MY DYING BRIDE: "While travelling to Hellfest, our equipment failed to arrive due to baggage handling issues, leaving us without any of our touring gear. Thanks to the swift efforts of the Hellfest crew and the generosity of our friends and partners, replacement equipment was sourced in time for us to take to the stage and deliver a great show.."

 

  British death, doom legends MY DYING BRIDE have announced the bands performance gear failed to arrive at the airport for HELLFEST (CLISSON, FRANCE) as they borrowed gear to put on their show. .  

 

 

 MY DYING BRIDE have announced the band has parted ways with vocalist AARON STAINTHORPE.,

MY DYING BRIDE have announced the band is back in the studio working on new demos and music.

MY DYING BRIDE have announced the band will resume live shows with MIKKO KOTAMÄKI as guest vocalist.

MY DYING BRIDE, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "A MORTAL BINDING", unleashed 4/19/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. 

 MY DYING BRIDE have announced a vinyl reissue of the bands classic release "TURN LOOSE THE SWANS". 

MY DYING BRIDE originally unleashed "TURN LOOSE THE SWANS", 10/11/1993 via PEACEVILLE RECORDS. 

 British death doom metal legends MY DYING BRIDE, via DARK LAND BREWERY , have launched "OLD EARTH", the bands own lager.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM MY DYING BRIDE: 

 

My Dying Bride would like to convey our deepest gratitude and thanks to Guillaume and Tony at ESP Guitars the Hellfest Open Air Festival crew, James Stewart of Decapitated and our friends in Rotting Christ and Winterfylleth and also Kevin Storm.

While travelling to Hellfest, our equipment failed to arrive due to baggage handling issues, leaving us without any of our touring gear.

Thanks to the swift efforts of the Hellfest crew and the generosity of our friends and partners, replacement equipment was sourced in time for us to take to the stage and deliver a great show.

Their efforts in sourcing the equipment we suddenly needed ensured we had a great show & we thank all involved for making this an amazing experience.

We love you all.

My Dying Bride 2026

For the guitar fans among us, these were the guitar models each member used.

Andrew – ESP LTD SN-1000 HT Sliver Blast

Lena – ESP LTD Phoenix 1004 Tobacco Sunburst

Neil – ESP LTD Mick Thomson Signature MT Black Satin

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

KREATOR: ANNOUNCE 12/3/2026 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO DATE WITH DIMMU BORGIR and KATAKYLSM

 

German thrash metal legends KREATOR have announced 12/3/2026 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO DATE WITH DIMMU BORGIR and KATAKYLSM. 

 

  KREATOR, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release  "KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD", unleashed 1/16/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS... . .   

KREATOR have announced SPRING 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH CARCASS.. 

 

 KREATOR have announced a 12/3/2026 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO DATE WITH DIMMU BORGIR and KATAKLASM. 

 

 KREATOR have posted a video for  "SATANIC ANARCHY", a track from the bands anticipated new release  "KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD", unleashed 1/16/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. . . 

 KREATOR have announced MARCH 2026 EUROPEAN, UK TOUR DATES WITH CARCASS, EXODUS and NAILS.

 KREATOR, via SPOTIFY, are streaming  the bands anticipated new release "ENEMY OF GOD"/ "HORDES OF CHAOS" REMASTERED BOX SET,  unleashed 5/24/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

  KREATOR unleashed "HATE ÜBER ALLES",   6/3/2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. .

 ITP V.022 REVIEW: KREATOR: "HATE ÜBER ALLES"
https://spak-individualthoughtpatterns.blogspot.com/2022/06/itp-v022-review-kreator-hate-uber-alles.htm
 

Norwegian blackened extreme metal warriors DIMMU BORGIR have posted a video for  "AS SEEN IN THE UNSEEN", a track from the bands anticipated new release  "GRAND SERPENT RISING", unleashed 5/22/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.   

