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Win a Pearl Jam 'Dark Matter' Vinyl!

Get ready to spin the black circle with this contest offering up the new Pearl Jam 'Dark Matter' album on vinyl. Continue reading…
15 Rock Musicians Who've Defended Taylor Swift

Here are some rock musicians who have defended and praised pop icon Taylor Swift, including Paul Stanley, Dave Grohl and more. Continue reading…
17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (April 12-18,

Will you catch Underoath's big 20 year celebration? Chevelle's late summer run? Or the Ice Nine Kills/In This Moment co-headliner? Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Keeping track of hundreds of new releases coming your way. Continue reading…
Phish Plays First Vegas Sphere Show: Photos, Video and Set List

The band utilized every ingredient in the Las Vegas venue’s hi-tech cupboard for an ultimate feast of the senses. Continue reading…
Setlist + Video - Judas Priest Kick Off North American Tour

See the setlists and fan-filmed video from Judas Priest's North American tour kickoff with Sabaton. Continue reading…
7 Things We Love About Pearl Jam's New Album, 'Dark Matter'

As Pearl Jam celebrate the release of their 12th studio album, 'Dark Matter,' we dive into a few of the things we love most about it. Continue reading…
Setlist + Video - Reunited Creed Play First Show in 12 Years

Onboard their Summer of '99 festival cruise, Creed have played their first show in 12 years. See the setlist and fan-filmed video. Continue reading…
Watch the Exies' Music Video For New Song, 'For What It's Worth'

The Exies share footage of their formative years in the music video for their latest song, "For What It's Worth." Continue reading…
Rockers We've Lost in 2024

The music world has suffered more losses in 2024. See which rockers have died in this calendar year. Continue reading…
Creed Play 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?'

The members of Creed have played 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' on separate occasions, so we combined them into one episode. Continue reading…
Michael Anthony Says He Hasn't Spoken to David Lee Roth in Years

He describes the former Van Halen frontman as a "crazy guy" who is "hard to explain." Continue reading…
Dickey Betts Dies: Rockers React

Co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band was 80 years old. Continue reading…
Which Metalcore Act Had Best Five-Year Run? Reddit Users Debate

Five years is a long time for to keep up sustained excellence. Continue reading…
Allman Brothers Band Co-Founder Dickey Betts Dead at 80

He'd been suffering from cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Continue reading…