Individual thought patterns V.026

Thursday, July 2, 2026

ENSLAVED: POST NEW TRACK "SPIRIT HELPER (FEATURING KEVIN KICKING WOMAN)"

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Norwegian Viking, progressive black metal warriors ENSLAVED have posted a visualizer for "SPIRIT HELPER (FEATURING KEVIN KICKING WOMAN)", a stand alone single, unleashed 7/2/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS..

ENSLAVED have posted a lyric video for "FIRE MARENGO", a collaborative single with STORM WEATHER SHANTY CHOIR, unleashed 3/27/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. .

ENSLAVED, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands digital re-issue of "HEIMDAL" (DELUXE VERSION) , due to be unleashed 3/1/2024 via .NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

ENSLAVED unleashed "HEIMDAL'", 3/3/2023 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

ENSLAVED unleashed "CARAVANS TO THE OUTER WORLD"(EP),, 10/1/2021 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

FROM ENSLAVED:

We are honoured to reveal 'Spirit Helper', a unique and deeply powerful collaboration with Kevin Kicking Woman, an Elder of the Blackfeet Nation. Link to the video in story/bio.

Ivar Bjørnson comments: "Kevin shared a traditional morning prayer song with us - a deeply personal and spiritual piece that he generously entrusted to me and Enslaved as the foundation for a new composition. I immediately recognised the responsibility carried within that gesture. Rather than simply building around Kevin’s contribution, it became important for me to allow the music itself to adapt to the pulse, rhythm, and spirit already present within his song.

Over the following months, we worked to find a musical language where these worlds could coexist naturally - allowing Enslaved to remain fully itself while honoring the cadence, emotional core, and spiritual energy of Kevin’s prayer. The process was guided not only by the collaboration itself, but also by the encouragement, dialogue, and openness shown by the wider community surrounding the project. Gradually, the song revealed its own identity.

That process ultimately became “Spirit Helper.”

For us, the song represents far more than a collaboration between artists from different backgrounds. It reflects what can happen when people meet openly, listen carefully, and allow themselves to be changed by the encounter.

Ultimately, “Spirit Helper” is a song about connection - between past and present, traditions and people, and the spiritual and human worlds. For Enslaved, it stands as one of the most meaningful musical journeys we have undertaken."

Visuals: KolibriMedia & @axeofalltrades

VIDEO BELOW:ENSLAVED NEW TRACK"SPIRIT HELPER (FEATURING KEVIN KICKING WOMAN)" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF ENSLAVED):

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

METALLICA: DONATE $20.000 TO CARDIFF, ENGLAND FOOD BANK

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San Francisco, California thrash metal/hard rock legends METALLICA have donated $20.000 TO CARDIFF, ENGLAND FOOD BANK..

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.

FROM CARDIFF FOODBANK:

We’re thrilled to share that Metallica, who played in Cardiff last night, are donating £20,000 to Cardiff Foodbank

A huge diolch / thank you to Metallica and their All Within My Hands Foundation. This timely donation will help replenish our warehouse and could support around 1,000 people - the equivalent of 9,000 meals.

We’re also so grateful to our amazing Cardiff community - your ongoing donations help us support around 20,000 people a year. Nothing Else Matters more than support like this

Across Wales, Trussell food banks provided over 154,000 emergency food parcels in 2025.

Join the #MetallicaGivesBack movement and let's build on this momentum. You can find and donate to your local food bank here:

https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

Thank you from everyone at Cardiff Foodbank

#AWMH #Metallica

Metallica All Within My Hands Foundation

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

OBITUARY: ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES

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Florida, U.S.A. death metal warriors OBITUARY have announced SUMMER 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES.

OBITUARY have announced "35 YEARS OF CAUSE OF DEATH!" WINTER 2026 LATIN AMERICA TOUR DATES

OBITUARY have announced the band is POSTPONING their WINTER 2025 Latin American tour.