DIMMU BORGIR, via BANDCAMP, are streaming  the bands anticipated new release  "GRAND SERPENT RISING", unleashed 5/22/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.  

  DIMMU BORGIR have announced FALL 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH BEHEMOTH and DARK FUNERAL.. 

DIMMU BORGIR have announced the band is in the studio recording a new album. . 

DIMMU BORGIR have announced a  8/6/2025 HEADLINE SHOW @ 013 TILBURG WITH ABBATH, DOOM OCCULTA and GAEREA.

GALDER, guitarist for Norwegian blackened extreme metal warriors DIMMU BORGIR has left the band.

DIMMU BORGIR, via SPOTIFY, are streaming  the bands anticipated new release "INSPIRATIO PROFANUS" (COVERS ALBUM) ,  unleashed 12/8/2023 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

DIMMU BORGIR unleashed  "PURITANICAL EUPHORIC MISANTHROPIA" (REMIXED AND REMASTERED),.  10/28/2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.   

DIMMU BORGIR unleashed "NORTHERN FORCES OVER WACKEN",  7/29/2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

DIMMU BORGIR unleashed "EONIAN", 5/4/2018 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

FROM KREATOR: 

 

Hordes of Mexico City, we bring you El Apocalipsis!

We return this December with Dimmu Borgir and Kataklysm

Tickets on sale 2nd July @ 11:00 AM

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

ITP V .026 UPDATE: SLOW NEWS DAY, BBL WITH MORE EXTREME METAL NEWS

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ITP V .026 UPDATE: SLOW NEWS DAY, BBL WITH MORE EXTREME METAL NEWS 

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

GWAR: LAUNCH CHUCK VARGA FUNDRAISER

 

 A FUNDRAISER has been launched for  CHUCK VARGA (FOUNDING MEMBER OF GWAR) who has been diagnosed with CANCER.  

 A blood drive has been launched for  CHUCK VARGA (FOUNDING MEMBER OF GWAR) who has been diagnosed with CANCER.

Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A. intergalactic metal warriors GWAR have announced SPRING 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH SOULFLY and KING PARROT.. 

GWAR have posted a video for "TYRANT KING", a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE RETURN OF GOR GOR",  unleashed 7/25/2025 via PIT RECORDS and Z2 COMICS.    

GWAR, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "THE RETURN OF GOR GOR",  unleashed 7/25/2025 via PIT RECORDS and Z2 COMICS.   

 

GWAR have announced a 8/22/2025  LIVE STREAM SHOW AT THE CAVERNS PELHAM, TENNESSEE via VEEPS. 

 

  GWAR have announced 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH HELMET, THE DWARVES And BLOOD VULTURE..

GWAR have posted a video for "THE GREAT CIRCUS TRAIN DISASTER", a track from the bands anticipated 40th anniversary release "THE RETURN OF GOR GOR", due to be unleashed 7/25/2025 via PIT RECORDS and Z2 COMICS. 

 

 

GWAR have announced  SPRING/SUMMER 2025 U.S.A. TOUR DATES with STATIC X. 

GWAR unleashed "THE NEW DARK AGES",  6/3/2022 via METAL BLADE RECORDS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM GWAR: 

https://gwar.net/collections/chuck-varga 

 

Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and The Sexecutioner from 1985 to 2022, is currently battling cancer, and he and his wife, Bambi, are facing significant medical and financial challenges. Thanks to you, we successfully held a blood drive last month, and are now launching a fundraiser to help cover Chuck's medical expenses, including treatments and necessary care, as Bambi takes time off work to support him full-time. Funds raised will ensure Chuck receives the care he deserves while providing financial relief for Bambi. Supporters can access exclusive Chuck Varga merchandise, including a new t-shirt featuring Chuck's artwork, and bid on The Sexecutioner's Axe, a legendary piece of GWAR history, with all proceeds going to Chuck and Bambi. For over four decades, Chuck has been a vital part of the GWAR family, shaping their legacy and leaving an unforgettable mark on fans and artists alike.

https://gwar.net/collections/chuck-varga

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

METALLICA: POST "ONE" (LIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY 5/30/2026)

 

San Francisco, California thrash metal/hard rock legends METALLICA  have posted "ONE" (LIVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY 5/30/2026) ". 

