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Slayer — 40 years of Reign in Blood celebrated at Rocklahoma 2026
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SLAYER To Celebrate 40 Years Of Reign In Blood At Rocklahoma 2026

Slayer is heading to Rocklahoma 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Reign In Blood — one of thrash metal’s most consequential records. Here’s the full con

#Festivals#metal mantra#metal tours4 min
ShipRocked 2027 — Jan 24–30 cruise announced after sold-out 2026
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ShipRocked 2027: Jan. 24–30 Cruise Announced After Sold-Out 2026

ShipRocked isn’t just a lineup on a boat — it’s a week where the usual “see you next tour” distance […]

#Festivals#heavy music cruise#metal mantra3 min
Rock for People 2026 — Halsey confirmed as final headliner
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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 […]

#alternative metal#Bring Me The Horizon#Czech Republic festivals5 min
Iron Maiden — 2026 Run For Your Lives World Tour expanded dates
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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 […]

#Festivals#heavy metal#Iron Maiden6 min
Aftershock 2026 — Cal Expo camping arrives for the first time
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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 […]

#2026 Music Festivals#Aftershock Camping#Aftershock Festival 20262 min
Welcome to Rockville 2026 — North America's ultimate rock and metal festival
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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 […]

#festival lineup#Festivals#Metal Festivals6 min
Gorillaz & Limp Bizkit — announced for Rock for People 2026 festival
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Gorillaz & Limp Bizkit Announced for Rock for People 2026

HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ, Czech Republic — Rock for People has unveiled another massive wave of artists for its 2026 edition, confirming […]

#Babymetal#Breaking Benjamin#Bring Me The Horizon5 min
Sonic Temple: The Midwest’s Defining Rock & Metal Festival
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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 […]

#festival lineup#Festivals#hard rock festivals4 min
Sick New World 2026 — festival returns as major anchor for modern metal
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Sick New World Festival Returns as a Major Anchor for Modern Metal

Sick New World has solidified itself as one of the most dynamic and culturally resonant heavy music festivals in North […]

#Deftones#festival lineup#Festivals4 min
Aftershock 2025 festival — live concert crowd and stage energy
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Aftershock 2025: The Ruckus, The Roar, The Resurrection

Aftershock 2025 — The Ruckus, The Roar, The Resurrection The 13th annual Aftershock Festival detonated at Discovery Park in Sacramento […]

#aftershock#Aftershock 2025#Aftershock Festival10 min
ShipRocked 2026 — cruise details, lineup, and what to expect
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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 […]

#Archetypes Collide#Avatar#Carnival Horizon rock cruise3 min
ShipRocked 2025 — week-at-sea review featuring Sleep Token and heavy riffs
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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.” […]

#festival review#Festivals#metal cruise6 min

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