OBITUARY unleashed "DYING OF EVERYTHING", 1/13/2023 via RELAPSE RECORDS.

FROM OBITUARY:

OBITUARY US SUMMER 2026

New US headline dates this July & August around our 2 Wisconsin shows with Megadeth!

Tickets on sale TOMORROW, July 2 @ 10 AM Local Time

www.obituary.cc/tour

July 24 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar

July 25 Atlanta, GA @ 529

July 26 Memphis, TN @ Growlers

July 28 Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre

July 30 Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen

July 31 La Crosse, WI @ Oktoberfest Grounds

(Supporting Megadeth)

Aug 01 Green Bay, WI @ Capitol Credit Union Park

(Supporing Megadeth)

Aug 03 Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar

Aug 04 Asheville, NC @ Revival

OBITUARY ALSO APPEARING AT:

Aug 15-16 Los Angeles, CA @ Sound and Fury 2026

Aug 21 New York, NY @ The Rooftop @ Pier 17

(w/ Acid Bath & Thou)

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

ITP V.026 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. SHAUN GLASS (EX BROKEN HOPE, SOIL BASSIST)

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Former BROKEN HOPE bassist SHAUN GLASS passed away from a stroke 7/1/2026 at 57..

BROKEN HOPE unleashed "MUTILATED and ASSIMILATED", 6/23/2017 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.

FROM GARY HOLT (EXODUS):

Crushed to find out my good friend Shaun Glass has passed away. I’ve refrained from posting anything since we were holding out hope me may improve but we lost him. Love this pick of him and Will Smith rocking his Slay Team shirt. So fucking sad. I think about all the riff sharing and jokes and I’m heartbroken. Friends for 30 years, hard to accept this. Miss you brother

FROM JAMES LEE (ORIGIN, UNMERCIFUL):

R.I.P. SHAUN GLASS.

Ex Broken Hope, Soil...

FROM MALEVOLENT CREATION:

Rest In Power Shaun Glass !! Everyone in the Metal scene from the late 80's till 2026 knew Shaun Glass and were devastated to find out of his passing yesterday. Philip Fasciana and Shaun met through the tape trading scene since 1989 and remained good friends right up till his passing yesterday. We all will miss him and never will forget him. It's so hard to believe he's gone. Rest easy old friend and we'll see you on the other side one day

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-R.I.P.

EMPTINESS: POST NEW TRACK "NOWHERE SPEAKS"

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Brussels, Belgium based dark gaze warriors EMPTINESS have posted "NOWHERE SPEAKS" , the title track from the bands anticipated new release "NOWHERE SPEAKS", due to be unleashed 7/17/2026 via SEASON OF MIST.

EMPTINESS have posted the bands anticipated new release "VIDE", unleashed 2/12/2021 via SEASON OF MIST.

EMPTINESS unleashed "NOT FOR MUSIC", 1/20/2017 via SEASON OF MIST.

FROM EMPTINESS:

THE THREAT - New single taken from the upcoming album Nowhere Speaks.

YouTube link in comments.

Stream & pre-order:

https://orcd.co/emptinessnowherespeaks

VIDEO BELOW: EMPTINESS: NEW TRACK "NOWHERE SPEAKS" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF SEASON OF MIST):

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

THE NIGHT ETERNAL: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "CAUGHT IN A SPELL"

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German heavy metal warriors THE NIGHT ETERNAL have posted "CAUGHT IN A SPELL" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "COLD VELVET", due to be unleashed 8/21/2026 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

THE NIGHT ETERNAL have inked a deal with METAL BLADE RECORDS.

THE NIGHT ETERNAL have announced bassist JONES NULEN has left the band..

THE NIGHT ETERNAL unleashed "FATALE", 7/14/2023 via VAN RECORDS.

THE NIGHT ETERNAL unleashed "MOONLIT CROSS", 11/5/2021 via VAN RECORDS.

