MASTODON scandal, IRON MAIDEN in 2026 🔥 PORTNOY & LARS ULRICH, A7X, OZZY, MANSON & more | MPD49
Birmingham is getting ready for the final Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath concert on July 5th, with the new Ozzy Osbourne exhibition and a bunch of Black Sabbath related installations in the city to honour the Heavy Metal legends. Meanwhile Brent Hinds has some strong words to say about his ex-bandmates at Mastodon, burning all the bridges.
Mike Portnoy shuts all the keyboard warriors by telling who has been one of his biggest inspirations back in the day, and Adrian Smith & Richie Kotzen announce a 2026 live tour… which may tell us about Iron Maiden’s 2026 leg of Run For Your Lives Tour.
Avenged Sevenfold – prophets, and Marilyn Manson is getting cancelled in the UK. Lamb of God and Chris Adler reunion is even less likely than we thought, new releases by Sodom, Igorrr, Forbidden, Pertubator, Baby Metal and much more in the new Metal Digest.
Metal is alive and well, so let’s see what keeps it going today. Here you go!
00:00 – Intro
00:14 – Mike Portnoy & some drummer
02:14 – The Mastodon scandal
04:43 – Working class hero Ozzy Osbourne
06:13 – Marilyn Manson canceled… again
07:43 – Blitz releases (Sodom, Igorrr, Forbidden, Pertubator, Baby Metal)
10:53 – Troubles with Nuclear Blast Records
12:45 – Prophetic Avenged Sevenfold
14:35 – Sad truth about Lamb of God
16:36 – Smith Kotzen tour & Iron Maiden in 2026
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@MetalPilgrim
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Are you going to watch the final Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath concert?
@mikatu
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
man, lars is sh1t. do you really think Portnoy saying that will change anything??? the guy is sh1t but back in the day he had power. what is the confusion you are making??? the same way James LaBrie was a good vocalist and now is dragging Dream Theater down the drain.
@TheOnemanmoshpit
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Just to clarify, MM being canceled in the city of Brighton & Hove wasn't just the whim of a councilor, there was a hugely successful petition. As a man who has been falsely accused and proven innocent (it was littelarry the other way around) I started off feeling bad for Brian Warner, but the number of accusations coupled with the recent documentary I think he is obviously a narcissist (NPD) and I would bet good money on him being guilty.
Just my opinion, based on having experienced narcissistic abuse from parents, partners and friends for 40 years. I can spot them a mile off now
@ebmARA
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
You're just regurgitating news. At least learn to pronounce the musicians' names
@boweassange2023
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Those barebones 6-piece drum kits of the 60s?
@clair_high
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
What's questionable about the Baby Metal collab? I know nothing of Slaughter to Prevail, so I'm in the dark.
@MetalGildarts
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
I also don't give a flip about whatever Avenged Sevenfold tried to accomplish with their recent album. I'm just sad that they've abandoned their earlier sounds altogether.
@toddegoldberg
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
We only give lars so much crap because we know he is all those things youve said. But technically he isnt the best. He has had some questionable performances. I still respect him for his influence on me and others. He isn't undeserving of a little lighthearted ribbing, though.
@lowenbad
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
I love Brent and I love Mastodon… and I love Brent’s work outside of Mastodon… but, let’s be honest here, Brent has a history of being pretty unhinged.
@leatherbound4233
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Speed Queen as been at the top of this weeks play list.
@TheRicardoSanchez
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Brett H-eye-nds. Hinds. Like Meat Ale Pile Grime.
@williamhernandez5542
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Thank you for this video!
@KaijuCody91
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
If Brent Hinds isn't careful, he will be labeled the new Dave Mustaine. XD
@boweassange2023
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Ginger Baker and Nick Mason are my favorites. Tall, brash, bashing-style.
@metalig
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zXusUMqcn0
@metalig
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
eh, FIRSTBOURNE are a band from Boston he should rename or have chris adler's firstbourne…….thoughts?
@HarryFlashmanVC
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Maiden at London Stadium… absolutely superb. 75k crowd. Simon did a great job. Bruce on very very top form, the 3 stooges imperial on guitars and Steve… what a legend… just brilliance
@INKY_627
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Saw Maiden in Birmingham on the 21st June 2025, IT WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, UP THE IRONS
@paulmoran7026
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Maiden were my band in my early teens…….i’d say time to bow out on a high. I’d say the same for Metallica….they are shadows of their former selves. Time to go….which is hard to say as the 1st four albums are my favorites of all time.
@NZWarriors1995
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Is anyone left on the Nuclear Blast roster? Feels like everyone is going to Napalm.
@yobgodababua1862
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
My neighbor's dog is named "Ozzy".
My dog is named "Dio".
They initially didn't like each other, but have been warming up.
@aurozappa305
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Dream Theater 🥱
@recklessfable8292
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Nice to see info on Richie Kotzen mentioned anywhere! Thanks!
@HopeMonkey
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Saw Maiden yesterday at the London Stadium. They did not disappoint. An awesome show. Up the Irons.
@ghastlynavigator
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Tired of the 2-3 years for one tour. Their side projects are the reason for this I believe but anyway hope I live to hear a new album or to see them in late 2026 or so. What a bummer.
@GenghisJohn69
February 20, 2026 at 6:50 am
Manson has always had backlash and people protesting at his shows, trying to get his cancelled. It’s nothing new. He’ll survive this
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