SLAYER gave in, DEATH reunion 🤯 JUDAS PRIEST go BACK to classic, ANTHRAX betrayal & more | MPD94
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill promises new album come out sooner than we thought and be more traditional, and Sepultura announced their final concert ever.
Slayer gave in to the pressure and announced a proper tour, and former Death members will releases a new album with actual Death songs. Anthrax played It’s for the Kids with Charlie Benante who missed the first concert because of Pantera, and Darkthrone enter their final chapter.
I was absolutely blown away buy what I saw at Metallica and Iron Maiden concerts, Frozen Crown and Kamelot announced new albums, new releases from In This Moment, Stryper, Flotsam And Jetsam, Devin Townsend, Moonspell 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
00:17 – Slayer gave in
01:54 – Death return
04:13 – Anthrax betrayal
06:25 – Metal Pilgrim is shocked
08:20 – Darkthrone’s final chapter
09:25 – Blitz releases (In This Moment, Stryper, Flotsam And Jetsam, Devin Townsend, Moonspell)
11:35 – Sepultura’s last concert
13:00 – Frozen Crown’s saga continues
14:14 – The dark side of Kamelot
15:55 – Judas Priest go classic
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@MetalPilgrim
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
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@LoucipherSatan
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Just wanted to say that I love the channel! I just got my Metal Pilgrim t-shirt in the mail today and I love it. The personalized thank you note was a nice touch as well. Thanks for the channel and keep up the good work. Glad to support ya!
@beergeek81
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
If you ever come to the southern US, I would love to meet ya. I love your videos. Thank you
@Jaymz1910
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Come to Australia 🇦🇺 brother and see Iron Maiden & Megadeth 💪🤘🤘🤘
@TheeGargantua23
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Whilst Anthrax’s studio output has been a bit hit and miss over the last couple of decades, having seen them in 1987 and twice in the last few years they absolutely kick ass live still. Should have never gotten rid of Joey.
@zachufheil6211
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Im kind of pissed. You hyped me up thinking Slayer was going to make another album and tour again. Not just in latin America.
@liberalsDerUntermensch
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Slayer probably wont be able to go play in Europe, you're new Muslim government won't allow them to come 😂😂😂
@satyrosphilbrucato9140
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Priest have their work cut out for them even EQUALING Invincible Shield. It's a standout in their catalog, and light-years better than a band over 50 years into their career had any right to make.
@Fletcher_Buller
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
There are diehard Anthrax fans? lol
@Fletcher_Buller
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Way to shit on Death’s legacy!!!! Fucking cash grab. Relapse and Terry Butler and Rick Rozz have run the Death legacy into the ground.
@Fletcher_Buller
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Alive and well? Idk about that lol
@silentxero5955
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Hope you're feeling better soon!!
@hughjass124
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
The new Stryper single I’m alright, I’m okay is awesome. I cant wait to hear the new album later this year. I’m also anxiously awaiting new Judas Priest. Hopefully they’ll release a new single before the end of the year.
@lorcandruid
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Calling a LEFT TO DIE collection of songs "Death Return" in the write-up is misleading MP. There is no DEATH without Chuck Schuldiner – full stop! Anyhow, I hope Left to Die got the blessing of the Schuldiner estate to re-record and release those early MANTAS/DEATH demos.
@13g33l-w1b
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
How can there be a Death reunion without the man who was the band is beyond me. Sometimes you can do it. With Death, is useless IMO. Chuck was Death. But hey, we all have to eat, isn't it..
@MaxwellGavin-p5h
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Slayer sucks, they’re hands down the most OVERRATED band of all time.
@Lemmy1550
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Thank you sir for everything you do. Cheers 🍻
@DroghedaXgrindcore
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Saw Slayer on the RIB tour in Feb '87. TJ Scaglione was on drums. It was with Raven and WASP. Give you one guess who blew who off the stage and the planet. 😅 Ive been a musician for 43 years, been in a band for 32 of those, seen and played countless shows(including with Slayer 🙂) and that Slayer '87 was the absolute loudest, most intense shit ive ever witnessed. Forget it.
