MATT HEAFY Of TRIVIUM Swears Their Next Record Is "Arguably Our Greatest Album Of All Time"
Metal band Trivium announced that their 11th studio album is now in the mixing phase. Frontman Matt Heafy told Metal Injection the record could be "arguably our greatest album of all time." The band has not revealed a title or release date, but insiders expect a late‑2025 launch. The statement follows a series of lineup changes and a recent world tour that reignited fan interest.
MIKE MANGINI Joins GODSMACK As New Drummer
Mike Mangini, the veteran drummer best known for his tenure with Dream Theater, has officially joined hard‑rock outfit Godsmack as their new percussionist. The announcement follows Godsmack's recent decision to expand their live lineup ahead of a global tour supporting...
SABATON Announce 'The Grand Swedish Arena Tour' And Share New Lyric Video For "The Duelist"
Swedish power‑metal veterans Sabaton have unveiled "The Grand Swedish Arena Tour," slated to launch in January 2027 across major venues throughout Sweden. The announcement coincides with the release of a new lyric video for the track "The Duelist," providing fresh...
5 Song Releases You May Have Missed
Metal Injection highlights five heavy‑music releases that may have slipped under the radar. Ola Englund teases his solo album with the fantasy‑laden single “The Ember Saga,” while French quartet Messalina drops the cinematic “No Color” from their debut EP. Butcher...
BRING ME THE HORIZON, LEFT TO SUFFER, IMMINENCE & More Added To Metal Injection's Top Tracks Of The Week
Metal Injection released its weekly Top Tracks playlist, highlighting new releases from a mix of established and emerging metal acts. Bring Me The Horizon debuted “Black & Blue” from the upcoming 2026 reissue of Count Your Blessings – Repented, while...
DEVOURMENT Surprise Drop 'Pious Impiety' EP
Texas death‑metal outfit Devourment surprised fans on June 11 with a three‑song EP, *Pious Impiety*, marking their first new material since 2019’s *Obscene Majesty*. The record was entirely handled by veteran producer Daniel Schmuck, whose résumé includes Power Trip and Frozen...
Watch MEGADETH's Full Set In Hannover, Germany
Megadeth delivered a full‑length concert in Hannover, Germany, captured and streamed for global fans. The set spanned the band’s classic catalog and introduced tracks from their forthcoming album, showcasing their continued creative output. High attendance and live‑stream numbers underscored the...
156/SILENCE Announce Fall North American Tour
American metalcore outfit 156/Silence announced a 18‑date North American tour titled the “From A Distance Tour,” kicking off on September 9 in Worcester, MA and wrapping on October 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. The trek features fellow acts Aviana, Heavensgate and Fromjoy as...
There's Drum-Cam Footage Of Drummer ANIKA NILLES' First RUSH Concert – Watch Here
Anika Nilles made her live debut with Rush on June 7 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, captured in a full‑length drum‑cam video posted by TapeheadToo. The footage shows her tackling a set that spans classics like “Tom Sawyer,” “YYZ,”...
PATRICK WALKER Talks to Metal Injection About First WARNING Record In 20 Years: “I Certainly Don't Do It For Any...
British doom‑metal veteran Patrick Walker is set to release Warning’s third album, Rituals of Shame, on June 19 via Relapse Records. The record follows the cult classic Watching from a Distance, which gained acclaim over two decades through word‑of‑mouth rather than major...
SERJ TAKIAN, ROMAN & TOM MORELLO Say "Adjourn It" Is A Response To ICE Raids And Their "Absolute Reign Of...
Tom Morello, Serj Tankian, and Morello’s 15‑year‑old son Roman released the protest single “Adjourn It.” The track was born out of the wave of ICE and DHS raids sweeping Los Angeles, which the artists describe as a “reign of terror” on...
DON BROCO Vocalist ROB DAMIANI Joins PAPA ROACH On Stage At Rock AM Ring
English rock singer Rob Damiani of Don Broco joined Papa Roach onstage at the Rock AM Ring festival, delivering guest vocals on “Between Angels and Insects.” The appearance coincided with Don Broco’s release of their fifth studio album, “Nightmare Tripping,” their first record in five years and...
CARICATURE (SIX FEET UNDER, BIONATOPS, BLACK HEART SUTRA) Point Fingers On, "Let The Devil In"
Eccentric metal veterans Ray Suhy and Joseph Spiller have launched Caricature’s new single “Let The Devil In,” a politically‑charged track that denounces community decay. The song was recorded using only analog techniques—no digital edits, quantization, or AI assistance—emphasizing a raw,...
Eyeliner, Short Hair & Blues Riffs: METALLICA's 'Load' Turns 30 Today…
Metallica’s 1996 album Load turned 30 on June 4, 2026, marking a polarizing shift from thrash to blues‑groove, complete with short hair, eyeliner, and a controversial blood‑and‑semen cover. Despite fan outrage, the record debuted with 680,000 U.S. copies, topped the Billboard 200...
Things You May Have Missed: MASTODON, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, REVOCATION Tour Date Drops & More
Mastodon announced "The Poisonous Weapons" North American tour, joined by black‑gaze acts Deafheaven and Alcest, kicking off mid‑September and spanning 24 dates. Motionless In White revealed a second leg of its "Sweat and Blood" tour, adding support from The Devil Wears Prada,...