FeNyX42
Founder & Editor
Tyson (FeNyX42) is the founder of Metal Mantra and has been deep in the heavy music scene for over four decades — from the Bay Area underground to stages and festivals across the country. He built Metal Mantra because the scene deserves coverage that actually comes from inside it: real news from real working bands, from rising metalcore acts to legendary artists still pushing the genre.
Metal Mantra covers tours, new releases, reviews, and live reporting with the same energy the music demands. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning, the Metal Rundown drops the biggest stories in heavy music so you never miss what happened.
When he’s not publishing, Tyson runs bl3gh, a creative brand producing custom apparel, vinyl stickers, and 3D-printed goods inspired by heavy music culture.
LATEST FROM FeNyX42
Wage War ‘It Calls Me By Name’ EP Review: Five Songs, Zero Filler
Wage War’s new EP ‘It Calls Me By Name’ is five songs of Florida heat: grooves, bounce, and metalcore bite with zero wasted seconds.
Thrash of the Titans in Berkeley Review: Testament’s Hometown Victory Lap at The UC Theatre
Testament’s hometown finale at Berkeley’s UC Theatre felt like a victory lap and a reunion: Bay Area thrash royalty in the room, pits in motion, history alive.
Best Metalcore Albums for Beginners: 15 Essentials to Start With
New to metalcore? Start here. These 15 albums map the genre’s essential eras, from melodic classics to modern heavy hitters, with clear jumping-in points.
Up & Coming: Resistor Are Long Island Nu-Metal Done Right
Resistor aren’t doing nu-metal cosplay. BITE THIS! hits because the turntables are a weapon, the grooves are real, and the band means it.
Lamb of God at The Masonic Review
Lamb of God hit The Masonic on April 3 and turned a sold-out San Francisco room into a blunt-force reminder that groove metal still hits like a weapon.
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.
Bad Omens at Oakland Arena: From Goldfields to the Colosseum in Three Years
Bad Omens closed the Do You Feel Love tour at Oakland Arena Friday night. Three years ago: Goldfields. That gap isn't a trajectory — it's a detonation.
Eva Under Fire Announce New Album Villainous Out July 10 — Watch the Title Track feat. Maria Brink
Detroit's Eva Under Fire announce their new album Villainous, out July 10 via Better Noise Music. The title track features In This Moment's Maria Brink.
Resistor — BITE THIS! Review: Long Island Sends a Message and Means It
Resistor's debut full-length is exactly what nu-metal needs — raw, genuine, built on actual turntables, and unconcerned with being polished. 8/10.
Don Broco - Nightmare Tripping Review: The Album That Needed Nickelback and Sam Carter in the Same Year
Don Broco's fifth album pairs Nickelback on the title track and Sam Carter on 'True Believers' — and both land. Nightmare Tripping is their heaviest, most purpo
Mike Portnoy Rules Out AI in Dream Theater: 'I Don't Think It Will Ever Come Into the Band'
Mike Portnoy rules out AI in Dream Theater: 'that's something that's sacred.' No click track for the same reason. April 22 Santiago show filmed for Blu-ray.
Rob Blasko: 'Knowing Everything I Know Now, I Don't Know That I Would Start a Band Today'
Rob Zombie bassist Blasko says he wouldn't start a band today. Platform fragmentation, algorithmic gatekeeping, option paralysis — a diagnosis, not a hot take.
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 25, 2026: Ronnie Radke Restrained, Korn Goes TikTok, Shatner + Halford
Brittany Furlan gets her restraining order against Ronnie Radke, Korn's 'Freak on a Leash' conquers TikTok, Upon a Burning Body hitting the road in June, Left t
Kerry King Entering Studio in April to Record Second Solo Album
Kerry King enters the studio in April for his second solo album. Mark Osegueda called the first lyrics 'vicious.' Same band. Tour early 2027.
Jacoby Shaddix: 'I Love the Pushback From Rock Culture Against AI in Music'
Jacoby Shaddix says rock culture can detect AI — and he loves that it does. New Papa Roach single 'Wake Up Calling': no sample drums, raw recording.
Maynard James Keenan Explains Why He Can't Hear the Audience at Live Shows — And Doesn't Want To
Maynard James Keenan keeps his in-ears bone dry at live shows — zero crowd bleed. Not ego. Protecting the performance. He told Rick Beato exactly why.
