Monday, June 29, 2026

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

ITP V.026
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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

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 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)

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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



 

 



 .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)

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 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"

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 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- 

LEFT TO DIE: ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN and LATIN AMERICAN TOUR DATES

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U.S.A. DEATH inspired supergroup LEFT TO DIE have announced SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN and  LATIN AMERICAN TOUR DATES in JPEG flyer above.  

 

 

 LEFT TO DIE have posted "WITCH OF HELL" , a track from the bands anticipated new release  "INITIUM MORTIS", due to be unleashed 7/17/2026 via RELAPSE RECORDS. 

 

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FROM LEFT TO DIE: 

 

Europe & LATAM ....
WHO'S GOING & WHERE WILL WE SEE YOU ??
LETS HEAR FROM YOU !!

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

ROTTING CHRIST : POST LIVE AT HELLFEST 2026 VIA ARTE CONCERT

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 ARTE CONCERT  have posted Greek death metal warriors ROTTING CHRIST'S set at  HELLFEST 2026. 

 HELLFEST 2026 took place 6/18th, 19th, 20th and 21st, CLISSON, FRANCE  

 ROTTING CHRIST have announced SPRING/ SUMMER 2026 FESTIVAL DATES.  

ROTTING CHRIST have announced the release date for the bands anticipated new live album "35 YEARS OF EVIL EXISTENCE", unleashed 4/4/2025 via SEASON OF MIST.

ROTTING CHRIST have posted a video for "ALL FOR ONE" , a bonus track from the bands anticipated new release "'PRO XRISTOY'",  unleashed 5/24/2024 via SEASON OF MIST 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW: ROTTING CHRIST :(VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF ARTE CONCERT):  

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