VIDEO BELOW: THE NIGHT ETERNAL: NEW TRACK "CAUGHT IN A SPELL"(VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF METAL BLADE RECORDS):

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

IRON MAIDEN: "Due to the power cut in Paris at La Défense Arena on 22 June, EddFest will be recorded for the Run For Your Lives World Tour film! In the words of Bruce... “Knebworth, be on your best behaviour"

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UK heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have announced EDDFEST will be filmed.

IRON MAIDEN suffered a power outage in Paris, France during the bands RUN FOR YOUR LIVES tour.

IRON MAIDEN have announced EUROPEAN DIVE BARS, a place for fans to meet up with each other along side the RUN FOR YOUR LIVES tour.

IRON MAIDEN have announced former vocalist BLAZE BAYLEY will headline EDDFEST 2026.

IRON MAIDEN have announced EDDFEST, set to take pkace 7/11th, 2026 KNEBWORTH, UK with THE HU, DARKNESS, AIRBORNE and more bands.

IRON MAIDEN have added a SECOND DATE in BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA..

IRON MAIDEN have announced NOVEMBER 2026 AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES...

IRON MAIDEN have announced the band has added a second show in ARGENTINA for 10/21/2026..

IRON MAIDEN have announced FALL 2026 CENTRAL and SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES...

IRON MAIDEN have announced ANTHRAX, MEGADETH, TRIVIUM and EVERGREY as support acts, on select dated for the bands SPRING/SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES..

IRON MAIDEN have announced a SECOND 2026 SHOWS IN TORONTO, CANADA and LOS ANGELES.

IRON MAIDEN have announced a 10/2/2026 MEXICO CITY, MEXICO SHOW @ ESTADIO GNP SEGUROS.

IRON MAIDEN have announced FALL 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH MEGADETH and ANTHRAX.

IRON MAIDEN have announced a 7/11/2026 KNEBWORTH UK SHOW @ KNEBWORTH PARK..

IRON MAIDEN have announced have announced EDDFEST, set to take place 7/19th, 11th, 2026 KNEBWORTH, UK with the THE HU, AIRBOURNE and THE DARKNESS.

IRON MAIDEN have announced SPRING/SUMMER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES..

IRON MAIDEN have announced new drummer SIMON DAWSON.

IRON MAIDEN have announced drummer NICO MCBRAIN has left the band.

IRON MAIDEN have announced the band will release a NETFLIX documentary "RUN TO THE HILLS" in MARCH of 2025.

IRON MAIDEN have announced ‘RUN FOR YOUR LIVES’ WORLD TOUR DATES 2025/26!

IRON MAIDEN unleashed "SENJUTSU", 9/3/2021 via PARLOPHONE

FROM IRON MAIDEN:

Lights, camera, ACTION!

Due to the power cut in Paris at La Défense Arena on 22 June, EddFest will be recorded for the Run For Your Lives World Tour film!

In the words of Bruce... “Knebworth, be on your best behaviour!”

Last tickets available at IronMaiden.Knebworth.com or link in bio!

#EddFest #RunForYourLivesWorldTour

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

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Individual thought patterns V.026

Thursday, July 2, 2026

ENSLAVED: POST NEW TRACK "SPIRIT HELPER (FEATURING KEVIN KICKING WOMAN)"

METALLICA: DONATE $20.000 TO CARDIFF, ENGLAND FOOD BANK

OBITUARY: ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES

ITP V.026 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. SHAUN GLASS (EX BROKEN HOPE, SOIL BASSIST)

EMPTINESS: POST NEW TRACK "NOWHERE SPEAKS"

THE NIGHT ETERNAL: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "CAUGHT IN A SPELL"

IRON MAIDEN: "Due to the power cut in Paris at La Défense Arena on 22 June, EddFest will be recorded for the Run For Your Lives World Tour film! In the words of Bruce... “Knebworth, be on your best behaviour"

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