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“I feel like it’s the way, it’s the path. ‘Cause I’ve tried the other way, the whole rock and roll [lifestyle].”

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Having completed their mandatory military service, K-pop megastars BTS are returning this year with new album Arirang. Today they’ve shared its tracklist and a detailed lineup of contributors, which includes some interesting names. Kevin Parker, better known as Tame Impala, is a writer and producer on “Merry Go Round.” Rosalía collaborator and long-ago Stereogum Artist…

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Roughly 24 hours after announcing that they were adding six more dates to their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Metallica has actually announced those dates. You’ll need to have the cash and avoid the scalpers, but you might be able to get yourself some tickets pretty soon, too.

Though initially only available for eight days in October, the ‘Life Burns Faster’ residency has been expanded to include more No Repeat Weekends on October 8 and 10, November 5 and 7, and January 28 and 30, 2027. Those last two dates mark the band’s first live shows for the new year.

According to the band, fan club presales for both Legacy and Fifth Members starts tomorrow, March 4 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. Anyone that already received a presale code can use it to access the new presales.

Fans that were attempting to get tickets for the initial eight days have had a hell of a time being able to purchase them. Of course, that’s kind of the natural order of things in this bot-ridden world, but if you want to try to snag tickets on a place like StubHub, you’re going to see inflated costs of about $4,000 for two nights in the “snake pit” and over $1,000 for those two nights in the nosebleeds. Normally, tickets range from $700 for a single night to between $1,000 and almost $3,000 for VIP and multi-night packages, so those third-party prices are fucking insane.

If you choose to try to get your hands on some tickets through Ticketmaster or through the Metallica presale, may the odds be ever in your favor. Otherwise, you’re gonna make some shitty scalper very, very happy. Me? I’ll just sit at home and watch Cunning Stunts for the umpteenth time.

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Listen to Ella Langley’s Hot 100 hit and more songs about a place that’s long been a source of musical inspiration.

The schedule includes their first concerts of 2027. Continue reading…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nocturnal Ceremony’s “Obsidian” Earns Rave Review – A Dark Horse for AOTY
Independent modern death metal force Nocturnal Ceremony is back from a 30-year hiatus with a debut album that is turning heads and breaking necks. Obsidian , released March 4th, 2026 , has already earned a glowing review from Heavy Metal Philosophy , calling it “a dark horse for your AOTY list. I was genuinely shocked.”
Formed in the 90s as kids playing talent shows, Nocturnal Ceremony disappeared before their full potential could be realized. Now, decades later, they return with a record that outshines many seasoned bands who’ve spent years under major-label guidance. Obsidian delivers crushing riffs, punishing grooves, and an atmosphere both malignant and captivating.
The review highlights:
Guitar tones “some of the chunkiest in recent memory”
Production that amplifies heaviness with clarity and punch
Dynamic shifts that keep every moment fresh
Relentless grooves and malicious atmosphere
Fans of Igorrr, Behemoth, and Bloodbath will find a kindred darkness in Obsidian . Rated “AOTY Contender” , the album is already gaining traction as a standout release in the underground scene.
Nocturnal Ceremony says of the album:
“Sharing our music is a way of alleviation, up to the point of being cathartic. It is a way to express emotions that simply don’t have any words, or a name. Releasing these songs is an act of letting go of some demons. It is about accepting what life now is and who you have become, to perhaps ultimately find some small measure of peace. Maybe by listening, you can too. We are Nocturnal Ceremony – welcome to our darkness.”
Produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Thomas Madsen , Obsidian captures the band’s raw ferocity and atmospheric depth. Each track channels chaos and emotion into a dark, crushing sonic journey that refuses to be ignored.
Stream or pre-save the album here: https://hypeddit.com/nocturnalceremony/obsidian
Independent, relentless, and unapologetically heavy, Nocturnal Ceremony proves that modern death metal still has room for both intensity and emotion, and Obsidian is the proof.
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And no, Blood For Blood isn’t booked.

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Due to high demand, Metallica have added six new dates to their 2026 Las Vegas Sphere residency, which will take place in the fall and winter. Continue reading…

Ozzy Osbourne is getting a six-meter statue at this year’s Hellfest, and Sharon Osbourne has confirmed the whole family plans to be there for the unveiling.

The annual open-air festival in Clisson, France — one of Europe’s largest metal events — runs 06/18 through 06/21, with the statue set to greet attendees near the entrance on opening day.

Sharon revealed the first image of the sculpture during a 02/06 appearance at MIDEM 2026 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Her reaction on seeing it left little room for interpretation: “Oh, there he is. Look at him, a rock god. That is going to debut at Hellfest, and that is June 18th. And the whole family will be there to see it.”

She also directed praise toward Hellfest director Ben Barbaud: “It’s such a great tribute. It’s amazing. So, I can only thank Ben. Just bless you. It’s an amazing piece of art.”

The move puts Ozzy in notable company at the festival grounds. Back in June 2022, Hellfest unveiled a statue of Mötörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister — a replacement for an earlier sculpture of the bassist that had been erected six years prior but had deteriorated badly due to crumbling plaster.

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