Metallica Cancels Some Festival Dates

Metallica frontman James Hetfield is working on his mental health and sobriety. To that end, Metallica has canceled festival gigs, including the headline slot at Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio this May. The band will be replaced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tool. Some will see this as an upgrade. Others will be disappointed. Honestly I just hope James gets the help he needs.

Judas Priest Announces 50th Anniversary Tour

It is hard to believe that Judas Priest has been around for 50 years, but here we are.The 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour kicks off the fall. Sabaton will offer support. This is going to be something to see - don't miss it!

Sep. 09 - Oxon Hill, MD @ MGM National Harbor
Sep. 11 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum
Sep. 12 - Ledyard, CT @ Foxwoods Casino Arena
Sep. 14 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Mann Center
Sep. 15 - Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
Sep. 17 - Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
Sep. 18 - Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fair - Rebel Rock Fest
Sep. 21 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
Sep. 23 - Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
Sep. 24 - Youngstown, OH @ Covelli Centre
Sep. 26 - Chicago, IL @ Rosemont Theatre
Sep. 27 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
Sep. 29 - Milwaukee, WI @ Miller High Life Theatre
Sep. 30 - St. Louis, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park
Oct. 02 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Zoo Amphitheatre
Oct. 03 - Dallas, TX @ Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Oct. 05 - Austin, TX @ HEB Center
Oct. 06 - San Antonio, TX @Freeman Coliseum
Oct. 08 - Albuquerque, NM @ Resort and Casino
Oct. 09 - Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
Oct. 11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
Oct. 13 - Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Federal Theatre
Oct. 15 - Los Angeles, CA @ Microsoft Theater
Oct. 17 - Las Vegas, NV @ Zappos Theatre at Planet Hollywood

JUDAS PRIEST Announces '50 Heavy Metal Years Tour' 2020 https://t.co/uuaqvAQ7Aa pic.twitter.com/2LUY20K41X

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) February 24, 2020

Mike Tramp, 'The Road' -- New Video

Mike Tramp has released a video for his song "The Road" from the album Second Time Around. That album comes out in May. He will tour America this spring and summer in support of the new album. I'm looking forward to hearing more tracks from Second Time Around. Could be promising.

A New Generation of Van Halen Tunes Coming Soon

There is new Van Halen music coming your way... sort of. Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie, will is apparently working on his solo debut. He will do all the vocals and instrumentals on the album. There is no release date yet, but this album has been in the works for years. Honestly I can't wait to hear what Wolfgang creates.

Bon Jovi Release 'Limitless' Single

New music Friday! Bon Jovi has a new song out called "Limitless." It is from the upcoming album 2020, due in mid May. Bon Jovi will tour this summer in support of 2020. I would love to see them, but they are not coming near me and I do not want to spend the money to travel for the show.

Ozzy Osbourne Releases New Track

Ozzy Osbourne has a new track featuring Post Malone. It is called "It's A Raid." The song is from the album Ordinary Man that is out tomorrow. Ozzy just announced the cancellation of his upcoming tour and then put out a statement saying the shows are just postponed, so we will see.

Foo Fighters Announce Arena Tour

The Foo Fighters will tour arenas this summer as well. Not glam, but just a great band. The Foos will retrace the venues of their 1995 tour. Click through below to get the dates. There are not a ton of cities but a decent amount across North America to keep fans happy. I have already spent all my summer concert money but I do think this show would be fun.

ARE YOU READY???
Join the Foos in commemorating their 25th anniversary by revisiting stops along their 1995 tour! IN THE ROUND! 🤘

Pre-sale begins TODAY at 12pm ET - the password is hitting your inboxes now!https://t.co/xEHr7wQ2rc#FF25 pic.twitter.com/FXEKwspqRV

— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) February 18, 2020