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HIGHGATE – Sign to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions | Prophecies Of Eternal Horror to Release on March 27th

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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Kentucky’s Doom laden Sludge lords HIGHGATE have joined the Horror Pain Gore Death Productions roster for the release of their new full-length album, Prophecies Of Eternal Horror. 

Emanating from the hills of Northern Kentucky, HIGHGATE unleash a Sludge filled, Doom laden yowl that speaks of years of struggle and despair. Prophecies Of Eternal Horror finds the dead bodies stacking to the sky as HIGHGATE grapple with global war atrocities, religious fanaticism and class warfare.

HIGHGATE has shared the album’s first single, “At Paranoia’s Poison Door.” The song is described as a blackened-doom battle cry against an overreaching government that wants us too scared to think or act for ourselves. The lyrical refrain of “crawl to your masters”speaks to the song’s theme of government capability to brainwash citizens into cowering boot-lickers.

HIGHGATE:
Greg Brown – vocals
Steve Porter – battery & vocals
Jamie Porter – guitar, bass & vocals

Prophecies Of Eternal Horror is set to be released on March 27.

Stream the song now at: youtu.be/_CQJ2x6vwHc.

For fans of Grief, Primitive Man, Mizmor, Eyehategod and Rwake. Stream more from HIGHGATE on Spotify.

Prophecies Of Eternal Horror – track listing:

  1. Terraforming Hell
  2. Death Comes
  3. At Paranoia’s Poison Door
  4. Deceiver
  5. The Writhing Dawn

Album pre-order links: 

Spotify pre-save – ffm.to/highgate

CD ($10) – shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/highgate-prophecies-of-eternal-horror-cd

Digital Download ($6.66) – hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/prophecies-of-eternal-horror

More on HIGHGATE:

Bandcamp: www.highgatedoom.bandcamp.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Highgatedoom

Source: ClawHammer PR

BURNING WITCHES – Witches Over North America | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on February 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Burning Witches Facebook:

North America!
Are you ready!? We are beyond excited to finally be returning across the pond in less than three weeks! Grab your tickets and VIP upgrades now before they are gone ! See you all very soon! Ready To Fight!

03/14/26 – West Palm Beach • FL
03/15/26 – Tampa • FL
03/17/26 – Atlanta • GA
03/19/26 – Covington • KY
03/20/26 – Westland • MI
03/21/26 – McHenry • IL
03/22/26 – Cleveland • OH
03/24/26 – Pittsburgh • PA
03/25/26 – Harrisburg • PA
03/26/26 – Sellersville • PA
03/27/26 – Teaneck • NJ
03/28/26 – New Bedford • MA
03/29/26 – Hampton Beach • NH
04/01/26 – Annapolis • MD
04/02/26 – Virginia Beach • VA
04/04/26 – Sanford • FL
04/10/26 – Katy • TX
04/11/26 – San Antonio • TX
04/12/26 – Dallas • TX
04/16/26 – Hollywood • CA
04/17/26 – Glendale • AZ
04/18/26 – Las Vegas • NV
04/20/26 – Montreal • CAN
04/21/26 – QUEBEC CITY • CAN
04/22/26 – Ottawa • CAN Ontario
04/23/26 – Toronto • CAN Ontario

Ticket info: https://tix.soundrink.com/tours/burning-witches-north-america-headline-tour-2026/

DEATH ANGEL – Act III U.S. Tour 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed | With Guests VIO-LENCE & INCITE

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

ACT III U.S. Tour 2026 ~ Performing the album ACT III in its entirety:

5/1/26 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
5/3/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
5/5/26 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
5/7/26 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville
5/10/26 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
5/11/26 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
5/12/26 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Theater
5/14/26 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall
5/15/26 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
5/16/26 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
5/19/26 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
5/20/26 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
5/21/26 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
5/22/26 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
5/24/26 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest
5/27/26 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Hell
5/28/26 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
5/29/26 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
5/30/26 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
6/2/26 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
6/3/26 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
6/5/26 – Milwaukee, WI – MKE Metal Fest
6/6/26 – St Louis, MO – Red Flag
6/8/26 – Wichita, KS – Wave
6/9/26 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
6/10/26 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
6/11/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
6/12/26 – Boise, ID – Shrine Ballroom
6/14/26 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
6/16/26 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
6/17/26 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
6/18/26 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
6/19/26 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
6/20/26 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall
6/21/26 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalys

More DEATH ANGEL info: https://www.deathangel.us/

On This Day In OVERKILL History ~ February 24th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 24, 1995OVERKILL performed at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. Their 15th studio album, W.F.O., was released in 1994.

February 24, 2006OVERKILL shared the stage with PRONG at Harpos Concert Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. The bands’ 13th studio album, RELIXIV, was released a year earlier in 2005.

February 24, 2009OVERKILL performed at Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany. Exodus, Gama Bomb and Torture Squad were also on the bill. OVERKILL were touring in-between studio albums, with 2007’s Immortalis being their most recent at the time.

February 24, 2010OVERKILL performed at Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton, England, UK. Opening bands were: Suicidal Angels, Savage Messiah and Cripper. OVERKILL were touring in support of their 15th studio album: Ironbound.

February 24, 2013OVERKILL performed at Wooly’s in Des Moines, Iowa. The band were continuing to support their 2012 album release: The Electric Age.

February 24, 2017OVERKILL performed at Slim’s in San Francisco, California. They were touring to support their 18th studio album: The Grinding Wheel.

More OVERKILL info: https://wreckingcrew.com/Ironbound/

TOMAHAWK Announce First Live Shows Since 2013 ~ U.S. Summer Tour Features Special Guests THE MELVINS

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 23, 2026 – Tomahawk return to the road this summer for their first live performances in 13 years, with the month-long U.S. run marking the band’s 25th anniversary and reuniting Tomahawk with labelmates the Melvins for their first tour together since 2003’s “Geek Show” trek.

Featuring Duane Denison, Mike Patton, John Stanier, and Trevor Dunn, Tomahawk last toured in support of 2013’s Oddfellows before returning in 2021 with Tonic Immobility, which was released during the pandemic and never performed live.

Denison says of the upcoming outing: “In the spirit of the Olympics, Team Tomahawk has decided to rise up and go for the gold once again – also competing will be our cohorts the Melvins.”

“This tour is a no brainer. I can’t wait. A Melvins/Tomahawk trek will be a stone groove,” says Buzz Osborne, who brings the Melvins out in their four-piece incarnation featuring Osborne, Dale Crover, Steven McDonald, and Coady Willis.

Tickets are on-sale this Friday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. local time, with an Ipecac pre-sale available Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. local time (password: Flashback). Ticketing links are available via Ipecac.com.

A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money2026 U.S. Tour dates:

July 18 – Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
July 20 – Austin, TX Emo’s
July 21 – Dallas, TX Granada Theater
July 23 – New Orleans, LA House of Blues
July 24 – Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
July 26 – Washington, DC 9:30 Club
July 27 – Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
July 28 – Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Steel
July 30 – Boston, MA House of Blues
July 31 – Buffalo, NY Electric City
August 1 – Cleveland, OH House of Blues
August 3 – Detroit, MI The Fillmore
August 4 – Chicago, IL The Riviera Theatre
August 5 – Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
August 7 – Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
August 8 – Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
August 10 – Portland, OR Pioneer Courthouse Square
August 11 – Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 12 – Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 14 – San Francisco, CA The Warfield
August 15 – Los Angeles, CA The Belasco

The Melvins also have a trio of headlining dates in the lead-up to the Tomahawk dates:

July 13 – Albuquerque, NM Launchpad
July 16 – Kansas City, MO Record Bar
July 17 – St. Louis, MO Old Rock House

Photo courtesy of Tomahawk

About Tomahawk:

Tomahawk — guitarist Duane Denison (the Jesus Lizard, The Unsemble, etc.), vocalist Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, Faith No More, Fantômas, etc.), drummer John Stanier (Helmet, Battles, etc.), and bassist Trevor “field mouse” Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, etc.) — show up just when we need them. The first time was in 2001 with the self-titled Tomahawk. Following Mit Gas (2003) and Anonymous (2007), they dropped Oddfellows during 2013. It marked their best chart debut, reaching #9 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart.

