If you live and breathe metal, if the roar of a crowd and the crash of live guitars make your pulse race, then welcome to MetalMania Live — the only radio station that plays nothing but live heavy metal and hard rock music. Every track we spin, every riff we blast, every scream that shakes your speakers is from a live performance. No studio polish. No overdubs. Just raw, unfiltered, concert-stage energy 24/7.
Today, MetalMania Live dives into the latest breaking news shaking the hard rock and metal world — from massive 2026 North American tours and festival lineups to new album releases and local Jersey-area shows that prove heavy music is alive and thriving.
AC/DC Returns with 2026 “Power Up” North American Tour
The thunder from Down Under is back. After nearly a decade away from U.S. arenas, AC/DC has officially announced their 2026 Power Up Tour — and it’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated tours of the decade.
Launching this summer, the 13-date North American run will hit stadiums across the country, including a massive stop at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where fans will once again hear the legends of hard rock bring classics like “Back in Black,” “Thunderstruck,” and “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)” to life.
As always, MetalMania Live will celebrate the announcement the only way we know how — by spinning nothing but live versions from AC/DC’s legendary performances, from “Let There Be Rock” at Donington to “Highway to Hell” from Buenos Aires. Because here, every song played is the live version, just the way real rock was meant to be heard.
Headbangers Boat 2026: The Ultimate Metal Cruise Returns
Grab your vests, raise your horns, and get ready to set sail — the Headbangers Boat is back for 2026. Hosted once again by Lamb of God, this floating festival of riffs will launch next fall, promising an oceanic assault of metal across the high seas.
The lineup is pure fire: Lamb of God, Zakk Sabbath (featuring Zakk Wylde shredding through Ozzy and Sabbath classics), In Flames, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and the unstoppable GWAR headline this year’s voyage. Expect more acts to be announced as the cruise nears, with nonstop live shows from sunup to sundown.
MetalMania Live, the station that only plays live metal and hard rock, will keep the spirit of Headbangers Boat alive on air — bringing you blistering live recordings from these bands’ most infamous performances. Because whether you’re on land or at sea, metal is always better live.
Helloween Marks 40 Years with a 2026 North American Tour
Four decades of power metal perfection. The legendary Helloween are celebrating 40 years with a full-scale North American anniversary tour set for spring 2026. With support from Finnish powerhouse Beast in Black, these shows promise to be a glorious celebration of twin-guitar harmonies, soaring vocals, and the kind of crowd energy only true power metal can summon.
For fans who grew up on Keeper of the Seven Keys and Eagle Fly Free, this tour is more than nostalgia — it’s a reminder of the band’s timeless influence. Expect setlists packed with classics and modern favorites, all delivered in the grand, epic style that Helloween perfected long ago.
And of course, MetalMania Live will commemorate the tour announcement by blasting Helloween’s most electrifying live cuts — because on this station, every anthem is performed on stage, where it belongs.
Megadeth’s Final Album and Global Farewell Tour
The end of an era is coming. Dave Mustaine has confirmed that Megadeth’s upcoming 2026 album will be the band’s final studio release, marking the close of one of metal’s most iconic chapters. But before they hang up their axes, they’ll hit the road for one last world tour — a farewell that’s expected to be explosive.
The album, rumored to include a jaw-dropping cover of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning,” promises to be both a tribute and a send-off. The farewell tour will span continents and decades of hits — from Peace Sells to Symphony of Destruction — all delivered live, loud, and furious.
MetalMania Live will be your headquarters for this historic moment, spinning nothing but live Megadeth — raw concert cuts from across their 40-year legacy.
Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax Join Forces: “Run For Your Lives” World Tour 2026
Prepare yourselves, metal faithful — this one’s monumental. Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax have announced the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026, a triple threat of legendary proportions.
One of the first announced stops? Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. For local metalheads, it’s a dream come true: three titans of the genre sharing one stage for what’s sure to be one of the loudest nights in Jersey history.
As Bruce Dickinson, Dave Mustaine, and Scott Ian lead their armies of fans into battle, MetalMania Live will keep the fire burning 24/7 — airing nothing but live versions from these three icons’ biggest tours and historic sets. From Maiden’s “Fear of the Dark” in Rio to Megadeth’s “Hangar 18” in Tokyo and Anthrax’s “Caught in a Mosh” from Sofia, this is live metal at its purest.
New Music and Regional Shows: Heavy Sound, Local Stage
The pulse of heavy metal and hard rock isn’t just found in stadiums — it’s alive in local venues across the region.
New Album Release
- Defecto (Denmark) just dropped Echoes of Isolation, a crushing new record that’s equal parts melody and menace. Expect big riffs, soaring vocals, and a sound that balances progressive ambition with pure metal power.
Upcoming Local Shows (Philadelphia / New Jersey Region)
- John 5 & Richie Kotzen – November 11, 2025, at Keswick Theatre (Glenside, PA)
- Shinedown – November 20, 2025, at Parx Casino (Bensalem, PA)
- Sevendust – November 21, 2025, at Keswick Theatre (Glenside, PA)
- Ironhead Presents: Meatplow, Dreadstar & More – November 14, 2025, at Westville, NJ
- Queensrÿche – January 16, 2026, at Parx Racing (Bensalem, PA)
No matter where you are — from arenas to underground clubs — MetalMania Live keeps the scene alive with nonstop live concert recordings from the world’s hardest-hitting bands.
Why MetalMania Live Rules the Airwaves
MetalMania Live isn’t your typical rock station. We don’t play studio versions. We don’t cut corners. We deliver only live performances — the way metal and hard rock were meant to be heard.
When you tune in, you’re not just listening to music — you’re stepping into the crowd, feeling the sweat, the volume, and the pure adrenaline of a concert. Whether it’s Maiden roaring across a festival stage, AC/DC shaking stadium walls, or a local band tearing up a Jersey club, every song we play is live.
From arena anthems to rare bootleg gems, MetalMania Live is your nonstop gateway to the world’s loudest, purest, and most electrifying performances.
The world of heavy metal and hard rock is heading into a massive 2026 — new tours, legendary collaborations, and fresh albums are fueling a renaissance of live performance energy. And as always, MetalMania Live will be there — broadcasting the thunder, honoring the legends, and playing only live versions of every song that defines this genre.
So turn it up, keep it loud, and remember: MetalMania Live is the only station where every song played is live — no filters, no edits, no mercy.
MetalMania Live — the pulse of true heavy metal and hard rock.