‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.