ELECTRIC CALLBOY, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, KNOCKED LOOSE, Etc. Booked For 2027 ‘Wacken Open Air’
The bill also includes HELLOWEEN, CHILDREN OF BODOM, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, DRAGONFORCE, HALESTORM and many more; the festival takes place July 28-31, 2027 in Wacken, Germany.
JOHN 5 And WEDNESDAY 13 Announce Collaboration For Summer/Fall 2027 Touring Season
John 5’s solo band THE CREATURES will feature Wednesday 13 on vocals for the summer/fall 2027 touring season — the first time the band has included a singer.
SHARON OSBOURNE Gives An Update On OZZFEST And Confirms A ‘Back To The Beginning’ Film
In a new interview with U.K.’s Metal Hammer, Sharon Osbourne said she is “speaking to people” about playing the revived 2027 Ozzfest, with an official announcement coming “soon”, and confirmed a “Back To The Beginning” film is happening.
LITA FORD Is Finalizing ‘Paperwork’ For Her Long-Awaited New Album: ‘We’re Hoping For A September’ Release
Speaking to Scott Davidson of Chicago’s Rebel Radio, the ’80s hard rock singer said the follow-up to 2012’s “Living Like A Runaway” is close to being finalized.
[Japan] HAGANE’s NAGI Announces Solo Show “NAGI PIANO NIGHT vol.2” On October 10
The solo concert takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Gran Stein in Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, in two parts (16:00 and 18:00 doors), with advance tickets at 5,500 yen and Haruyoshi Furuya on piano; ticket details are to be announced.
MEGADETH Announce ‘Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations’ 2027 European Tour
The 24-date run across the U.K. and mainland Europe opens March 9, 2027 in Belfast and closes April 13 in Lisbon, Portugal, with Black Label Society and Testament supporting.
[Japan] CARCASS Add A Second Tokyo Show On September 18 At Daikanyama SPACE ODD
The additional date follows the September 17 show at Toyosu PIT: doors 18:00 / start 19:00, 9,500 yen (all standing, one drink extra), with tickets on sale August 22.