It's been a remarkable week for metal. Here's a summary of the stories that defined March 9–14, 2026:
Albums Out This Week: LAMB OF GOD (Into Oblivion), MONSTROSITY (Screams From Beneath The Surface), DREAM THEATER (Live In Tokyo 2010), RUSH (Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe Edition), Angus McSix.
Biggest Announcement: DEVIN TOWNSEND's The Moth — 24 tracks, multiple orchestras and choirs, Steve Vai, Anneke van Giersbergen, out May 29.
Lineup News: BATTLE BEAST successfully introduced new vocalist Marina La Torraca across a debut Japan and Australia tour. Early signals are very positive.
Festival: Aftershock 2026 revealed its biggest lineup ever — TOOL, MCR, LIMP BIZKIT, PIERCE THE VEIL headlining 140+ acts in Sacramento, October 1–4.
Upcoming: EXODUS Goliath and GAEREA Loss both arrive March 20. HELLOWEEN have begun work on a new album.
It's a good time to love metal.