2027 in heavy metal music

This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2027.

Bands disbanded

Events

  • Kiss, who retired after wrapping up its final world tour in 2023, will launch their first show as digital avatars.[1]
  • Sharon Osbourne has announced that Ozzfest will return this year after a nine-year hiatus, with two shows in Birmingham and two in North America in the works. This will be the first Ozzfest held without her husband Ozzy, who died in 2025.[2][3]
  • Children of Bodom plans to celebrate their 30th anniversary of releasing music, following their reunion shows in February 2026.[4]

Artists with material in production

References

  1. ^ "PAUL STANLEY On KISS's Much-Anticipated Avatar Show: 'This Is As Real As I Am, And I Think It's Gonna Just Blow People Away'". Blabbermouth.net. March 17, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  2. ^ "SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZFEST Will 'Absolutely' Return In 2027: 'We're Gonna Do It'". Blabbermouth.net. March 2, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  3. ^ "SHARON OSBOURNE Says OZZFEST Comeback Will Launch With Two Days In Birmingham, Followed By Shows In North America". Blabbermouth.net. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  4. ^ Benedetta Baldin (March 10, 2026). "Children Of Bodom to celebrate three decades of the band's impact in 2027". Chaoszine. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  5. ^ "HANSI KÜRSCH Says Next BLIND GUARDIAN Album Will Likely Have 'A Bit Of The More Melodic, Old-Fashioned Style'". Blabbermouth.net. October 23, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  6. ^ "BRUCE DICKINSON Is Putting Finishing Touches On Vocals For His Next Solo Album". Blabbermouth.net. February 1, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  7. ^ "Candlemass - Planning To Work On New Material". Metal Storm. January 21, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  8. ^ "MARK OSEGUEDA On Next DEATH ANGEL Album: 'We're Definitely Writing It'". Blabbermouth.net. December 9, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  9. ^ "DEF LEPPARD Is 'A Few Songs Short' Of Having Two New Albums' Worth Of Material: 'We're Still Finishing Off', Says RICK SAVAGE". Blabbermouth.net. February 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  10. ^ "EXHORDER Is Starting To Work On New Music; Next Album Tentatively Due In 2027". Blabbermouth.net. November 3, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  11. ^ "Heathen - Sign To Napalm Records". Metal Storm. February 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  12. ^ "Hirax - Begin Recording Next Album". Metal Storm. March 3, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  13. ^ "JOHN TARDY Says OBITUARY's Goal Is To Start Putting Ideas Down For Next Studio Album For Possible 2027 Release". Blabbermouth.net. February 7, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  14. ^ "Power Trip - Sign To Blue Grape Music". Metal Storm. March 21, 2026. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  15. ^ "New SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Album Is 'Done', Will 'Probably' Be Released In January 2027". Blabbermouth.net. February 8, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  16. ^ "Sodom - Begin Writing New Material". Metal Storm. February 28, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  17. ^ "Stoned Jesus - Announce Full-Length Release". Metal Storm. July 17, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  18. ^ "Stratovarius - New Material In The Works". Metal Storm. October 11, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  19. ^ "Testament - To Work On Next Album In 2026". Metal Storm. October 15, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  20. ^ "TOOL Is In Talks For Las Vegas Sphere Residency: 'We're The Perfect Band For That', Says DANNY CAREY". Blabbermouth.net. February 15, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  21. ^ "TRIXTER's 'Phenomenal' New Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In Early 2027: 'Everybody Is Gonna Be Blown Away'". Blabbermouth.net. March 13, 2026. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  22. ^ "UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: No New U.D.O. Album Before Late 2026 Or Early 2027". Blabbermouth.net. June 4, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  23. ^ "UNEARTH Returns To METAL BLADE RECORDS". Blabbermouth.net. March 5, 2026. Retrieved March 5, 2026.


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