Metal Contraband News For March 24th, 2026:
This week in Metal Contraband:
Iron Maiden’s new documentary, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition is on the way to cinemas on May 7th via Universal Pictures. In the meantime, you can check out the official trailer which just dropped this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BggdJLnSevQ. Directed by Malcolm Venville and featuring interviews with the band and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D, this electrifying film offers an intimate look at their uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their global army of fans. Head to: https://www.ironmaiden.com/ for more.
As Frontiers Music Srl continues to celebrate their 30th Anniversary, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has recorded a video message for Frontiers President & CEO Serafino Perugino and the team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRDB7hFdNto&feature=youtu.be. As Megadeth hits #1 on the Billboard charts, Jeff Stevenson, General Manager, Frontiers Label Group/BLKIIBLK Records says, “Congratulations to Dave and Megadeth on this historic moment. We, at Frontiers Label Group/BLKIIBLK Records, couldn’t be prouder to have partnered with the band and CTK Management to help achieve this amazing accomplishment, marking a milestone in the legendary career of one of metal’s most important bands”. Keep up on the latest from Frontiers via: https://www.frontiers.it/.
Nuclear Messiah, led by Chris Poland, has just released a new single with “For Mad Men Only”, featuring Joe Lynn Turner, out now. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMFU_-cL7jc. Chris Poland says, “This Nuclear Messiah record has been an absolute pleasure for me to make and be a part of. If someone told me when I was a kid that I would be on a record someday with nearly 40 of rock’s royalty, I would have said you’re dreaming. Well, it happened!!! This record is a tour de force of artists from groups we all know and love. From the first track to the last it just never lets up. Thank you, Cleopatra!!!” Black Flame will be out on April 24th via Cleopatra Records. For more, visit: https://www.nuclearmessiah.com/.
Cage Fight has just dropped a new single, with “Pick Your Fighter”, featuring Julien Truchan of Benighted, out now. Frontwoman Rachel Aspe explains: “We wanted to write a fun, sing-along party song with themes of determination and fighting spirit, and the result is ‘Pick Your Fighter.’ I also wanted to pay tribute to a French artist who marked my teenage years, and my dad suggested Nâdiya, an R&B singer who is huge back home. Musical and lyrical motifs in ‘Pick Your Fighter’ nod to Nadiya’s hit ‘Et C’est Parti’, a motivational party song that was a huge hit. The crowning touch is some very heavy guest vocals from my French friend Julien Truchan of the band Benighted. And there are pig squeals, many pig squeals!”. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/4EWC-z6pTmI?si=uPVL5DzugHAwsUD9. For more on Cage Fight, head to: https://linktr.ee/cagefightldn.
Lost In Hollywood are making their debut on Arising Empire, with a self-titled record out now. This week, they’ve released a music video for the track, “Ghost In The Water”, which you can check out here: https://youtu.be/Iy-bLHXQ0wM?si=iSSZGqAIlVAws_jx. Find more on the band via: https://www.instagram.com/lostinhollywood.official.
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