Heavy Metal Music News You Can’t Miss

Catch up on the latest news in the world of heavy metal music. From new album releases to upcoming tours, we’ve got you covered.

New Releases

If you’re a fan of heavy metal music, then you’re in for a treat! There are some great new releases that you won’t want to miss. In this article, we’ll be discussing some of the latest heavy metal music news.

Upcoming albums

There are a lot of upcoming albums in the world of heavy metal, and it can be hard to keep track of them all. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the most anticipated metal releases for the rest of 2019.

Soilwork – Verkligheten
The Swedish metallers are back with their 11th studio album, and it’s sure to be a brutal one. With 10 tracks clocking in at over 50 minutes, this is sure to be a can’t-miss release for fans of extreme metal.

Cannibal Corpse – Violence Unimagined
The death metal legends are back with their 14th studio album, and it’s sure to be filled with the gruesome violence that they’re known for. With 12 tracks totaling over 40 minutes, this is an album that fans of brutality won’t want to miss.

Decapitated – Anticult
The Polish death metal band is back with their 7th studio album, and it’s sure to be a crushing release. With 11 tracks totaling over 45 minutes, this is an album that fans of extreme metal will definitely want to check out.

New singles

There are lots of new singles being released by heavy metal bands this month. Some of the highlights include new music from Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, and Lamb of God. If you’re a fan of any of these bands, or just looking for some new heavy metal to check out, these are the releases you don’t want to miss.

Tours

Killer Be Killed, Death Angel, and Soulfly will be teaming up for a North American tour this spring. The three bands will be hitting the road together starting on May 2 in Phoenix, Arizona and wrapping up on May 27 in San Diego, California. This will be a tour you won’t want to miss!

Upcoming tours

Check out our list of the top upcoming tours in the metal world! From legendary bands to those just starting out, there’s something for everyone.

-Slayer
-Lamb of God
-Anthrax
– Testament
-Napalm Death

Tour announcements

Metal bands are always touring and there are always new tour announcements. Keep up with the latest news so you don’t miss your favorite band’s tour!

Festivals

There’s something about metalheads that just makes them different from any other group of music fans. They’re fiercely loyal, they’re always down to mosh, and they love nothing more than a good metal festival. If you’re a metalhead, you know that there are certain metal festivals that you just can’t miss. Here are some of the best metal festivals in the world.

Upcoming festivals

Here are some of the upcoming festivals for metal music lovers:

-Download Festival Australia: March 20-22, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Download Festival Australia is the continent’s premier rock and metal event, featuring some of the biggest names in music.

-Wacken Open Air: August 6-8, 2020 in Wacken, Germany. Wacken Open Air is one of the world’s largest metal festivals, attracting over 80,000 fans each year. Expect to see a mix of established and up-and-coming bands playing a variety of metal subgenres.

-Bloodstock Open Air: August 13-16, 2020 in Derbyshire, England. Bloodstock Open Air is a huge celebration of all things metal, with over 100 bands performing across four days. In addition to music, there’s also a camping village and a market selling metal merchandise.

Festival announcements

Here’s some exciting news for all you metalheads out there: a number of huge festivals have recently been announced, so get ready to rock out!

First up is Download Festival, which takes place in Donington Park, UK from June 8-10. This year’s lineup includes some of the biggest names in metal, such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Slipknot. Tickets are on sale now, so be sure to grab yours before they sell out!

If you’re in the mood for something a little more extreme, then you might want to check out Hellfest, which takes place in Clisson, France from June 22-24. This festival is known for being one of the heaviest around, so if you’re a fan of death metal or black metal, this is definitely the event for you! Some of the bands playing this year include Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse, and Slayer.

Finally, if you’re looking for something a little closer to home, there’s always Ozzfest! This year’s edition will take place at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on August 11. As always, Ozzfest will feature a mix of well-established metal bands and up-and-coming talent. This year’s lineup includes headliners such as Black Sabbath, Megadeth, and Lamb of God.

So there you have it: three great festivals to choose from this summer! No matter what your taste in metal is, there’s sure to be something for you at one of these events. So start planning your trip now and get ready to headbang your way through the summer!

Contests

Find out how you can win a pair of tickets to see Metallica live in concert!

Upcoming contests

Looking to get your band’s name out there? Check out these upcoming contests!

-Battle of the Bands: May 5th
High energy competition open to any band willing to rock out. 1st place takes home a $500 cash prize and a spot on our Battle of the Bands stage at this year’s Rock Fest.

-Guitar Hero Tournament: May 15th
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Hendrix? Come show off your skills and compete for a chance to win prizes, including a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar!

Contest announcements

Looking for something to do this week? Check out our list of concerts and contests happening around the world.

And don’t forget to enter our latest contest for a chance to win a trip to see Metallica in concert!