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Following successful runs in Latin America (Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and México) and Europe (Sweden, Italy, France, Germany, and more), multi-platinum-selling and GRAMMY® Award-winning rockers MEGADETH will return to the North America this summer for their 34-date “Destroy All Enemies” trek. The Live Nation-produced tour, with special guests Mudvayne and All That Remains, kicks off August 2 in Rogers, Arkansas before wrapping in Nashville, Tennessee on September 28. Additional tour stops include Los Angeles (two shows), Las Vegas, Boston, St. Louis and many more (the full itinerary is below). Tickets and additional information for all the dates is available HERE.

Megadeth Announce North American Tour Dates

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Legendary metal band Megadeth has been around for a while. And even in their early days, they weren’t afraid to get a little controversial. One particularly controversial song by Megadeth is the 1986 track “The Conjuring” from their album Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?. Megadeth...

The Megadeth Song That Dave Mustaine Refused To Play Live for Religious Reasons

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James Hetfield was delighted to recognise an old friend singing for a new band he heard on the radio

Metallica's James Hetfield reveals the new metal band he's loving right now - and it involves an old friend

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The edwardlaws YouTube channel has uploaded video of KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),performing on June 21 at The 44 Sports Grill And Nightlife in Glendale, Arizona. Check out the clips below. KINGS OF THRASH, which also includes drummer Fred...

Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform MEGADETH Classics With KINGS OF THRASH In Glendale, Arizona

Metal music, with its powerful riffs, thunderous drums, and iconic vocal styles, has carved an indelible mark in the annals of music history. The genre, which emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, has given rise to countless bands that have pushed musical boundaries and cultivated dedicated fanbases worldwide. In this article, we will explore the top 15 best metal bands of all time, celebrating their contributions to the genre and the legacy they’ve left behind. These bands have not only defined metal but have also influenced countless artists across various genres. From the pioneering sounds of Black Sabbath, whose dark, heavy riffs laid the foundation of metal, to the technical brilliance of Metallica, who brought metal to the mainstream, each band on this list has a unique story and an undeniable impact. We’ll delve into the groundbreaking albums, unforgettable performances, and the cultural significance of these metal titans. Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead or a newcomer to the genre, this journey through the annals of metal history will showcase why these bands remain at the pinnacle of the metal world. Join us as we headbang through the legacy of metal’s most influential and celebrated bands.

15 Best Metal Bands of All Time

For almost 50 years, Kirk Hammett entertained fans all over the world with his love for music and talent with a guitar. Before joining Metallica in the 1980s, the musician helped form the heavy metal band Exodus. But eventually finding his way onto the stage with Metallica, Hammett, and fellow bandmate James Hetfield, landed on the list of Greatest Guitarists of All Time by Rolling Stone. Recently, Hammett opened up about his time with Metallica and claimed they didn’t tour enough.

Kirk Hammett Admits Metallica Doesn’t Tour Enough: “I Don’t Feel That There’s Enough of It in My Life Right Now”

If you ask a metalhead what they think is the best year for metal music, many will say 1984. Now, people will have different opinions, of course. But many metalheads see 1984 as the pinnacle for the metal genre blooming. In that spirit, we’re celebrating the best heavy metal albums of 1984.

Best Heavy Metal Albums of 1984

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

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Wolfgang Van Halen dove back into his father’s catalog on Saturday, teaming up with Mr. Bungle at Graspop Metal Meeting to rip through Van Halen’s “Loss of Control.”. The Mammoth WVH bandleader handled lead guitar duties on the Women and Children First thrasher, as Mike Patton yelped and barked in the spirit of David Lee Roth. You can watch the performance below.

Watch Wolfgang Van Halen and Mr. Bungle Cover Van Halen’s ‘Loss of Control’

During a press conference at this year's Hellfest in Clisson, France, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to work on new music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When we did the last record [of all-new material], it was 'World Gone Mad' in 2016, I kind of said, it sounds bad, but I don't enjoy making records, because it's like full-on mental fuck to me and, then it's the time and the family and everything. It's difficult. But now having [guitarist] Ben [Weinman] in the band, [drummer] Jay [Weinberg] in the band…. One of the first things Jay did after we did a couple shows, he's just, like, going, 'Dude, I wanna fucking make a record.' And the way he and Ben, they said it, they go, like… Ben was, like, 'When I was 12 years old and I heard SUICIDAL, it spoke to me. And other music, I heard a lot of music.' He goes, 'I wanna do a record like that.' And that's exactly what Jay said. Obviously, having [bassist] Tye [Trujillo], Robert's [Trujillo] a son in there, Robert's, like, 'Dude, you guys need to make a record. do that thing.' And so I think that we're definitely leaning towards doing it."

