Hell’s Heroes festival has just unleashed its full lineup for 2026, including Bathory tribute, Blood Fire Death (featuring current and former members of Watain, Emperor, Mayhem, Aura Noir, and more), Loudness, Doro Pesch, (performing Warlock’s Triumph and Agony)by her former band Warlock), Enslaved (performing Vikingligr Veldi), Udo Dirkschneider (performing Balls to the Wall, in honor of its 40th Anniversary), and Voivod (delivering a fully-eighties set). Keep reading below for more information.
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Hell’s Heroes Festival Books First Wave of 2026 Featured Artists Including UDO, Sanctuary, Tankard, Voivod, Virgin Steele, 3 Inches of Blood, and More
On Thursday, March 19, Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 2026, a worldwide contingent of music fans will again convene at Houston’s White Oak Music Hall for “America’s biggest metal party”, the Hell’s Heroes Festival. Now in its eighth year, the vaunted music fest will showcase a hand-picked selection of international heavy metal bands that includes both seminal, genre-pioneers, highly regarded modern day groups and more, in a can’t-miss concert event. Today, Hell’s Heroes unleashes the first wave of exclusive, confirmed acts for HHVIII, including German legend, Udo Dirkschneider (performing a special “Balls to the Wall” set in honor of the Accept LP’s 40th Anniversary), Seattle sceamers, Sanctuary, German thrash titans, Tankard, and Canadian avant-garde greats, Voivod (delivering a fully-eighties set), respectively. Tickets for Hell’s Heroes VIII are on sale now at this location.Continue reading
Municipal Waste Book 25th Anniversary Spring Kickback Weekend with Toxic Holocaust, Midnight, Bat, and Others
Richmond’s thrash metal heroes, Municipal Waste, have announced their 25th anniversary Spring Kickback weekend. The first of two nights will take place at The Broadberry, with Annihilation Time, The Spits, Bat, Public Acid and a surprise guest. The second night will be hosted at The National, and features Toxic Holocaust, Midnight, Excel, and Enforced. More information is to follow on pre-show and after-parties, as well as several other surprises. Find out more below.
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INTERVIEW: Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste) Discusses The New Release from BAT – “Under The Crooked Claw”
In this episode, Keefy chats with Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste) all about his other band, BAT and their second full-length album “Under The Crooked Claw” out now via Nuclear Blast Records! Ryan discussed the new album, the growth of the band, his life in music, and a hint of next moves from his main act, MW!Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-17-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 5-17-24
Bat (Municipal Waste) Share New Single and Video “Rite For Exorcism” Announcing Sophomore Album
Virginia metal-punk trio, Bat, have offered up their latest single, “Rite For Exorcism,” with a video directed by Norman Cabrera, produced by Maya Kay, and with cinematography by Rob Lucas at Wolfpack Studios. It is the first track to come from second full-length, Under The Crooked Claw, due out May 17th on Nuclear Blast Records. The band, initiated by Municipal Waste guitarists Ryan Waste & Nick Poulos, also see their first ever live dates in Latin America in March and April. Catch the new video and more from Bat below.
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INTERVIEW: Scotty Heath of Tankcrimes Records Talks DIY Record Labels, Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot, and More
Keefy caught up with Scotty Health of Tankcrimes, a most excellent Metal and Punk record label from Northern California. Scotty detailed his entire origin story, how he got started with D.I.Y. zines, shows, and labels. He has grown Tankcrimes into a monster label with killer acts such as Necrot, Deathgrave, Morbikon, Dystopia, Dead Heat, BAT, Ghoul, and more! More than that, Scotty has been a leader in the Metal and Hardcore scene, also offering incredible merch options, and great customer service too. Tankcrimes is also sponsoring the “The Brainsqueeze Tour” with Municipal Waste, Ghoul, and Necrot too! Continue reading
Crossover Thrashers BAT Sign with Nuclear Blast Records
Richmond, Virginia metal-punk trio BAT has been delivering their own blood-spattered horror since ascending from the underground a decade ago on a dark, leather-winged trajectory. Today the band forged a new partnership and home at Nuclear Blast Records
Eyehategod Books Spring North American Headline Tour Dates
Eyehategod has booked a run of North American headline dates this spring. Following their current tour supporting Clutch, the band will be hitting the road with support from IV and the Strange Band starting April 11th in Milwaukee and wrapping on April 17th in Tulsa. Then Eyehategod will ramp touring back up with direct support from Bat starting on April 27th in Atlanta and wrapping on May 7th in Portland, with appearances from Come To Grief, Escuela Grind, and Snafu on select dates .Buy tickets from Eyehategod’s website here: