This Day In Metal

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

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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

QUIET RIOT ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW LEAD SINGER: MEET THE NEW VOICE OF METAL!

Quiet Riot 2 min read

SLIPKNOT ANNOUNCE MASSIVE WORLD STADIUM TOUR FOR 2027

Slipknot are set to take their massive 2027 (sic)est Stadium Tour across the world with Bring Me The Horizon, Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore, Hatebreed and more.

Slipknot 3 min read

Dying Fetus and Sanguisugabogg Bring a Sold-Out Night of Extreme Metal to Toronto

Dying Fetus and Sanguisugabogg brought a sold-out night of extreme metal to Toronto, delivering crushing performances for fans of death metal.

Dying Fetus 8 min read

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

Age is just a number as these legendary metal musicians over 70 continue performing, recording and keeping the spirit of heavy metal alive in 2026.

This Day In Metal 10 min read

A Force of His Own: An Interview with Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg)

An interview with Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg discussing the band’s music, influences, death metal and their journey through the modern metal scene.

Sanguisugabogg 4 min read

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

Metal fans might be hard-pressed to find someone in the realms of heavy music with a more diverse and impressive resume than Insomnium’s

Interviews 4 min read

SUICIDE SILENCE – Release “Make Your Exit” of Upcoming Album “Graceless”

Suicide Silence have released “Make Your Exit,” the latest track from their upcoming album Graceless.

Suicide Silence 3 min read

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, SOCIAL APOCALYPSE , OUT MARCH 19TH VIA SPINEFARM

Bullet For My Valentine have announced their new album Social Apocalypse, set for release March 19 via Spinefarm.

Bullet For My Valentine 5 min read

High Voltage in Winnipeg: AC/DC Brings the PWR/UP Tour to Princess Auto Stadium

AC/DC brought their PWR/UP Tour to Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium for an unforgettable night of high-voltage rock and classic AC/DC hits.

AC/DC 6 min read

DRAGONFORCE ANNOUNCE FIRST ALBUM WITH ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ ON VOCALS

DragonForce have announced their first album featuring Alissa White-Gluz on vocals, marking an exciting new chapter for the power metal band.

DragonForce 5 min read

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

A massive shout-out to Inertia Entertainment for bringing this incredible metal billing to Toronto! It was absolutely awesome seeing the Phoenix Concert Theatre packed

Kamelot 4 min read

Four Bands, One Very Long Night: Breaking Benjamin Take Over RBC Amphitheatre

Toronto got a pretty strong lineup on September 9, when Breaking Benjamin brought their 2026 tour to RBC Amphitheatre with STARSET, Chevelle and Kami Kehoe.

Breaking Benjamin 8 min read

QUIET RIOT ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW LEAD SINGER: MEET THE NEW VOICE OF METAL!

Quiet Riot have announced their new lead singer, bringing a new voice to the legendary metal band.

Quiet Riot 2 min read