Faithkeepers, Firekeepers, and Fallen Heroes: The Global Metal Scene's Wild Weekend

Some weekends remind you why this genre refuses to die. Between a British institution launching a new world tour, a doom-scarred frontman regrouping under a new banner, and the hardcore community burying one of its most beloved voices, the last few days have been a gut-punch reminder that the global metal scene is as alive, as brutal, and as tender as it's ever been. Grab your patch vest and settle in — there's a lot to unpack.