Lemmy with Motörhead live at Mayhem Festival in 2012. Photo by Echoes In The Well Photography/ GhostCultKeefy
On June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time, Donington, UK, Download Festival will once again celebrate one of rock ’n’ roll’s greatest icons, Lemmy Kilmister. As part of the ongoing Lemmy Forever initiative, a special ceremony will take place at the on-site Lemmy’s Lounge. Read more below.
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Kings of Thrash have released “Bullets Ready,” their new single via Cleopatra Records, and it hits harder than expected. Featuring a vocal duet between Chaz Leon and Red Devil Vortex frontman Gabriel Connor, plus a guest appearance from former Exodus vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza, the track carries extra weight: its foundation traces back to drum grooves recorded by the late Nick Menza. The Global Thrash Tour is underway with dates across North America, Norway, the UK, and Ireland. Continue reading
Lex Legion, the heavy metal supergroup featuring four-fifths of the classic King Diamond lineup, drops the official video for their second single, “Gypsy Tears.” The self-titled debut album follows on June 12 via MNRK Music Group. Watch it now and pre-order below. Continue reading