Metallica officially kicked off its “Life Burns Faster Live at Sphere Las Vegas” residency Thursday night (October 1) at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The unique and vital cultural experience of the Sphere crossing paths with the unstoppable machine of the legendary Rock and Metal band Metallica marks a first for heavy music and was by all accounts, a spectacle to behold. Metallica has always had a flair for the dramatic live and a penchant for visually stunning shows, especially in the M 72 Tour / 72 Seasons era. Poised to break all records for the venue, Metallica originally announced eight dates at the Sphere between October 1 and October 31, but later added shows in November (November 5 and 7), January (January 28 and 30), February (February 4, 6, 18, 20, 25, and 27) and March (March 4, 6, 11, and 13). The Las Vegas Sphere is a 17,600-capacity venue which has transformed live entertainment since opening in September 2023. Watch fan-filmed footage of Metallica at the Sphere now!
Today is Bandcamp Friday, October 2nd, 2026
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Today is the sixth Bandcamp Friday of 2026 from Bandcamp, the world’s largest online music marketplace and community! On designated Fridays, Bandcamp has waived its revenue share, ensuring that artists and labels receive the full share of sales. According to the site, since its inception, fans have paid artists $1.81 Billion Dollars using Bandcamp, and yesterday alone bought 81,122 records. Find this post on social media and drop a link to your music and merch!
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: Rock and Metal Release Radar for October 2nd 2026
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New Music Friday is back with a packed October 2nd 2026 release slate, spanning Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Extreme Metal, Doom, Punk, Progressive music, and more.
Browse the full list below, support the artists through the official links, and tell us what is hitting your speakers first in the comments!
Swim the Current Drop “The Price We Pay” Featuring Black Label Society’s JD Deservio
Texas and New Jersey country-metal outfit Swim the Current drops a new single, “The Price We Pay,” featuring JD Deservio of Black Label Society, the latest preview of their debut album, Lone Star Empire, produced by George Pond, Chris Reyes, and David Caplinger. Stream it now below.
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To the Grave Drop “Limb from Limb” Video as New Album Arrives Today on BLKIIBLK
Australian deathcore outfit To the Grave premieres the video for “Limb from Limb,” the fifth and final single from their new album Liberation Front, out today via BLKIIBLK Records. The band is also on the road now, co-headlining with Crown Magnetar through October 17. Watch it now and stream the album below. Continue reading
Pete Sandoval Quits I Am Morbid and Parts Ways with David Vincent in Terrorizer Too
Pete “Commando” Sandoval has officially quit I Am Morbid and confirmed he is also done working with David Vincent in Terrorizer. He announced his departure on September 30 and says Terrorizer will continue under his control with a new lineup. Read the full story below. Continue reading