 "ONE"  is a featured track from METALLICA'S "...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL", unleashed 9/7/1988  via ELEKTRA RECORDS. 
 

 METALLICA  have announced the band set a record at their ATHENS, GREECE  OLYMPIC STADIUM show drawing over 90. 000.

 METALLICA  have announced a  MOHEGAN SUN ARENA SHOW 11/19 and 21st, 2026 CONNECTICUT. WITH SUICIDAL TENDENCIES AND SPIRITBOX...  

METALLICA  have added six more shows to the bands anticipated 2027 LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT THE SPHERE.. 

METALLICA have announced  SPRING 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH PANTERA, KNOCKED LOOSE, GOJIRA and AVATAR

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 .METALLICA unleashed "72 SEASONS", 4/14/2023 via BLACKENED RECORDINGS.....

The METALLICA track "MASTER OF PUPPETS"  is featured in the NETFLIX series "STRANGER THINGS" and recently (in 2022) peaked in the BILLBOARD top 100.

METALLICA  re-issued of the bands classic release "MASTER OF PUPPETS", re-unleashed 11/10/2017 via BLACKENED RECORDINGS.

 

 

 

 

  VIDEO BELOW: METALLICA: "ONE" (LIVE IN FRANFURT, GERMANY 5/24/2026) (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF METALLICA):  

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

ITP V.026 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. JORGE ARAIZ (RYHTHM GUITARIST FOR IN LOVING MEMORY)

 

 

 

 JORGE ARAIZ, guitarist for  Spanish melodic, death, doom metal warriors IN LOVING MEMORY has passed away 6/29/2026 after a battle with cancer. 

 

IN LOVING MEMORY have posted  the bands anticipated new release "THE WITHERING", unleashed 1/14/2022 via FUNERE.

 

 

  IN LOVING MEMORY unleashed "REDEMPTION" (EP), 11/1/2014 via HOUSE OF ASHES PRODUCTIONS. 

IN LOVING MEMORY unleashed "NEGATION OF LIFE", 11/21/2011 via BADMOON MUSIC. 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM IN LOVING MEMORY: 

 

Dear friends and followers,

Today is another tragic day for In Loving Memory. Jorge Araiz, the band's rhythm guitarist, has passed away following an intense battle against cancer.

I want to express my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Jorge and I had been playing together since we started the In Loving Memory project nearly 22 years ago. Together we performed live shows, recorded in the studio, composed much music, laughed, traveled, and now this chapter has ended in the worst way possible.

Rest in peace, friend.

Juanma

Juanma B.

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-R.I.P. \m/ 

EXITIUM SUI: SET TO UNLEASH "UNRAVELLING"

 

 

 

 German blackened/doom metal warrior EXITIUM SUI have revealed the arwork for the bands anticipated new release "UNRAVELLING", due to be unleashed soon in 2026 (release date and more info T.B.A.)  

 

 

EXITIUM SUI unleashed "ENDLESS, REGRESSION", 12/22/2023.  

EXITIUM SUI, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated debut release "AD PERSONAM", unleashed 11/27/2020 via NATURMACHT PRODUCTIONS and RAIN WITHOUT END RECORDS. 

FROM  EXITIUM SUI:

 

It is now time to reveal the final cover for the upcoming record "Unravelling". The artwork was created by the one and only Anett Gebauer, who stands by me while we both bring our artistic visions to life.

I will be at liberty to reveal some music off it very soon, but in the meantime, let the artwork sink in and brace for torment.

You will find more information about the album through Meuse Music Records. More music is coming soon

 

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-