Heavy Metal

• A Beast To Praise

  20-08-2026 21:29 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Recorded at Fållan in Stockholm in what now seems like eons ago, April 16, 2022, DARK FUNERAL's new "Beast Of Praise" live album effectively puts a bow on the cycle for that same year's "We Are The Apocalypse" studio opus. The long-running Swedish black metal outfit has, by and large, long shown a w...
  
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• NETFLIX On DEMON HUNTER's Lawsuit Over 'KPop Demon Hunters' Trademark: 'These Allegations Are Without Merit'

  21-08-2026 01:40 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Netflix has released a statement in response to a lawsuit filed by the Christian metal band DEMON HUNTER (pictured) over the use of the "KPop Demon Hunters" name.
  The lawsuit was filed Tuesday (August 18) by Hyde Lane, the corporate entity for DEMON HUNTER, against Netflix, Netflix Studios and AEG P...
  
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• FRANK BELLO: 'ANTHRAX Is In A Really Good Place As A Band' Right Now

  20-08-2026 21:56 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with the BREWtally Speaking Podcast, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello addressed the often-repeated quote that being in a band is like being married to multiple people at the same time — there are plenty of ups and downs, plenty of disagreements, and for every new step and stage, the ba...
  
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• NITA STRAUSS Returns For Seventh Season Performing With LOS ANGELES RAMS; To Be Joined By Husband JOSH VILLALTA On Drums

  20-08-2026 20:16 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Guitarist Nita Strauss is returning to the stage this weekend to kick off her seventh season performing at Los Angeles Rams NFL games, continuing one of the most recognizable partnerships between rock music and professional sports.
  This season also brings some extra energy as Josh Villalta — Strauss...
  
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• RICHIE KOTZEN Releases New Solo Single 'Ivory Queen'

  20-08-2026 20:02 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Acclaimed guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen has released a new solo song, "Ivory Queen". The official lyric video for the track can be seen below.
  In a video message, Richie stated about the inspiration for "Ivory Queen":  "'Ivory Queen' is not a woman. It's just a metaphor for the sort of embodiment...
  
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• WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Announce New Album 'Estuary'

  20-08-2026 19:22 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Kings of USBM WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM have returned with sharpened teeth. Their new album, "Estuary", carries the hallmark of their unyielding dedication to the physical craft and analog production techniques.
  Due on October 23 via Relapse Records in North America, "Estuary" is WOLVES IN THE THRON...
  
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• BUSH Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of 'The Sea Of Memories' With New Anniversary Edition Featuring Nine Bonus Tracks

  20-08-2026 19:05 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Fifteen years after its original release, BUSH's acclaimed album "The Sea Of Memories" returns in its most complete form yet. Celebrating the album's 15th anniversary, this definitive edition — due on September 25 via earMUSIC — presents viathe record with stunning new 2026 remastered audio alongs...
  
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• BRUCE DICKINSON Releases Dramatic New Video For 'Change Of Heart' From 'More Balls To Picasso' Album

  20-08-2026 18:33 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Following the award-winning video for IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's classic solo track "Tears Of The Dragon", released earlier this year, comes its companion piece. "Change Of Heart" was shot in São Paulo, Brazil in September 2025 when Bruce joined with directors Leo Liberti and Antoine de Mo...
  
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• DARKTHRONE's TED 'NOCTURNO CULTO' SKJELLUM To Release Debut Album From His New Band AVRAK In October

  20-08-2026 18:10 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Recently unveiled Norwegian heavy metal juggernaut-in-the-making AVRAK was founded in November 2023 by guitarists Anders Hegna (NØD, EL KAYENNE, SVIDD GREVLING) and Ted "Nocturno Culto" Skjellum, notable for being half of legendary duo DARKTHRONE. The pair had known each other for many years, and wi...
  
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• Watch: DOWN Performs New Single 'Blood Oath' Live For First Time

  20-08-2026 17:18 via blabbermouth.net
  
  American heavy metal icons DOWN played their new single, "Blood Oath", live for the first time during their headlining concert Wednesday night (August 19) at the House Of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below.
  Released on August 19, "Blood Oath" is taken fro...
  
