May 1st, 2026
German thrash metal legends Tankard are bringing their beer-soaked mayhem to Latin America in spring 2026. The "Kings of Beer Over Latin America" tour kicks off April 25 in São Paulo, Brazil and wraps up May 1 in Mexico City. After over four decades, the Frankfurt crew proves thrash never dies — neither does their love for beer.
Read more →W.A.S.P. announces ten European shows for their "1984 To Headless" 2026 tour, celebrating the band's first four albums. Blackie Lawless and crew promise a full rock spectacle with stage production bringing those classic albums to life — first and potentially only time.
Read more →May 2026 is stacked with over 90 metal releases spanning death, thrash, heavy, and black metal. Highlights include Armored Saint's "Emotion Factory Reset" (May 22), Venom's "Into Oblivion" (May 1), and Frozen Soul's new album (May 8). Something for every head.
Read more →A heartfelt look at where rock and metal music stand in 2026 — legacy acts still touring strong, new generation shaping the sound, and generations overlapping at festivals. The genres have settled into something deeper than trends or charts. Heavy music still means something.
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