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Loudwire presents an alphabetized guide to the 2026 Rock + Metal Record Store Day releases, detailing a long slate of titles across artists and formats for the April 18 event, and highlighting a notable Slipknot-related Look Outside Your Window 10-track release along with information on participating stores.
The article suggests that the potential market bubble heading into 2026 may be driven by a metal other than AI-related assets, highlighting the importance of this metal in future investments and economic outlooks.
The article lists and reviews the 15 best metal albums of 2025, highlighting diverse bands like Deftones, Ghost, Coroner, and Primitive Man, showcasing a range of styles from doom and black metal to progressive and grindcore, emphasizing the genre's innovation and intensity this year.
The 2026 Grammy Awards nominations feature a mix of established and emerging rock and metal artists, including Sleep Token, Deftones, Linkin Park, Ghost, Spiritbox, and Turnstile, with categories spanning Best Rock Album, Best Metal Performance, and more. Notably, this year marks first-time nominations for Sleep Token, Haim, Amyl And The Sniffers, and Yungblud, highlighting a shift towards recognizing new talent in the genre.
Iron Maiden announced their 2026 North American stadium and amphitheatre tour, supporting their 50th anniversary, with dates across major cities and festivals, supported by Megadeth and Anthrax, featuring classic hits and spectacular visuals.
Legendary metal vocalist Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates passed away due to complications from adenoid cystic carcinoma, after a battle that included surgery and radiation. His bandmates mourn his loss, praising his generosity and creative spirit.
Tomas Lindberg, the lead vocalist of Swedish melodic death metal band At The Gates, has died at age 52 after battling adenoid cystic carcinoma. Despite his illness, he completed vocals for the band's new album, which marks a return to their roots. Lindberg's passing is a significant loss to the metal community, and his final recordings will be cherished by fans.
Mastodon paid emotional tribute to their late guitarist Brent Hinds at their first show since his tragic death in a motorcycle accident, celebrating his life and musical legacy with heartfelt words and performances, while other musicians also honored him.
Megadeth has announced that their upcoming album will be their last, and they will embark on a farewell tour in 2026, marking the end of their influential career in thrash metal.
Megadeth, the influential thrash metal band founded by Dave Mustaine, announced they will disband after releasing a final album in 2026 and embarking on a farewell tour, marking the end of a significant musical era.
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine announced that their upcoming album will be their last, and the band will embark on a farewell tour in 2026, marking the end of their influential career in metal. Mustaine also plans to release a memoir next year.
Lars Ulrich reflected on Black Sabbath's emotional farewell concert, 'Back To The Beginning,' praising their performance and expressing shock at Ozzy Osbourne's death shortly after. The event marked Sabbath's final performance together, featuring a star-studded lineup and raising significant funds for charity. Ulrich highlighted Osbourne's influence on Metallica's rise to mainstream success.
Pantera has postponed and canceled several tour dates to mourn Ozzy Osbourne's passing, with the band resuming their tour in August and expressing deep respect and grief for Ozzy, who recently died at 76.
Lady Gaga paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at her San Francisco concert by playing 'Crazy Train' and wearing an Ozzy t-shirt, shortly after Osbourne's death was announced. Gaga, a lifelong metal fan, has expressed her admiration for bands like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at age 75, had battled Parkinson's disease and other health issues, performing his final shows recently before his death.
Kerry King, former Slayer guitarist, discusses his departure from the band and the release of his first solo album, "From Hell I Rise," featuring a sound reminiscent of Slayer's iconic style. King reflects on the challenges of the pandemic delaying the album's release and the freedom he feels starting over with a new band. He also addresses the dynamics within Slayer, including the departure of frontman Tom Araya and the firing of drummer Dave Lombardo, while expressing excitement for the future and potential for another solo album.