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Four Ex-King Diamond Members Form Lex Legion: Album Out June 2026
Four-fifths of the classic King Diamond late-'80s lineup have reunited as Lex Legion, with a self-titled debut album due June 2026 via MNRK Music Group.
T3RMINAL: Tesla + WASP + Saliva Icons Form New Hard Rock Band
Brian Wheat, Tommy Skeoch, Chris Holmes, and Josey Scott have formed T3RMINAL — a modern hard rock supergroup with a debut album on the way for 2026.
Converge Announce Second 2026 Album 'Hum of Hurt': Tracklist, Single, and June Release Date
Converge announce 'Hum of Hurt,' their second album of 2026, out June 5 on Deathwish/Epitaph. Here's the full tracklist, first single, and European tour dates.
Ingested Drop 'Watch You Fold' Feat. John Gallagher — New Album 'Denigration' Due May 8
Ingested's new single 'Watch You Fold' features John Gallagher of Dying Fetus and is a preview of 'Denigration,' due May 8 on Metal Blade Records.
Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert has been arrested in Maryland on charges of attempted second degree murder and first degree assault.
Jack Owen: 'Butchered at Birth' Is His Least Favorite Early Cannibal Corpse Record — Here's Why
Former Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen says Butchered at Birth ranks last among his early records — and the reasons are genuinely interesting.
Features
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Up & Coming: Parabellum — Sacramento Thrash That Earned Its Place
Sacramento's Parabellum: two albums, Folsom Prison, and Gary Holt producing LP3. NorCal thrash's next act isn't waiting.
Every Pantera Album Ranked — All 9 Studio Records, From Metal Magic to Reinventing the Steel
Pantera made nine studio albums. Four of them were glam metal. Five of them changed heavy music forever. Here's every record ranked, no exceptions.
Death Metal vs Black Metal: What's the Difference?
Death metal and black metal are both extreme — but they're built from different DNA. Here's what separates them, band by band and riff by riff.
Festivals & Events
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Metal Festival Gear Guide: What to Bring, What They'll Confiscate, and What You'll Regret Leaving Home
Summer 2026 festival season is locked. Here's what actually belongs in your bag — and what will get confiscated at the gate before you even hear a note.
Rock for People Finalizes 2026 Lineup With All Time Low, Lionheart, Destroy Boys, and 27 More
Rock for People has locked in 30 more bands to complete the international lineup for its 2026 edition. Over 130 acts across five days in Hradec Králové.
Ozzfest Is Coming Back in 2027 — Sharon Osbourne Makes It Official
Ozzfest 2027 now has its first confirmed venue: two days at Villa Park in Birmingham, followed by North American dates. Sharon and Jack Osbourne have both confi
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