Winston McCall Addresses Parkway Drive's Former Crew Member Pleading Guilty to Sex Offense
Winston McCall released a video statement on Jed Gordon's guilty plea to a 2002 sexual offense involving a minor. Band terminated all ties. Sentencing May 19.
Sevendust Was Genuinely Planning a Farewell Run. Then They Decided to Tour Harder Than Ever.
Sevendust had a full farewell run mapped out. Morgan Rose cried thinking about it. Then overnight they scrapped it and went all in. Album One drops May 1.
Summer Slaughter 2026: Hatebreed Returns as Headliner for Third Straight Year
Hatebreed headlines Summer Slaughter 2026 for the third straight year. Devourment on first 11 dates, Incantation on the final five. July 2–24.
Up & Coming: Turn Cold Are the Crossover Thrash Act the Scene Has Been Missing
Atlanta's Turn Cold play crossover thrash with the commitment most bands lose by album two. Violent Breed is the real thing — and they're just getting started.
Best Thrash Metal Albums of All Time — The Definitive 25
The 25 best thrash metal albums of all time — ranked, argued, and defended. From Bay Area origins to global dominance, this is the definitive list.
Every Slayer Album Ranked — From Show No Mercy to Repentless
Every Slayer studio album ranked worst to best — from the raw chaos of Show No Mercy to the 29 minutes that changed heavy metal forever.
Why Every Metalhead Needs Earplugs — And the Only Pair Worth Buying
Tinnitus is forever. Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs protect your hearing without killing the sound. Metal Mantra readers get 10% off.
Catch Your Breath Drop 'Blood Money' Video — Third Single of a Loaded 2026
Catch Your Breath drop 'Blood Money' — their third and heaviest single of 2026, via Thriller Records, with a music video directed by Alex Kouvatsos.
The Warning Drop 'Kerosene' Performance Video — Watch Dany, Ale, and Pau Own the Frame
The Warning release a performance video for Kerosene — a stripped-back visual companion that puts Dany, Ale, and Pau front and center.
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 20, 2026: Ginger's Diagnosis, Neurosis Return
Neurosis return with a surprise album. Ginger diagnosed with rare cancer. Pallbearer expand their tour. Porcupine Tree hints at 2027.
Geoff Tate 'Power' Review: Operation Mindcrime III's First Single and the Setlist Problem
Geoff Tate just dropped 'Power,' the first single from Operation: Mindcrime III. This week he and Scott Ian separately said the same uncomfortable thing about c
AC/DC's Stevie Young Hospitalized in Buenos Aires Ahead of Sold-Out Argentina Shows
AC/DC's Stevie Young hospitalized in Buenos Aires ahead of three sold-out Monumental Stadium shows. Band says he's doing well and plans to perform.
The Warning Own Lollapalooza Chile 2026 — Kerosene Burns Live and Ritual Signals the Next Era
The Warning debuted Kerosene live and unveiled brand new track Ritual at Lollapalooza Chile 2026. We've been covering these sisters since 2021. They've never be
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 18, 2026: Reznor Speaks, Biafra Fights
Trent Reznor clarifies NIN's future. Jello Biafra recovering from stroke. KSE headline Rock La Cauze. Mastodon side shows. $10K Gibson dropped.
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
Review: Kreator — 'Krushers of the World'
Kreator's 16th album is a direct line back to the thrash that made them legends — and they're still drawing blood in 2026.
