heavy metal

2014
Trivium (band) Nick Augusto departed from the band

On May 7, 2014, it was announced that drummer Nick Augusto had departed from the band. He was replaced by Mat Madiro , who had been the band’s drum technician.

Diablo Blvd In May 2014, their third studio album Follow the Deadlights was

In May 2014, their third studio album Follow the Deadlights was released by Sony Music and went up to No. 3 in the Belgian album charts. The album was recorded in the ICP Studio in Brussels and mixed by Jay Ruston and mastered by Paul Logus who both have previously…
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Megadeth Brother died in May

After Ellefson’s brother died of cancer in May

Godsmack Album titled 1000hp

In May, Erna announced that the album would be titled 1000hp (1000 Horsepower).

Marilyn Manson (band) died in May 2014

The Pale Emperor was released on January 15 in the US. It is dedicated to Manson’s mother, who died in May 2014 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia . It was both a critical and commercial success, debuting at number eight on the Billboard 200 with sales…
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Motörhead In mid-November 2013, Motörhead were due to embark on a European tour

In mid-November 2013, Motörhead were due to embark on a European tour alongside Saxon , followed by a tour in Germany and Scandinavia due to last until mid December 2013 but the dates were postponed and rescheduled for February and March 2014 due to Lemmy’s health problems. However, in January…
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Deftones released a track from Eros

On April 13, 2014, the first anniversary of Cheng’s death, Deftones released a track from Eros titled “Smile” on YouTube, the first officially released material from the long-shelved album. The video was removed by Warner Music Group two days later due to copyright infringement, despite the track having been uploaded…
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Kiss (band) cover of Rolling Stone

For the first time in the band’s 41-year history, Kiss was featured on the cover of the April 10, 2014 (Issue 1206) edition of Rolling Stone magazine.

Kiss (band) inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

On April 10, 2014, Kiss was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Babymetal YouTubers React episode uploaded

On April 3, 2014, an episode of the Fine Brothers ‘ YouTubers React show was uploaded to YouTube, covering the band and the music videos of ” Doki Doki Morning “, ” Iine! “, and ” Gimme Chocolate!! “;