All kinds of touring and festivals followed before the members went back to their gazillion other gigs in 2014. Then on their 20th anniversary, they finally returned with their fifth full-length album, Tonic Immobility, and now on their 25th anniversary, they have returned to the stage.

Photo credit: Chris Casella

About the Melvins:

Formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the Melvins are one of modern heavy music’s most influential bands. Led by Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover and currently featuring Steven McDonald (Redd Kross) and Coady Willis (Big Business, High on Fire), the band has released more than 30 albums across a four-decade career that helped shape the sound of heavy music. Their latest release, Tarantula Heart, arrived last year, with a new collaborative album with Napalm Death, Savage Imperial Death March, due this Spring.

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On This Day In MANOWAR History ~ February 23rd

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 23, 2007MANOWAR Gods Of War was released first in Germany. The album cover was created by (the late) fantasy artist Ken Kelly. This was the last MANOWAR studio album to include (the late) Scott Columbus.

Gods Of War – Track-List:

01. Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors
02. The Ascension
03. King Of Kings
04. Army Of The Dead, Part I
05. Sleipnir
06. Loki God Of Fire
07. Blood Brothers
08. Overture To Odin
09. The Blood Of Odin
10. The Sons Of Odin
11. Glory, Majesty, Unity
12. Gods Of War
13. Army of the Dead Part II
14. Odin
15. Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors
16. Die For Metal (bonus track)

MANOWAR – band lineup on Gods Of War:

Eric Adams – lead vocals

Joey DeMaio bass guitars

Karl Logan – lead & rhythm guitar, keyboards

Scott Columbus – drums & percussion

Record label: Magic Circle Music, Ltd. Distributed by SPV GmbH in Europe and USA.

Arthur Pendragon Wilshire provided narration for the song “Glory Majesty Unity”.

Joe Rozler (composer) – orchestral and choir arrangements.

Gods Of War was recorded, engineered and edited at Haus Wahnfried in New York. Produced by Joey DeMaio. Mixed by Ronald Prent at Galaxy Studios in Mol, Belgium and mastered by Darcy Proper at Galaxy Mastering in Mol, Belgium.

The 16 pages of text for the album booklet was written in the runic alphabet.

PRIMAL FEAR – Release Impelling New Single & Video “One”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

While the world remains being a restless place, metal commando PRIMAL FEAR is among the most reliable constants in these insecure times. Supporting their 2025 successful album Domination on stages worldwide, with a second European leg kicking off in London, UK on March 11, the band warm-up their engines with a new track called “One” today.

The straight-forward anthem calls upon mankind to stand together instead of feuding with each other, and was recorded during the Domination sessions. Combining hard-hitting riffs and the group’s melodic trademark approach masterfully, the single is in no way inferior to PRIMAL FEAR’s celebrated current opus!

L-R:
André Hilgers (drums), Magnus Karlsson (guitars), Ralf Scheepers (vocals),
Thalìa Bellazecca (guitars), Mat Sinner (bass, vocals)

Bassist/vocalist Mat Sinner states: “‘One’ is a continuation of the Domination atmosphere. A massive riff, true Primal Fear melodies, a driving groove, and Ralf’s characteristic vocals. It’s like a teaser for the second leg of our European tour as well as our upcoming South American run. Our cover artist, Death.Milk.Designs, has created a killer video clip with a collection of awesome scenes. Enjoy listening & watching the video, we’re incredibly excited for the next part of the tour!”