Slayer's Hell Awaits Gets a 40th Anniversary Reissue — Unreleased Live Bochum 1985 Included
Metal Blade is reissuing Slayer's Hell Awaits on May 15, 2026 — with 18 previously unreleased live tracks from Bochum 1985 and a limited 'blood' vinyl pressing
Exodus Drop 'Goliath' This Week — Bay Area Thrash's Best Album in Years Arrives March 20
Exodus release their 13th studio album 'Goliath' on March 20 via Napalm Records — featuring Rob Dukes back on vocals, guests Peter Tägtgren and Katie Jacoby, an
Bring Me the Horizon's 'L.I.V.E. in São Paulo' Concert Film Hits Cinemas March 25 and 28
Bring Me the Horizon's 'L.I.V.E. in São Paulo' hits cinemas in over 35 countries on March 25 and 28, bringing their biggest headline show ever — 50,000 fans at
The Warning 2026 Latin America Tour: Dates, Festivals & Everything You Need to Know
The Warning open their 2026 Latin America run this Friday at Lollapalooza Chile — six dates across five countries through late March, backed by the momentum of
Megadeth Hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — 40 Years in the Making
After 40 years, 17 albums, cancer, multiple surgeries, and one of the most turbulent histories in thrash metal — Megadeth finally hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 9, 2026: Boston Loses a Voice
Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo dies at 60. Alice Cooper announces his autobiography. Primus return to the UK for the first time in a decade. William Shatner is mak
Iron Maiden Set the End Point — Final Run For Your Lives Shows Announced, Full Year Off Road in 2027
Iron Maiden have confirmed the final two dates of the Run For Your Lives World Tour in Yokohama, Japan, and announced a full year off the road in 2027. They won
Nonpoint's Elias Soriano Says New Album Will Make You 'Have Fun Again'
Nonpoint frontman Elias Soriano is promising something different from the noise: a record built to empower, not decorate sadness. And 16 or 17 songs are already
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.
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 6, 2026: Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Deftones
Iron Maiden's LA show gets bumped for a football game, Sabaton reschedule their North American run after a bassist injury, and Stephen Carpenter opens up about
Jack Osbourne on Ozzy's Final Days: 'He Was Done. He Was Okay With His Journey.'
Jack Osbourne opens up about his father Ozzy's final days, revealing the rock legend had made peace with his journey after Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning
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.
Sevendust Announce 15th Album 'One' and Spring 2026 Tour With Atreyu
Sevendust return with their 15th studio album One, due May 1 via Napalm Records, and a stacked spring U.S. tour with Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Ad
Venom Announce New Album 'Into Oblivion,' Drop 'Lay Down Your Soul' Single
Venom return with their sixteenth studio album Into Oblivion, due May 1 via Noise/BMG. The band's first new material since 2018 features lead single Lay Down Yo
The Warning Drop 'Kerosene' This Friday — New Studio Music, New Era
The Warning drop 'Kerosene' this Friday — new studio music, new era. Hits all platforms March 6 ahead of a Latin American festival run.
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
Aftershock 2026 Lineup, Dates & Tickets: Tool, My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil Headline
Aftershock 2026 drops its biggest lineup ever: Tool, My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, and Limp Bizkit headline 140+ acts across five stages October 1–4 in
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 4, 2026: Reznor Talks End, Bach Steps Up
Trent Reznor floats the end of NIN touring, Sebastian Bach steps in for Twisted Sister, and Killswitch Engage hits the road with Machine Head. All the noise fro
The Scene Ran Caleb Shomo Off Instagram. Then Fronzak Opened His Mouth.
Caleb Shomo deleted his Instagram this week. No statement, no explanation. The context surrounding it is ugly — and Chris Fronzak's response made it uglier.
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.
Metal & Hard Rock News – March 2, 2026: Festival Season Is Loading
Louder Than Life drops its biggest lineup ever, Vans Warped Tour keeps stacking names, and Fear Factory's reunion door gets slammed shut — again.
Guitar Hero Creators Launch New Game; Static-X Featured In Trailer
Veterans behind the original Guitar Hero franchise are developing Stage Tour, a new guitar-centered rhythm game slated for fall 2026 — and the reveal trailer is
WWE 2K26 Soundtrack: Linkin Park, Turnstile, Bad Omens & More
The full WWE 2K26 soundtrack has been revealed, and it is stacked with heavy hitters — Linkin Park, Turnstile, Powerman 5000, Bad Omens, Better Lovers, Gatecree
Nicko McBrain: The End of an Era
Two things can be true at once. Nicko McBrain is being recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — nominated for the class of 2026 as a member of...
Beartooth, Atreyu, and the Great Metalcore Escape: When Bands Outgrow Their Roots
There is a conversation happening in metalcore right now, and most people are dancing around it. Two of the genre’s most significant acts — Beartooth...
Every Major Metal & Hard Rock Album Coming in 2026 (Updated)
Last updated: February 2026. Bookmark this page — we update it as dates are confirmed.
Rob Zombie — The Great Satan | Review
Five years is a long time to wait. The Great Satan is Rob Zombie's most focused record in over a decade — a 38-minute chainsaw rip that earns every second.
