Thursday, February 26, 2026

WARLORD: "Our guitarist Eric Juris talks about being "cancelled" as a migrant, and the attitudes that sadly exist in 2026."

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ERIC JURIS, guitarist of  Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. heavy metal, power metal warriors  WARLORD explains his frustrations on the issue of a bandmates post that got him banned from the ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2026.. 

 

 

 

Promoters for ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2026, set to take place 5./22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2026 Gelsenkirchen, GERMANY: have REMOVED WARLORD off the bill after drummer  MARK ZONDER ANTI IMMIGRANT REMARKS...  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 WARLORD unleashed "FREE SPIRIT SOAR", 5/19/2024 via HIGH ROLLER RECORDS. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM WARLORD: 

 

Our guitarist Eric Juris talks about being "cancelled" as a migrant, and the attitudes that sadly exist in 2026.
UNITY and MUSIC!

 

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

PURE WRATH: SET TO UNLEASH "BLEAK DAYS AHEAD", POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "SPECTRAL INSOMNIA"

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 Indonesian atmospheric black metal warriors PURE WRATH have posted "SPECTRAL INSOMNIA",    a track from the bands anticipated new release "BLEAK DAYS AHEAD", due to be unleashed 4/24/2026 via DEBEMUR MORTI PRODUCTIONS....

PURE WRATH have posted a video for "FLOWERS AND WALLS", an unreleased track, due to be unleashed 1/7/2025

PURE WRATH, via BANDCAMP, are streaming  the projects anticipated new release "HYMN TO THE WOEFUL HEARTS", unleashed 2/18/2022  via DEBEMUR MORTI PRODUCTIONS...

 PURE WRATH unleashed "THE FORLORN SOLDIER", (EP) 3/6/2020 via DEBEMUR MORTI PRODUCTIONS.

 

 

 

 

FROM PURE WRATH: 

 
 
VIDEO BELOW:PURE WRATH: NEW TRACK "SPECTRAL INSOMNIA" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF DEBEMUR MORTI PRODUCTIONS):  
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

JAMES LEE (FORMERLY OF ORIGIN): "For the first time in over a decade, I'm going to do vocals on a tour again. It seems very fitting that it'll be with this particularly brutal crew in UNMERCIFUL! "

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 Former ORIGIN vocalist JAMES LEE has confirmed he'll be stepping in on vocals for Kansas death metal warriors  UNMERCIFUL'S gig at MARYLAND DEATH FEST 2026. 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM JAMES LEE (FORMERLY OF ORIGIN): 

  

It appears HELL HAS FROZEN OVER!
For the first time in over a decade, I'm going to do vocals on a tour again. It seems very fitting that it'll be with this particularly brutal crew in UNMERCIFUL!
Statement from UNMERCIFUL: "Our first ever performance at Maryland Death Fest is just 3 months from today. With that, we want to announce a very special guest that will be performing on vocals. This man is none other than the almighty James “Freight Train” Lee!!! You know and love him from his monumental work on Origin’s “III”, “Echoes of Decimation” and “Antithesis” albums! Having him perform our material will be legendary!
Also, Trynt is still dealing with some health issues, so Andy Vincent will be handling the relentless drum duties. We are in the process of booking some shows around this time (May 20th-May 28th). More information on show dates and venues coming soon.
We look forward to delivering an unforgettably crushing set! This will be a show you do NOT want to miss!! We will see everyone soon."
Seems I have some work to do! 🤘☠️
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

MONSTROSITY: POST NEW TRACK "THE ATROPHIED"

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 Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. death metal warriors MONSTROSITY have posted  "THE ATROPHIED", a track from  the bands anticipated new release  "SCREAMS FROM BENEATH THE SURFACE", due to be unleashed 3/13/2026 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.  

 

 

 MONSTROSITY have announced  SPRING 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES.  

  MONSTROSITY have posted a video for  "THE COLOSSAL RAGE", a track from  the bands anticipated new release  "SCREAMS FROM BENEATH THE SURFACE", due to be unleashed 3/13/2026 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.  

 MONSTROSITY unleashed "THE PASSAGE OF EXISTENCE",  9/7/2018 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

  VIDEO BELOW: MONSTROSITY: NEW TRACK "THE ATROPHIED" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF METAL BLADE RECORDS):  

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

METALLICA: ANNOUNCE OCTOBER 2026 LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT THE SPHERE

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San Francisco, California thrash metal/hard rock legends METALLICA have announced OCTOBER 2026 LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT THE SPHERE.. 


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


METALLICA have announced 12/3/2025 BAHRAIN and 12/6/2025 ABU DHABI SHOWS. 

 

  METALLICA have announced they have teamed up with the AMERICAN RED CROSS for blood drives on their SPRING 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR.

 METALLICA have announced NOVEMBER 2025 NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES with .METALLICA, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, EVANESCENCE. , 



 .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.

 

 

 

FROM METALLICA: 

 

LIFE BURNS FASTER 🔥
We’re officially bringing our No Repeat Weekends to Sphere in Las Vegas this fall!
October 1 & 3
October 15 & 17
October 22 & 24
October 29 & 31
Two-Night and Single-Night Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 6, beginning at 10 AM PT. There will be several ticket presale opportunities starting this week.
 
 
 
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

DRUDKH : SET TO UNLEASH "THAW" (EP), POST NEW TRACK "MEMORY"

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 Ukrainian black metal warriors DRUDKH have posted "MEMORY", a track from the bands anticipated new EP release "THAW", due to be unleashed 4/24/2026 via SEASON OF MIST.  

 

 

 DRUDKH, via SPOTIFY, are streaming  the bands anticipated new release "SHADOW PLAY",  unleashed 3/21/2025 via SEASON OF MIST. 

  DRUDKH have posted the bands anticipated new release "ALL BELONG TO THE NIGHT",  due to be unleashed 11/11/2022 via SEASON OF MIST.  

 

 

 FROM DRUDKH :

 

The songs included in "Відлига" ("Thaw") EP were recorded during "Shadow Play" session and will be released on April 24 on LP/ digiCD. Pre-order from Season of Mist shop:
Today, on the fourth anniversary of full-scale moscovia invasion into Ukraine, we present "Пам'ять" ("Memory") premier track:

 

 

VIDEO BELOW: DRUDKH : NEW TRACK "MEMORY" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF SEASON OF MIST):  

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

ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: IRON MAIDEN , BLACK CROWS. MELISSA ETHERIDGE and MORE NOMINATED

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 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 2026 have nominated IRON MAIDEN , BLACK CROWS. MELISSA ETHERIDGE and MORE.  

 

 

FROM ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME:

 

From the dancefloors of Manchester to the streets of Staten Island, this year's nominees cover every corner of the musical map.
The Black Crowes. Jeff Buckley. Mariah Carey. Phil Collins. Melissa Etheridge. Lauryn Hill. Billy Idol. INXS. Iron Maiden. Joy Division/New Order. New Edition. Oasis. P!NK. Sade. Shakira. Luther Vandross. Wu-Tang Clan.
 
 
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-UP THE IRONS \m/