Metal News Stories

Metal Massacre Album Documentary Leads Heavy Metal Halloween On AXS TV
A special about the legendary Metal Massacre album highlights AXS TV's Heavy Metal Halloween

Metallica Share Phoenix Performances Of '72 Seasons' and 'Whiplash'
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of the title track to their latest album, '72 Seasons', from a September 9 show at

Nanowar Of Steel Deliver 'Metal Boomer Battalion'
Nanowar Of Steel recently released their most multi-faceted and intelligently fresh comedic album, Dislike To False Metal.

Metallica Share Phoenix Performance Of 'Fade To Black'
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its 1984 classic, 'Fade To Black', from a September 1 show at State Farm Stadium

Metallica Share Video Of Los Angeles Performance Of 'Enter Sandman'
Metallica is sharing pro-shot video of a performance of 'Enter Sandman' from an August 27 show in Los Angeles, CA

Metallica Stream Rare Los Angeles Performance Of 'Fight Fire With Fire'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a rare Los Angeles performance of its 'Ride The Lightning' classic, 'Fight Fire With Fire',

Metallica Share Black Album Classics From Los Angeles Performance
Metallica is sharing video of a pair of Black Album classics from an August 25 show in Los Angeles, CA

Metallica Release 'Too Far Gone? (Live from MetLife Stadium)' Video
Today marks the release of 'Too Far Gone? (Live from MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ - August 6, 2023),' a digital single

Metallica Stream Texas Performance Of 'Moth Into Flame'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of 'Moth Into Flame' from an August 20 show in Arlington, TX

Metallica Share Texas Performance Of For Whom The Bell Tolls
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its 1984 classic, 'For Whom The Bell Tolls', from an August 20 show

Metallica Stream Texas Performance Of 'Creeping Death' Video
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of its 1984 classic, 'Creeping Death', from an August 18 show in Arlington, TX

Metallica Share Debut Texas Performance Of 'Orion'
Metallica is sharing video of the debut Texas performance of its 1986 instrumental, 'Orion.'

Metallica Share Performance Of Dirty Window M72 Tour Debut
Metallica performed their 2003 track, 'Dirty Window', during an August 13 show in Montreal, PQ, and the band is sharing pro-shot video from the event.

Pantera and King's X Icons Featured in Gibson TV's Metal And Monsters
Gibson TV, the iconic American instrument brand's award-winning, worldwide online network--features original series

Metallica Share Montreal Performance Of 'Ride The Lightning'
Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its 1984 classic, 'Ride The Lightning', from an August 13 show at Montreal's Olympic Stadium

Metallica Stream Rare Performance Of Master Of Puppets Classic
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a rare Montreal performance of its 'Master Of Puppets' classic, 'Leper Messiah',

Metallica Share Video Of M72 Tour Debut Of Hardwired
Metallica performed their 2016 track, 'Hardwired', during an August 11 show in Montreal, PQ, and the band is sharing pro-shot video from the event

Metallica Postpone Concert After James Hetfield's Positive COVID Test
Metallica postponed Sunday night's (September 3rd) concert at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale (Phoenix), AZ

Metallica Ice Cream Bar Launched For Charity
Metallica's foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), and Enlightened have partnered in the fight against hunger

Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters' Surpasses One Billion Streams
Metallica have reached another milestone after the streaming service Spotify announced that their 1991 hit 'Nothing Else Matters'

Metallica Stream Rare New Jersey Performance Of The Memory Remains
Metallica performed their 1997 classic, 'The Memory Remains', during an August 6 show in New Jersey

Metallica Perform M72 Tour Debut Of 'Too Far Gone' In New Jersey
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of 'Too Far Gone?' from an August 6 show in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Metallica Through The Never in 3D Screening At The Academy Museum
The Academy Museum will be hosting a screening of Metallica: Through the Never in 3D on Saturday, August 26

Danko Jones Share Good Times Live Video From Graspop Metal Meeting
Danko Jones have just shared a live performance clip for their latest single 'Good Time'

