Wed Feb 26 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Metal Music News Roundup: New Albums, Tours, and Festival Announcements

**Louisville, KY (October 26, 2024)** – The metal music scene is buzzing with a flurry of activity, featuring new releases, upcoming tours, and a massive festival lineup.

Several notable metal bands released new albums in recent weeks, including Killswitch Engage, Bleeding Through, Lacuna Coil, Dream Theater, Jinjer, The Night Flight Orchestra, L.S. Dunes, Wardruna, and Bumblefoot. In addition, collaborations between Melvins and Napalm Death, and a Corey Taylor and Bad Omens cover of Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” have also garnered attention.

The metal world is also gearing up for numerous tours, including Negative Plane’s first European tour in over a decade and The Mars Volta and Fleshwater’s currently underway tour. Furthermore, Pallbearer discussed their new album and upcoming tour in a recent interview.

The biggest news, however, is the announcement of the Louder Than Life 2025 festival lineup, boasting a diverse range of artists spanning multiple generations of metal and rock. Headliners include Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, and Bring Me The Horizon. Other notable performers include Sleep Token, Bad Omens, $uicideboy$, Motionless In White, and many more. The festival, taking place September 18-21, 2025, promises a collision of legendary acts and rising stars, showcasing the evolution of heavy music.

Other news includes the upcoming publication of Layne Staley’s journals, poetry, and art; a Children of Bodom tribute album spearheaded by Ryoji Shinomoto; and various other singles and remixes from artists such as Combustion 96, Till Lindemann, and Obstruktion. The news also features discussions on a potential Sepultura reunion, the impact of mandatory merch cuts, and the continued success (and controversy) surrounding Cradle of Filth’s Jesus shirt. Finally, the Deftones have teased the imminent arrival of a new album.

For further details on album releases, tour dates, and festival information, please visit Metal Injection’s website.

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