Watch the official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4jtL2i9EwY

Stream the single: https://primalfear.rpm.link/onePR

Order Domination (ltd. CD earbook, digipak-CD, jewel case-CD & various vinyl variants) & stream it here: https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

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More on PRIMAL FEAR:
primalfear.de | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | RPM

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Source: C Squared Music

PRIMAL FEAR – Domination Tour 2026 To Continue Next Month ~ More Dates Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

PRIMAL FEAR Live:
 
Domination Tour 2026 – Europe Part II
w/ RONNIE ROMERO
Presented by Metal Hammer, musix, Rock Antenne, Rock It!, Break Out & ITM:

11.03.2026 UK London – O2 Academy Islington
12.03.2026 UK Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill
14.03.2026 DE Marsberg – Metal Diver Festival *
15.03.2026 DE Lindau – Club Vaudeville
16.03.2026 DE Augsburg – Spectrum Club
17.03.2026 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club
20.03.2026 NO Trondheim – Byscenen
21.03.2026 NO Gjerdrum – Kulturhus
22.03.2026 SE Stockholm – Kollektivet Livet
24.03.2026 FI Helsinki – Tavastia-klubi
25.03.2026 FI Tampere – Olympia-kortteli
27.03.2026 EE Tallinn – Helitehas
28.03.2026 LV Riga – Palladium
29.03.2026 LT Vilnius – Loftas
* PRIMAL FEAR only
 
“Domination” Tour 2026 – South America:

16.04.2026 AR Buenos Aires – Teatro Flores
24.04.2026 BR São Paulo – Bangers Open Air Pre-Party
26.04.2026 BR São Paulo – Bangers Open Air

Festivals:

20.06.2026 BE Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
04.07.2026 ES Barcelona – Rock Fest
18.07.2026 CZ Vizovice – Masters of Rock
25.07.2026 DE Rengsdorf – Rock the Forest
21. – 23.08.2026 PT Pindelo dos Milagres – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air
27. – 29.08.2026 ES Fuengirola – Sun & Thunder
12.09.2026 DE Sinntal – Sinner Rock
 
26.09.2026 CH Olten – Schützi
02.10.2026 AT Telfs – Rathaussaal
03.10.2026 DE Geiselwind – Monster Festival
04.10.2026 FR Paris – Petit Bain
06.10.2026 FR Toulouse – Le Rex
07.10.2026 ES Burgos – Sala Andén 56
08.10.2026 ES Madrid – Wagon
10.10.2026 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem Aretoa
11.10.2026 ES Valencia – Roig Arena

Tickets & info: https://primalfear.de/tour

More on PRIMAL FEAR:
primalfear.de | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | RPM

Source: C Squared Music

Finland’s WISHING WELL Releases Single “Valley Of Darkness” Off Their Upcoming Album Playing With Fire

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photographer: Riku Leppänen

Helsinki’s very own hard rocking quintet Wishing Well have today released a brand new Valley Of Darknesssingle off their new Playing With Fire album, out on March 13th. The song is a fast and furious opening track off their new album and a perfect example of classic Wishing Well sound, featuring Hammond organ, melodic guitar solos and strong vocals with haunting lyrics.

The song is released together with an effective black and white video, that greatly supports the song’s cinematic atmosphere. “Valley Of Darkness” was written by Anssi Korkiakoski, the guitarist of Wishing Well. The song and the album were recorded in Magnusborg studios in Porvoo by Marko Kataja. The music video was filmed and edited by Jussi Koskinen.

Watch the music video: 

https://youtu.be/oyinTOmikiM

“Valley Of Darkness” – Composition & Lyrics: Anssi Korkiakoski

Listen to the single on music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp etc.): 

https://push.fm/fl/wishingwell-valleyofdarkness

Playing With Fire is Wishing Well’s fifth album on Inverse Records and we’ve had a great journey together for ten years. The band have gotten better and better album by album and the new record is once again a solid proof of their motivation, skills and determination”, says Jaakko Tarvainen, A&R Producer of Inverse Records

He continues, “Valley Of Darkness is a song that represents Wishing Well very well and the new album will open many new doors and bring new opportunities and more fans for the band, that’s for sure. I’m very happy that a band like Wishing Well is in our roster, we keep going full steam ahead together.”

