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The band Avenged Sevenfold has officially announced that they have achieved fully independent status. This comes after completing their contract with the Warner label and buying back the rights to the album "The Stage."

Creed announced the lineup for their 2027 Summer Of '99 & Beyond Cruise sailing from Miami to the Bahamas on April 17.

Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize will release a collaborative album on April 17, following their global debut as Nine Inch Noize at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland confirmed he intends to see the band perform during their upcoming farewell tour. Poland stated he will make time for leader Dave Mustaine.

Hatebreed will headline the 2026 Summer Slaughter tour alongside Devourment and Snuffed on Sight. The North American trek begins July 2 in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Former Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz has released "Checkmate," the debut single from her new project Blue Medusa, on March 20.

Singer Dee Snider has withdrawn from Twisted Sister’s planned 2026 50th-anniversary reunion tour due to ongoing health issues and concerns for his long-term physical well-being.

On March 19, 2026, the American Red Cross announced its global partnership with METALLICA has successfully collected 40,000 blood donations since April 2025.