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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 13: Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. performs during Sick New World music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage)

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Black Label Society is the latest heavy hitter to embrace the growing trend of limited-edition digital bonus tracks, following a model recently popularized by Lamb of God. The band, led by guitar icon Zakk Wylde, has announced that upcoming digital versions of their latest material will feature exclusive audio content available only for a short window. This move aims to reward "super-fans" and collectors who engage with the band’s digital storefronts early, offering a modern twist on the classic "hidden track" or Japanese-exclusive import bonus.

The band's digital deluxe edition includes two exclusive tracks "Broken Pieces (Unblackened)" and "Back To Me (Unblackened)" the version is only available to pre-order until 12:00am on March 26, hours before the album's official release on March 27.

The strategy mirrors a successful campaign by Lamb of God, who recently saw a surge in digital engagement by attaching rare demos and live recordings to their newest singles for a limited time. For Black Label Society, this approach provides a way to keep the "Berserker" community engaged between major physical releases while adding value to the digital listening experience. Whether these tracks will eventually see a wide streaming release or remain vault exclusives remains to be seen, but for now, the "Doom Crew Inc." is making sure their most loyal followers have something extra to shred to.

#BlackLabelSociety #ZakkWylde #LambOfGod #MetalNews #DigitalBonusTracks #DoomCrewInc #HeavyMetal #MusicIndustryTrends #NewMusic #ExclusiveContent

As the 2020s reach their midpoint, Metal Hammer has unveiled its authoritative ranking of the 30 Best Metal Albums of the Decade (So Far). The list, which spans from 2020 to early 2026, highlights the records that have defined the modern era of heavy music. Taking the top spot is Ghost with their 2022 masterpiece Impera, followed closely by Deftones' 2024 surprise release private music at No. 2, and Gojira's Fortitude at No. 3.

The ranking showcases a diverse mix of legendary acts and rising powerhouses. Modern heavyweights like Sleep Token (Take Me Back To Eden) and Spiritbox (Eternal Blue) secured top 10 positions, while veteran icons Iron Maiden, Rammstein, and Metallica also made the cut. The list isn't without its talking points, featuring divisive but impactful releases from artists like Bad Omens, Avenged Sevenfold, and BABYMETAL. From the atmospheric folk-metal of Heilung to the crushing hardcore of Knocked Loose, the selection serves as a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of metal over the last six years.

#MetalHammer #Ghost #Deftones #SleepToken #Gojira #Impera #MetalAlbums #BestOfDecade #HeavyMetal #Spiritbox #Metallica

Cultural icon William Shatner is proving that age is just a number as he dives headfirst into a new heavy metal project at 95 years old. The legendary actor has officially recruited Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford to collaborate on a reimagined version of the classic metal anthem "You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’." The track promises to blend Shatner’s signature spoken-word intensity with Halford’s legendary powerhouse vocals for a version of the song that Shatner describes as "both timeless and entirely new."

The collaboration is part of a larger, upcoming heavy metal album from Shatner being produced by Cleopatra Records. This venture into the metal world also includes a guest appearance on former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland’s Nuclear Messiah project, specifically the track "Prophet of Fall-Out." Halford expressed his excitement for the partnership, noting that Shatner is "boldly living life up" and that he is honored to reinforce the song's message alongside him. Fans can expect more guest reveals and a full release date for the project in the near future.

#WilliamShatner #RobHalford #JudasPriest #YouveGotAnotherThingComin #HeavyMetal #CleopatraRecords #MetalGod #StarTrek #NewMusic2026 #RockNews

10 Years are celebrating a massive career milestone as three of their most beloved tracks receive new RIAA certifications. The band’s breakout 2005 single "Wasteland" has officially been certified 2x Platinum, while the fan-favorites "Beautiful" and "Fix Me" have both reached Gold status.

In an emotional message to their followers, the band emphasized that these honors are less about the statistics and more about the enduring connection fans have maintained with the music over the last two decades. Refusing to rest on their laurels, the group noted that they are "not even close to done," hinting at more to come following these historic achievements.

#10Years #Wasteland #Beautiful #FixMe #RIUAA #PlatinumRecord #GoldRecord #RockNews #ModernRock #AltRock

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has officially unveiled the cover for his upcoming memoir, Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison, which is scheduled to arrive this summer via Rare Bird Books. Written alongside the author duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, the book promises an in-depth look at Rockett’s journey, moving beyond the well-known headlines of the Sunset Strip to explore the "meat of the struggle"—from the band's early days in Pennsylvania to his personal battles with cancer and legal challenges.

The title, Ghost Notes, is a nod to a technical drumming term for the subtle, "in-between" notes that provide a groove's swing—sounds that early 80s producers often stripped away in favor of a machine-like beat. Rockett explained that the memoir focuses on these metaphorical "notes between the notes" of his life, providing context to the stories fans think they know.

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As Sepultura prepares to embark on their final world tour, guitarist Andreas Kisser has revealed that the band reached out to founding members Max and Iggor Cavalera for a potential reunion at their last-ever concert. Despite personal outreach from Kisser and communication between management teams, the brothers have reportedly declined to participate. "I spoke to Iggor personally a few months ago," Kisser shared. "But they don’t want to be a part of it, and that’s OK. It’s a choice."

While fans had hoped for a full-circle moment for the band's conclusion, the Cavalera brothers are currently focused on their own project, Cavalera, where they have been re-recording and performing classic Sepultura material. The farewell North American tour is set to begin in April, though the specific date and location for the final performance remain unannounced.

