The 2026 edition of 70000Tons Of Metal is set to host the first-ever live on-stage performance of VBO. Also known as Vice Business Only, the band is the newly formed project from Francesco Cavalieri (lead vocalist of Italian power metal band, Wind Rose), and electronic artist Simone Giusti. Keep reading below to find out more.
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Soen Shares a New Single and Animated Video for “Primal” – New Album “Reliance” Due Out in 2026
Progressive Metal leaders Soen announce their forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. The first single, “Primal,” released today, is a provoking, barrel-chested roar detailing the existential fight between the human spirit and our current world, with Joel Ekelöf’s incredible vocals leading the heavy charge. Watch/Listen to “Primal” at this location – video by Freakshot Film.Continue reading
David Ellefson Shares a Cover of Metallica’s “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth” – New Tribute Album Coming Soon
The Silver Lining Music record label are to release the new various artists album, No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All, on November 14th. The second single from the all-star compilation has just been shared; David Ellefson’s cover of instrumental track, “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth.” It comes with a video by Pamela Parks, edited by Freakshot Film. Check it out below and find out more.
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Watch The Almighty Cover “The Four Horsemen” by Metallica for Silver Lining Music’s All-Star Tribute to “Kill ‘Em All”
Silver Lining Music to release No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All on November 14th. The first single is The Almighty’s blistering, full-throttle cover of Metallica’s legendary “The Four Horsemen”, the band’s first recorded work with their founding lineup since 1991, chosen by the band as both a nod to their roots and a declaration of intent. Watch the video, edited by Freakshot Film, and pre-order the album now! Continue reading
70000 Tons of Metal Cruise Adds Anthrax, Announces Public Onsale Date for 2026
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, proudly announces that Public Sales for the 2026 sailing will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com. The festival-at-sea continues its tradition of delivering an unforgettable experience with 60 metal bands from around the globe, playing across four stages – including the legendary Pool Deck Stage, The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas. In addition to unveiling the Public Sales date, 70000TONS OF METAL is thrilled to confirm the addition of thrash metal icons Anthrax to the 2026 lineup. Known for their blistering live performances and genre-defining discography, Anthrax will bring their full-throttle energy aboard the legendary festival cruise, delivering two unique sets exclusively for goers.Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Dynamo Festival 2024 Part 2 Live in Eindhoven
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Early on the Saturday, we return to the Eindhoven icerink for the second day of Dynamo Metalfest. With the first band starting at noon, it’s a fairly long day. Today we have Headliners Dimmu Borgir on the menu, as well as Amaranthe, Flotsam & Jetsam, Forbidden, and more! Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air Part 2 – Live at Catton Hall
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After I visit the bust of Lemmy in the RAM Gallery, Brazilian death metallers Crypta are in full flow on the main stage, tearing through the likes of “Lift the Blindfold” and “From the Ashes”, casually stripping away any vestiges of third-day fatigue. And if that wasn’t the perfect wake-up call, then there”s always Bay Area thrashers Forbidden who blast through the likes of “Forbidden Evil,” “Twisted Into Form,” and “Step By Step” aided by summer recruit Dan “Chewy” Mongrain of Voivod. A great show, although a time overrun means we are deprived of the classic “Chalice of Blood.”Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Dynamo Festival 2024 Part 1 Live in Eindhoven
Dynamo Metalfest, the spiritual successor of the legendary Dynamo Open-Air, is in Eindhoven once again the weekend of the 17th and 18th of august. This year what was usually just the warm-up party turned into a proper half-day festival, marketed under the name Black Friday, and sporting an impressive (mostly) black metal bill with Uada, Watain, and Decapitated on the menu.Continue reading
Bloodstock Open Air 2024 Announces Final Bands, Activations, and Ticket Giveaway
Bloodstock Open Air 2024 is a month away! Headlined by Architects, Opeth, and Amon Amarth, get tickets and the full festival information at the links below. Bloodstock will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 8th-11th August 2024.Continue reading
Dynamo Metalfest Books Dimmu Borgir, Saxon, Amaranthe, Skindred, Forbidden, Flotsam And Jetsam, Whitechapel, Soen, and More
Catton Park, United kingdom, 13 Aug 2022, DImmu Borgir performing on the Ronnie James Dio Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival Credit: Rich Price/Ghost Cult Magazine
Long-running and respected Metal Festival Dynamo has announced their 2024 lineup! Heading the bill are Dimmu Borgir, and Saxon, with Amaranthe, Skindred, Forbidden, Flotsam And Jetsam, Whitechapel, Soen, and many more. See the full lineup below. Taking place in Eindhoven, Netherlands from August 17-18, 2024, the festival also includes camping, mech and fan activities!