This Day In Metal

Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage Tears the Roof Off Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto

Words by: JJ Tartaglia @jjtartaglia Photos by: Rae Chatten @raerocknroam It’s Killswitch Engage and Machine Head on a Saturday night in Toronto, you bet metalheads aren’t missing this one. And sure enough the Queen Elizabeth Theatre is packed. First off, what a great package this is, just awesome.

Dimmu Borgir

Dimmu Borgir’s Grand Serpent Rising Tour Brings a New Generation Face-to-Face With Black Metal History

HISTORY, Toronto — August 10, 2026 There are concerts you attend, and then there are concerts that feel like the closing of a very long circle. For me, Dimmu Borgir’s Grand Serpent Rising Tour stop at Toronto’s HISTORY was very much the latter. Having discovered the Norwegian symphonic black

Interviews

One of These Nights...: An Interview with Blake Judd (Nachtmystium)

The opening track to one of Nachtmystium’s most well-regarded albums, 2008’s Assassins: Black Meddle, Part I, contains only one lyrical line: “One of these nights, I’m going to fucking die.” Though when it was written it was an homage to Pink Floyd, that phrase could easily

Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch Celebrate 20 Years as Toronto Fans Brave the Storm

Five Finger Death Punch proved that not even a torrential downpour could stop one of the loudest nights of their 20th Anniversary Tour as they brought their milestone celebration to Toronto. With rain falling throughout the evening, fans packed the venue, refusing to let the weather dampen their spirits. The

Iron Maiden

Bruce Dickinson to Make Rare Appearance at FAN EXPO Canada in Toronto

TORONTO, ON – Heavy metal fans are in for a special treat as Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has been announced as a featured guest at FAN EXPO Canada 2026 in Toronto. Dickinson will make a rare one day only appearance on Friday, August 28, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre,

Ministry

Ministry Announce Final Album and Farewell Tour

Ministry are calling it a day. Al Jourgensen has followed through on his long-promised announcement of a final album from the industrial metal outfit—Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery)—saying in a statement that he is “fucking done.” A series of farewell shows will begin in the

TONY IOMMI ANNOUNCES NEW SOLO ALBUM WITH FIERY SONG "WORLD ALONE"

Tony Iommi announced that he will release a new solo album, From the Dark, on October 23. You can watch a music video below for "World Alone," the first single from the forthcoming release. After teasing an announcement in recent days, the guitarist revealed the news today (July

W.A.S.P.

Exclusive: Blackie Lawless Reflects on W.A.S.P.’s Legacy and the “1984 To Headless” Tour

For more than four decades, Blackie Lawless has stood as one of heavy metal’s most iconic and uncompromising frontmen. As the founder, songwriter, and driving force behind W.A.S.P., he has built a legacy rooted in fearless creativity, unforgettable performances, and music that continues to resonate with

Ozzy Osbourne

Former Headbangers Ball Host Vanessa Warwick Showcases the Historic First-Ever Ozzy Day in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, England — The first-ever Ozzy Day was a landmark celebration for heavy metal fans, honoring the life, music, and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne in the city where it all began. Former Headbangers Ball host Vanessa Warwick was on hand to document the historic occasion, taking viewers through Birmingham on

Interviews

I Am Becoming What I Always Have Been: An Interview with Lord Ahriman (Dark Funeral)

When Dark Funeral released their debut EP in 1994, it came as a bit of a surprise to the unsuspecting Swedish metal scene – and for good reason. Mikael Svanberg, better known as Lord Ahriman, and his bandmates kept the formation of Dark Funeral a secret for well over a year

Amon Amarth

AMON AMARTH Announce New Album The Allfather Awakens Coming October 2 via Metal Blade Records

AMON AMARTH announce The Allfather Awakens – a ten-song masterwork that further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titan’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power. The Allfather Awakens sees its release October 2 via Metal Blade Records.  Pre-Order / Pre-Save Release “Gjallarhorn” Single / Video - Watch

Bay Area Thrashers FORBIDDEN Announce Self-Titled Album Set for Release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK

Thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN are proud to announce their new self-titled album, set for release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK, marking the band's first full-length release since 2010. To celebrate the announcement and offer fans a taste of what to expect, FORBIDDEN unleashes their new single,

Quiet Riot

Rudy Sarzo Reflects on Returning to Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, and the Legacy of Metal

Few musicians have lived heavy metal history quite like Rudy Sarzo. From his groundbreaking work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne to stints with Whitesnake, Dio and beyond, Sarzo has spent decades helping shape the sound of hard rock and metal. In an exclusive interview with Erin Greatrix for This

