An in-depth interview with Kenny Hickey about his new album with his doom metal outfit Silvertomb and reflections on the legacy of legendary Brooklyn band Type O Negative.

An interview with Levi Benton of Miss May I covering the band’s music, influences, career and journey through the metalcore scene.

Conrad “Cronos” Lant, legendary vocalist and bassist of Venom, has died at 63. From Welcome to Hell and Black Metal to his decades-long career, Cronos helped shape the sound and spirit of extreme meta...

Slipknot are set to take their massive 2027 (sic)est Stadium Tour across the world with Bring Me The Horizon, Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore, Hatebreed and more.

Dying Fetus and Sanguisugabogg brought a sold-out night of extreme metal to Toronto, delivering crushing performances for fans of death metal.

Heavy metal has never been just a young person’s game. While many of the genre’s biggest stars started their careers decades ago, some of the most important names in hard rock and heavy metal are sti...

An interview with Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg discussing the band’s music, influences, death metal and their journey through the modern metal scene.

An interview with guitarist and songwriter Ville Friman from Insomnium ahead of the band's 10th studio album, Netherworlds, which will be released on October 16, 2026 through Century Media Records.

Suicide Silence have released “Make Your Exit,” the latest track from their upcoming album Graceless.

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There are few rock bands on this planet that can command a packed stadium like AC/DC. On Sunday, the band played Princess Auto Stadium for their final Canadian date on the PWR/UP tour, and it was an u...

A massive shout-out to Inertia Entertainment for bringing this incredible metal billing to Toronto! It was absolutely awesome seeing the Phoenix Concert Theatre packed so early in the evening for the ...

Toronto got a pretty strong lineup on September 9, when Breaking Benjamin brought their 2026 tour to RBC Amphitheatre with STARSET, Chevelle and Kami Kehoe. Kami opened the night with a short, energet...

Los Angeles, CA — September 21, 2026 QUIET RIOT are proud to announce their new lead singer, John Torra! The 23-year-old Long Island vocalist stood out among more than 700 submissions following the ...

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September 9, 2026 — Toronto, Ontario AC/DC fans in Toronto have been hit with devastating news. The band’s highly anticipated concert scheduled for September 16, 2026, at Rogers Stadium in Toronto h...

Toronto was treated to a massive night of heavy metal on August 29 as Iron Maiden brought their Run For Your Lives World Tour to a packed Scotiabank Arena, with legendary thrash metal pioneers Megadet...

August 23, 2026 — Toronto, Ontario Toronto was treated to a night of crushing riffs, heavy grooves and Southern metal attitude as DOWN brought their Strap It DOWN Tour ’26 to HISTORY on Sunday night,...

This Day in Metal’s Erin Greatrix recently sat down with Poison founding drummer Rikki Rockett to discuss his upcoming memoir, Ghost Notes: My Life in Poison. PRE ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Set for releas...

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For more than four decades, Blackie Lawless has stood as one of heavy metal’s most iconic and uncompromising frontmen. As the founder, songwriter, and driving force behind W.A.S.P., he has built a leg...

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Few musicians have lived heavy metal history quite like Rudy Sarzo. From his groundbreaking work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne to stints with Whitesnake, Dio and beyond, Sarzo has spent decades he...

After decades as the bassist and primary songwriter for Skid Row, Rachel Bolan has stepped into new territory with his debut solo album, Gargoyle Of The Garden State. Produced by multi-Grammy Award wi...

The birthplace of heavy metal is preparing to honour one of its greatest icons as Birmingham comes together to celebrate the very first Ozzy Day on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The city-wide celebration...

Mastodon have officially announced their new album and released the music video for the crushing new single, “Snakes For Dinner.” Watch the video and get all the latest details.

John Corabi joins This Day in Metal to discuss his time with Mötley Crüe, The Dead Daisies, songwriting, touring, career highlights, and the legacy of hard rock in this exclusive interview.

In a recent interview featuring Chris Holmes and Tommy Skeoch alongside Erin Greatrix, the guitarists opened up about their new project T3RMINAL, offering insight into how the band came together and w...

Today, multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announce their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Legacy. The digital version arrives July 31 pre-order here while the CD, vinyl,...

Summer officially arrived with a bang as Godsmack returned to Toronto on Wednesday night, bringing their Rise of Rock World Tour to the RBC Amphitheatre. Supported by rock veterans Stone Temple Pilots...

Fans of classic hard rock and heavy metal were treated to an unforgettable night as Sebastian Bach and Slaughter took over Casino Rama Resort, delivering a high-energy performance packed with nostalgi...

An interview with Mortiis, Emperor's original bassist and a forefather of dungeon synth, ahead of the release of his new solo album Ghosts of Europa on June 26, 2026.

Jinjer — Toronto, Danforth Music Hall The night started with Entheos, an American progressive/death metal band from California. For me, it was one of those genuinely good surprises.Not just because o...

Review by Devious Dayna | This Day In Metal Venue: Maxwell’s Concerts & Events, Waterloo, ON Date: June 3, 2026 Seeing a band like Napalm Death in an intimate venue is a different kind of intensity, ...

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By Devious Dayna With her new album Harrowing out June 19th Lindsay Schoolcraft is stepping into a new creative chapter shaped by emotional honesty, artistic independence, and a renewed sense of dire...

Charlie Benante discusses Anthrax’s upcoming album, Dimebag Darrell’s influence on the new material, Joey Belladonna’s powerful vocals, and his dream project of writing a classic-style KISS album.

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have released a new song, "Your Ghost Again". The track, which was produced by Patrik Berger (Taylor Swift, Robyn) and CONVERGE guitarist Kurt Ballou, is the fir...

The VINDICATOUR made a massive impact in Toronto on Monday, May 25th, packing HISTORY with energy and emotion. The crowd was treated to an unforgettable evening of performances from a stacked lineup t...

Last week the Mostly Canadian tour sailed into Toronto featuring Alestorm, Twilight Force, and Greyhawk at the very appropriate lakeside venue Rebel. The night kicked off with Greyhawk from Seattle. ...

Alissa White-Gluz talks about her new band Blue Medusa, the inspiration behind the music, songwriting, upcoming album plans, and the meaning behind the band’s dark melodic sound.

DragonForce are coming back to North America this November/December to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Inhuman Rampage, playing the full album live for the first time ever, along with other fan favo...

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Buffalo RiverWorks became the setting for a night of intensity, atmosphere, and unforgettable musicianship as Frozen Soul and Fleshgod Apocalypse brought their distinct styles of extreme metal to the ...

Discovering the raw energy and relentless passion of Canada’s underground metal scene often leads to hidden gems that deserve a wider audience. Among these emerging acts is Gutter King, a metalcore ba...

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Toronto was swallowed into a night of extreme metal ceremony as Deicide and Behemoth took over the stage with two very different but equally commanding forms of darkness. On one side, Deicide delivere...

Few concept albums in heavy metal history carry the legendary status of Operation: Mindcrime. Originally released in 1988 by Queensrÿche, the album became a landmark release in progressive metal story...

THRASH LEGENDS FLOTSAM AND JETSAM TO UNLEASH RATS IN THE TEMPLE VIA NAPALM RECORDS AUGUST 28 — PRE-ORDER  Can you hear them gnawing? They're almost through the walls! American thrash metal pioneers F...