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The biggest metal band on the planet. Metallica have sold over 125 million records worldwide and continue to fill stadiums four decades in. The M72 World Tour and Las Vegas Sphere residency prove they're not slowing down.
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Jason Newsted on Leaving Metallica: Addiction, Survival and the Real Reason
Jason Newsted says addiction, not Echobrain, forced his Metallica exit because he believed staying would cost him his life.
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Jason Newsted Chophouse Tour 2026: Dates, Cities and What to Expect
Jason Newsted is taking The Chophouse Band on its first headlining North American run this summer. Here are the dates, cities and what the trek actually means.
Metallica Add Six More Sphere Dates, Extend Residency Into February 2027
Metallica extend their Life Burns Faster Sphere residency with six more February 2027 dates, bringing the total to 20 shows across two years.
Metallica Adds 6 More Sphere Shows — Presale Starts March 4
Metallica is expanding the Life Burns Faster residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas with six additional shows. Fan club presale begins March 4.
Top 10 Metal Tours Coming in 2026 (North America)
There’s no shortage of noise right now — rumors, wishlists, fake leaks, and “maybe next year” nonsense floating around metal […]
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Best Metal Documentaries on Streaming: 12 Essential Watches
A no-filler guide to the metal documentaries that actually deserve your night, from Metallica implosion footage to Bay Area thrash history.
Jason Newsted Says He Is Free and Clear After Throat Cancer Treatment
Jason Newsted says he is free and clear after throat cancer treatment, and the update reframes his Chophouse Band return.
Accept 'Teutonic Titans' 2026 Album: Guests, Tracklist & Release Date
Accept will release Teutonic Titans 1976–2026 on September 4 with 50 guests across 19 reworked classics.
Metallica ReLoad Remastered Box Set: Release Date, Formats & What’s Inside
Metallica’s ReLoad remaster lands June 26 with a massive deluxe box set, demos, live cuts, DVDs, vinyl and a new fan cover contest.
Megadeth Play 'Ride the Lightning' Live: Why the Debut Matters
Megadeth finally played Ride the Lightning live in Bogota, turning Dave Mustaine's Metallica history into a full-circle thrash moment.
Metal & Hard Rock News – April 1, 2026: Periphery's New Album, Sepultura's Farewell EP, Korn in the MLB
Periphery announce album 8. Sepultura drop farewell EP single. Korn's 'Blind' is an MLB walk-up song. Jack Osbourne says no one guessed the mystery band. Metall
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 16, 2026: Hetfield Takes the Plunge
Hetfield proposes underwater during a shark dive, Maynard calls out society on Puscifer's new record, Symphony X finally confirms new album progress.
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 13, 2026: Metallica Locks the Sphere
Metallica confirms no more Sphere dates. BMTH book a rare club show before their arena run. Helloween bring 40 years to North America. Papa Roach, Warped Tour,
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 11, 2026: Blood, Books, and Blue Medusa
Alex Terrible fights and performs at Blood4Blood. Alissa White-Gluz launches Blue Medusa. Emperor and Blood Incantation hit North America. Pantera's 666-copy co
Metal & Hard Rock News – January 16, 2026: Tours Stack Up, Festivals Flex, and the Big Dogs Play Long Games
The metal and hard rock world never really sleeps—it just shifts gears. This week proves it again. Legacy bands are […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – January 1, 2026: New Year, Same Noise
The calendar flipped, the hangovers here, and metal wasted no time reminding everyone that the scene never actually sleeps. While […]