SDMETAL https://sdmetal.com San Diego Metal Music Community Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:01:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://sdmetal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-sdmetal_logo_512x512-100x100.jpg SDMETAL https://sdmetal.com 32 32 The Explosive State of Metal Music in 2025: Trends, Bands, and Underground Movements https://sdmetal.com/metal-music-in-2025/ https://sdmetal.com/metal-music-in-2025/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:56:10 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10495 As we delve into metal music in 2025, the global heavy music landscape is more vibrant, diverse, and electrifying than ever before. Established titans of the genre are pushing boundaries with groundbreaking album releases, embarking on monumental world tours, and redefining their sound to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry. Meanwhile, the underground scene is...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/metal-music-in-2025/feed/ 0 The San Diego Metal Scene: What’s Trending Now? https://sdmetal.com/san-diego-metal-scene/ https://sdmetal.com/san-diego-metal-scene/#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:02:28 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10484 San Diego has always been a hotbed for underground and extreme music, with a metal scene that’s as diverse as it is dedicated. Whether it’s die-hard thrashers, doom metal enthusiasts, or black metal purists, fans in the area are constantly searching for the latest events, emerging bands, and unique experiences to fuel their passion for...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/san-diego-metal-scene/feed/ 0 Unleash the Metal: Join the New SDMETAL Forum! https://sdmetal.com/unleash-the-metal-join-the-new-sdmetal-forum/ https://sdmetal.com/unleash-the-metal-join-the-new-sdmetal-forum/#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:41:29 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10480 For decades, heavy metal has been more than just a genre—it’s a way of life. It’s the sound of rebellion, the voice of the outcast, and the heartbeat of a worldwide community. Whether you’re thrashing in the pit, headbanging in your car, or diving into deep discussions about obscure underground bands, metal is meant to...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/unleash-the-metal-join-the-new-sdmetal-forum/feed/ 0 Rivers of Nihil in San Diego https://sdmetal.com/rivers-of-nihil-in-san-diego-2025/ https://sdmetal.com/rivers-of-nihil-in-san-diego-2025/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:25:30 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10337 Progressive death metal pioneers Rivers of Nihil are making waves once again with the announcement of their self-titled fifth full-length album, set to drop on May 30, 2025, via Metal Blade Records. This highly anticipated album marks a new chapter for the Pennsylvania-based band, combining elements from their past work while introducing fresh sonic landscapes....

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/rivers-of-nihil-in-san-diego-2025/feed/ 0 ENSIFERUM And KORPIKLAANI Bring ‘Folkfest Of The North’ To San Diego! https://sdmetal.com/ensiferum-and-korpiklaani-bring-folkfest-of-the-north-to-san-diego/ https://sdmetal.com/ensiferum-and-korpiklaani-bring-folkfest-of-the-north-to-san-diego/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:18:28 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10332 Finnish folk metal icons ENSIFERUM have unveiled their latest video for “The Howl,” taken from their powerful new album Winter Storm, out now on Metal Blade Records. The album, crafted largely during the COVID lockdown, showcases a fresh and dynamic sound with Markus Toivonen composing nearly all the material. Adding to the grandiosity of the...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/ensiferum-and-korpiklaani-bring-folkfest-of-the-north-to-san-diego/feed/ 0 Rivers of Nihil Announces North American Headlining https://sdmetal.com/rivers-of-nihil-announces-north-american-headlining/ https://sdmetal.com/rivers-of-nihil-announces-north-american-headlining/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:16:54 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10321 RIVERS OF NIHIL will return to North American stages this Spring on a month-long headlining tour! The Aggressive Progressive Tour runs from May 22nd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania through June 22nd in Toronto, Ontario. Support will be provided by Holy Fawn, Inter Arma, and Glacial Tomb. The band comments, “We are stoked to bring The Aggressive...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/rivers-of-nihil-announces-north-american-headlining/feed/ 0 ALLEGAEON To Join Warbringer On North American Co-Headlining Tour https://sdmetal.com/allegaeon-to-join-warbringer-on-north-american-co-headlining-tour/ https://sdmetal.com/allegaeon-to-join-warbringer-on-north-american-co-headlining-tour/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:13:52 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10318 Colorado melodic tech metal outfit ALLEGAEON will join Warbringer on a North American co-headlining run this Spring. The Vortex Of Violence Tour will commence on March 18th in San Diego, California and close on April 12th in Los Angeles, California. Support will be provided by Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich. Comments the band, “We...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/allegaeon-to-join-warbringer-on-north-american-co-headlining-tour/feed/ 0 Strain Review: Orange Apricot By Awesome Dope https://sdmetal.com/strain-review-orange-apricot-by-awesome-dope/ https://sdmetal.com/strain-review-orange-apricot-by-awesome-dope/#respond Sun, 08 Dec 2024 16:16:43 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10289 When you hear the name “Orange Apricot,” you expect a flavor-packed adventure—and let me tell you, Awesome Dope delivers on that promise with their top-shelf Sativa Hybrid. With a staggering 29.8% total cannabinoids, 28.1% THC, and a vibrant 1.77% terpene profile led by terpinolene, myrcene, and caryophyllene, this strain is a sensory delight for both...

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]]> https://sdmetal.com/strain-review-orange-apricot-by-awesome-dope/feed/ 0 KORPIKLAAN At House Of Blues In San Diego https://sdmetal.com/korpiklaan-at-house-of-blues-in-san-diego/ https://sdmetal.com/korpiklaan-at-house-of-blues-in-san-diego/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:15:56 +0000 https://sdmetal.com/?p=10286 Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for the song ‘Sauna‘, which is an English version of the first single from their latest album, Rankarumpu. KORPIKLAANI‘s twelfth studio album Rankarumpu is classic folk metal – fast, energetic and dynamic, showing once again they are the leaders in this genre. The fast paced, violin-driven and playful folk metal...

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