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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.

Bill Ward 2 min read

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

Slipknot 2 min read

Metal Over 70: The Legends Who Are Still Rocking in 2026

This Day In Metal 10 min read

A Lament From Faraway Time: An Interview with Ville Friman (Insomnium)

Interviews 4 min read

Kamelot, Visions of Atlantis, and Frozen Crown on the Dark Asylum World Tour-Toronto Chapter.

Kamelot 4 min read

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.

Judas Priest 2 min read

POWER TRIP release 'Precinct 3 / Scavenger' singles & video. New album coming 2027 via Blue Grape Music

Power Trip have unleashed two new singles, “Precinct 3” and “Scavenger,” along with a new video, and announced their highly anticipated new album arriving in 2027 via Blue Grape Music.

Power Trip 3 min read

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

We’re getting close to 100K Instagram followers, and we’re celebrating with an epic Slipknot ticket giveaway! Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Slipknot live in Toronto on July 23, 2027.

Slipknot 2 min read

Trivium Announce New Album "Crown in the Grave" + Share Video for Title Track

Trivium have announced their new album “Crown in the Grave” and shared the official video for the album’s title track.

Trivium 6 min read

DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCE 2027 TOUR WITH GOO GOO DOLLS AND THE STRUTS

Def Leppard are hitting the road in 2027 with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts for a major North American tour featuring three legendary and electrifying rock acts.

Def Leppard 2 min read

TesseracT Announce 2027 North American Tour With Entheos And Sunborn

TesseracT are hitting the road in 2027 for a North American tour with Entheos and Sunborn, bringing a powerful lineup of progressive and modern metal to fans across the continent.

Metal Tour 2027 1 min read

Bring Me The Horizon: The Third Ascension Proves It’s Not a Phase

Bring Me The Horizon took to the stage for their first-ever Hamilton, Ontario show at TD Coliseum, transforming an arena full of longtime metal fans into something that felt less like a conventional concert and more like an elder-emo homecoming.

Bring Me The Horizon 8 min read

From Ashes to New Announce Spring 2027 Headline Tour + Donate $1 For Every Ticket Sold to Musicians On Call

From Ashes to New are hitting the road for a Spring 2027 headline tour, while donating $1 from every ticket sold to Musicians On Call.

From Ashes To New 4 min read

Amon Amarth Bends the Rules on The Allfather Awakens

Amon Amarth push their sound in new directions on The Allfather Awakens, showing why they remain one of metal’s most powerful forces.

Amon Amarth 2 min read

Maybe It's a Forever Search: An Interview with Levi Benton (Miss May I)

An interview with Levi Benton of Miss May I covering the band’s music, influences, career and journey through the metalcore scene.

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I've Looked For Answers in Places Where No One Returns: An Interview with Kenny Hickey (Silvertomb, Type O Negative)

At the depths of his battle with alcohol and other bad habits, Kenny Hickey recalls isolating himself in his garage drinking with an acoustic guitar,

Interviews 4 min read

Venom frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant dead at 63

Conrad “Cronos” Lant, legendary vocalist and bassist of Venom, has died at 63. From Welcome to Hell and Black Metal to his decades-long career, Cronos helped shape the sound and spirit of extreme metal. His music and legacy will live on.

Venom 2 min read