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Mayhem Festival 2025 Plans Come With Another Twist

Mayhem Festival returned in 2024 as a single destination concert event, but there's another new twist in store for 2025. Continue reading…
What It's REALLY Like Performing at the Rock Hall Ceremony

In this Beardo and Weirdo podcast clip, Craig Gass and Chris Kael talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and gripes from performers. Continue reading…
Mastodon Part With Brent Hinds After 25 Years, Share Statement

"We are still very inspired and excited to show up for fans in this next chapter of Mastodon," the band said in a statement. Continue reading…
Fans (+ Oli Sykes) React to Spiritbox's 'Tsunami Sea' Album

Now that Spiritbox's 'Tsunami Sea' has arrived, what are fans saying about the group's new album? Continue reading…
Co-Founding The Damned Guitarist Brian James Has Died at 70

Current lineup dedicates show to the guitarist, who wrote the first-ever British punk single and most of the band’s debut album. Continue reading…
26 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Bring Me the Horizon, The Offspring, Volbeat and Testament lead this week's new tour announcements. What will you be seeing? Continue reading…
The 'Big 4' Bands of Gen Z Dad Rock

These four bands are who we consider the 'Big 4' of Gen Z dad rock, as they were popular between the years 2010 and 2025. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here! Continue reading…
Joe Satriani Celebrates New Live Album, Says He Still Gets Butterflies In His Stomach When He Writes

Joe Satriani reflects on the original G3 tour with him, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson and what led to their reunion, captured on the live album, 'G3 Reunion Live.' Continue reading…
Whitechapel's Phil Bozeman - My 5 Favorite Albums as a Teenager

Whitechapel vocalist Phil Bozeman takes it back to his youth with the album he loved most as a teenager. Continue reading…
Ex-Fear Factory Bassist Did the Funniest Thing Ever With New Band

Does the name for Christian Olde Wolbers' new band sound familiar to Fear Factory fans? It probably should. Continue reading…
Two Big '90s Rock Bands Inspired Lady Gaga's New Album 'Mayhem'

Lady Gaga said that Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead were big inspirations for her new album 'Mayhem,' as well as David Bowie and Prince. Continue reading…
Billy McFarland Responds After Claims Fyre Fest 2 Does Not Exist

The Fyre Fest founder has responded to claims by Mexican officials that his Fyre Fest 2 is legit and addressed some of the concerns moving forward. Continue reading…
Keith Richards Receives First-Of-Its-Kind Medal of Excellence

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was awarded with a first of its kind medal of excellence. Continue reading…
Volbeat Announce 9th Album, Debut Heavy New Song, Book Giant Tour

Volbeat have debuted 'By a Monster's Hand' off their new album 'God of Angels Trust.' A massive world tour has been booked as well. Continue reading…