Today, legendary Christian metal pioneers STRYPERreturn with a commanding new chapter in their storied career, their 18th studio album: ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ set for release on September 25th via Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, STRYPER continue to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring
In a recent interview featuring Chris Holmes and Tommy Skeoch alongside Erin Greatrix, the guitarists opened up about their new project T3RMINAL, offering insight into how the band came together and what fans can expect from this exciting new hard rock venture. The band features an impressive lineup consisting of
When Matt Barlow announced that he was leaving Iced Earth in 2003, fans and the metal world in general were stunned by the decision. Iced Earth had risen to international acclaim since he joined the band prior to 1995’s Burnt Offerings, ascending with each subsequent release to become one
Chris Caffery was always meant to play guitar for Savatage, even if the route he took to becoming a permanent member of the band was anything but linear. From his first gigs with the band in 1987 at only 19-years old while they toured for Hall of the Mountain
Today, multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announce their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Legacy. The digital version arrives July 31 pre-order here while the CD, vinyl, and cassette versions will land on September 18 — pre-order here. "Every album is a snapshot of who
Summer officially arrived with a bang as Godsmack returned to Toronto on Wednesday night, bringing their Rise of Rock World Tour to the RBC Amphitheatre. Supported by rock veterans Stone Temple Pilots and powerhouse vocalist Dorothy, the sold-out crowd witnessed an unforgettable evening that celebrated the enduring strength of
Released: June 24, 1997 Testament did not make Demonic to keep everyone comfortable. That is pretty clear right away. By 1997, the old thrash world was not the same place anymore. The classic Bay Area sound had been through the wringer. Bands had changed, softened, split apart, or chased whatever
Free and open to all fans, the AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will open in every city on the band’s 2026 North American stadium tour, giving fans one more way to be part of the PWR/UP Tour as it rolls through town As AC/DC brings the
Originally Released: September 25, 2007 Remastered Album Released: June 19, 2026 Down never sounded like a clean band. That is the point. The riffs are swampy. The vocals are cracked open. The whole thing feels like humidity, smoke, grief, and amps pushed too hard. Even when the songs get big,
Originally released: May 17, 2025. Extended Deluxe Edition Released: June 19, 2026 Kerry King was never going to make a gentle record. That would have been weird. After Slayer ended, the question was not whether King still had riffs. Of course he had riffs. The real question was what kind
Let me start off by saying flatly and plainly: I’ve never really been much a festival guy. The idea of standing for three days straight watching band after band play truncated sets never really appealed to me. Festivals are a young man’s game, and I fear that this
Fans of classic hard rock and heavy metal were treated to an unforgettable night as Sebastian Bach and Slaughter took over Casino Rama Resort, delivering a high-energy performance packed with nostalgia, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying musicianship. Opening the evening, Slaughter wasted no time getting the crowd on its feet.
King Diamond,
Released: June 20, 2000 Author’s Note: This piece has been revisited and revised from its original version, with a stronger focus on the album’s meaning, impact, and staying power. King Diamond does not do small stories. That is part of the fun. The story includes haunted houses, ghosts,
Interviews
If you’re familiar with Håvard Ellefsen, better known as Mortiis, then you know that his musical career has evolved and changed many times since he was a member of Emperor in their founding years. Since departing the legendary black metal group in 1992, Mortiis embarked on a solo career
Interviews
Though it may seem that Lex Legion took the metal world by storm a few months ago by announcing their debut album in late March, the project boasting four of the five members of the classic late 1980s King Diamond lineup that created Them and Conspiracy had been in the
Jinjer
Jinjer — Toronto, Danforth Music Hall The night started with Entheos, an American progressive/death metal band from California. For me, it was one of those genuinely good surprises.Not just because of the sound — technical, heavy, layered — but because of who they are. They’re genuinely kind people. Chaney Crabb,
Review by Devious Dayna | This Day In Metal Venue: Maxwell’s Concerts & Events, Waterloo, ON Date: June 3, 2026 Seeing a band like Napalm Death in an intimate venue is a different kind of intensity, and that is exactly what fans experienced when they rolled into Maxwell’s Concerts
Volbeat
Released: June 6, 2025 Author’s Note: This piece has been revisited and revised from its original version, with a stronger focus on the album’s meaning, impact, and staying power. Volbeat have always been a weird band hiding inside a big band. That is easy to forget because they
Lindsay Schoolcraft
By Devious Dayna With her new album Harrowing out June 19th Lindsay Schoolcraft is stepping into a new creative chapter shaped by emotional honesty, artistic independence, and a renewed sense of direction. In a recent conversation with This Day In Metal, Schoolcraft spoke about the origins of the record, her
Interviews
Anthrax fans have been waiting a long time for new music, and according to drummer and chief songwriter Charlie Benante, the band's upcoming album will be worth the wait. Speaking with Erin Greatrix while on tour in Europe, Benante opened up about the direction of the new record,
Mastodon
Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have released a new song, "Your Ghost Again". The track, which was produced by Patrik Berger (Taylor Swift, Robyn) and CONVERGE guitarist Kurt Ballou, is the first single from the band's upcoming ninth studio album, due later in the year. "Your
Black Veil Brides
The VINDICATOUR made a massive impact in Toronto on Monday, May 25th, packing HISTORY with energy and emotion. The crowd was treated to an unforgettable evening of performances from a stacked lineup that included As December Falls, TX2, From Ashes To New, and Black Veil Brides. Opening the night, British
Last week the Mostly Canadian tour sailed into Toronto featuring Alestorm, Twilight Force, and Greyhawk at the very appropriate lakeside venue Rebel. The night kicked off with Greyhawk from Seattle. I absolutely loved their set live, more than I thought I would to be honest, as I’m not a
Kamelot
SYMPHONIC METAL LEGENDS KAMELOT RETURN TO RAVENHILL ASYLUM ON DARK ASYLUM — PRE-ORDER STARTS NOW! ALBUM OUT AUGUST 28 VIA NAPALM RECORDS DARK ASYLUM WORLD TOUR KICKS OFF ON RELEASE DAY International symphonic metal legends KAMELOT—renowned for their infectious melodies, cinematic storytelling, and electrifying live performances—return with their