Bloodywood

Overview

Recent developments in the speed metal genre include major live events such as Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax headlining a New Jersey stadium, and Accept celebrating its 50th anniversary with three concerts in France. Additionally, Slayer is performing Reign in Blood in full for its 40th anniversary, while Behemoth released a music video for their Venom cover featuring Dimmu Borgir's Shagrath.

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Kai Hansen shares 'Wait And See' single from upcoming solo album

Iron Maiden launch 2026 North American tour with 17-song set of classics

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM : Rats In The Temple

Whiplash announce new album 'Roar'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Lyric Video For 'The Edge Of Nowhere' From Upcoming 'Rats In The Temple' Album

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