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September 2026
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- September 8
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- Previously unreleased Van Halen recording to be released with limited edition Alex Van Halen book
- A backstage pass to the 2025 Oasis reunion tour – here's how to watch the new film Don’t Look Back In Anger
- Steven Wilson launches Requiem For A Village website and shares video trailer
- Watch fiery footage of Slayer performing Reign In Blood in full as they kick off 40th-anniversary celebrations
- Spiritbox debut new song Mourning ahead of European tour kickoff this week
- Watch ex-Arch Enemy singer Alissa White-Gluz’s Blue Medusa make live debut at surprise show also featuring Kreator and Heaven Shall Burn
- September 7
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- "This comment is so unnecessary at this time in our lives, but I guess the truth hurts." Sammy Hagar responds to Alex Van Halen calling him "a complete idiot"
- "They don’t want these tapes to be sold... They want them back in their possession." Oasis 'unhappy' about upcoming auction of recordings worth over one million pounds
- 70,000 Tons Of Metal 2027 tickets go on sale, with 30 of 60 bands for the Caribbean metal cruise confirmed
- Steve Hackett stars in brand new Kompendium video for Lilly
- “A true one-of-one human being in every aspect of life”: metal, hardcore, wrestling worlds pay tribute to ex-Every Time I Die guitarist Andy Williams after shock death aged 48
- “This is what we just finished recording the new record with…”: Korn have recorded drums (and maybe more) for their long-awaited new studio album
- "I spoke to him the night before he passed. The next day, gone." Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi recalls heartbreaking final conversation with Ozzy Osbourne
- September 6
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- The Darkness announce best-of album and tiny London celebration show. "Crock Of Hits will hold you as you tremble. And gently force you to succumb to its aural splendour"
- Former Every Time I Die guitarist and AEW wrestler Andy Williams dead at 48
- AC/DC Toronto show in doubt after venue suffers significant storm damage
- September 5
- September 4
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- "Now I can step back. Congratulations." Journey frontman Arnel Pineda hints at exit as the hard rock legends invite tribute band vocalist onstage at two Japanese shows
- Not seen Arch Enemy’s new singer in the flesh yet? Watch pro-shot video of the melodeath band’s 85-minute Summer Breeze 2026 headline set
- Get a unique, crystal-clear double-vinyl version of Rick Wakeman's new album and a signed issue of Prog here!
- The Wakemans, uncensored, grace the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!
- Celebrate 25 years of System Of A Down’s Toxicity with this stunning amber vinyl – and a 7” single featuring a long-lost bonus track
- Squeeze issue statement after worker dies at venue
- September 3
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- "I did not commit a crime." Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert denies attempted first-degree murder, promises to press charges against police, prosecutors and his own attorneys
- Fontaines D.C. announce UK stadium and outdoor shows and two huge homecoming gigs in Ireland
- Roger Daltrey comes clean on The Who's drummer problems. "It's never been the same since Keith died. I can't pretend it has"
- Brütal Legend 2 is finally happening – if the game’s developer can raise $100 million: “We’d love to do it, but a game like that requires significant funding”
- Hear metal queen Doro Pesch uncork heavy cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way featuring Whitesnake and Sepultura members
- Bring Me The Horizon follow in Metallica, Linkin Park and Slipknot's footsteps as they add one of their songs to Fortnite Festival
- Saxon launch Gods Of Thunder album and release epic title track. "A mighty tale of Celtic mythology, packed with the spirit and power of true heavy metal"
- September 2
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- Listen to long-lost Phil Lynott song Can't Get Away
- "All the shows we performed on this small tour were extraordinarily vulnerable. We hope that translates." Yeah Yeah Yeahs release live Royal Albert Hall album and concert film
- Get the new issue of Metal Hammer with a Motionless In White cover and a UK-exclusive red vinyl copy of new album Decades
- “Equal amounts extreme anxiety and unbelievable pleasure”: Mastodon look back on the pressure and delight of playing Black Sabbath’s final show
- "People still ask me when I'm gonna join them. Once a week, some **** will message me." Are Gallows hinting at a reunion with Frank Carter?
- “When life is difficult to process, you feel like you’re the crazy one”: Jay Weinberg opens up on therapy following Slipknot firing
- September 1
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- "No punishment. No investigation. Carry on, patriots.” United States Secretary of Defense told Army Chief of Staff to stand down over Kid Rock helicopter flyby investigation
- "We recorded 12 songs in five days. It’s not as hard as you think." Punk rock supergroup Fake Names share Until It's Normal, the first song taken from upcoming album Punk Ruins
- Mastodon fans! Get a t-shirt unavailable in the shops and an exclusive Metal Hammer cover, only through Louder
- “A moment we’ll remember forever”: symphonic metal stars Epica to celebrate 25th anniversary with Royal Albert Hall extravaganza in 2027
- Rush add more dates to Fifty Something tour. "Life is nothing if not surprising, and we're doing fine and having a blast"