Playing With Fire Tracklist:

  1. Valley Of Darkness
  2. Rise And Shine
  3. Train Of Thoughts
  4. Let Me See The Light
  5. March In The Dark
  6. War Cry
  7. Light Of Love
  8. Peace And Love And Rock’n’Roll
  9. When The Money Starts Rollin’ In

Playing With Fire album will be released on March 13th, 2026 and the band will play a record release gig at Semifinal Club in Helsinki on March 20th, supported by Finnish Led Zeppelin tribute band Let’s Eppelin.

Wishing Well are:
Juha Kivikanto – drums
Anssi Korkiakoski – guitars
Matti Kotkavuori – bass
Pepe Tamminen – vocals
Arto Teppo – Hammond organ

More Wishing Well info:

https://www.facebook.com/wishingwell2016/

https://www.instagram.com/wishingwell_finland/

IRON MAIDEN – Announce EddFest On July 10th & 11th 2026, Knebworth, UK

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on February 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Iron Maiden Facebook:

Iron Maiden Announce EddFest! – July 10th & 11th 2026, Knebworth – UK

This is not just a Maiden show – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience packed with live music, themed areas, immersive attractions, and much more to discover!

50 years of Iron Maiden… Curated by Eddie – This is EddFest

Tickets: https://www.ironmaiden.knebworth.com/

All images from Iron Maiden Facebook.

On This Day In SCORPIONS History ~ February 21st

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 21, 1994SCORPIONS performed at McNichols Sports Arena, in Denver, Colorado. Kings X opened the show. This was SCORPIONS’ Face The Heat Tour, supporting their 12th studio album: Face The Heat.

February 21, 2026 – Tickets go on sale for: Scorpions – Coming Home to Las Vegas. This residency will take place at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, from Thursday, Sept. 17th through Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2026. Special guest Buckcherry will perform.

More SCORPIONS info:

https://www.the-scorpions.com/

The-Scorpions.com/RockZone.

TYGERS OF PAN TANG – South America Roar 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

5/29 – São Paulo @ LA Iglesia

5/30 – São Paulo @ LA Iglesia

5/31 – Limeira @ Mirage

6/01 – Asunción @ Die Mannschaft Bar

6/02 – Buenos Aires @ Uniclub

6/04 – Santiago @ RBX

6/05 – Lima @ La residencia Club

6/06 – Quito @ Orion Club

7/06 – Bogotá @ Aces Of Spades

More Tygers Of Pan Tang info: https://www.tygersofpantang.com/

Marta Gabriel’s Leatherwitch Signs With Listenable Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Marta Gabriel Facebook:

LEATHERWITCH, new Heavy Metal band formed by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Marta Gabriel, signed a multiple record deal with Listenable Records. The very first video and single, “Beast Inside”, will have its premiere on March 5, 2026. It has been mixed by Olof Wikstrand (ENFORCER), and features special guest, guitarist Giuseppe Taormina (ELLENDE, ex-CRYSTAL VIPER).

Pre-save the single: https://bfan.link/LEATHERWITCH-beast-inside

Marta Gabriel disbanded her band CRYSTAL VIPER in the fall of 2025. The band toured in more than 20 countries, conquered the stages of major festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Keep It True, and left a legacy of 9 studio albums. CRYSTAL VIPER’s farewell live album titled “The Live Quest”, came out last June.

In the Spring of 2025 Gabriel toured with the Japanese Heavy Metal act METALUCIFER, as a bassist on their “Heavy Metal Anniversary” Tour in Europe, and flew to Tokyo, Japan, for two exclusive live shows as a solo artist.

