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Bruce Springsteen Plays Surprise Set at Morello's MN Benefit Show

The sold-out benefit show raised money for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who died in separate shootings involving ICE in Minneapolis. Continue reading…
Warped Tour Announces First Bands for 2026 Lineup

Warped Tour has announced the first batch of bands for its 2026 lineup and will reveal bits of the lineup every day for the next 30 days. Continue reading…
5 New Rock + Metal Albums Announced This Week to Look Forward To

Catch up on the newest rock and metal albums that have been announced. Continue reading…
15 Rock + Metal Songs Written in Tribute to Late Grunge Musicians

These 15 rock and metal songs were written in tribute to grunge musicians that have died, including Andrew Wood, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley and Chris Cornell. Continue reading…
White House Reacts to Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Song

A White House spokesperson addressed Springsteen's song and challenge why the media narrative wasn't about the removal of illegal alien criminals. Continue reading…
Mick Mars' Attorney Hits Back After Motley Crue's Big Legal Win

Former guitarist left the road in 2022 amid his battle with ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative bone disease. Continue reading…
Brian May Says Queen Won't Tour America - 'A Dangerous Place'

"Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment," the guitarist said. Continue reading…
Roundup - 24 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Alice Cooper, The Black Crowes, Black Veil Brides and Whitechapel have all announced new dates this week. See who else just booked tours. Continue reading…
Slash Discusses Next Guns N' Roses Studio Album, New Songs + Tour

Slash dives into Guns N' Roses' new songs, plans for a new album, getting ready for their tour and much more in this exclusive interview. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Punk Drummer Arrested Following Protest Outside Minnesota Hotel

The member of Arms Aloft and The Slow Death was among 26 people charged during an alleged incident in Minnesota. Continue reading…
'80s Ozzy Osbourne Song Inspired Metallica Late Career Deep Cut

Robert Trujillo shared that Ozzy Osbourne's 1981 track 'Believer' was a source of inspiration for the Metallica song 'You Must Burn!'. Continue reading…
Judge Rules Steven Tyler's Sexual Abuse Trial Can Go Forward

In a legal victory, however, charges against Aerosmith's frontman in Oregon, Washington and Massachusetts were dismissed. Continue reading…
Ozzfest to Return? Sharon Osbourne's New Comments Offer Hope

Sharon Osbourne told Billboard in December that she is considering bringing Ozzfest back and it could happen as early as 2027. Continue reading…
Bret Michaels Denies Thwarting Poison Tour With Financial Demands

The frontman hopes the band can hit the road in 2027. Continue reading…