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Sinister Unleash Crushing New Single “The Strangulation” Ahead of Fifteenth Studio Album

Dutch death metal veterans Sinister return with “The Strangulation,” a brutal new single that combines the raw energy of their early years with the crushing power of modern Sinister. The track is the first preview of their fifteenth studio album, Lucid Nightmares, arriving November 13, 2026.

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Iron Maiden Announce Surprise Third and Final Leg of the Run For Your Lives Tour for North America in 2027

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Bay Area Icons HEATHEN to Unleash ''Lifetime in Hell'' Album + Share Video for New Single ''Escapegoat''

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WIN A BILL WARD SIGNED BLACK SABBATH VINYL ALBUM FROM THIS DAY IN METAL AND PREMIERE COLLECTIBLES

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WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE SLIPKNOT IN TORONTO — THIS DAY IN METAL’S 100K INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

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Brent Fitz Reveals He Survived Terrifying Las Vegas Car Crash, Says He’s Taking Time to Recover

Brent Fitz has revealed that he and two passengers survived a terrifying car crash in Las Vegas after their vehicle was struck at full speed by a reckless driver. The drummer says he is now taking time to rest and recover.

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Iron Maiden Announce Surprise Third and Final Leg of the Run For Your Lives Tour for North America in 2027

Iron Maiden are returning to North America in 2027 for a surprise third and final leg of the Run For Your Lives Tour, featuring 16 shows across the USA and Canada with special guests Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age.

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KK'S PRIEST RE-RECORD JUDAS PRIEST CLASSIC "NEVER SATISFIED" WITH RIPPER OWENS, NEW MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERED

KK’s Priest have released a new version of the Judas Priest classic “Never Satisfied,” featuring vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens. The re-recorded track arrives with a brand-new music video.

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ARCHON ANGEL Returns with New Album 'Beyond The Grave' Out On December 11, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl

Archon Angel are set to return with their new album Beyond The Grave, scheduled for release on December 11, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The upcoming record marks the band’s latest chapter and promises another dose of powerful melodic metal.

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Nightwish and Floor Jansen part ways after more than a decade together

After more than a decade of music, massive tours and unforgettable performances, Nightwish and vocalist Floor Jansen have officially gone their separate ways. Here’s a look at the end of an era for one of symphonic metal’s most celebrated partnerships.

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Kingdom of Giants Unleash New Single “10 Cent Martyr” Ahead of November 13 Album Release ‘Usurper’

NEW ALBUM USURPER OUT NOVEMBER 13 VIA SHARPTONE RECORDS HEADLINE TOUR FEATURING DEADLANDS, HOLY WARS, + NIGHT RIDER SET FOR NOVEMBER KINGDOM OF GIANTS will unleash

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ITALIAN POWER METAL LEGEND ROBERTO TIRANTI (THE VOICE OF LABYRINTH) ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN TOUR DATES FOR OCTOBER 2026

Italian power metal legend Roberto Tiranti, best known as the powerful voice of Labyrinth, is bringing his acclaimed metal legacy to Canada with a series of exclusive tour dates in October 2026.

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LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Opens Band Submissions for 2027 Lineup! Canada’s Heaviest Badlands Gathering!

Canada’s heaviest badlands gathering is back! LOUD AS HELL Open Air Festival has officially opened band submissions for its 2027 lineup, giving metal bands the chance to take the stage at one of Canada’s premier extreme metal festivals.

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Bay Area Icons HEATHEN to Unleash ''Lifetime in Hell'' Album + Share Video for New Single ''Escapegoat''

Bay Area thrash metal legends HEATHEN are back with their new album ‘Lifetime in Hell’ and have unleashed the video for their latest single, “Escapegoat.”

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Messa and Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats Cast a Spell at the Danforth

Italian doom metal masters Messa and psychedelic heavy rockers Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats brought a dark, hypnotic atmosphere to Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall, delivering an unforgettable night of heavy riffs, haunting melodies and occult-inspired sounds.

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WIN A BILL WARD SIGNED BLACK SABBATH VINYL ALBUM FROM THIS DAY IN METAL AND PREMIERE COLLECTIBLES

This Day in Metal and Premiere Collectibles are giving one lucky fan the chance to win a signed Black Sabbath vinyl album autographed by legendary drummer Bill Ward.

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Ian Hill Retires From Judas Priest After More Than Five Decades: “The Time Has Come”

This Day in Metal marks a historic moment as Judas Priest founding bassist Ian Hill announces his retirement after more than five decades with the legendary heavy metal band. Davey Rimmer will take over bass duties moving forward.

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