Metallica Share Live 'Seek and Destroy' Video
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of 'Seek And Destroy' from an August 4 show at MetLife Stadium

Metallica Perform M72 Tour Debut Of 'Shadows Follow'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of 'Shadows Follow' from an August 4 show in East Rutherford, New Jersey

The Metallica Report Podcast Launched
Today marks the debut episode of The Metallica Report, a new podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things Metallica

The Frst Teams With Eagles of Death Metal For 'Murderabilia'
The Frst returns with the new single 'Murderabilia' a collaboration with Eagles of Death Metal

Metallica: All Within My Hands Launches Year Five Of The Metallica Scholars Initiative
Metallica's foundation, All Within My Hands, launches year five of the Metallica Scholars Initiative with an additional $1.85m to expand programs

Metallica Share Trailer For M72 World Tour Theatrical Event
Metallica and Trafalgar Releasing have revealed a brand-new event trailer for the upcoming Metallica: M72 World Tour Live From Arlington

Metallica Perform M72 Tour Debut Of No Leaf Clover In Sweden
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of their 1999 track, 'No Leaf Clover',

Metallica Stream 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)' From Gothenburg
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of the 'Master Of Puppets' album classic, 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)'

Metallica Perform Fuel In Sweden
Metallica performed their 1997 track, 'Fuel', during a June 16 show in Gothenburg, Sweden

Metallica Share Gothenburg Performance Of The Day That Never Comes
Metallica is sharing pro-shot video of a performance of their 2008 track, 'The Day That Never Comes',

Metallica Share Download Festival Performance Of 'One'
Metallica is sharing pro-shot video of a performance of the 1988 '...And Justice For All' classic, 'One',

Metallica Rock Whiskey In The Jar At Download Festival
Metallica rocked 'Whiskey In The Jar' during a June 10 appearance at the UK's Download Festival

Metallica Share Download Festival Performance Of Harvester Of Sorrow
Metallica is sharing pro-shot video of a performance of the '...And Justice For All' classic, 'Harvester Of Sorrow',

Metallica Debut 'If Darkness Had A Son' From The Amsterdam Sessions
Metallica is debuting video of their '72 Seasons' track, 'If Darkness Had A Son', from the newly-released EP 'The Amsterdam Sessions.'

Metallica Share Video Of Master Of Puppets Classic From Download Festival
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of the 'Master Of Puppets' classic, 'Leper Messiah',

Tarja Announces Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church With Linkin Park Cover
Tarja has released a live video for her performance of the Linkin Park classic 'Numb.'

Metallica Release The Amsterdam Sessions Via Amazon Music
Metallica released 'The Amsterdam Sessions' exclusively via Amazon Music today, Wednesday, June 14

Lamb Of God and Parkway Drive Headlining New England Metal & Hardcore Fest
Lamb Of God and Parkway Drive have been named as the headliners for the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest

Metallica Share 'Lux AEterna' Live Video From Hamburg
Metallica can be seen rocking their '72 Seasons' single, 'Lux AEterna', in newly-released pro-shot video

Metallica Perform M72 Tour Debut Of 'Through The Never'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of their 1991 track, 'Through The Never'

Metallica Stream Hamburg Performance Of 'Until It Sleeps'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of their 1996 track, 'Until It Sleeps', from a May 26 show in Hamburg

Oceanhoarse Cover Metallica's 'The Four Horsemen'
Oceanhoarse, who released their sophomore studio album Heads Will Roll in February 2023 via Noble Demon

Metallica Share Live 'The Call Of Ktulu' Video
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of the 'Ride The Lightning' track, 'The Call Of Ktulu',

Metallica Rock 'King Nothing' In Paris
Metallica can be seen rocking their 1996 classic, 'King Nothing', in newly-released pro-shot video from a May 19 show in Paris

Metallica Stream Paris Performance Of 'If Darkness Had A Son'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of their '72 Seasons' track, 'If Darkness Had A Son',

Metallica Stream Video Of 'Blackened' Performance From Paris
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of their 1988 classic, 'Blackened', from a May 17 show in Paris, France

Judas Priest Announce Metal Masters European Tour
Judas Priest has announced dates for a spring 2024 tour of Europe. The Metal Masters series will open in the region on March 24

Metallica Share Rare Performance Of 'I Disappear' From Paris
Metallica is sharing pro-shot video of a rare performance of their 2000 track, 'I Disappear', from a May 17 show in Paris, France

Metallica Get Animated For 'Inamorata' Video
Metallica is streaming an animated video for the '72 Seasons' track, 'Inamorata.'

