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Vinnie Vincent Shares Emotional Tribute to Ace Frehley

Vincent called Frehley's passing "the loss of a loved one" in his social media tribute to rock's signature Spaceman. Continue reading…
Rockers + Fans Mourn Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers

Limp Bizkit's co-founding bassist/backing vocalist, Sam Rivers, passed away on Oct. 18, 2025. Continue reading…
Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies at 48

Limp Bizkit have revealed that longtime bassist Sam Rivers has died at the age of 48. See what they said in their tribute. Continue reading…
How Slayer's Dave Lombardo Inspired Cypress Hill's Sen Dog

When a high school lunch concert leaves a mark, you know it’s something special. Here's how that moment helped shape two music legends. Continue reading…
23 Rock + Metal Music Videos Inspired by Horror Movies

Musicians pay tribute to their favorite horror flicks. Continue reading…
Who Yungblud Would Want in His Rock Supergroup

Yungblud made some surprising picks when he was asked which artists would join his dream supergroup. Continue reading…
The 11 Biggest Rock + Metal Tours Announced for 2026 (So Far)

These are the biggest rock and metal tours happening in 2026 so far, including Metallica, Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance and more. Continue reading…
KISS' Guitarists All Reflect on the Life + Legacy of Ace Frehley

Tommy Thayer, Bruce Kulick and Vinnie Vincent have all issued their initial comments on the death of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Continue reading…
Paul Stanley Shares His Favorite Photo With Ace Frehley

Paul Stanley has shared his favorite photo with founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died at the age of 74, as a social media tribute. Continue reading…
Top 10 Ace Frehley KISS Songs

Ace Frehley's best KISS songs demonstrated just how much talent, wit and unique personality he contributed to their meteoric rise to fame as the group's original lead guitarist. At first content just to play guitar and contribute a song or so per album, Frehley's role in the group expanded to include more and more lead vocal work... Continue...
14 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

No Doubt, Dropkick Murphys, Nonpoint, Sugar, Eagles and more are among the acts adding new or more shows over the past seven days. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here! Continue reading…
Win a Trip to Las Vegas to See Def Leppard in Las Vegas

You and a guest could win a trip to see Def Leppard at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada! Continue reading…
Ghost's Tobias Forge Discusses 2026 Tour, Discusses Ozzy Tribute

Tobias Forge celebrates the success of Ghost's album, 'Skeleta,' looks ahead to their '26 tour and also opens up about his performance at Back to the Beginning. Continue reading…
Peter Criss Shares First Comments on the Death of Ace Frehley

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss has shared his initial statement on the death of ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Continue reading…