Power Trip and Municipal Waste Lead Metal & Beer Fest

Decibel Metal & Beer Fest returns to Philadelphia in May 2026 with Power Trip and Municipal Waste headlining.

Saxon’s Next Album Will Be Heavier and More Groove-Driven

Nigel Glockler says Saxon’s follow-up to ‘Hell, Fire And Damnation’ reduces the speed but keeps the weight.

Helix Announce New Album ‘Scrap Metal’

Canadian hard rock veterans Helix will release ‘Scrap Metal’ on January 23 through Perris Records.

Anthrax Near Completion of Long-Awaited Album

Charlie Benante says only one song remains to be mixed for Anthrax’s first studio album since 2016.

In Flames Announce Major European Summer Tour

In Flames will play more than 25 European dates between July and August 2026, ending at Göteborg Brinner.

Manowar Announce ‘Kings Of Metal’ 2027 Tour

Manowar will celebrate ‘Kings Of Metal’ and ‘Fighting The World’ with alternating full-album sets in 2027.

Slipknot Complete $120 Million Catalogue Deal

Slipknot have sold royalty interests in their existing catalogue to HarbourView Equity Partners.

Lamb Of God Announce Heavyweight North American Tour

Lamb Of God will tour with Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy and Sanguisugabogg in spring 2026.

Raven Cover ‘Metal Militia’ for Metallica Tribute

Raven have recorded ‘Metal Militia’ for a complete all-star tribute to Metallica’s ‘Kill ’Em All’.

Foo Fighters Announce 2026 European Stadium Tour

Foo Fighters will play 12 European stadium and festival dates across June and July 2026.

Twisted Sister Confirm 2026 Reunion Shows

Twisted Sister will reunite for a limited series of European festivals celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary.

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The Archaic Abattoir

A lean, aggressive death-metal record whose sharp pacing and riff-first writing still land with force.