Follow LEATHERWITCH:
http://www.facebook.com/leatherwitchofficial
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Metal Albums Released On February 20th, Through The Years

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on February 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 20, 1996SEPULTURA released in Europe, their sixth studio album, via Roadrunner Records: Roots. Album artwork by Michael Whelan.

February 20, 1996IN FLAMES released their second studio album: The Jester Race. Album artwork by Andreas Marschall.

February 20, 2006 – Swedish death metal warriors DISMEMBER released their seventh studio album, The God That Never Was, via Candlelight Records. Album cover artwork is by Dan Seagrave.

February 20, 2008LOUDNESS had their 21st studio album, Metal Mad, released only in their home country of Japan. Album cover artwork by Katz-Miyake.

February 20, 2012 – The menacing AUTOPSY saw their EP compilation album, All Tomorrow’s Funerals, released via Peaceville Records. Album cover artwork by Matt Cavotta.

February 20, 2026SYLOSIS have their seventh studio album, The New Flesh, released today via Nuclear Blast. Artwork & layout by Snakehed.

By no means is this list complete! There are many, many more Metal albums that have been released on February 20th. Feel free to comment your addition to this list!

Thank you for visiting Metal Odyssey, be kind to animals and your fellow humans. Metal be thy name – Stone.

On This Day In POWERWOLF History – February 19th ~ Wake Up The Wicked Tour 2026 Kicks Off Today!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 19, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 19, 2026POWERWOLF begins their Wake Up The Wicked Tour, in Copenhagen, Denmark, at K.B. Hallen. Supporting bands are HammerFall and Wind Rose.

Ticket info: https://www.powerwolf.net/live

February 19, 2012 POWERWOLF performed at Garage in Saarbrücken, Germany. This was The Wolfsnächte Tour and POWERWOLF were supporting their fourth studio album Blood of the Saints. Supporting bands were: Mystic Prophecy, Stormwarrior and Lonewolf.

For more POWERWOLF: https://www.powerwolf.net/

GREYHAWK’s Warriors of Greyhawk Out Now & New Video Released | Tour Dates With Alestorm Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Seattle (WA) – Cruz Del Sur Music has released new Greyhawk album, Warriors of Greyhawk. The official video for the title track is out as well and available at: youtu.be/fa44hjT_qq4

Stream the album:

greyhawkmetal.bandcamp.com/album/warriors-of-greyhawk

Greyhawk will hit the road in May with Alestorm and Twilight Force for the Mostly Canadian Tour 2026. Tour dates are as follows:

May 19 – Montreal, QC @ Place Bell
May 22 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel
May 23 – Sudbury, ON @ The Grand
May 25 – Thunder Bay, ON @ NV Music Hall
May 26 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
May 28 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
May 29 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
May 31 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

Fusing classic U.S. power metal, AOR and all things epic metal; Greyhawk returns with their third album of triumphant battle hymns!

Refreshed, rejuvenated and ready for adventure; Greyhawk are back with their third album of epic, melodic power/heavy metal fused with an anthemic AOR angle. Shredding guitars, soaring vocals, powerful rhythms and songs that will stick with you are all a part of this majestic opus. 

From the very beginning you will be met with soaring guitars, pounding riffs and a classic heavy/power metal attack from the instrumentals. Grandiose and powerful vocals complete the mix, which is perfectly blended by Henrik Udd’s sublime production which is detailed and grandiose. Daniel Porta has provided artwork for this record and clearly the band have had a strong input on all aspects of the release to make sure the entire experience is gripping for you, the fans.

Track Listing:

1. Ascension

2. Land Of Ashes

3. Take A Stand

4. Endless Race

5. Warriors Of Greyhawk

6. Words Of Power

7. Chosen

8. Hyperspace

9. Embers Rise

10. Rise Above

11. Eternal Quest

Purchase Warriors of Greyhawk:

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LP LMT: https://tinyurl.com/mpzmnk4s

NOTE: North American physical product distribution is set for March 6.

