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Testament Shares a New Single and Video for “Shadow People” – New Album “Para Bellum” Coming Soon

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Bay Area thrash metal icons Testament return this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum. The album, which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records, stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity’s uneasy alliance with its own creations. The band’s latest single, “Shadow People,” is a haunting and groovy track that will have you looking over your shoulder. It creates a vivid sense of unease and dread – both lyrically and musically – as if something from the unknown is coming for you. Watch the animated video created by Freakshot Films, here: 

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Watch Metallica Play “Master of Puppets” and “Fuel” to 100 Fans at Stephen Talkhouse for The Launch of SiriusXM’s Maximum Metallica

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AMAGANSETT, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica perform live for SiriusXM at Stephen Talkhouse to celebrate the launch of the “Maximum Metallica” channel on SiriusXM on August 28, 2025 in Amagansett, New York. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

 

UPDATED: Metallica has also released a pro-shot performance video of “Fuel from the same performance!

Metallica has shared their performance of the Thrash Metal classic “Master of Puppets” from their exclusive live show at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY for SiriusXM a crowd of just 100 fans and friends to launch SiriusXM’s Maximum Metallica. The special performance at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett featured the band performing fan favorites, including “Enter Sandman,” “Fade to Black,” and more. In the middle of the performance, the band honored Ozzy Osbourne by playing Crazy Train. Special VIPs in the audience included Howard and Beth Stern, Paul and Nancy McCartney, Andy Cohen, Colin Jost, Heidi Gardner, Michael J. Fox, Ed Burns, Chris Jericho, Maria Menounos, Sylvester Stallone, Chad Smith, and more.Continue reading →


King Ultramega Teams Up With Joe Satriani to Cover “Be Yourself” by Audioslave

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A tribute project to the legacy of Chris Cornell, King Ultramega have just released their second track with their instyrumental cover of Audioslave’s “Be Yourself” featuring guitar legend Joe Satriani, and drummer Kenny Aronoff! This follows their cover of “Rusty Cage,” originally by the late singer’s iconic grunge band, Soundgarden. In addition to metal and rock luminaries, the album was mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God). Delivered in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music records and MusiCares, it is the collective’s seconf track and comes with a music video. Watch it below and find out more.
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Listen to Limp Bizkit’s New Song “Making Love To Morgan Wallen”

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Limp Bizkit has dropped a new song that they have been teasing for the last few weeks across social media. The new single, titled “Making Love To Morgan Wallen,” is through EA Games/Hollywood Records. The song was recorded for the upcoming video game “Battlefield 6,” which is set to be released on October 10, 2025, and you can hear it now! Continue reading →


Watch The Trailer for Hulu’s Upcoming 8-Part Metal Docuseries “The Void: Life, Death, and Heavy Metal”

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Hulu’s long-awaited docuseries from Dark Side Of The Ring creators Jason Eisner and Evan Husney. A trailer has dropped for Into The Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal, an eight-part series. The series premieres September 22nd and covers key personalities and events that helped to shape metal history. Metal Blade’s CEO and founder Brian Slagel contributed. Continue reading →


The New Tom Petty Biography “Tom Petty: The Life and Music” is Coming Soon

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Veteran rock journalist, Gillian G. Gaar, is closing in on the release of his new biography on music legend, Tom Petty. Due out November 4, 2025, through Motorbooks publishing, Tom Petty: The Life and Music reveals this rock icon through his life, and career, recordings, performances, accolades and more. Find further information in the article below.
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The Rasmus Share Their Single and Video for “Weirdo” – New Album Out Now

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Finnish rock outfit, The Rasmus, have just dropped their latest single, “Weirdo,” with a music video. It features a guest contribution from The Funeral Portrait singer Lee Jennings. The song is the title track from their new album, out now in various formats, via Better Noise Music records and Playground Music. Watch the new video and find out more below.
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Enslaved, Samael, Auðn, Morax, and Forsmán Booked for Inferno Metal Festival

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Inferno Metal Festival has just announced another five bands for its 2026 edition. Joining a bill which already features names such as Deicide, Old Man’s Child, and Incantation, are Enslaved, Samael, Auðn, Morax, and Forsmán. Keep reading below for more information.
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Sabaton Share Their Single and Video “Crossing The Rubicon” Ft. Nothing More – New Album Coming Soon

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Power metallers, Sabaton – one of Sweden’s most successful bands – have just dropped their latest single, “Crossing The Rubicon.” Featuring guest appearances from singer, Jonny Hawkins, and guitarist, Mark Vollelunga, of Nothing More. This original version of this track will appear on the band’s new album, Legends, album release. due out October 17, via Better Noise Music. Catch the lyric video for “Crossing The Rubicon” and more below.
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