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  • MASTER BOOT RECORD Announces 2026 North American Headlining Tour

    Photo by Stephanie Cabral Italy-based computer metal project MASTER BOOT RECORD (MBR) will return to US and Canadian shores this coming Spring for an extensive North American headlining tour after completing their very successful European tour with labelmates Igorrr plus openers Imperial Triumphant! The group’s North American journey begins on April 24th in Cambridge, Massachusetts and runs through…

  • AMORPHIS Return To The Fray With New Single “Crowned In Crimson”

    Theme Song For Upcoming Epic Movie Son Of Revenge – The Story Of Kalevala Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS present “Crowned In Crimson”, a powerful and emotionally charged new single, which also serves as the main theme song for the upcoming action feature Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, premiering in Finland on January 16, 2026. A…

  • CLOSE ENEMIES Announce Florida And California Dates For 2026

    Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has…

  • MEGADETH RELEASE NEW SINGLE/VIDEO FOR “LET THERE BE SHRED!”

    FROM THEIR JANUARY 2026 SELF-TITLED FINAL STUDIO RELEASE Photo credit: Ross Halfin As anticipation continues to build for MEGADETH’s final studio album—out January 23, 2026 via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label)—the metal titans have today (December 19) released the latest single and video for “Let There Be Shred!” The track is a rapid-fire manifesto…

  • JOHN BUSH In St. Charles, IL With Photos!

    At The Arcada Theatre With CATEGORY 7 All Photos By Travis Failey Photography Fans of hard rock and heavy metal have been familiar with the name John Bush for decades. He has been the frontman for Armored Saint and when Anthrax made the decision to replace Joey Belladonna, Bush got the call. He took the…

  • MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Adds Special AGALLOCH Double Sets, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES + More Bands Added

    Now welcoming SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MACABRE, PALLBEARER, HIRAX + more Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 has announced day splits for its highly anticipated return to The Rave/Eagles Club, taking place June 5–7, 2026. In addition to previously announced headliners Acid Bath (Friday), Killswitch Engage (Saturday), and Ministry (Sunday), the festival has added Suicidal Tendencies and a wave of additional artists spanning the full spectrum of heavy music. The current…

  • ROBIN TROWER REVEALS NEW LIVE SINGLE “TOO ROLLING STONED”

    FROM ‘ONE MOMENT IN TIME: LIVE IN THE USA‘; COMING JANUARY 30 VIA ARTONE / PROVOGUE Photo Credit Jim Arbogast The award-winning British blues icon Robin Trower has revealed the latest live cut, “Too Rolling Stoned,” from his upcoming album One Moment In Time: Live In The USA, which will be releasedon January 30 via Artone/Provogue.  Listen…

  • VENUS 5 RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM ‘MARCH OF THE VENUS 5’

    SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 20; “LIKE A WITCH” Video Launches Photo Credit: Arianna Ceccarelli – Kinorama Studio International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the Club), Herma (Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari – are thrilled to announce the release of their second studio album,…