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Jay Weinberg and Caleb Freihaut Exit Bands as Lineup Shakeups Ripple Through Heavy Music
In the last couple of days the heavy music world has been hit with not one but two lineup departures […]
#band lineup changes#band member exits#Caleb Freihaut5 min

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Philadelphia’s VARIALS Announce New Album Where the Light Leaves
New album lands Feb 27 via Fearless Records — watch the “Where the Light Leaves” video now. More metal news: […]
#East Coast metal#Fearless Records#hardcore breakdowns3 min

festival
Parkway Drive Cancels 2026 “Park Waves” Festival Amid Soaring Touring Costs
Australian metalcore heavyweights Parkway Drive have officially cancelled their ambitious 2026 traveling festival, Park Waves, citing overwhelming production an
#2026 festivals#Alpha Wolf#Australian metal scene3 min

festival
Pack Your Bags, Aftershock — Camping Arrives at Cal Expo for 2026
After years of fans wishing for it, official festival camping is finally coming to Aftershock — and 2026 is the […]
#2026 Music Festivals#Aftershock Camping#Aftershock Festival 20262 min

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Metal & Hard Rock News – November 24, 2025: Arch Enemy Shake-Up, New HEALTH Single, Amon Amarth Tour
The metal world is buzzing again this week, and today’s metal news recap brings major lineup shifts, massive tour reveals, […]
#2026 metal tours#Alissa White-Gluz#Alissa White-Gluz solo4 min
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