Fit For A King and The Devil Wears Prada Announce Metalcore Dropouts Tour
Fit For A King and The Devil Wears Prada are thrilled to announce the Fall 2023 Metalcore Dropouts Tour.

Country Goes Metal On New EP
Country Goes Metal, a five-song EP by popular metalcore band Righteous Vendetta and country group Country Goes Metal

Metallica Share Video Of Live Debut Performance Of 'You Must Burn!'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of the live debut performance of the '72 Seasons' track 'You Must Burn!'

Metallica Share Live '72 Seasons' Video
Metallica is sharing pro-shot video of a performance of the title track to their new album, '72 Seasons', from an April 29 show in Amsterdam, NL.

Helloween To Be Inducted Into Metal Hall of Fame
German heavy metal icons Helloween will be inducted into the Metal Hall Of Fame

Metallica Stream Video For Live Debut Performance Of 'Sleepwalk My Life Away'
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of the live debut performance of the '72 Seasons' track 'Sleepwalk My Life Away'

Metallica Share Pro-Shot Video Of 'Screaming Suicide' Live Debut Performance
Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of the live debut performance of the '72 Seasons' track 'Screaming Suicide'

Motorhead Animated For Cover Of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman'
May 8th is Motorhead Day and their camp celebrated by releasing an animated music video for cover of Metallica's 'Enter Sandman'

Metallica Share 'You Must Burn!' Video
Metallica is sharing a video for the '72 Seasons' track, 'You Must Burn!'

Metallica Premiere 'Chasing Light' Video
Metallica is streaming a video for the '72 Seasons' track, 'Chasing Light.'

Judas Priest Announce Metal Masters UK Tour
Judas Priest has announced dates for as spring 2024 UK tour. Dubbed 'Metal Masters'

Metallica Kick Off M72 World Tour
This past week, Metallica kicked off their M72 World Tour 2023-2024 with two spectacular performances at Johan Cruijff Arena

Metallica Get Animated For 'Crown Of Barbed Wire' Video
Metallica is streaming an animated video for the '72 Seasons' track, 'Crown Of Barbed Wire.'

Metallica's ASL Videos Now Live For All 72 Seasons Tracks
Metallica becomes not only first rock band to release an entire album in ASL

Five Finger Death Punch Replaced At Metallica's M72 World Tour Stop
Metallica shared the news earlier today that Five Finger Death Punch will not be able to join them at their concert this Saturday,

Metallica Top US Album Sales Charts With '72 Seasons'
Metallica has topped the US album sales charts with their latest release, '72 Seasons.'

Metallica Top UK Charts For First Time In 15 Years With 72 Seasons
Metallica has topped the UK charts for first time in 15 years with its latest album, '72 Seasons.'

Metallica Get Animated For Room Of Mirrors Video
Metallica is sharing an animated video for the '72 Seasons' track, 'Room Of Mirrors.'

Metallica Stream 'Sleepwalk My Life Away' Video
Metallica is streaming a video for the '72 Seasons' track 'Sleepwalk My Life Away.'

Why Avenged Sevenfold Originally Turned Down Metallica Tour
. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold revealed why the band originally turned down the opportunity to open for Metallica

Metallica Premiere 'Too Far Gone' Video
Metallica have premiered a music video for their song 'Too Far Gone?' that was directed by Team Rolfes

Tragedy Give Cyndi Lauper's 'She Bop' A Metal Makeover
Tragedy are thrilled to reveal a new music video for their reimagination of Cyndi Lauper's 'She Bop'.