Band Photo Credit: Ian Phares Photography

Line-Up:

Anthony Corso: Vocals
Jesse Berlin: Lead Guitar
Rob Steinway: Rhythm Guitar
Darin Wall: Bass Guitar
Nate Butler: Drums

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Source: ClawHammer PR

SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL II STRIKES AGAIN: Saint and Widow Lead Second Wave of Heavy Metal Assault

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The siege of Seattle intensifies as the Soldiers of Steel Festival reveals the second wave of artists set to storm the stage at Substation from August 13th through August 16th, 2026. This latest announcement further solidifies the festival’s mission to bring the finest in traditional, power, and thrash metal to the Pacific Northwest.

Leading this second charge are Oregon’s Saint, the legendary pioneers of “Apocalyptic Metal,” delivering a high-octane, Judas Priest-style sonic assault fueled by soaring vocals and blistering riffs. For over 40 years, these “Warriors of the Son” have remained an unstoppable force in the scene, proving that true faith and pure heavy metal are a match made in heaven. Joining them for a can’t-miss appearance is North Carolina’s Widow. Active since 2000 with five acclaimed albums under their belt, this performance marks the band’s long-awaited debut in the Pacific Northwest.

The second wave also highlights a formidable array of power and traditional heavy metal:

  • ADAMANTIS: Bringing the fire of Massachusetts power metal to the West Coast, these No Remorse Records warriors are known for their soaring melodies and epic compositions.
  • HEAVY METAL SHRAPNEL: A masterclass in high-octane instrumental shred and traditional heavy metal excellence led by Andrew Lee and ex-Yngwie vocalist Mark Boals
  • CHAMBER MAGE: One of the most exciting names in the current epic heavy metal underground, delivering powerful, riff-driven storytelling.
  • SUBVERSION TRIGGER: Les Evans (ex-Cryptic Slaughter) and Brad Mowen (The Accüsed) bring a lethal dose of high-speed aggression and technical precision.

These bands join an already monumental lineup that includes the homecoming of Sanctuary, the first U.S. appearance in 40 years for Sacred Blade, and a 40th-anniversary celebration of The Accüsed AD.

Ticket & Pass Information: Fans are encouraged to act quickly, as VIP and Weekend passes are moving fast.

  • Weekend Pass ($90): Access to the main festival dates on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th.
  • VIP Pass ($150): The ultimate experience covering all four days (Pre-fest, main festival, and afterparty). VIP passes include an exclusive festival t-shirt, a commemorative poster, and additional TBA festival treasures.
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DEATH DEALER Share an Official Statement Regarding Ross “The Boss” Friedman

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on February 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

All-star heavy metal band DEATH DEALER and Massacre Records are deeply saddened to share difficult news concerning guitarist and founding member Ross “The Boss” Friedman.

The band has issued the following official statement:
We are devastated by the news that our brother, Ross the Boss, has been diagnosed with ALS.

From the very first day this band came together, we have operated as more than musicians, we are a brotherhood. That bond, that loyalty, and that respect for one another will never change.

This diagnosis, however, inevitably changes the road ahead for Death Dealer in terms of new music and live performances. Ross is not someone who can be replaced, nor would we ever try.

His contribution to heavy metal is monumental, timeless, and deeply woven into the fabric of this genre. His legacy stands on its own and will continue to inspire generations.

Right now, our focus is not on stages or studios, but on standing beside our brother as he faces this battle with the strength and courage that has always defined him.

We ask the metal community to keep Ross in your thoughts and to honour him the way he has always honoured the music, with passion, loyalty, and heart. We stand with Ross. Always.

Massacre Records stands fully united with DEATH DEALER during this time. Ross “The Boss” Friedman is not only a legendary guitarist whose influence has shaped generations of heavy metal musicians worldwide, but also a respected artist whose dedication, integrity and passion embody the very spirit of the genre.

