NEWS LINEUP 2026.10.17

The 24 news items published in the morning and evening of Saturday, October 17, 2026, with the day's 1 feature.

Artists in the day's news

Features

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East Of Eden's "Ghost Sequence" Streams Ahead Of The CD, With A Full-Length Lyric Video

On October 17, East Of Eden put "Ghost Sequence", the opening theme of the TV anime Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei, out to stream ahead of the CD and published a full-length lyric video on their official YouTube channel. The CD, in a regular and an anime edition, has a release date of November 4.

The full feature: METAL BOOST (October 17, 2026)

Morning edition

IRON MAIDEN Announce The Third And Final North American Leg Of The Run For Your Lives Tour, April 14 – May 16, 2027, With BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE And THE RAVEN AGE

The 16 dates open at the Tacoma Dome on April 14 and close with headline sets at Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio on May 14 and Boardwalk Rock in Ocean City, Maryland on May 16. The IMFC presale begins October 19 and the general on-sale October 23.

Source: Iron Maiden official (October 16, 2026)

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine Says ANTHRAX And KERRY KING Will Join The Band On Its Next Run; Dates Are Pending

He said so on the October 15 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", adding that the band leaves for New Zealand and Australia in a couple of weeks and returns to Korea for the first time in almost 20 years. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and TESTAMENT join the European tour that starts on March 9, 2027.

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

INSOMNIUM Release "The Hour Grows Late" Video Featuring AMORPHIS' Tomi Joutsen, Tomi Koivusaari And Santeri Kallio As "Netherworlds" Arrives

"Netherworlds" was released on October 16. The video was directed by Jari Heino of Coldstore Productions.

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

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IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson Sings "The Trooper" From Backstage As Fans Set Off Flares At The Band's Ecuador Show

It happened on October 14 at the Olímpico Atahualpa Stadium in Quito, the band's first Ecuador show in 17 years. Flares had also been lit during "The Number Of The Beast", after which Dickinson told the crowd he could not sing or breathe with flares going off.

Source: BraveWords (October 16, 2026)

METALLICA Share Official Live Video Of "...And Justice For All" From The First Sphere Concert On October 1, Their First Performance Of The Song Since 2014

It was filmed on the opening night of the "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere in Las Vegas.

Source: BraveWords (October 16, 2026)

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MEGADETH Release Pro-Shot Footage Of "Wake Up Dead" From Their June 30 Show In Athens

The song opens the 1986 album "Peace Sells… But Who's Buying?". The video was shot by Cameron Nunez.

Source: BraveWords (October 16, 2026)

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THE HELLACOPTERS / ENTOMBED's Nicke Andersson Announces Solo Album "Sound Pollution" As NICKE ANDERSSON AND NOBODY ELSE

He plays every instrument, produced the record and handled the artwork himself on his first true solo album. No release date has been given yet.

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

SILVERTOMB, Featuring Former TYPE O NEGATIVE Members Kenny Hickey And Johnny Kelly, Release "Brain Matter / No God" Lyric Video; "The Interpretation Of Nightmares" Out November 13 Via Steamhammer

The lineup is completed by guitarist Joe James (ex-AGNOSTIC FRONT), bassist Hank Hell (SHEER TERROR) and Aaron Joos on guitar and keyboards.

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

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DORO Shares "You R Not Alone" Video From "Wild At Heart - Special Release (Tour Edition)"

The release ties in with her "Winter Magic" tour, which starts on December 11, and comes out on her own label, Rare Diamonds Production.

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

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Dutch Death Metal Veterans SINISTER Release "The Strangulation" Lyric Video From Fifteenth Album "Lucid Nightmares", Out November 13

The album has ten tracks, and pre-orders are available only through the band's dedicated site.

Source: BraveWords (October 16, 2026)

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KISS Release "Mr. Speed" (Eddie Kramer 2026 Mix) 7" Vinyl To Celebrate 50 Years Of "Rock And Roll Over"

The song has been newly remixed in stereo by Eddie Kramer from the original analog multi-tracks.

Source: BraveWords (October 16, 2026)

DIETH Release "Pound Of Flesh" Video, The First With New Bassist Tobias Cristiansson; Second Album Due In March 2027 Via Fireflash Records

The song was inspired by the Sack of Magdeburg in 1631. The lineup is Guilherme Miranda (vocals, guitar), Michał Łysejko (drums), Hubert Więcek (guitar) and Tobias Cristiansson (bass).

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

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ZEBRA Release Video For "Walk With You", Co-Written With PAUL STANLEY Of KISS, From "Zebra V", Out November 13

The song was produced by Jack Douglas. Two limited-edition vinyl versions follow on December 4.

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

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K.K. DOWNING On IAN HILL's Retirement From JUDAS PRIEST: "I Wish Him Well, And All The Best For The Future"

He spoke on the October 14 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", recalling that he and Hill started the band and saying it was a pity Hill did not accept him back when Glenn Tipton retired from touring. KK'S PRIEST are currently supporting W.A.S.P. on a North American tour.

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

TRIUMPH Release "Never Surrender – Live At Los Angeles Sports Arena"

It is part of the band's series of official unreleased bootlegs, announced ahead of their return to the road for The Rock & Roll Machine RELOADED.

Source: BraveWords (October 16, 2026)

PANTERA: Ross Halfin's Fully Authorized Photo Book "Pantera" Is Shipping Now; Band Members Talk About It In A New Video

The A3, 300-plus-page book is limited to 666 numbered copies hand-signed by Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante, and is published by Rufus Publications.

Source: Blabbermouth (October 16, 2026)

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BABYMETAL To Release 7" EP "My Queen: Intuit Dome Anniversary Edition" With SPIRITBOX's Courtney LaPlante On December 18

Side A is the studio version and side B the live debut of the song with LaPlante at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on November 1, 2025, the first time they performed it together on stage. Pre-orders are via metalforth.com.

Source: ThePRP (October 15, 2026)

Evening edition

VINTERSORG, STARKILL And ORPHANED LAND Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal 2027

The cruise sails from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and back on January 14–18, 2027. VINTERSORG play two sets, one drawn from their first three albums and one voted by fans, and ORPHANED LAND give their first orchestra show outside the Middle East.

Source: BraveWords (October 17, 2026)

CATALYST CRIME Release "Polaris" Video Featuring LORD OF THE LOST Vocalist Chris Harms; New Album Arrives December 4

The symphonic metal band features former CRADLE OF FILTH keyboardist and backing vocalist Zoe Marie Federoff.

Source: BraveWords (October 17, 2026)

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LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe Says He Has Deleted All His Social Media Accounts

He said so in an interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny. He now communicates online only through his Substack, which is limited to paid subscribers.

Source: Louder (Metal Hammer) (October 17, 2026)

GALNERYUS Announce "THE CRY ECHOES THROUGH THE SKY" LATIN AMERICA TOUR 2027 For February 2027

The tour visits five countries: Brazil (São Paulo and Brasília), Argentina (Buenos Aires), Chile (Santiago), Peru (Lima) and Mexico (Mexico City). Dates, venues and tickets are to be announced.

Source: GALNERYUS official website (October 17, 2026)