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The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Myles Kennedy: New Alter Bridge Album Is 'Defining' For the Band

Myles Kennedy celebrates the release of Alter Bridge's eighth, self-titled record and dives into what the future holds for the band. Continue reading…
Spotify: We're No Longer Running ICE Recruitment Ads

Multiple bands exited the music streaming platform in 2025 with some indicating the ads were partially to blame. Continue reading…
Will Bam Margera Be in the 2026 'Jackass' Movie?

TMZ cites sources close to the film that state negotiations are ongoing concerning a possible return to the Jackass film franchise for Bam Margera. Continue reading…
31 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 30 in 2026

It was a year with grunge on the way out and nu-metal's explosion about a year away. Let's look at the transitional year of rock and metal albums from 1996. Continue reading…
Ronnie Radke's Message to Tommy Lee Regarding Brittany Furlan

Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke responded to Motley Crue's Tommy Lee calling him an 'idiot' on social media admits the singer's drama with Brittany Furlan. Continue reading…
Another 'Jackass' Movie Is Coming - Here's When

Get ready for more jaw-dropping, cringy, hilarious stunts from Johnny Knoxville and the 'Jackass' crew in summer 2026. Continue reading…
Biggest Rock + Metal Albums Released Each Day in January History

January is chock full of huge albums by Led Zeppelin, Exodus, Def Leppard, Megadeth and others. Here is a breakdown of the best titles released each day of the month. Continue reading…
What Inspired Jack Osbourne's Prepper Lifestyle After Hurricane Katrina?

From rock climbing to stocking up on supplies, Jack Osbourne reveals how one moment changed his approach to disaster readiness. Continue reading…
Foo Fighters Guitarist to Miss Shows, Fill-in Guitarist Named

Foo FIghters have named a fill-in guitarist for Pat Smear after the musician recently suffered a broken foot. Continue reading…
Why Ronnie Radke Fired Ex-Guitarist Max Georgiev

Ronnie Radke said during a livestream that he fired ex-Falling in Reverse guitarist Max Georgiev because he allegedly admitted to sleeping with a minor. Continue reading…
The Best Ballad by 15 Bands of the Hair Metal Era

There's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe. Continue reading…
Coalesce Guitarist Exits Amid Inappropriate Conduct Allegations

Coalesce guitarist Jes Steineger has exited the group and issued a statement, while the band called off their tour amid recent inappropriate conduct allegations. Continue reading…
Of Mice & Men Singer Addresses Shoegazy Step on 'Wake Up'

The Of Mice & Men vocalist Aaron Pauley speaks with Full Metal Jackie about the shoegazy recent single 'Wake Up.' Continue reading…
A Coder Has Built Their Own 27,000-Video Strong Version of MTV

'Nothing felt like it could fill that void. So I started coding,' said the creator of the new MTV Rewind app featuring over 27,000 music videos. Continue reading…