By Liz Lindain, Parade | Just days after announcing their United States tour, W.A.S.P. revealed some more exciting news on Thursday. The American hardcore metal band revealed via Instagram that they are headlining this year’s Basinfire Festival in June. Basinfirefest is a four-day open-air music festival specializing in metal, punk and rock music that is held annually in late June in Spálené Poříčí near Pilsen, Czech Republic. Entering its 19th year, it features a mix of international legends and emerging bands across multiple stages. This year, Basinfire will also feature various metal and rock acts, including Death to All, Napalm Death, Six Feet Under, Steel Panther, Groza, High Parasite and more.
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Go here to read the full announcement:
https://parade.com/news/80s-metal-band-makes-new-announcement-ahead-of-2026-tour
Two Underground Heavy Music Institutions are Officially Joining Forces
The Melvins and Napalm Death have announced a collaborative album titled Savage Imperial Death March, due out April 10 via Ipecac Recordings. According to a press release, the project is “a true collaboration — not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands.”
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Read more on this unusual combination:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/90s-rock-band-announces-collaborative-album-with-80s-legends/