Metal Anarchy

  • The Late Ozzy Osbourne Is Set To Be Honored With The Lord Mayor’s Award In Birmingham

    The late great Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath) is set to be honored with the Lord Mayor’s Award in Birmingham, UK. Lord Mayor Zafar Iqbal MBE and Deputy Lord Mayor Ken Wood will present the award during a special ceremony this Wednesday (December 3). Members of Osbourne’s family are expected to attend. Iqbal commented:

    “On 3 December—Ozzy Osbourne’s birthday—his family will receive the Lord Mayor’s Award in a heartfelt tribute to his life and legacy. From Aston to the world stage, Ozzy defined heavy metal and carried Birmingham in his heart every step of the way. Ozzy forever!”

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  • Watch Gojira Perform “Flying Whales” As A Whale Flies Over The Crowd

    During their November 30 show at the Accor Arena in Paris, France, Gojira had a giant inflatable whale fly over the crowd during a performance of “Flying Whales.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:

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  • The Zenith Passage Premiere “Fleshbound Reliquary” Video

    The Zenith Passage have premiered a new video for their new song “Fleshbound Reliquary.” You can check that out below. Vocalist Derek Rydquist commented:

    “‘Fleshbound Reliquary‘ depicts a world and existence where resources have been so ravaged that we are forced to look towards ourselves as the means of production for what comes next.”

    Guitarist Justin McKinney added:

    “Musically, the track features a series of tightly interlocked rhythmic motifs executed with laser precision, all within a traditional song structure. The piece is primarily in 3, culminating in a grand, climactic resolution of the main motif that transitions into a powerful 4 feel for an epic close.”

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  • Truck Carrying Memphis May Fire’s Equipment Involved In Accident

    A truck carrying Memphis May Fire’s equipment was recently involved in an accident. The driver had to be removed by emergency personnel, but only suffered minor injuries.

    Vocalist Matty Mullins commented:

    “Yesterday started with a phone call we never want to get. The truck carrying all of our equipment hit a patch of ice, lost control, and flipped on the highway. The driver had to be cut out of the vehicle by first responders, but we’re incredibly grateful to be able to say he is safe and relatively unharmed. His safety was our number one priority.

    Some of our gear made it out of the wreckage, but most of our production did not. Video, lighting, and a lot of other pieces were completely destroyed. Our crew showed up in the most unbelievable way. They rallied together, salvaged what they could, and somehow got our essential gear to Chicago so last nights show could still happen. We can’t express how thankful we are for them.

    As of now, we don’t know when we’ll be able to replace the full production on this tour, but we’re looking at every possible option. What we do know is that the shows will go on. This band, this crew, and this community won’t quit.

    To our fans: thank you for being the heart and soul of this tour. Your energy, your voices, your passion, THAT is what makes every night unforgettable. Whether we’re standing in front of a full production or none at all, we’re going to give you everything we’ve got.

    We love you all.”

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  • Exodus To Release New Album In March

    During a recent interview with Robbs MetalWorks, Exodus guitarist Gary Holt confirmed the release date for the band’s new album. According to him, it will be out on March 20.

    Holt said the following:

    “It’s fucking awesome. It’ll be out next March, I think — March 20 — and it’s fucking awesome. I mean, it’s so awesome. We’re so proud of this record.”

    He also added the following about a follow-up:

    “80 percent of the follow-up is done already. We just kept working. We never stopped. We were in the studio for two months. And we tend to record by… We all live together in a house, or sometimes we build a studio in a house, and it’s like heavy metal summer camp. But we like each other enough to live together still. A lot of bands — that’s a rarity. And so we write the whole process. When we started recording, we only had four songs done and a million ideas. And Lee [Altus, longtime Exodus guitarist] wrote a ton of stuff; he wrote four out of 10 songs on the new album.”

    Holt also discussed reuniting with vocalist Rob Dukes:

    “It’s fucking been amazing. When you hear [Rob’s] vocals on this new record, you’re gonna shit your pants.”

    He went on to praise the album:

    “The new album is so killer, dude. And everybody says that — I know that — but, dude, this album’s so good. Me and [Exodus drummer] Tom Hunting call each other and [I tell him], when I listen to it, it makes me wanna cry, it’s so good. It’s that fucking good. We made something special.”