MIKE MUIR On Possibility Of New SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Album: 'We're Definitely Leaning Towards Doing It'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Roos, STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia spoke about the band's songwriting process. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[STEEL PANTHER guitarist] Satchel is our main songwriter. When you've got a guy like Satchel in your band who plays the guitar the way he does, and he's like genetically engineered to write '80s-style heavy metal riffs and he's incredibly talented and gifted…. When we're on the road, everybody's throwing ideas out as far as, like, someone says something funny, and we start writing stuff down. And then generally what will happen is he'll sketch out a verse and a chorus, or sometimes he'll have half a song or a whole song, and then he'll generally bring it to me next, because he and I are kind of simpatico in the music department. And if it's something that I go, 'Oh, dude, yeah, let's roll,' he'll get fired up. Once we decide what we wanna do on a record, then we go into a pre-production situation where we work out the little details so we don't spend the time and money in the studio. We'll go do pre-production at rehearsal studios, but we play so much on the road that we don't rehearse and we don't get in a band room because there's no time and it's not necessary. With e-mail, we can do ideas at home, just flip something over to the other guy and go, 'Hey, dude.' Or he'll throw me an idea and he'll go, 'Hey, what are you hearing on drums for this?' And that's kind of how it goes generally. I mean, obviously there's variations, but that's the general vibe."

STEEL PANTHER's STIX ZADINIA: 'We're Like The Biggest DIY Band Ever'

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James LoMenzo confirms Megadeth are working towards a new album

“Dave really wants to do another record”: James LoMenzo confirms Megadeth are working towards new album

Here are Iron Maiden's six best rock 'n' roll songs. Yeah, yeah, yeah... we know Iron Maiden are a metal band and we're not here to convince you otherwise. Their place in metal's pantheon has been secure for decades, not that it's stopped them from reassuring everyone of their rightful place there by maintaining top form.

Iron Maiden’s Six Best Rock ‘N’ Roll Songs

Axl Rose is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band Guns N’ Roses. Born William Bruce Rose Jr. on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana, he later adopted the name “Axl Rose” legally. Rose co-founded Guns...

10 Best Axl Rose Songs of All Time

Earth signs are practical, grounded, and reliable. Air signs are intellectual, curious, and communicative. We know that fire signs are passionate with courage and are a massive creative force just as water signs are emotional and intuitive. So which signs are going to be the most protective of their hearts? Which ones are going to be more difficult to get to know, more difficult to get through the walls they’ve put up to protect their emotions, their feelings?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Protective of Their Hearts

Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler has said Ozzy Osbourne “desperately wants” to play one final show with the band. Last month, Osbourne revealed that he would “jump at the chance” to perform another Sabbath show with co-founder Bill Ward. The drummer backed out of participating in the group’s reunion dates between 2011 and 2017 over an “unreasonable” contract.

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler says Ozzy Osbourne “desperately wants” to play one final show

Metal has a long history of people making dramatic exits from famous bands from the bitter firing of Dave Mustaine from Metallica in 1983 to the bitter firing of Jay Weinberg from Slipknot last year. Surprisingly enough, a genre full of people making extremely angry music sometimes has band members who get extremely angry at each other. But few bands had as acrimonious a split from their own lead vocalist as legendary prog-metal band Queensrÿche had with Geoff Tate.

Geoff Tate on Potential Queensrÿche Reunion: “I Don’t Really Have a Need to Go Back”

Even though Ozzy Osbourne is frequently associated with Black Sabbath, the band underwent substantial changes following Ozzy’s departure in 1979. With new frontmen, the band carried on with their musical adventure, adding new elements to their style. The band welcomed a new chapter when Ronnie James Dio, whose talents are valued almost as highly as Osbourne’s, first joined. We explore some of the most notable songs performed by singers who filled the significant hole left by Osbourne.

8 Songs by Black Sabbath That Weren’t Sung by Ozzy Osbourne

Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham influenced heavy metal music when Page continued the heavy blues he’d begun with The Yardbirds. They certainly had aspects of what became common in metal groups: interest in the occult, Plant’s Viking lyrics, Page’s heavy riffs, and Bonham’s thunder-god grooves. But is it correct to call them metal?

4 of the Best British Heavy Metal Bands from the 1970s

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Ahead of Def  Leppard’s summer tour, the band has linked up with Tom Morello for the new one-off single “Just Like 73.” Def Leppard's Stripped Back 'Photograph' Rough Mix Sounds Almost New Wave




	According to the group, the made-for-stadiums rocker harkens back to the early Seventies, capturing the music and the technological breakthroughs of the era.








	“When I saw David Bowie on TV between 1972 and 1973, everything I thought I knew about music went from black and white to vivid technicolor,” Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen said in a statement. “Our song ‘Just Like 73’ represents that awakening.”




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Def Leppard Enlists Tom Morello for New Made-for-Stadiums Rocker ‘Just Like 73’

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Kick The Chair' For First Time In 15 Years

MEGADETH played the song \"Kick The Chair\" live for the first time since 2009 this past Monday night (June 24) at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany. Fan-filmed...

MEGADETH played the song "Kick The Chair" live for the first time since 2009 this past Monday night (June 24) at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany. Fan-filmed...

Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Kick The Chair' For First Time In 15 Years

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