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**Summary:**
The provided text is a collection of news items primarily focusing on the metal and hard rock music scene, compiled and published by Metal Injection. It includes album/song releases from various bands (Wytch Hazel, Dropkick Murphys, Deadguy, Heaven Shall Burn, Alestorm, Cryptopsy, Fallujah, Byzantine, Katatonia, Gaahls Wyrd, Bruce Dickinson, Innumerable Forms, Abigail Williams, Foo Fighters, Enterprise Earth, Emberthrone, Leonov, Phantom Heir, and Warkings), announcements of tours (Fuming Mouth, High Command & Upon Stone, Master, Sinister & Pigs Blood, Acid Bath, Ulcerate, and Minus The Bear), album/project news (Bill Ward, Mayhem, Gorguts, ZZ Top) interesting articles and features regarding Metal/Hard Rock music, as well as news from festivals and interviews (Arch Enemy, Cryptosis, Imperial Triumphant, and Powerwolf). A significant portion discusses Slayer’s recent comeback shows in the UK and Kerry King’s confirmation that the band will not be touring or recording new music again, despite these performances. Lastly, there’s mention of miscellaneous news like a fan’s arrest at a Hawthorne Heights show, reactions to a Cradle of Filth shirt, and festival merch errors.
**News Article:**
**Metal Scene Explodes with New Music, Tours, and Slayer’s Final Roar**
The metal and hard rock community is buzzing with activity this week, according to Metal Injection’s latest roundup. From new album drops to tour announcements, fans have a lot to look forward to.
This week’s “Weekly Injection” features new releases from a diverse range of artists, including Wytch Hazel, Dropkick Murphys, Deadguy, Heaven Shall Burn, Alestorm, Cryptopsy, Fallujah, Byzantine, Katatonia, Gaahls Wyrd, Bruce Dickinson, Innumerable Forms, Abigail Williams, Foo Fighters, Enterprise Earth, Emberthrone, Leonov, Phantom Heir, and Warkings showcasing the breadth of the genre.
Several bands have also announced upcoming tours, with Fuming Mouth, High Command & Upon Stone, Master, Sinister & Pigs Blood, Acid Bath, Ulcerate, and Minus The Bear all hitting the road in the coming months. News also broke regarding album and project releases of Bill Ward, Mayhem, Gorguts, and ZZ Top.
However, the biggest news of the week comes from Slayer. Following their surprise return to the stage in late 2024 for a few special shows, the thrash metal legends have delivered a powerful performance in the UK, their first in six years. Despite this, guitarist Kerry King has firmly stated that the band will not be touring or recording new material again, solidifying their 2018 farewell tour as their true end.
“We’re never gonna tour again. We’re never gonna make a record again,” King told Metal Roos. “Because that was the last thing.”
While these limited shows are a treat for fans, it seems Slayer’s chapter is officially closed. Other news included the arrest of a fan and his actions at a Hawthorne Heights show, a Cradle of Filth shirt causing reactions, and errors found in festival merchandise. With all this activity, the metal world remains a vibrant and dynamic scene.
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