Wage War — 'Song of the Swamp' | Single Review
Wage War go heavier and nastier than usual on 'Song of the Swamp' — a murky, groove-drenched piledriver that sets the tone for the It Calls Me By Name EP.
Wage War Announce New EP “It Calls Me By Name” and Spring 2026 Tour
Florida metalcore outfit Wage War have announced a new EP, It Calls Me By Name, due April 17 via Fearless […]
Metallica Sphere Las Vegas 2026: Life Burns Faster Residency - Complete Guide
Last Updated: March 6, 2026 - Metallica expands Life Burns Faster to 24 shows across 12 weekends, now running through March 2027. Full dates, tickets, and presa
Death Angel Announce Act III 35th Anniversary Tour Leg 2 With Vio-lence + Incite — 35 U.S. Dates
Death Angel's Act III 35th anniversary tour hits 35 U.S. cities May–June 2026 with Vio-lence and Incite supporting.
Tomahawk Are Back: 13 Years Later, Mike Patton’s Best Band Returns on Their Own Terms
Thirteen years is a long time to wait. But Tomahawk has never operated on anyone else’s timeline.
Mike Patton Hints at Quiet Closure for Faith No More’s Final Run
Mike Patton’s recent comments suggest Faith No More’s last run carried a quiet sense of closure. With decades of influence behind them and a Bay Area legacy tha
Metal & Hard Rock News – February 23, 2026: Tour Turbulence, Fresh Tracks, and Festival Adds
Today’s heavy music rundown covers Beartooth, Nothing, Fallujah/Allegaeon, Beyond Creation, Mike Patton on Faith No More, Pennywise’s West Coast tour, Alex Van
Metal & Hard Rock News – February 18, 2026: Thrash Reloads, Tour Season Surges, and More Lineup Shakeups
Today’s heavy music rundown covers At The Gates, Exodus, Mushroomhead/Fear Factory, Converge, Enter Shikari, Ingested, Poison The Well, Shinedown, and Lovebites
Metal & Hard Rock News – February 16, 2026: Weekend Catch‑Up, Tours Stack Up, and the Reunion Machine Keeps Turning
Weekend catch-up rundown covering key tour announcements, lineup news, and notable updates across metal and hard rock.
Resistor Announce 'BITE THIS!' Album, Share 'Dead Soul' Video
Long Island's Resistor just announced their new album BITE THIS!, dropping March 27, and they're introducing it with the new […]
Sabaton’s ‘The Tour To End All Tours’ Concert Film Hits Streaming
Sabaton’s concert film The Tour To End All Tours has officially hit major streaming platforms, giving fans full access to […]
Holy Wars — 'Ceremony' | Single Review
Holy Wars' 'Ceremony' is a heavy, cinematic gut-punch from vocalist Kat Leon about surviving the darkest version of yourself. The album Shadow Work/Light Work c
Aftershock 2026: Dates, Tickets, Camping, and Everything You Need to Know
Aftershock is back. October 1-4, 2026 at Discovery Park in Sacramento. Here's everything you need — dates, tickets, camping, lineup updates, and how to get ther
Eva Under Fire Drop “Murder Scene” — A Sharp New Single And Lyric Video Built On Real Scars
Eva Under Fire aren’t interested in dressing things up for radio this time. The Detroit hard rock crew just unleashed […]
Manowar’s Ross the Boss Diagnosed with ALS: A Legend Faces His Greatest Battle
Ross “The Boss” Friedman, co-founder of Manowar and The Dictators, has been diagnosed with ALS. A look at what his legacy means to heavy metal and why this mome
Metal & Hard Rock News – February 6, 2026
Metal & Hard Rock News – February 6, 2026: Dickinson’s Solo Return, Global Tour Announcements, and Health-First Decisions The metal […]
Rock for People Adds Knocked Loose, Saxon, Alexisonfire to Iron Maiden Day
Rock for People just loaded up their special Iron Maiden day with enough firepower to justify the hype. Knocked Loose, […]
ShipRocked 2026 Review: Six Days of Metal Chaos at Sea
I just spent six days on the Carnival Horizon with some of the heaviest bands in modern metal, and I'm […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – February 3, 2026
Metal & Hard Rock News – February 3, 2026: Grammy Milestones, Major Tour Announcements, and Triumphant Returns The heavy music […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – January 21, 2026: Megadeth’s Final Salvo, Lorna Shore Storms North America, and Thrash Legends Say Goodbye
Metal news January 2026 is hitting different—the heavy music world is absolutely erupting this week, and if you’re not paying […]
Metal Mantra Sets Sail: Why Shiprocked 2026 Is the Metal Festival Experience You Can’t Replicate on Land
We’re heading back to the open ocean for six days of unfiltered heavy music chaos—and this time, I’m bringing Metal […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – January 19, 2026: Tours Implode, Legends Get Documented, and Heavy Hitters Reload for War