    He continued when asked what makes it so good:

    “It’s just the songs, dude. It’s all about the songs. I mean, it’s crushing, but it’s all anthems. And it’s so varied, this record. So many different aspects of Exodus are in there, from the blinding speed to the slowest, heaviest shit we’ve ever done. And Rob’s vocals are, like, at the top of the pyramid on this shit.”

    He further discussed the follow-up as well:

    “We still gotta record a little bit more to complete it. Our goal, we fell a little bit short. We have eight songs done. It was hard picking which ones go on this, ’cause I still, to this day, I have panic attacks, like, ‘I should have put that one on it. That song is so sick.’ But you’re trying to balance a record. And we just picked what we thought were the best ones for this album.”

    [via Blabbermouth]

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  • Judas Priest Announce 2026 “Faithkeepers” European Tour

    Judas Priest will be heading out on the “Faithkeepers” tour in Europe next year. Here’s the dates:

    07/25 Mönchengladbach, GER – Bobfest
    07/26 Neu-Ulm, GER – Wiley Sportpark
    07/28 Warszawa, POL – Torwar
    07/31 Wacken, GER – Wacken Open Air
    08/02 Ostrava, CZE – Ostravar Arena
    08/04 Bratislava, SLO – Nepala Arena
    08/06 Halle, GER – Messehalle
    08/09 Burton Upon Trent, UK – Bloodstock Open Air
    08/12 Tilburg, NET – 013
    08/14 Bremen, GER – Re-Load Festival
    08/16 Carhaix-Plouguer, FRA – Motocultor Festival
    08/18 Salinas de Pamplona, SPA – Navarra Arena
    08/20 Valencia, SPA – Roig Arena
    08/23 Goarhausen, GER – Loreley Amphitheatre

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  • Within Temptation To Release Acoustic Version Of “Ice Queen” This Month

    Within Temptation will be releasing an acoustic version of “Ice Queen” on December 19. This single will be part of a larger 25th anniversary celebration for “Mother Earth.”

    The band commented:

    “As winter settles in, we’re marking the start of something truly special. This year, and the next. we’ll be celebrating the 25th anniversary of our iconic album ‘Mother Earth’. And today, we’re thrilled to reveal the very first chapter of this journey. We’re opening this anniversary era with a brand-new release: ‘Ice Queen (Acoustic)’ — out December 19.

    Revisiting this song felt like reconnecting with an old friend. Stripped back to its emotional core, this acoustic version highlights the purity of Sharon’s vocals and the fragile, wintry atmosphere hidden within the original. It’s intimate, cinematic and reflective — perfect for the colder season ahead.

    This release marks the beginning of a larger celebration of ‘Mother Earth’, an album that shaped who we are. Watch this space: several special moments are waiting to be unveiled.”

    Sharon Den Adel added:

    “‘Mother Earth’ was a defining moment for our breakthrough, and ‘Ice Queen’ remains a cornerstone of our shows. Revisiting it in this acoustic form gave the song a new life, one we hope touches you in a different way.”

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  • Scatterbrain (Ex-I Prevail) Shares Video For Cover Of Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do”

    Scatterbrain, aka Brian Burkheiser (ex-I Prevail), has premiered a new video for his cover of Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do.” You can check that out below. Burkheiser commented:

    “To my fans: This year forced me to pivot in ways I never expected, and it tested me more than I can explain. But through it all, your support has meant everything. I’m excited to finally share a song with you. I chose this cover because it truly resonates with me and serves as a nod to what first sparked my career. I’m still working toward the day I can release my original music, but for now, I’m grateful to have found a way to put a piece of art into the world.”

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  • Cold World And High Vis Announce January UK Tour

    Cold World and High Vis have announced a January UK tour. Here’s the dates:

    01/22 Glasgow, UK – Slay (feat, Despize and Cannonball)
    01/23 Manchester, UK – Gorilla (feat. Wits End and Cannonball)
    01/24 London, UK – Number 90 Lock (feat. Dynamite, Despize, and Cannonball)

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  • Viscera Crown (Internal Bleeding, Year Of The Knife, Etc.) Premiere New Song “Ignorant Bliss…”

    Viscera Crown (Internal Bleeding, Year Of The Knife, etc.) have premiered a new song titled “Ignorant Bliss…” You can check that out below:

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