It seems that there are two paths for veteran rock and metal bands: abandon new releases and live off their back catalog, KISS did , or continue with new material in their discography, like Ozzy Osbourne .
When established bands release new music, however, the public often compares the new releases to old-school classics. This comparison isn't always fair and can prevent longtime fans from appreciating incredible new works, even if they are different from past albums.
On the other hand, there are quite a few names in heavy music who continue to deliver high-level hits even in 2022, showcasing technique, speed, and the ability to delve into their own DNA to create more of the sound that the public already loves and knows – without repeating themselves.
Throughout the year, there were countless rock and metal releases, but some bands stood out for continuing to make music "as good as in the old days," such as Scorpions , who surprised with the hard rock of "Rock Believer , " Megadeth and the technical mastery in "The Sick, The Dying… And the Dead!" , Def Leppard with the new "Diamond Star Halos ," the long-awaited return of Viper with new songs to please fans of all eras, and the incredible surprise of Metallica with "Lux Aeterna."
The Wikimetal team has selected 11 veteran bands that released old-school music in 2022:
Megadeth – “We'll Be Back”
Scorpions – “Gas In The Tank”
Skid Row – “Not Dead Yet”
Metallica – “Lux Aeterna”
Def Leppard – “Take What You Want”
Grave Digger – “Hell Is My Purgatory”
Journey – “Don’t Give Up On Us”
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Kreator – “Strongest Of The Strong”
Ozzy Osbourne – “No Escape From Now”
Queensrÿche – “Out of the Black”
VIPER – “Timeless”
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