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Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist for Motörhead who played on 16 studio albums with the band from Orgasmatron to Bad Magic, has died aged 64.

Swedish doom metal pioneers Candlemass will tour Australia for the first time in 2026 with shows announced for Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

Sharon Osbourne confirms Ozzfest will return in 2027 for two nights in Birmingham, before continuing to North America, highlighting both legends and emerging talent

Twisted Sister will return to the stage in 2026 with Sebastian Bach stepping in as lead vocalist for select reunion shows after Dee Snider’s departure.

Iron Maiden will return to Australia in November 2026 for their 50th anniversary Run For Your Lives Tour, joined by Megadeth and performing a set drawn from their first nine albums.

Universal Pictures International has announced the global cinema release of Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, a five-decade career retrospective featuring Lars Ulrich and Chuck D.

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons have cancelled their Australian and European shows from March to May 2026 following medical advice received by Phil Campbell.

Ozzy Osbourne’s The Ultimate Sin turns 40, revisiting the 1986 album that became his highest-charting studio release and a defining moment in his solo career.

Graham Bonnet has revealed a new duet with Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, recorded for the upcoming Graham Bonnet Band studio album.

Twisted Sister have cancelled their 50th anniversary tour after Dee Snider resigned due to ongoing health challenges, leaving the band’s future undecided.

Rob Zombie has released his third single (I’m A) Rock ’N’ Roller from his upcoming album The Great Satan, marking his return to Hellbilly era intensity.

Mötley Crüe has fully defeated former guitarist Mick Mars in arbitration, securing repayment of tour advances and quashing his claims about the band’s live performances.

Phil Campbell brings his family band Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons to Australia in March 2026 to celebrate 50 years of Motörhead, joined by support act Willie J’s 6V6’s.

Black Label Society have announced their new studio album Engines Of Demolition, their first since 2021, led by the new single Name In Blood.

Gibson Films has premiered Volume One of Iommi: The Godfather Of Heavy Metal, a new docuseries charting Tony Iommi’s life and lasting influence on heavy music.

Motörhead close their 50th year with global tributes, new releases and the unveiling of a new Lemmy statue in Burslem, underscoring their enduring influence.

Rob Zombie returns with Heathen Days, the first major preview of his upcoming album The Great Satan, due February 27.

Kreator dive headfirst into the world of Italian horror with their new single ‘Tränenpalast’, inspired by Dario Argento’s Suspiria. The track previews their upcoming album Krushers Of The World, arriving 16 January 2026 via Nuclear Blast.

Metallica’s current tour doubles as a living history of heavy metal, spanning songs from Kill ’Em All (1983) through to 72 Seasons (2023).

Southern California metalcore leaders Of Mice & Men will return to Australia in May 2026 for a national tour with Japan’s Crystal Lake, delivering five nights of high-octane heavy music.

Parkway Drive have taken their live spectacle to new heights as Winston McCall rappels from a helicopter onto the Sydney Opera House, part of their 2026 concert film HOME.

Rob Zombie will release The Great Satan on February 27 through Nuclear Blast Records, marking a return to his Hellbilly roots. The first single Punks And Demons is out now with a new video.

Megadeth mark the beginning of the end with ‘Tipping Point,’ the first single from their upcoming final studio album due in 2026 — featuring new guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari.

Lamb of God return with “Sepsis”, their first new music since Omens in 2022. The track celebrates their Richmond underground roots as the band marks 25 years with a huge year of tours and festivals.

Soulfly unleash their latest single ‘Nihilist’, featuring Todd Jones of Nails. The track leads into their thirteenth album Chama, out 24 October via Nuclear Blast.

Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest have joined forces for a charity version of Black Sabbath’s War Pigs. The track, released today, raises money for The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.

Corrosion of Conformity have unveiled a special studio jam of Free’s ‘Fire And Water’, recorded during downtime for their upcoming new album.

Knotfest has confirmed it will not be staged in Australia in 2026. After three consecutive years that brought the biggest names in metal to local stages, the festival will take a pause before returning in 2027.

Swedish power metal titans Sabaton have dropped their latest single, “Crossing The Rubicon,” featuring Jonny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga from American rockers Nothing More. The collaborative version hits the airwaves today, ahead of the release of Sabaton’s 11th studio album, Legends, out October 17 via Better Noise Music.

Sydney’s metalcore giants Polaris are taking summer 2026 up a notch with the launch of their first-ever curated festival, Life’s A Beach. The one-day heavy takeover hits Riviera Beach Club, St Kilda on Saturday 14 February 2026, with a hand-picked lineup of local heroes and international favourites.