Power Metal
Metal Church Return with Revamped Lineup Including David Ellefson
The veteran metal act has unleashed the new single "F.A.F.O." Metal Church Return with Revamped Lineup Including Ex-Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson Spencer Kaufman
Helloween Announce 2026 North American 40th Anniversary Tour
The German power-metal band will embark on a stateside run beginning in April. Helloween Announce 2026 North American 40th Anniversary Tour Spencer Kaufman
Sabaton Announce New Album Legends, Unleash Two Singles
The Swedish metal act's 11th studio album will arrive on October 17th. Sabaton Announce New Album Legends, Unleash Two Singles: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Powerwolf announce Fall 2025 North American tour with Dragonforce
Dates kick off September 17th in Toronto and run through October 4th. Powerwolf Announce Fall 2025 North American Tour with Dragonforce Jon Hadusek
Manowar play first US show in a decade: Video + Setlist
The New York heavy metal vets made their valiant return at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. Manowar Play First US Show in a Decade: Video + Setlist Jon Hadusek
DragonForce turn Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” into a power metal anthem: Stream
The cover is a bonus track on the band's upcoming album Warp Speed Warriors. DragonForce Turn Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” into a Power Metal Anthem: Stream Jon Hadusek
Symphony X to embark on Spring 2024 North American tour
Heathen will be direct support for the May/June outing. Symphony X to Embark on Spring 2024 North American Tour Jon Hadusek
X Japan bassist Heath dead at 55
The musician reportedly was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55 Spencer Kaufman
X Japan bassist Heath dead at 55
The musician reportedly was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. X Japan Bassist Heath Dead at 55 Spencer Kaufman
Sabaton Unleash Cover of Manowar’s “Kingdom Come”: Stream
Sabaton have unleashed their cover of Manowar’s “Kingdom Come” as a standalone single. The track is finally receiving a proper release on digital platforms and vinyl after frequent fan requests. A concert staple and fan favorite, “Kingdom Come” is Sabaton’s salute to their power-metal forebearers, Manowar. Both bands share musical and aesthetic similarities, as well as a fascination with war and military history. Sabaton update the track with heavier, modern production while retaining the original spirit of the song. “Our fans have spoken,” Sabaton bassist Pär Sundtröm said. “You requested the release of this song everywhere, so this is for all of you. This recording was meant to be a tribute to Manowar and a collaboration with a video game bearing the same name when we recorded it a few y...
Dee Snider on Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer: “This Piece of S**t Is an Embarrassment to the Metal Community”
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-18T23:12:49+00:00“>April 18, 2021 | 7:12pm ET Dee Snider is not pulling any punches in his assessment of Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer, who became the first person to plead guilty for his role in the US Capitol riot. The Twisted Sister singer ripped the veteran guitarist as a “piece of shit” and “embarrassment to the metal community” not only for his actions on January 6th, but also for ratting out his “own people for a lighter sentence.” As reported Friday, Schaffer pleaded guilty to two of the six charges he was facing for his actions during the insurrection: obstruction of an official proceeding and entering a building with a dangerous weapon. The second charge stemmed from him ca...
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer Pleads Guilty to Two Charges Related to US Capitol Riot
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-16T17:33:20+00:00“>April 16, 2021 | 1:33pm ET Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer pleaded guilty Friday (April 16th) to two charges for his role in the insurrection that took place at the US Capitol on January 6th. A prison sentence of 3.5 to 4.5 years is expected for the veteran metal musician, who is the first person to enter a guilty plea out of the hundreds so far charged in the riot. Schaffer, who initially faced six charges for his actions during the riot, pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding and entering a building with a dangerous weapon. He admitted to carrying bear spray into the Capitol, as he and others forced their way into the building. As CNN repor...
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