#Sepultura #AndreasKisser #MaxCavalera #IggorCavalera #FarewellTour #MetalNews #ThrashMetal #Cavalera #DerrickGreen #RockNews

On this day in 2003, Linkin Park released their highly anticipated second studio album, Meteora. Facing the immense pressure of following up their diamond-certified debut, Hybrid Theory, the band delivered a record that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 800,000 copies in its first week alone. Named after the majestic Greek Orthodox monasteries built atop rock pillars, the album reflected the band's search for something "big and epic" while maintaining the raw, emotional core that defined a generation.

The 13-track masterpiece produced five massive hits that remain staples of rock radio today: "Numb," "Somewhere I Belong," "Faint," "Breaking the Habit," and "From the Inside." Beyond the singles, Meteora was praised for its seamless production, blending heavy riffs with intricate electronic textures and the unmistakable vocal chemistry between Mike Shinoda and the late Chester Bennington. Now certified 7x-Platinum in the U.S. and with over 27 million copies sold worldwide, the album continues to reach new audiences—especially following the recent 20th Anniversary release that unearthed "lost" gems like the chart-topping single "Lost."

#LinkinPark #Meteora #ChesterBennington #MikeShinoda #RockHistory #NuMetal #Meteora23 #Numb #Faint #SomewhereIBelong

Genre-blurring artist Siiickbrain has officially announced her second studio album, Houndstooth, set to arrive on June 3. Released via NOWHERE2RUN’s label NOWHERE Recordings in partnership with Pale Chord/ BMG, the record is described by the singer as the definitive sound she has been searching for since the start of her career. Siiickbrain noted that the album balances honest, personal lyrics with high-energy production, serving as a creative coping mechanism to "find the fun again" despite life's challenges.

To celebrate the announcement, Siiickbrain has shared the music video for her new single, "Murky Water," which follows the February release of "Palo Santo." The 13-track LP features a guest appearance from Fetish on the song "Filthy" and explores a "high-vibrational lifestyle" through a mix of alt-electro and screamo influences. Fans can view the full tracklist now, which includes titles like "I Woke Up Alive," "Dirty Laundry," and "Fawn."

#Siiickbrain #Houndstooth #MurkyWater #NowhereRecordings #RiseRecords #PaleChord #AltElectro #NewMusic2026 #Screamo

Korn’s 1998 anthem "Freak on a Leash" is experiencing a massive resurgence on TikTok, and the band has an unexpected assist from Swedish pop star Zara Larsson. The trend began when fans noticed that the high-energy choreography from Larsson’s 2015 hit "Lush Life"—specifically a series of windmill-style arm movements—perfectly syncs with the heavy breakdown of the Korn classic.

The mashup has sparked a wave of videos where creators perform Larsson’s dance steps to Jonathan Davis's signature scat-singing and the band's driving riffs. While the two artists represent vastly different musical worlds, the "windmill" movements have drawn comparisons to classic rock stage moves, making the transition to heavy metal surprisingly seamless. The viral moment comes as Korn prepares for a busy 2026 schedule, including a performance at Sick New World and their first full UK and European tour in over a decade.

#Korn #ZaraLarsson #FreakOnALeash #LushLife #TikTokTrend #ViralDance #NuMetal #PopMeetMetal #JonathanDavis #SickNewWorld

Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) and Limp Bizkit icon Fred Durst were seen together in Nashville on March 23, sending fans into a frenzy over a potential genre-bending collaboration. MGK was reportedly on-site filming a music video for a highly anticipated, unreleased nu-metal track, and the presence of Durst has led to widespread speculation that the "Red Cap" legend will be featured on the song.

This Nashville sighting follows weeks of mysterious activity from MGK, who has been holding "secret" video shoots across Europe in cities like Berlin and London. Fans who attended these events reported hearing a heavy, riff-driven track—currently dubbed "Track 14"—that leans heavily into the rap-rock roots of the early 2000s. With both artists now confirmed to be in the same location during production, the music world is bracing for what could be the biggest crossover moment in the current nu-metal resurgence.

#MGK #FredDurst #LimpBizkit #Track14 #Nashville #NuMetal #MusicNews #MusicVideo #RockCrossover #NashvilleMusic

In a new interview with Stan Bicknell, Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose opened up about how close the band came to calling it quits less than two years ago. Rose admitted that the group had gone as far as creating a "thick" blueprint for a farewell run and a final album before starting work on their upcoming fifteenth studio release, One. The drummer confessed that the prospect of leaving the Sevendust community behind was so overwhelming that he "cried a few times" during the discussions.

Ultimately, the band decided against "landing the plane" and instead shifted their mindset to touring harder than ever. Rose described the sudden change in direction as "putting the afterburner on," noting that he felt a sense of rejuvenation and a desire to "break some shit" once the retirement plans were scrapped. One is officially scheduled for release on May 1 via Napalm Records, produced by longtime collaborator Michael "Elvis" Baskette.

#Sevendust #MorganRose #OneAlbum #NapalmRecords #MusicNews #AlternativeMetal #RockHistory #ElvisBaskette #SevendustFamily

Four years ago today, on March 25, 2022, the rock community was forever changed by the sudden passing of Taylor Hawkins at the age of 50. The Foo Fighters drummer was found in his hotel room in Bogotá, Colombia, just hours before the band was set to headline the Festival Estéreo Picnic. Known for his legendary "thunderous wizardry" on the kit and a smile that could light up an entire stadium, Hawkins wasn't just a drummer—he was the heartbeat of the Foo Fighters and a global ambassador for the joy of rock and roll.

In the years since his passing, the band has kept his memory at the forefront of everything they do. Most recently, Dave Grohl shared in an emotional interview that Taylor’s name is "spoken every day," and the band continues to dedicate every performance to the man who spent 25 years as Grohl's "best friend and partner in crime."

#TaylorHawkins #FooFighters #TaylorHawkinsForever #Drummer #RockLegend #DaveGrohl #MusicHistory #LoudLove #ButHereWeAre

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