Metal news
Here are some recent metal news updates:
New Music Releases
- Ghost, the Swedish metal band, has released their new album "Impera" to critical acclaim.
- Tool, the American progressive metal band, has released a new single "Descending" from their upcoming album.
- Gojira, the French metal band, has released a new single "Born for Nothing" from their upcoming album.
Tour News
- Metallica has announced a new leg of their "WorldWired" tour, with dates in North America and Europe.
- Slayer has announced their final tour dates, with a farewell tour that will take them to cities around the world.
- Lamb of God has announced a new tour with Killswitch Engage and Clutch.
Band News
- Megadeth's bassist David Ellefson has left the band due to allegations of sexual misconduct.
- Avenged Sevenfold's drummer Brooks Wackerman has left the band due to personal reasons.
- Trivium's frontman Matt Heafy has announced that the band will be taking a hiatus to focus on solo projects.
Festivals
- The annual Download Festival has announced its lineup for 2022, featuring headliners Metallica, Guns N' Roses, and KISS.
- The Rock on the Range festival has been cancelled due to low ticket sales.
- The Aftershock festival has announced its lineup for 2022, featuring headliners Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, and A Day to Remember.
Awards
- The Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards have announced their nominees for 2022, with categories including Best Album, Best Band, and Best Vocalist.
- The Kerrang! Awards have announced their nominees for 2022, with categories including Best Album, Best Band, and Best International Band.
Other News
- The metal community has come together to raise money for the family of a metal fan who was killed in a tragic accident at a metal festival.
- A new metal museum is set to open in the UK, featuring exhibits on the history of metal music and memorabilia from iconic bands.
- A new metal festival is set to take place in the US, featuring headliners such as Slayer and Lamb of God.
I hope you find this metal news update interesting!