This was a messy, loud week in metal and hard rock. A long-rumored reunion tour dies in a very unglamorous […]
The Devil Wears Prada Drop Vinyl-Only Cut “Play The Old Shit,” Put It on Streaming, and Line Up a Spring 2026 Tour
The Devil Wears Prada have never been a nostalgia act—but they’re also not afraid to look the past dead in […]
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 […]
Inkcarceration 2026 Lineup Is a Statement — And It’s Loud as Hell
Inkcarceration doesn’t quietly announce lineups. It slams them down and dares you to keep up. More metal news: News hub. […]
Vicious Rumors Massive 2026 U.S. Tour
Vicious Rumors Announce Massive 2026 U.S. Tour, Drop New “Abusement Park” Video Vicious Rumors aren’t here to play nostalgia bingo. […]
Avatar Announce Spring 2026 North American Headline Tour — The Forest Beckons Again
Avatar don’t rest. They don’t reset. They don’t politely disappear between album cycles. They march forward, eyes wide open, dragging […]
Jay Weinberg and Caleb Freihaut Exit Bands as Lineup Shakeups Ripple Through Heavy Music
In the last couple of days the heavy music world has been hit with not one but two lineup departures […]
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dead at 78 — Not Metal, Still Mandatory Respect
It’s not metal. Let’s get that out of the way. But if you give a damn about musicianship, risk-taking, and […]
Mayhem Unleash “Life Is a Corpse You Drag” — Death Isn’t the End, It’s the Point
Mayhem are back, and they’re not here to comfort anyone. The Norwegian black metal lifers have dropped a new video […]
Headbangers Boat 2026: The Complete Guide to Lamb of God’s Metal Cruise
Headbangers Boat is the definitive heavy metal cruise — a floating festival curated and headlined by Lamb of God, built […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – January 10, 2026: Tours Announced, Legends Honored, and the Scene Faces Reality
The metal and hard rock world doesn’t slow down—New tours are locking in, festivals are stacking lineups that demand attention, […]
Black Veil Brides Drop “Certainty” and It Hits Harder Than You’d Expect
Black Veil Brides have officially opened 2026 with a goddamn statement. The band’s new single “Certainty” and its blistering video […]
New Metal & Hard Rock Albums — January 9, 2026
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Metal & Hard Rock News – January 5, 2026: Chaos on Tour, Legends Honored, and Old Wounds Reopened
The metal and hard rock world is doing what it does best right now — colliding eras, genres, and uncomfortable […]
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 […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 31, 2025: Lineup Shifts, Comeback Teases & Scene Reckonings
The year is crawling toward the finish line, but the metal world clearly didn’t get the memo to slow down. […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 30, 2025: Scene Drama, Legacy Egos, and Reunions That Probably Should’ve Stayed Dead
If you thought the holidays were going to slow things down in the metal world, think again. The riffs never […]
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 […]
Top 10 Upcoming Metal Albums of 2026
The Top 10 Upcoming Metal, Metalcore, Deathcore & Hardcore Albums of 2026 Let’s be honest — 2026 is already looking […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 25, 2025: Sleep Token Go Gold and Hardcore History Closes a Chapter
Metal & hard rock news doesn’t move in a straight line — it lurches, collides, and occasionally implodes. Today’s metal […]
Lamb of God StubHub Flub
StubHub Apologizes After Lamb of God Tickets Are Mistakenly Listed for Christian Concert StubHub apologizes after Lamb of God tickets […]
Sleep Token Unlicensed Photo Merch
Sleep Token Face Copyright Backlash Over Alleged Unlicensed Merch Photo Use Sleep Token are facing renewed scrutiny after a photographer […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 22, 2025: Deftones Drop “Infinite Source” Video, Megadeth Unleash Final-Era Single
Deftones, Megadeth, Behemoth, Powerwolf, War On Women, and Lionheart all made decisive moves this week, reinforcing how heavy music continues […]
Scottish Metal Band December Tenth Enter Legal Dispute Over Name Confusion
Scottish Metal Band Faces Naming Clash With Simon Cowell’s New Pop Project More metal news: News hub. December Tenth—the underground Scottish metal […]
