Converge surprise-release new live album to aid victims of Hurricane Helene
All proceeds will go to US charity Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
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Converge surprise-release new live album to aid victims of Hurricane Helene
All proceeds will go to US charity Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan and wife Jennifer open new vinyl cafe, will start hosting concerts this month
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Watch power metal heroes Powerwolf burn their own keyboardist at the stake as part of their massive new arena show
Powerwolf's arena tour with Hammerfall and Wind Rose kicked off with some massive production and an epic 19-song setlist
Motley Crue share the new song Cancelled, about managing to avoid getting hit by cancel culture
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Iron Maiden kick off The Future Past North American tour in San Diego: Official photos published
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Florida metal festival loses headliner and other acts after announcing Kyle Rittenhouse as a special guest
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"This pushes the boundaries of what we’ve done before." Arch Enemy announce new album Blood Dynasty
Melodic death metal icons Arch Enemy will unleash their twelfth studio album next year
Alice 'Alyx' Herrmann, the former partner of ex-Mr. Bungle member Theo Lengyel, recorded her own murder, prosecutors say
Horrific details of the death of Alice 'Alyx' Herrmann have emerged after the discovery of a recording on her phone
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes announce hiatus
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes announce hiatus, but their upcoming UK and European tour dates are unaffected
The Hu share spectacular Iron Maiden cover ahead of North American support slot
The Hu's North American tour with Iron Maiden kicks off today and finishes in November
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