The Almighty return with a blistering cover of Metallica’s “The Four Horsemen,” marking a fierce Almighty Metallica Reunion that reignites UK rock. Original lineup, raw energy, and a tribute album that promises to shake the metal world.
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Before rock icons like Freddie Mercury ruled the stage with Queen or Kurt Cobain unleashed grunge fury with Nirvana, they endured soul-crushing day jobs that’d make any garage band rethink fame.
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Bruce Dickinson, the iconic voice of Iron Maiden, is already forging ahead with his next solo album, slated for release in 2027, and Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris is raving about it, calling it “the best stuff you’ve ever done!” In an exclusive interview with Metal Hammer, Dickinson revealed plans for his eighth solo record, a follow-up to 2024’s acclaimed The Mandrake Project, promising a mix of bone-crushingly heavy tracks and heartfelt acoustic moments.
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Bloodstock 2026 lineup celebrates 25 years of metal with Judas Priest, Lamb of God, and Slaughter To Prevail leading a stacked roster of legends, newcomers, and genre-bending acts at Catton Park.
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Pantera have cancelled and rescheduled multiple tour dates following the death of Ozzy Osbourne. Their heartfelt tribute reflects decades of friendship, shared stages, and a legacy that culminated at Ozzy’s final performance: Back to the Beginning in Birmingham.
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Ozzy May Be Gone—But Metal’s Roaring Louder Than Ever
With the Prince of Darkness laid to rest today, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in a public cortège through Birmingham, you’d think the world of heavy metal might go quiet for a moment… but no, baby. The amps are still hot, the horns are still high, and if anything, Ozzy’s farewell has fired up a full-blown metal resurgence.
Mercury Studios will release Back To The Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow in cinemas in early 2026. The film captures Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell gig in Birmingham, featuring Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Yungblud’s newly released single “Changes.”
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Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Rites is the ultimate farewell — a no-holds-barred memoir diving into madness, music, and myth. Released October 7th by Grand Central Publishing, it follows his legendary final gig in Birmingham and closes the book on one of rock’s most explosive lives. Prepare for truth, chaos, and fiction.
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Birmingham’s Villa Park erupted for Back to the Beginning, a heavy metal colossus honoring Black Sabbath. Metallica, Slayer, Halestorm, and more delivered riffs, chaos, and tributes, forging an unforgettable night in the birthplace of metal.
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Iron Maiden turned London Stadium into a metal mecca, thrilling fans with a jaw-dropping set and backstage access. Pints flowed, riffs soared, and the crowd roared in contrast to Glastonbury’s BBC fizzle. Pure celebration, Maiden-style.
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