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The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
The 31 Best Rock + Metal Songs of the 2020s (2020-2025)

The 2020s are racing by. Let's catch up on the decade with the best rock and metal songs so far. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted Plays Music for Animals at Wildlife Sanctuary

Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted visited the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida and performed for the animals. Continue reading…
10 Best Emo Covers of Pop Songs Everyone Loves

NSYNC, Rihanna and Bruno Mars are among the big-name pop artists who have been covered by emo bands. Continue reading…
Slipknot's Shawn Crahan Recalls First Time Seeing Joey Jordison

Shawn Crahan recalls what it was like seeing Joey Jordison play for the first time prior to the drummer joining Slipknot. Continue reading…
The Nocturnal Affair's Brendan Shane Discusses Journey, New Music

The Nocturnal Affair's Brendan Shane dives into the journey of the band, how it started and what's on the horizon. Continue reading…
No Doubt Deliver '90s Nostalgia at Sphere Launch: Video, Set List

The alt-rockers turned the Sphere into their own Tragic Kingdom. Continue reading…
The Best Cover Song by 11 Big Hair Metal Bands

Some were relegated to B-sides; others became career-defining hits. Continue reading…
Newsted Opens Up on Difficulty of Joining 'Depressed' Metallica

Joining Metallica was a dream come true for Newsted, but the shadows of grief loomed large in those early days. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted Unboxes Metallica's New 'Reload' Box Set

Metallica uploaded a video of ex-bassist Jason Newsted unboxing the deluxe box set for the reissued version of their album 'Reload.' Continue reading…
Greta Van Fleet Fan Finds Apparent Clue Hidden in Band's Website

A Greta Van Fleet fan found an apparent clue hidden in the code of the band's website a few days after their social media post that triggered a breakup scare. Continue reading…
DragonForce Add Alissa White-Gluz as New Co-Vocalist

The former Arch Enemy singer will debut with DragonForce onstage at the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted Interview: Throat Cancer, the Chophouse Band + More

Jason Newsted dives deep into this year's tour with the Chophouse Band and how a friendship with Blackberry Smoke and a battle with throat cancer led to it. Continue reading…
12 Essential '90s Punk Albums You Should Own on Vinyl

If you love punk music, specifically from the 1990s, you absolutely need these titles in your collection. Continue reading…
'I Was Gonna Die' - Why Jason Newsted Really Left Metallica

"Don’t tell me I’m not committed," the bassist said. Continue reading…