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Linkin Park are returning to a country they haven't played for 12 years
By Merlin Alderslade published
The millennial metal icons are taking their From Zero world tour somewhere long overdue for a Linkin Park visit

"There were a lot of tears." Metallica's Robert Trujillo shares his memories of Ozzy Osbourne's "very, very beautiful" private funeral service
By Paul Brannigan published
"When Geezer Butler spoke, the sun came out"

My Chemical Romance announce two massive UK shows
By Fraser Lewry published
The long-awaited UK leg of the Long Live: The Black Parade tour will arrive next summer

"The thing you’re getting on your phone sucks." Maynard James Keenan's ban on filming his live shows is here to stay
By Stef Lach published
Filming on phones and other devices is prohibited at Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer shows – and that's not likely to change

Was Ozzy Osbourne's death as globally significant as the passing of Queen Elizabeth? Ex Megadeth man thinks so
By Stef Lach published
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson says Ozzy's death had the same impact as when the Queen Elizabeth II passed

Watch Bad Omens' atmospheric, arty video for emotional new single Specter
By Paul Brannigan published
Noah Sebastian's metalcore stars follow through on this week's teaser videos hinting at new music

Lamb Of God, Slaughter To Prevail and Judas Priest to headline Bloodstock festival 2026
By Matt Mills published
The four-day heavy metal festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary at Catton Park, Derbyshire from August 6 to 9

Watch Nine Inch Nails give live debut to new single As Alive As You Need Me To Be
By Paul Brannigan published
Josh Freese returns to NIN live duties as Trent Reznor's band play Oakland Arena to kick off North American tour

Sharon Osbourne says that reports that Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning farewell show raised $190 million for charity are "just ridiculous"
By Paul Brannigan published
Sharon Osbourne hits out at "false press" around the money raised by Ozzy's farewell spectacular

Bad Omens share creepy videos teasing an imminent announcement: fans lose their sh*t
By Paul Brannigan published
Bad Omens are teasing an August 8 announcement, and fans of Noah Sebastian's metalcore heroes are as excited as kids impatiently awaiting Santa's arrival

"I didn't have a clear idea of what I was doing...I just felt lost." Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson on the existential crisis that helped shape one of his most beloved songs
By Merlin Alderslade published
This classic power ballad was seen by many as a goodbye to Iron Maiden, but the real meaning runs a little deeper

BBC to broadcast new Ozzy Osbourne film documenting the last three years of his life
By Matt Mills published
The 60-minute standalone documentary will air on BBC One and via BBC iPlayer on August 18

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich looks back on Black Sabbath’s retirement show, Back To The Beginning
By Matt Mills published
Metallica’s drummer says Sabbath were “great, if not better than ever” at their final show, which took place just 17 days before singer Ozzy Osbourne’s death

John Carpenter announces Halloween: The Complete Expanded Collection to be released in October
By Jerry Ewing published
John Carpenter's new Halloween trilogy of soundtrack albums are released in expanded editions as well as collected in a limited edition deluxe box set with a lenticular cover

Hear Trivium return with Ascendancy-coded new single Bury Me With My Screams
By Matt Mills published
The Florida metal mavens headline Bloodstock festival on Friday and will release a new EP, Struck Dead, on October 31

Just when you thought vinyl couldn't get any more adorable, Black Sabbath release a 4" single
By Fraser Lewry published
Also available: Ghost, Mötley Crüe, the Rolling Stones and more

Watch Die Spitz's new video Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry For The Delay)
By Paul Brannigan published
You'll be hearing a lot about Die Spitz in 2025: start listening now
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