At MetalMania Live, the volume never drops — because every track we spin is live, loud, and born from the stage. No studio versions. No watered-down edits. Just authentic hard rock and metal concerts blasting straight through your speakers 24/7.
And this week on Friday Night? We raise hell with a special Metallica Live Radio Show, featuring a hand-selected, fan-favorite live recording from Metallica — only on MetalMania Live.
Crank it. Bang your head. And check out what’s happening across the metal universe:
🔥 Iron Maiden Launches a Massive 2026 North American Tour
Iron Maiden — the gods of the road — have announced their 2026 North American Tour, and they’re not flying solo. They’re bringing thrash titans Megadeth and Anthrax along on select dates for a true Big Four meets NWOBHM mega-event.
📍 Local Stop Alert
Harrison, New Jersey — September 5, 2026
New Jersey metalheads, mark that date in blood — this will be one of the most historic metal shows to ever hit the Garden State.
🎤 Heavy Live Shows Coming to NJ & Philly
MetalMania Live supports the local stages where future legends sharpen their blades. Here’s the latest:
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | The Monster Mosh 2025 ft. Emanator | Somerdale, NJ |
| Nov 1, 2025 | School of Rock — Metallica & Deftones Tribute | Trenton, NJ |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Krisiun — 25th Anniversary of Conquerors of Armageddon | Bensalem, PA |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Regicide, Abusement Park + more | Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Ulcerate | Underground Arts, Philadelphia |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Ironhead Presents — Meatplow, Dreadstar, Ages | Westville, NJ |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Violent Vira | Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Night of Death Ripping Metal | Teaneck, NJ |
| Nov 20, 2025 | GWAR | The Fillmore, Philadelphia |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Sevendust | Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Fit For A King | The Fillmore, Philadelphia |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Steel Panther | Harrah’s, Atlantic City |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Ozzy Yesterday & Today | Vineland, NJ |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Show No Mercy (Slayer Tribute) | Westville, NJ |
| Feb 21, 2026 | The Ancient Mariners (Iron Maiden Tribute) | Vineland, NJ |
If it’s loud, live, and happening in NJ or Philly — MetalMania Live has it covered.
🌍 International Live Metal Returns
- A Perfect Circle — First European tour since 2018
- Pallbearer — East Coast U.S. run with Knoll
- Violence keeps spreading: From clubs to arenas, fans want live metal now more than ever
🎡 Festivals That Will Break Necks in 2025–2026
| Festival | Year | Headliners / Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Louder Than Life | 2025 | Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, BMTH |
| Sonic Temple | 2026 | Tool, Shinedown + 140 heavy hitters |
| Welcome to Rockville | 2026 | Dethklok, Avatar, Cradle of Filth |
| Inferno Metal Festival | 2026 | Mayhem, Primordial + more |
| Rock For People | 2026 | Limp Bizkit, Gorillaz |
Plus a regional rager:
🔥 Webb Fest — November 1, 2025 — Morrisville, PA
Six bands, one night, zero survivors.
🔥 Live Music Releases: Because Studio Isn’t Enough
1349 — Winter Mass
📆 Drops November 28, 2025
Recorded live in Oslo, this black metal ritual captures raw power… the kind MetalMania Live unleashes on the air every night.
🎧 Why MetalMania Live Reigns Supreme
No fakes. No overdubs. No studio polishing.
We exist for fans who need:
- Crowd roars
- Feedback squeals
- Guitar tone on the brink of destruction
- Drums shaking the ground beneath you
- Voices cracking under the weight of pure adrenaline
MetalMania Live is the only radio station where EVERY song is live.
All killer. All concert energy.
TONIGHT: A Special Metallica Live Radio Show
Tonight we unleash a hand-picked, rare live Metallica recording — exclusive to MetalMania Live listeners.
Whether you’re a Ride the Lightning disciple or a 72 Seasons headbanger, you must be here.
🔥 Tune in & turn it all the way up.
This is what live metal was made for.
Stay Loud. Stay Live. Stay Metal.
This has been your MetalMania Live Weekly Report — where we serve real stages, real amps, real sweat, and real metal.
If you want individual show previews, ticket guides, band spotlights, or playlists built from these live touring acts — I can create them all. Just say the word.