Recently, DEATH DEALER released their album Reign Of Steel.
Stream/buy the album here: 
https://massacre-records.com/deathdealer_reignofsteel_sale/

DEATH DEALER are:
Sean Peck – Vocals
Ross “The Boss” Friedman – Guitars
Stu Marshall – Guitars
Mike LePond – Bass
Steve Bolognese – Drums

Source: Massacre Records

ROSS “THE BOSS” FRIEDMAN FOREVER.

EVERGREY – To Release 15th Studio Album, Architects Of A New Weave, on June 5th | 2026 Tour Dates Posted

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 16, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Pre-Order: http://lnk.to/Evergrey-ArchitectsoftheNewWeave

Evergrey – Architects Of A New Weave will be available in the following formats:

2-LP Gatefold Deluxe Edition (incl. Bonus LP, LP-Sized 16p Booklet) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive (strictly limited)

2-LP Gatefold White Label Edition (incl. Bonus LP/White Packaging, Covercard [hand-numbered], LP-sized Booklet [16p]) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive (strictly limited)

2-CD Digipack 24p (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album)
1-CD Jewel Case
1-LP Gatefold

Digital Album Deluxe (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album)
Digital Album

EVERGREY LIVE 2026:

Australian Tour
28.04.26 AU – Perth / The Rosemount
30.04.26 AU – Canberra / The Baso
01.05.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar
02.05.26 AU – Melbourne / The Corner
03.05.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar

Additional Shows & Festivals:

25.–26.04.26 BR – São Paulo / Bangers Open Air
08.05.26 AE – Dubai / P7 Arena, Media One Hotel
03.–06.06.26 SE – Norje / Sweden Rock Festival
04.–07.06.26 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival
10.06.26 NL – Amsterdam / (with Iron Maiden)
12.06.26 NL – Uden / De Pul
13.06.26 NL – Zoetermeer / Boerderij
22.06.26 FR – Paris / (with Iron Maiden)
27.06.26 RO – Chimbay / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
11.09.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Headlining Progpower USA

Freedom World Crusade
As Special Guest to HammerFall:

12.09.26 US – Raleigh, NC
13.09.26 US – Leesburg, VA
15.09.26 US – New York, NY
16.09.26 US – Worcester, MA
18.09.26 US – Derry, NH
19.09.26 CA – Ottawa, ON
20.09.26 CA – Montreal, QC
22.09.26 CA – Toronto, ON
23.09.26 US – Lakewood, OH
24.09.26 US – Columbus, OH
25.09.26 US – St. Charles, IL
26.09.26 US – Hobart, IN
27.09.26 US – Green Bay, WI
29.09.26 US – Denver, CO
01.10.26 US – Pomona, CA
02.10.26 US – Los Angeles, CA
03.10.26 US – San Juan Capistrano, CA
06.10.26 US – Portland, OR
07.10.26 CA – Vancouver, BC
08.10.26 US – Seattle, WA

Source: Napalm Records Facebook

On This Day In JUDAS PRIEST History – February 15th

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on February 15, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

On February 15, 1979: JUDAS PRIEST performed at Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. This concert was recorded for their live album: Unleashed In The East. This live album was produced by Tom Allom. This was the last JUDAS PRIEST album that Les Binks performs on.

On February 15, 1981: JUDAS PRIEST performed at Forest National (aka) Vorst Nationaal in Brussels, Belgium, a stop on their 1981 World Wide Blitz Tour. The band were touring in support of their 7th studio album, released in 1981: Point Of Entry.

February 15, 1984: On Their Metal Conqueror Tour, JUDAS PRIEST performed in Kaunitz, West Germany at Ostwestfalenhalle, in support of their 9th studio album: Defenders Of The Faith.

On February 15, 1991: On their Painkiller Tour, JUDAS PRIEST performed at Oberschwabenhalle in Ravensburg, Germany, supporting their 12th studio album Painkiller. This marked the first tour and studio album with drummer Scott Travis.

Thank you for visiting and looking back on some JUDAS PRIEST history! Metal be thy name – Stone.

LONG LIVE JUDAS PRIEST.