Trivium

Trivium Kick Off New Era + Announce Fall 2026 Headline Tour

TRIVIUM ANNOUNCE FALL 2026 HEADLINE TOUR IN FLAMES, ORBIT CULTURE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, + FROZEN SOUL ALSO TO APPEAR THE LATEST ERA OF THE BAND IS UPON US — NEW MUSIC COMING SOON GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO; and drummer ALEX

Hatebreed

Hatebreed Announce New Album "Fatal Paradox" Out 11/6 + Share Video for "Kill Count Increase"

GRAMMY-NOMINATED HARDCORE LEGENDS HATEBREED ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM FATAL PARADOX ALBUM ARRIVES NOVEMBER 6VIA BLKIIBLK — PRE-ORDER HERE BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR VICIOUS NEW SINGLE "KILL COUNT INCREASE" — WATCH BAND HEADLINING SUMMER SLAUGHTER Studied, imitated, but neverreplicated, the Grammy-nominated hardcore legends HATEBREED have remained a fixture of

Neumann Honors Bon Scott with Limited-Edition U 47 FET Microphone

Neumann proudly unveils the U 47 fet Bon Scott Edition, a strictly limited special edition of one of the most iconic studio microphones in recording history. In partnership the Bon Scott Estate, this exclusive release honors Bon Scott, the electrifying frontman of AC/DC, and the microphone that captured the

Skid Row

Rachel Bolan Unleashes the Gargoyle: Inside the Making of Gargoyle of the Garden State

After decades as the bassist and primary songwriter for Skid Row, Rachel Bolan has stepped into new territory with his debut solo album, Gargoyle Of The Garden State. Produced by multi-Grammy Award winner Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Rush, Evanescence, Alice In Chains, Skid Row), the album began as a

Birmingham to Celebrate the First Official Ozzy Day on July 22

The birthplace of heavy metal is preparing to honour one of its greatest icons as Birmingham comes together to celebrate the very first Ozzy Day on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The city-wide celebration will feature a free programme of live music, public art, special performances, and fan tributes, transforming

Megadeth

Megadeth – Countdown to Extinction: The Sound Beneath the Complexity

Released: July 14, 1992 Rust in Peace pushed Megadeth’s technical side about as far as it could go. The playing was rapid, tangled, and exact, with songs that could change direction three times before most bands reached the chorus. Trying to top it by becoming even more complicated was

Mastodon

Mastodon Roar Back: New Album Announced, “Snakes For Dinner” Video Out Now

Progressive sludge metal titans Mastodon have officially announced their ninth studio album, Marrow Deep, set for release on August 28 via Loma Vista Recordings. The announcement follows the recent release of the album’s first single, “Your Ghost Again,” and now arrives with the debut of a second track, “Snakes

Death Metal Descends on Lee’s Palace with Six Feet Under, Kataklysm, and Wormhole

By Devious Dayna  Lee’s Palace was packed with death metal fans on July 9 as Wormhole, Kataklysm, and Six Feet Under brought a night of crushing riffs and pure brutality to Toronto. The stacked lineup delivered three very different takes on extreme metal, giving fans everything from technical chaos

Miss May I

Miss May I Announce "No Place for Me" Out 10/2 + Share "Sanctuary" Video — WATCH

MISS MAY I — Levi Benton[vocals], Jerod Boyd [drums], Ryan Neff [bass], and Elisha Mullins [guitar ] — are thrilled to announce their upcoming new album NO PLACE FOR ME, which arrives October 2 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here. Today, the band also shares the video for the new

Exumer

Exumer: Long-Running German Thrash Outfit to Release "Death Mask Messiah" Full-Length August 28th on Metal Blade Records

Long-running German thrash outfit EXUMER will release their new full-length, Death Mask Messiah, on August 28ththrough Metal Blade Records. Death Mask Messiah, which marks the band's first new studio output in seven years, further cements EXUMER's legacy as a dauntless thrash metal institution. A

Decapitated

Decapitated – Anticult: Decapitated Made Precision Feel More Human

Released: July 7, 2017 Decapitated were never short on precision. That was the easy part. From the early records on, the band had the kind of technical control that makes other musicians lean forward and wonder how the hell the pieces stay together. The riffs were sharp. The drumming was

John Corabi

John Corabi Returns With New Day: An Exclusive Conversation With a Rock Legend

Few rock vocalists have built a career as diverse and respected as John Corabi. From fronting Mötley Crüe during one of the band’s most talked-about eras to performing with The Dead Daisies, Union, The Scream, and Ratt, Corabi has remained one of hard rock’s most authentic voices.