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John 5 Taps 'Duke of Spook' Wednesday 13 for Debut Vocalist Role in The Creatures
Guitar legend John 5 enlists horror-rock icon Wednesday 13 to front his first-ever vocal lineup on tour.
Lita Ford Eyes September Release for New Studio Album
Hard rock icon Lita Ford is pushing through the final paperwork to get her long-awaited new record into fans' hands.
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BATTLE BEASTSteelbound
Steelbound delivers a predictably potent dose of power metal, though some familiar tropes threaten to blunt its considerable force.
Judas Priest’s Full Warsaw ‘Faithkeepers’ Concert Appears Online
Fan-filmed footage captures Judas Priest’s full 17-song Warsaw set, including returning classics and a formidable closing run.
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TAILGUNNERMidnight Blitz
A committed but ultimately unremarkable effort from Tailgunner, delivering flashes of promise without ever fully catching fire.
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BLOODBOUNDField Of Swords
A valiant, if somewhat predictable, quest through power metal tropes – Bloodbound’s 'Field of Swords' delivers heroic bombast but lacks true innovatio
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DYNAZTYGame of Faces
A valiant effort, but 'Game of Faces' feels like a band treading water rather than forging ahead.
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THE HUHUN
A valiant, if somewhat predictable, second act for Mongolian folk metal titans The HU.
Birmingham Marks First Anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s Death
Birmingham hosted the first Ozzy Day with live music, public art and citywide tributes to the Black Sabbath frontman.
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ARMORED SAINTEmotion Factory Reset
Emotion Factory Reset offers sturdy heavy-metal craft and strong vocal character, but too few songs create lasting urgency.
William Shatner Recruits Dave Lombardo for Metal Album
William Shatner’s forthcoming heavy metal project now features Dave Lombardo, John Moyer and Rob Halford.
Raven Plan to Record New Album This Summer
Raven have written a large pool of songs and expect to begin recording their next album in July or August.
Metal Church Announce ‘Dead To Rights’ Album
Metal Church will release their thirteenth studio album, ‘Dead To Rights’, on April 10 through Rat Pak Records.
Black Label Society Announce European Tour
Black Label Society will tour Europe from May through August 2026 with rotating support acts.
Manowar Announce ‘Kings Of Metal’ 2027 Tour
Manowar will celebrate ‘Kings Of Metal’ and ‘Fighting The World’ with alternating full-album sets in 2027.
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IMPELLITTERIWar Machine
A tightly played heavy-metal record with serious riffing power, sharp drumming and just enough excess to slow its momentum.
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DRAGONFORCEWarp Speed Warriors
DragonForce turn their familiar velocity into a bright arcade-metal sprint, with strong hooks and a few unnecessary bonus laps.
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SABATONThe War to End All Wars
The War to End All Wars delivers sturdy hooks and battlefield momentum, but Sabaton’s familiar machinery shows through the smoke.
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HELLOWEENHelloween
Helloween’s reunion album is energetic and professional, but its strongest moments come when nostalgia yields to tension.
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ANTHRAXWorship Music
Anthrax return with sharpened riffs, huge choruses and the kind of rhythmic discipline most comeback albums never find.