The metal world enters 2026 with one of the most stacked release calendars in recent memory. January alone promises new albums from KREATOR ("Krushers of the World," Jan 16), ALTER BRIDGE (self-titled, Jan 9), MEGADETH (self-titled final album, Jan 23), and BEYOND THE BLACK ("Break The Silence," Jan 9). The year ahead features confirmed releases from LAMB OF GOD, EXODUS, ROB ZOMBIE, CONVERGE, and many more. Major tours including IRON MAIDEN's 50th anniversary "Run For Your Lives" world tour and MEGADETH's farewell run will dominate the concert landscape.
The Metal World Welcomes 2026 with Stacked Release Calendar
1 January 2026
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General News · By Scorpio