GHOST surprise, IN FLAMES reunion 🔥 AMON AMARTH go cowboy, BAD WOLVES, ROB HALFORD & more | MPD107
Ghost surprise with a new live album from their 2 Big 2 Rig film, and Amon Amarth fill in Pantera’s shoes and go full cowboy on their new single.
Rob Halford turns 75, and the Bad Wolves – Skillet tour scandal goes out of hand. The world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, and Chris Slades announces his retirement.
Scorpions release a new autobiography, Nightwish will be back… most likely, In Flames reunite with Mikael Stanne, new releases by Fear Factory, Exumer, Mastodon, Kamelot, Flotsam And Jetsam and much more in the new Metal Digest.
More about our joint fundraiser with Judas Priest here – https://youtu.be/s3K2fXaoJaI?si=x5kju46PdTqSghqo&t=348
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You can find albums mentioned in this video here:
Ghost – 2 Big 2 Rig: https://amzn.to/4ya2BuP
Amon Amarth – The Allfather Awakens: https://amzn.to/4xuBdYA
Dolly Parton – Rockstar: https://amzn.to/4xyfDSU
Exumer – Death Mask Messiah: https://amzn.to/3UrfbqW
Mastodon – Marrow Deep: https://amzn.to/4gmxje8
Kamelot – Dark Asylum: https://amzn.to/4gqinM7
Flotsam And Jetsam – Rats In the Temple: https://amzn.to/4gFeIZF
Metal is alive and well, so let’s see what keeps it going today. Here you go!
00:00 – Intro
00:17 – Ghost surprise
02:10 – Scorpions on a bookshelf
04:04 – Amon Amarty fill Pantera’s shoes
05:20 – Chris Slade retires
06:43 – Rob Halford is 75!
08:00 – Honouring Dolly Parton
10:00 – Blitz releases (Fear Factory, Exumer, Mastodon, Kamelot, Flotsam And Jetsam)
13:07 – The Bad Wolves – Skillet scandal
14:55 – Nightwish will be back… maybe
16:40 – In Flames reunion
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@MetalPilgrim
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
You can find albums mentioned in this video here:
Ghost – 2 Big 2 Rig: https://amzn.to/4ya2BuP
Amon Amarth – The Allfather Awakens: https://amzn.to/4xuBdYA
Dolly Parton – Rockstar: https://amzn.to/4xyfDSU
Exumer – Death Mask Messiah: https://amzn.to/3UrfbqW
Mastodon – Marrow Deep: https://amzn.to/4gmxje8
Kamelot – Dark Asylum: https://amzn.to/4gqinM7
Flotsam And Jetsam – Rats In the Temple: https://amzn.to/4gFeIZF
@ghostnote-6
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
'I have no idea why (Skillet)…" Because bigotry. Skillet is an evangelical Christian band, and their lead singer is super right wing and has made a ton of anti-trans statements in the past. Given that Doc from Bad Wolves seems pretty vocally left-leaning, I'm surprised that he even wanted to be associated with Skillet, and vice versa. But yeah, because politics and religious bigotry.
@mdm_91
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
In Flames' so-called "reunion" without Jesper feels like a slap in the face. From the other hand Jesper was "…happy he left the sinking ship…" (c), so I suppose even if he received an invitation to this one-shot gig, he could probably have refused that. He's not an another faceless "backup dancer" that has no impact on songwriting and can be replaced easily. They definitely had some issues and alcohol was just a small part of it and just a precedent for sure. That's a shame.
@brianmay1983
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
I've seen Judas Priest in Pula, Croatia on his birthday so i was among thousands who sang happy birthday to him. Also it should be illegal to sing so good at the age of 75, he sounds like he is at least 30 years younger, then again that is why he is THE METAL GOD!
@kenwheeler3637
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Happy Birthday, Rob! 🥳🤘🎂
@MrKSGrundy
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
The new Manson, Death Punch and Billy Morrison albums are great! I've seen In Flames many times and have yet to see the play Episode 666 live.
@michaelwotanhyberg7907
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Great show thanks from denmark
@MsBenlane
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Never a problem getting merch always good quality
@ShadowCommander1167
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Job For An Amon Amarth Cowboy
@RogerWhiteman
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Saw In Flames a couple years ago, was the first time I had heard Food for the Gods and Coerced Coexistence. Was quite the night 🤩🤘
@paulrobinson3649
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Does transgender matter if you're not MAGA?
@19buseye71
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
I like Nightwish but Floor has really done nothing for me since joining the band.
I guess after being use to listening to Anette,Tarja and Marko for so long itsstands to reason.
Don't get me wrong,Floor is a great singer just not with Nightwish.
@forevertj
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Ghost sucks
@kennethnielsen3864
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Thanks for sharing.
@sigen7053
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
AND In Flames finished their set playing My sweet shadow like they did in their haydays 15 years ago.
@TOGade-dj6jh
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
7:07 I have a feeling Rob will live many more years to come.
Happy birthday Rob
🤘🏻🇸🇪🤘🏻
@TOGade-dj6jh
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
1:34 Tobias’s voice is so unique that you instantly think Ghost when you hear it. It happened to me when I heard him cover Save Us by Accept.
I’m glad he doesn’t want to force a new album with his creation Ghost, it would be devastating. I’d rather wait ten years for a proper Ghost album.
I hope he records some more songs like Mummy Dust and Twenties, two of my all time favorites. Those two songs shows how truly Thrash Metal he can be, and they have that sinister attitude I simply love.
@iancooper5165
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Wishing Mr Halford a very Happy Birthday, here's to many more🥳🥳🥳
@ianbradley2262
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Maybe he's going to resurrect his old death metal band. Repugant that would be cool to see I think
@todd-d8f9i
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
How about this why the fuck does anyone care what anyone else has in their pants!!! Are you sleeping with them? what the hell does someones genetils have to do with the music. If you like it then it shouldn't have anything to do with it. These maga people are broken!!!!
@chrisconny2285
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦 🍻🍻🤘👽🤘
@dragonseye00
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
As for Nightwish, there were two interviews, one with Empuu and Tuomas, and he said clearly they head into the studio in May 2025. Yes, they didn't mention anything about touring, but contrary to the last album, he did not say they won't go on tour. I see it unlikely that they won't tour for the next album to be honest. Tuomas seems to be in good spirits, Empuu as well, and Floor is playing Nightwish songs live too, so I'd think when the album is released they'll be back in stage pretty soon. Maybe they'll do something like iron maiden though, less but bigger concerts and speaking across two years. It would make sense if you like to play life but don't want to get burnt out by being so long or on tour
@henningsrensen8043
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Tuomas has just finished a new Solo Album, will be released 2027. And Nightwish is going to record new Album in May 2027.
@AnzePavsek
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
I was there at the Pula show where we celebrated Rob's birthday. I had a poster with a cat, priest cross and pride flag rob looked at me and put a heart shaped hands to his heart, I was bleesed by the metal god
@paulfaulkner2855
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Should have done a Halo Effect set!!
@TheBeldorus
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
having seen Amon Amarth as Cowboys was horrible…
@paulfaulkner2855
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Touring with Pantera made Amon Amarth cowboys??
@plagueborne85
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Slava Ukraini!
@BrewnitedNation
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
I'm doing the Meet-n-Greet with In Flames on their North American tour with Trivium and Orbit Culture!! 🤘🤘🤘
I always love when i get to see the premiere of any of your videos!! Cheers!!
@ChazinFl1
September 1, 2026 at 4:06 am
Ty!