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• Spanish Thrashers ANGELUS APATRIDA Sign With NAPALM RECORDS, Announce 'The Reckoning' EP

  20-08-2026 16:47 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Spanish thrash metal heavyweights ANGELUS APATRIDA are entering a new era, officially signing with Napalm Records.
  Formed in 2000, the Spanish quartet has spent more than two decades establishing itself as one of the leading forces in the international thrash metal scene, performing at major festiva...
  
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• SNOT Signs Record Deal With BLKIIBLK; New Studio Album Coming In Summer 2027

  20-08-2026 16:18 via blabbermouth.net
  
  BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group, has announced the signing of legendary California punk-metal pioneers SNOT to a worldwide recording deal.
  One of the most influential cult bands to emerge from the late-'90s heavy music explosion, SNOT is currently writing and recording its...
  
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• See Pro-Shot Video Of VIO-LENCE's Entire August 2026 Concert In Moscow, Russia

  20-08-2026 16:02 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The BELIAL 68 channel on YouTube has uploaded professionally filmed video of VIO-LENCE's entire August 16 concert at the Pravda club in Moscow, Russia. Check it out below.
  Featured songs:
  00:00:00 - Intro
  00:07:47 - Serial Killer
  00:02:20 - Liquid Courage
  00:11:42 - Subterfuge
  00:16:57 - I Profit
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• ENSLAVED Announces New Studio Album 'Mið', Shares 'Solar Will' Single

  20-08-2026 15:22 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Progressive trailblazers ENSLAVED have officially announced their forthcoming studio album, "Mið", set for release on October 30 via Nuclear Blast Records.
  Throughout their 35-year journey, across 17 albums, the Norwegian vanguard have continually redefined the boundaries of progressive black metal,...
  
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• NEIL PEART Documentary Maker Hopes Film Will Reveal Iconic RUSH Drummer Was 'A Very Loyal And Loving Friend'

  20-08-2026 15:01 via blabbermouth.net
  
  A new documentary about late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — who previously directed the 2010 RUSH documentary "Beyond The Lighted Stage" — the 96-minute fil...
  
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• KING 810 Announces New Album 'La Grande Mort Or Silence Of God'

  20-08-2026 14:40 via blabbermouth.net
  
  KING 810 is knocking at the door once again. The Flint, Michigan heavy music outliers will unleash their new full-length album, "La Grande Mort Or Silence Of God", on November 27. It not only serves as the band's fourth full-length offering of original new material in 18 months, but you also could c...
  
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• FOO FIGHTERS To Open For AC/DC For One Night Only In St. Louis

  20-08-2026 14:19 via blabbermouth.net
  
  FOO FIGHTERS are taking a special one-off detour from their "Take Cover" global stadium tour to fill in for their friends THE PRETTY RECKLESS as special guests of AC/DC for one night only on September 8 at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
  The performance brings two generations of...
  
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• ANTHRAX And DIXXON FLANNEL CO. Join Forces To Celebrate 'Persistence Of Time'

  20-08-2026 13:56 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Dixxon Flannel Co., in collaboration with legendary metal band ANTHRAX, is celebrating 36 years of "Persistence Of Time" with a limited-edition bamboo inspired by the album. "Persistence Of Time"'s earthy album artwork is reworked into the plaid of the bamboo, and ANTHRAX's unmistakable black logo i...
  
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• Former SYMPHONY X Bassist THOMAS MILLER Announces Debut Album From Solo Project LAZARUS EFFECT

  20-08-2026 13:40 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Sensory Records has announced the compelling eponymous debut from THOMAS MILLER'S LAZARUS EFFECT, the new venture from the former founding SYMPHONY X bassist.
  Thomas Miller started his music career in central New Jersey and played in numerous cover and original bands influenced by progressive bands...
  
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• EXTOL Announces First New Album In Over A Decade, 'Aura Of Decay'; Shares 'The One And The Many' Single

  20-08-2026 13:19 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Norwegian extreme metal innovators EXTOL have officially announced their return. On November 6, the band will release its sixth full-length album, "Aura Of Decay", via Solid State Records, marking its first album since the band's critically acclaimed 2013 self-titled release. The new LP features the...
  