Jane’s Addiction Officially Disband Following Internal Conflict and Legal Fallout
Jane’s Addiction are officially finished — and this time, it’s not another pause, hiatus, or “we’ll see what happens.” The […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 17, 2025: Major Tours, Festival Headlines & Heavy Momentum
Joe Satriani & Steve Vai announce 2026 North American tour — Two of rock’s most celebrated guitar heroes have joined […]
Thrash of the Titans USA Tour 2026: Testament, Overkill & Destruction Unite for an Epic Thrash Metal Assault
The thrash metal gods have smiled upon us – Thrash of the Titans is back and it’s coming to the […]
Rock for People 2026 Names Halsey as Final Headliner for Festival: Locks in Top 10 Status in Europe
Rock for People 2026 has officially named its final headliner for next summer, and it's not playing it safe. Halsey […]
Evanescence Bring Jacoby Shaddix Onstage for “Bring Me to Life” at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
Evanescence Bring Me to Life live became one of the most talked-about moments at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas when the […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 15, 2025: Major Tours, New Music & Festival Buzz
Here’s a snapshot of the biggest developments across heavy metal, metalcore, power metal, and hard rock over the past 24 […]
Iron Maiden Expand 2026 ‘Run For Your Lives’ World Tour With Massive New Leg of Dates
Iron Maiden’s 2026 tour continues to grow as the legendary band expands their Run For Your Lives World Tour with […]
Static-X Estate Pushes Back Against Unauthorized Wayne Static Documentary
The legacy of Wayne Static has once again become the focus of debate within the industrial metal world, following a […]
Top 10 Metal Tracks That Defined 2025 — Editorial Rundown
The top 10 metal tracks of 2025 tell the story of a year where heavy music hit harder emotionally as […]
Evanescence Performed 'Afterlife' at The Game Awards and It Was a Statement
Amy Lee walked onto one of gaming's biggest stages and reminded everyone what a real vocalist sounds like. Evanescence performed 'Afterlife' at The Game Awards
Amon Amarth & Dethklok Announce Massive Co-Headlining North American Tour
Swedish melodic death metal titans Amon Amarth and animated cult phenomenon Dethklok have officially joined forces for one of the […]
Sebastian Bach 2026 North America Tour
Sebastian Bach announces 2026 North American headlining tour with Stitched Up Heart plus new video for What Do I Got To Lose.
Kreator Announce Spring 2026 U.S. Headline Tour With Major Festival Appearances
Kreator 2026 tour plans are officially underway as the German thrash metal legends announce a Spring U.S. headline run with […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 11, 2025: Major Tour Returns, New Music Drops & Cruise Update
Catch up on more daily coverage in the Metal Mantra Rundown Archive. Catch more in the latest Rundown. Triumph — […]
Bloodywood Announce 2026 “System of a Brown” U.S. Tour With The Pretty Wild, Ladrones, and Ankor
Indian folk metal trailblazers Bloodywood have announced their 2026 North American headline run, the “System of a Brown Tour,” marking […]
A7X & Good Charlotte Announce 2026 NA Tour
Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte Announce Massive Summer 2026 North American Tour Two powerhouse bands from different corners of heavy […]
Why Dave Mustaine Says a Full‑Lineup Megadeth Reunion Won’t Happen
The announcement of Megadeth’s farewell tour and final album has set off a flurry of speculation among thrash‑metal fans. After […]
Philadelphia’s VARIALS Announce New Album Where the Light Leaves
New album lands Feb 27 via Fearless Records — watch the “Where the Light Leaves” video now. More metal news: […]
Kreator unleash “Satanic Anarchy” video from forthcoming album Krushers Of The World
German thrash metal legends Kreator have released their scorching new single “Satanic Anarchy,” taken from the band’s highly anticipated sixteenth […]
Avenged Sevenfold Surprise-Release New Track “Magic” for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Avenged Sevenfold have pulled another signature left hook, surprise-dropping a brand-new song titled “Magic” — a collaborative track created for […]
Chained Saint Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP
Teen Metal Band CHAINED SAINT Release Live at the Whisky a Go Go EP The Chained Saint Live at the […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 5, 2025: New Songs, Farewell Events & Touring Updates