Metallica's Howard Stern Show Appearance Goes Online
Metallica performed multiple tracks during their April 12 appearance on SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show

Metallica Perform If Darkness Had A Son On Jimmy Kimmel Live
Metallica closed out their Jimmy Kimmel Live residency on April 13 with a performance of the '72 Seasons' single, 'If Darkness Had A Son.'

Metallica Stream New Album '72 Seasons'
Metallica is streaming its new album, '72 Seasons', in sync with its release on April 14.

Metallica Master Puppets On Jimmy Kimmel Live
Metallica mastered puppets on the April 12 episode of ABC-TV's Jimmy Kimmel Live

Metallica: M72 World Tour Live Two Night Event Coming To Cinemas
Metallica's M72 World Tour is set to burst onto the big screen, live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, in cinemas worldwide

Metallica Perform Black Album Classic On Jimmy Kimmel Live
Metallica performed the 1991 Black Album classic, 'Holier Than Thou', on ABC-TV's Jimmy Kimmel Live on April 11

Metallica Kick Off Jimmy Kimmel Live Residency
Metallica rocked a performance of 'Lux AEterna' on the first night of a week-long residency on ABC-TV's Jimmy Kimmel Live

Metallica Marching Band Competition Launched
On the eve of the release of its eagerly awaited 12th album, 72 Seasons, Metallica announces the Metallica Marching Band Competition

Metallica Week Coming To Jimmy Kimmel Live
Metallica will be celebrating the release of '72 Seasons' by appearing and performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live for four nights in a row

Greta Van Fleet Discuss Meeting Legends Like Metallica And Bob Seger
Greta Van Fleet appeared on Audacy Check In and they discuss their reaction to meeting music legends like Metallica and Bob Segar

Metallica To Rock The Howard Stern Show
Metallica have announced that they will be appearing on The Howard Stern Show next week in the lead up to the release of their new studio album

Metallica Release '72 Seasons' Lyric Video In Multiple Languages
Metallica has released a series of lyric videos for their new single, '72 Seasons', in multiple languages

Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Gibson Announce 1979 Flying V
Gibson is proud to introduce the next global release in its partnership with Kirk Hammett

Metallica Donating To Aid Severe Weather Relief Efforts
Metallica announced on Monday (April 3rd) that their charity, the All Within My Hands foundation, will be donating $150,000 to aid relief efforts

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Reflects On Favorite Album Master Of Puppets, Cliff Burton and More
As thrash legends Metallica return with a new album, '72 Seasons', Rock Candy Mag goes back to 1986

Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Ozzy, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool Power Trip Festival Announced
Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden (Friday, October 6), AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne (Saturday, October 7) and Metallica and Tool (Sunday, October 8).

Metallica Release '72 Seasons' Video
Metallica has unveiled the title track of its forthcoming 12th studio album, 72 Seasons

AC/DC, Ozzy, Metallica, Iron Maiden Tease PowerTrip Festival Announcement
AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Iron Maiden and Tool have all taken to social media to share a teaser

Metallica Preview '72 Seasons' Ahead of Video Release
Metallica will be premiering a music video for the title track to their forthcoming album, '72 Seasons', tomorrow, Thursday, March 30th

Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Gibson Recreate Greeny Guitar
Gibson is proud to unveil its first official global release and partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of Metallica

2024 70000TONS OF METAL Cruise Details Announced
The 70000TONS OF METAL festival organizers have announced that the twelfth edition of the floating festival

Metal Church Announce New Album Congregation of Annihilation
Metal Church will release their 13th studio album, Congregation of Annihilation, on May 26th

Metallica's James Hetfield Felt 'So Inadequate' At Rock Hall Induction Jam
Metallica frontman James Hetfield takes the cover of Cigar Aficionado's April issue - which hits newsstands today.

Doom Metal Supergroup MMXX Recruit Mick Moss For New Single
Global doom metal supergroup MMXX have announced their new EP 'The Next Wave' will be released via Candlelight on April 14th

Brian Slagel To Tell More Stories From Metal Blade Records With New Book
Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel has announced that he will be releasing a new book