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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

‘Megadeth’: Farewell to the Guitar

The legendary thrash metal band Megadeth, led by Dave Mustaine, has announced that their latest album will be their last as Mustaine acknowledges the physical and mental toll of the genre.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Iron Maiden will release the documentary 'Burning Ambition' in Ecuador cinemas on May 15

British heavy metal band Iron Maiden will premiere their documentary 'Burning Ambition' in Ecuador on May 15, following a limited release in North America on May 7.

Feb 27 • 15:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Stam1na's Antti Hyyrynen Aims to Save Lappeenranta Cultural Venue

Antti Hyyrynen of the metal band Stam1na is part of a new company planning to revive Lappeenranta's cultural venue, Nuijamies, after its bankruptcy last year.

Feb 27 • 08:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Swan song of Sepultura in EP 'The cloud of unknowing' sounds cleaner in 'The place', single with the band's weight

Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura releases 'The place', the lead single from their forthcoming EP 'The cloud of unknowing', marking a significant moment in their career as they prepare for a farewell tour.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sepultura unexpectedly releases the first song from the band's farewell EP

Sepultura has surprised fans by releasing the first single from their farewell EP without prior announcement, showcasing their musical maturity.

Feb 26 • 15:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Children of Bodom takes the stage for the first time after Alexi Laiho's death

The band Children of Bodom will perform for the first time since the death of its frontman Alexi Laiho in a concert in February 2025.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Living Colour turns 40, straddling heavy metal and experimental jazz

The American band Living Colour is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a tour in Brazil in February titled 'The Best of 40 Years Tour'.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Iron Maiden will release the documentary ‘Burning Ambition’ in May for their 50th anniversary

British band Iron Maiden will premiere the documentary ‘Burning Ambition’ on May 7 to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Feb 25 • 01:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ghost is put on ice: "I need to be at home"

Swedish metal band Ghost is taking a hiatus as lead singer Tobias Forge prioritizes his mental and physical wellbeing and time with family after a grueling world tour.

Feb 24 • 12:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ghost could win six Grammys - here are all the nominees

The Swedish metal band Ghost leads with six nominations at the Grammisgalan, while Viagra Boys also has multiple chances for awards.

Feb 24 • 07:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Arch Enemy Returns to Tallinn – And They Have a Big Surprise in Store

Swedish melodic metal band Arch Enemy will perform in Tallinn with their new singer, Lauren Hart, as part of their exclusive European club tour.

Feb 20 • 12:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Arch Enemy presents Lauren Hart as the new vocalist in the single "To The Last Breath"

Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy introduces Lauren Hart as their new vocalist with the release of their single "To The Last Breath" and a European tour announcement.

Feb 19 • 18:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Concert of Gothic Metal Giants 'Paradise Lost' in Riga - This Sunday

The legendary British gothic/doom metal band 'Paradise Lost' is returning to Riga for a concert on February 22 after a relatively short hiatus since their previous performance.

Feb 18 • 16:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Despairing Release from Finnish Band

The Finnish metal band Kaunis Kuolematon announced via Instagram the cancellation of their concert tour due to a serious family tragedy.

Feb 18 • 06:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Famous Polish metal band cancels concert in India: we have received serious threats from Christian extremist groups

The Polish extreme metal band Behemoth has canceled its concert in India due to serious threats from Christian extremist groups.

Feb 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish band faced tragedy

The Finnish metal band Kaunis Kuolematon has announced the cancellation of their upcoming tour dates due to a serious family tragedy.

Feb 17 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unto Others, sensation of gothic heavy metal band, to perform in São Paulo

The American gothic metal band Unto Others is set to perform in São Paulo on March 28, bringing a unique blend of humor and serious themes in their music.

Feb 16 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY: Norwegian progressive rock top band Leprous made Tallinn tremble with their powerful sound

Norwegian progressive rock and alternative metal band Leprous performed an electrifying concert at Helitehas in Tallinn, Estonia.

Feb 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Tom Morello: 'What a time we live in. You can make a documentary about your favorite band and fight fascism'

Tom Morello, the co-founder of Rage Against The Machine, discusses his directorial debut with 'The Ballad of Judas Priest,' emphasizing the connection between heavy metal and activism.

Feb 15 • 17:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sepultura founder Max Cavalera mourns daughter’s death on social media

Max Cavalera, founder of the band Sepultura, publicly mourns the death of his daughter Christina Stojanović after her battle with illness.

Feb 12 • 18:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Death Liturgy. "Mayhem" concert in Riga – very soon

The iconic Norwegian black metal band Mayhem is set to perform in Riga on February 25, alongside Marduk and Immolation, marking their only concert in the Baltic states.

Feb 12 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Pantera are coming to Athens: The rise, the tragedy, and the new era of a historic band

The announcement of Pantera's first performance in Greece marks a significant event in the metal music scene, detailing the band's journey from Texas to the top of the metal world.

Feb 6 • 11:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The metal band of Croatian actor goes to Doru: "We will be the fiercest yet"

The Croatian groove metal band Cold Snap, fronted by actor and musician Jan Kerekeš, is set to compete at Doru with their song 'Mucho Macho' and has performed over 450 concerts across Europe since their formation in 2003.

Feb 3 • 12:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Cold Snap answers Index's 10 questions before Doru

The Croatian groove metal band Cold Snap responds to ten questions from Index ahead of the Doru 2026 competition, where they are competing with their song 'Mucho Macho'.

Feb 3 • 12:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Mark of Cain singer comes out as trans ‘to finally live as myself’

Josie Scott, guitarist and vocalist of the Australian heavy metal band the Mark of Cain, has publicly come out as a trans woman, inspired by younger trans individuals living freely.

Feb 3 • 03:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sepultura anticipates farewell tour final with new details of unreleased EP

Sepultura announced their final EP titled 'The Cloud of Unknowing', consisting of four songs recorded with new drummer Greyson Nekrutman, coinciding with their farewell tour celebrating the band's 40th anniversary.

Feb 2 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Metal band Hämatom on Ukraine tour: 'Making music for the people'

The German metal band Hämatom recently performed in Ukraine under precarious conditions, sharing their music with a war-torn nation.

Jan 8 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Rise of the Northstar on France's soaring metal scene

The French rap metal band Rise of the Northstar, formed in 2008, has gained significant recognition through extensive touring in Europe and the Americas.

Jan 5 • 15:10 UTC

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