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April 21, 2026
SAVATAGE GUITARIST CHRIS CAFFERY ON THE BAND’S COMEBACK – “WE DIDN’T LET ANYBODY DOWN, AND I THINK THAT INCLUDES OURSELVES” (VIDEO)

Metal legends Savatage made theit long-awaited comeback in 2025, and have announced European tour dates for the summer. Speaking with the Face The Music Podcast, guitarist Chris Caffery discussed the band’s return and future plans. Check out the interview below.

Caffery: “It’s been amazing. It’s been over-the-top great, which is really cool. People have been so excited, and there’s been so many new fans that never had a chance to see us before.

April 16, 2026
JOE STUMP’S TOWER OF BABEL DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR RITCHIE BLACKMORE-INSPIRED TRACK “ALONE IN THE DESERT”

Joe Stump’s Tower Of Babel, the hard rock quintet who bring the finest European ingredients to their no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll, have unveiled the video for their Ritchie Blackmore-inspired track “Alone In The Desert” in tribute to the legendary guitarist’s birthday.

The song is featured on the band’s latest album Days Of Thunder.

April 16, 2026
IRON MAIDEN, DIAMOND HEAD, AC/DC AND MORE – MEGADETH’S DAVE MUSTAINE REVEALS HIS FAVORITE ALBUMS OF ALL TIME; VIDEO

AXS TV has shared the video below, in which Megadeth leader, Dave Mustaine, talks to Vinyl Obsession host, Eric Young, about his top 5 albums and why they are so important to him and his music.

Megadeth’s new self-titled final studio album, released on January 23, exploded onto the charts at #1 on the Billboard 200 in their native US (highest previous position #2). This debut also marked the band’s 9th Billboard Top 200 album.

April 16, 2026
VENOM RELEASE “KICKED OUTTA HELL” SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO; GLOBAL ALBUM LISTENING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

The second single from Venom’s forthcoming new album, Into Oblivion, is the bludgeoning “Kicked Outta Hell,” which is a ferocious thrasher of a track and while it has hints of classic Venom it also has a modern twist of brutality. Destined to be another crowd pleaser in the live arena, it’s without doubt one of the heaviest tracks Venom have ever penned.

March 25, 2026
METALSHOCK RADIO SHOW 25/3/26

1. Aquilla - Creed of Fire (4:10)
2. Speed Queen - Showdown (4:38)
3. Riot City - Beyond the Stars (5:08)
4. Traveler - Take the Wheel (3:35)
5. Skull Fist - Long Live The Fist (3:40)
6. Cauldron - Burning at Both Ends (3:33)
7. White Wizzard - Fall of Atlantis (5:06)
8. Ambush - Evil In All Dimensions (4:31)
9. Steelwing - Tokkotai (Wind Of Fury) (5:03)
10. Enforcer - Running In Menace (3:45)
11. Katana - KubilaKhan (6:24)

March 18, 2026
METALSHOCK RADIO SHOW 18/3/26 PLAYLIST

1. Wytch Hazel - The Citadel (5:08)
2. Spell - Lilac (4:28)
3. Phantom Spell - Palantiri (4:12)
4. Sandstorm - Slave to Sin (4:11)
5. Turbo's Tribunal - Draw The Line (3:38)
6. Zepter - Slasher on the Highway (5:02)
7. Tyrann - Born For Hell (2:59)
8. Templar - Exiled in Fire (3:34)
9. Night Spectre - Death Contract (5:41)
10. Leatherwitch - Beast Inside (3:59)
11. Valor - Wings of Steel (5:07)

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