@anthonymaniscalco7890
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
I saw both the HU and avatar this week live in Manhattan and they were both awesome
Next week, I’ll be seeing the warning, and JINJER
@GrigorStamboldjiev-cy2hr
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Hey man, I'm still so pissed of that we were so close to meet each other at the Maiden concert in Sofia.
First, I completely forgot about the Yunak fan zone…, and finally, I saw you were near us at the concert – literally through a few rows of people behind us… anyway…
The important thing is that the concert was strong and you met other fans. I would be happy if among them there were some who showed you support regarding the war. I personally came across one who, like me, was wearing a T-shirt with the flag of Ukraine. He was Bulgarian, his wife was Ukrainian.
I hope I leave you with the right impression that for me this is not just a demonstration, but a conscious political position.
I'm stopping writing so much not about music…, assuming that I'm causing you difficulties, because of what youtube recognizes as a sensitive topic.
In the future, we can meet at the next concert, in Bulgaria or somewhere else.
Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇧🇬
@tryagainfu
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
The 666 like, I'm honored, lol!!!
@serpentskiss3
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Flooooootsaaaaaam! Flotsam drops a single, Rats In The Temple,WHICH IS A BANGER, now we have to wait until the end of August for the full album AAAAHHHHHH… Flots 'til death🤘😎🤘 Thanks for another excellent video🤘🖤
@speedrunalert
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Memeing with a Vince McMahon footage in 2026 😬😬
@heavenoutoftime4617
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Same as Sarcofago. That’s not Death. That’s a tribute band recording covers of old school death material.
@SteveStrummerUK
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
I wonder what Ian Hill meant by 'direct' and 'traditional'? The only part of their back catalogue that was arguably really 'direct' was British Steel, and I for one wouldn't really want a British Steel 2. If we think of 'traditional', I'd love a album harking back to the more extended 'prog' cuts on Sad Wings of Destiny, Sin after Sin and Stained Class.
As for new music, I have been listening to two albums both with a Judas Priest connection:
1) Tail Gunner: Midnight Blitz. Promoted by, and later produced by, KK Downing, this band should by all rights be massive. The new album is a tour de force of great metal tunes and some amazing guitar work. Vlad, I'd love one of your in depth videos on this awesome band.
2) Elegant Weapons: Evolution. Some unbelievably good guitar playing by Richie, and some interesting arrangements. However, I'm afraid I just don't enjoy listening to Ronnie Romero's singing voice, a pity as this is a better album all round than Horns for a Halo.
@MechaFenris
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Death "reunion" (it's impossible, obviously) is like Queen. It isn't the same without Chuck. I was there in the Florida death metal scene in the 80's. I saw Death 3 times. I loved their pivot to technical death metal. I just can't fathom Death without Chuck. If you ever saw a show, you'd know why. I hate that young folks can't experience his music live the way it was meant to be… with Chuck.
It was an amazing time to be a metal head. 🙂
@JackLewis-v2d
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Death can't come back. Rick & Terry don't own the name. Chuck's family won't stand for that. Fuck outta here.
@briandonahue3663
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Slayer and Kreator! Thats Heavy!
@josephmills7033
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
I have to say the new Anthrax is garbage. It's For the Kids? Really? The song they release of new material after 10 years is this? The new Flotsam and Jetsam blows this out of the water. The video for the "Kids" song is a lame throwback to their lame video for Madhouse. I hope the rest of the new album is better. Right now I'll stick to Persistence of Time
@crazeyjoe
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Frozen Crown consistently has lineup changes.
@GrimmOg13
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
So happy to hear the Mighty Priest have new stuff coming. Firepower and Invincible Shield are truly equal or better than anything anyone has done ever. Masterpieces of metal indeed. Honor to the heroes of Ukraine from America!!!!!
@karlsavage7495
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
Never let it be said that this guy doesn't cover the gamut… Everything from Stryper to Darkthrone! Incidentally, how come his percentage of subscribers never seems to go up? 🤔
@Capitated101
June 2, 2026 at 5:29 am
The cover band calls it quits, good riddance finally. No Sepultura without the Cavalera brothers.