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• Soul Profaner Premiere New Single & Music Video "Death And Blasphemy"

  20-08-2026 09:53 via metalunderground.com
  Veracruz, México-based slamming death metal trio Soul Profaner premiere a new music video for "Death And Blasphemy", streaming via YouTube for you now below. The track is taken from their current album "Narco Satanic", out in stores now. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Extol Premiere New Single & Visualizer "The One And The Many" From Upcoming New Comeback Album "Aura Of Decay"

  20-08-2026 09:46 via metalunderground.com
  Extol have premiered their brand new single “The One And The Many”. The track serves as both the lead single and opening cut from the metal band’s first new studio album since 2013, “Aura Of Decay”. Solid State Records have scheduled the comeback effort for a November 06th release.A press release offered the following on the new alb...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Sicksense Premiere New Single & Music Video "A Moment Of Violence" From Upcoming New EP “Funerals”

  20-08-2026 09:33 via metalunderground.com
  Sicksense‘s “A Moment Of Violence” music video has now arrived online. The latest clip once again saw the band share directing duties with Tony Aguilera (Stitched Up Heart, Exodus).The band, who feature members and alumni of Stuck Mojo, The Agonist and more, collectively commented on the new track:Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says His 'Cancer Has Returned' Once Again: 'I'm Continuing Treatments To Manage It'

  20-08-2026 00:29 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Francisco Sigüenza of El Salvador's Radio YSKL FM, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell spoke about how being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013 had changed his perspective on life and his approach to living it. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I t...
  
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• AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS On Changes In Music Industry: 'Everything Has Been Blown To Bits'

  19-08-2026 23:19 via blabbermouth.net
  
  During a recent appearance on the "Artist Friendly With Joel Madden" podcast, hosted by GOOD CHARLOTTE's Joel Madden, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows discussed his band's 2023 decision to venture into the blockchain world, using Berify's authentication technology and Bitflips' expertise as wel...
  
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• SKINDRED's BENJI WEBBE On His Relationship With His 18 Grandchildren: 'I Meet Needs, Not Wants, When It Comes To My Grandkids'

  19-08-2026 21:55 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with the Everblack podcast, Benji Webbe, frontman of the long-running Welsh ragga-metal band SKINDRED, was asked if it's true that he has 19 grandchildren. Benji responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think someone's put one extra on there.I actually have 18 grandchi...
  
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• Watch: GODSMACK/Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Answers Questions About Technique, Stamina, Drum Setup And More

  19-08-2026 21:16 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Mike Mangini, current drummer for GODSMACK, former drummer for DREAM THEATER, and former professor at Berklee College Of Music, has shared a new 22-minute video in which he answers real questions from drummers about technique, ergonomics, speed, stamina, drum setup, soloing, and memorizing complex m...
  
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• HALESTORM's LZZY HALE And EPIPHONE Unveil Explorer Custom Guitar In Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle

  19-08-2026 20:47 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Epiphone, the innovative, high-quality instrument brand built for every stage, has announced the launch of the Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom in a striking Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish. A bold new artist model created in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning HALESTORM frontwoman, rhythm gui...
  
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• MICHAEL MONROE Announces Spring 2027 U.S. Tour Dates

  19-08-2026 20:26 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will embark on a short U.S. tour in April and May 2027.
  Confirmed dates are as follows:
  April 29 - Hamden, CT - Space Ballroom
  April 30 - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall
  May 01 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
  May 04 - Las Vegas, NV - Fremont Country Club
  Ma...
  
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• Colorado Thrash Quartet HAVOK Announces Fall 2026 North American Headlining Tour

  19-08-2026 19:58 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Thrash metal powerhouse HAVOK has announced a massive North American headline tour for fall 2026, joined by HELLRIPPER, SLACKJAW and XOTH.
  The 26-date run kicks off October 21 at Metro Music Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah before tearing across the United States and concluding with a hometown show at D...
  
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