Today’s heavy-music news cycle is packed: surprise singles from hard-rock icons, cinematic farewell events, candid interviews from scene legends, touring […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 4, 2025: Tours, Tributes, Cancellations & Chaos in Heavy Music
Today’s heavy-music news cycle is packed: new 2026 tour routes, charity moves from arena giants, a major Australian festival cancellation, […]
Parkway Drive Cancels 2026 “Park Waves” Festival Amid Soaring Touring Costs
Australian metalcore heavyweights Parkway Drive have officially cancelled their ambitious 2026 traveling festival, Park Waves, citing overwhelming production an
The Amity Affliction & August Burns Red Announce 2026 “Spring Horizons” Co-Headline Tour
Metalcore titans The Amity Affliction and August Burns Red are joining forces for one of 2026’s most anticipated heavy tours […]
Six Former Cradle of Filth Members File Lawsuit Against Dani Filth Over Likeness Rights & Unpaid Royalties
After months of public tension, a group of former Cradle of Filth members have filed a formal lawsuit against Dani […]
LION’S SHARE Return With Inferno: A Powerful Comeback 17 Years in the Making
After nearly two decades without a full-length studio album, Swedish heavy metal mainstays LION’S SHARE are finally ready to step […]
Ex-I Prevail Frontman Brian Burkheiser Launches Scatterbrain With Taylor Swift Cover
Former I Prevail vocalist Brian Burkheiser has officially re-entered the heavy-music world with the launch of his new project,Scatterbrain, debuting […]
Evanescence Announce Massive 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox, Poppy, Nova Twins & K.Flay
Rock icons Evanescence have officially announced a massive 2026 world tour, marking their most ambitious global run in years. The […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – November 27, 2025: Scene Movement & Unconfirmed Reports
The past day in heavy music hasn’t delivered many concrete announcements, yet the underground is alive with credible chatter and […]
Pack Your Bags, Aftershock - Camping Arrives at Cal Expo for 2026
After years of fans wishing for it, official festival camping is finally coming to Aftershock - and 2026 is the […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – November 24, 2025: Arch Enemy Shake-Up, New HEALTH Single, Amon Amarth Tour
The metal world is buzzing again this week, and today’s metal news recap brings major lineup shifts, massive tour reveals, […]
Iron Maiden Discography & Legacy: Ranking the Albums
Iron Maiden’s discography is a towering legacy in heavy metal, spanning 17 studio albums from their self-titled debut in 1980 […]
Welcome to Rockville: North America’s Ultimate Rock & Metal Festival
Welcome to Rockville 2026 stands tall as one of the largest and most electrifying rock and metal festivals on the […]
Review: Left For Good – Bad Omens
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Gorillaz & Limp Bizkit Announced for Rock for People 2026
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Sonic Temple: The Midwest’s Defining Rock & Metal Festival
Sonic Temple 2026 stands as one of the most important rock and metal festivals in the United States, anchoring the […]
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Sick New World has solidified itself as one of the most dynamic and culturally resonant heavy music festivals in North […]
Sleep Token Conjures An Arcadian Ritual At Oakland Arena
On October 10, 2025, Sleep Token turned the Oakland Arena into a temple of atmospheric metal. From the moment the […]
Testament – Para Bellum (Album Review)
Even before the music starts, the hand-painted cover art of Para Bellum — depicting a serene angel constructed from missiles […]
Aftershock 2025: The Ruckus, The Roar, The Resurrection
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Review: Vicious Rumors – The Devil’s Asylum
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Metallica M72 Turns Levi’s Stadium Into Sacred Ground During No Repeat Weekend in Santa Clara
Metallica M72 Turns Levi’s Stadium Into Sacred Ground During No Repeat Weekend in Santa Clara In their Bay Area “hometown” […]
Shiprocked 2026: The Ultimate Rock-At-Sea Experience
Get ready to set sail into rock-and-roll legend: Shiprocked 2026 — the 16th annual edition of the rock-festival-at-sea — is […]
Shiprocked 2025 Review: A Week at Sea Where Sleep Lost and Riffs Won
Shiprocked 2025 Review: A Week at Sea Where Sleep Lost and Riffs Won Shiprocked 2025 didn’t feel like a “vacation.” […]
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