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Better 2025 Rock Album - 'Alienation' vs. 'Skeleta'

Here's your chance to vote for the better 2025 rock album - Three Days Grace's 'Alienation' or Ghost's 'Skeleta.' Continue reading…
Ozzy Osbourne Merch Store Launches Roger Waters Diss Shirt

The Ozzy Osbourne web store has launched a Roger Waters diss shirt in reference to the musician's remarks about Ozzy and Black Sabbath. Continue reading…
Hayley Williams Sends Message to Racist, Sexist + Anti-Trans Fans

Paramore singer Hayley Williams does not want 'racist,' 'sexist' or anti-trans fans to feel welcome at her shows because she doesn't tolerate those ideologies. Continue reading…
Evanescence 2026 World Tour With Spiritbox + Poppy Announced

The tour will be Evanescence's first as a headlining act in nearly four years. Continue reading…
Enter to Win a Signed Wolfgang Van Halen Mammoth Guitar

Here's your chance to win a signed Wolfgang Van Halen guitar from the Mammoth frontman. Continue reading…
Who Is Kid Not, Limp Bizkit’s New Touring Bassist?

The new touring bassist for Limp Bizkit comes from their support band Ecca Vandal and he's expressed his love and admiration for the late Sam Rivers. Continue reading…
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in December

We're rockin' around the Christmas tree and into a long list of rock stars who are celebrating their birthdays this month. Continue reading…
Judas Priest Announce First 2026 'Faithkeepers' Tour Dates

The tireless heavy metal legends have a brand-new tour lined up for 2026. Continue reading…
The 11 Best Prog Metal Albums of 2025

These records represent the pinnacle of prog metal in 2025! Continue reading…
Win a London Trip to See Daughtry, Alter Bridge + Sevendust

Enter now for your chance to win a trip to London, England to catch Daughtry, Alter Bridge, and Sevendust live. Continue reading…
Jerry Cantrell Names Favorite Songs From Legendary Grunge Group

"The records that they made . . . were f--king brilliant," the Alice in Chains guitarist/vocalist says of the legendary grunge group. Continue reading…
Five Ex-Cradle of Filth Members Are Suing Dani Filth + Management

Ex-guitarist Ashok Šmerda and ex-keyboardist Zoe Federoff – both of whom previously called out Filth and The Oracle Management – are involved in the lawsuit. Continue reading…
50 Best Rock and Metal Albums of the Last 25 Years (2000-2024)

Nu-metal, pop-punk, emo, metalcore and so much more! Let's dissect the 25 best album from both the rock and metal genres. Continue reading…
Best Gifts for Rock and Metal Fans: Vinyl, Merch + More

Skip the generic gifts. Here’s the must-have vinyl, merch, gear, coffee and collectibles every rock fan actually wants. Continue reading…
6 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Get the latest touring news from Guns N' Roses, Megadeth and more. Continue reading…