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The Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums of 2025

The rock and metal albums we are most excited about that have been announced for a 2025 release, as well as the bands that are in the studio. Continue reading…
The Most + Least Played Song Live Off Every Black Sabbath Album

Breaking down all 19 Black Sabbath studio albums and looking at which songs have been represented on the band's setlists through the years. Continue reading…
Dorothy Opens Up About Why Her New Album Is So Important to Her

In this interview, Dorothy opens up about how personally important her new album, 'The Way,' is to her and why she loves working with Scott Stevens. Continue reading…
The 24 New Bands Added to Warped Tour This Past Week

The Warped Tour lineup keep growing daily, with From Ashes to New, Silverstein and Attila all joining the lineup over this past week. Continue reading…
Private Jets + Shocking Metal Shirts - Beardo and Weirdo

In this Beardo and Weirdo podcast clip, Craig Gass and Five Finger Death Punch's Chris Kael laugh over shocking metal shirts and flying on private jets. Continue reading…
2025 Rock + Metal Festival + Cruise Guide

What will be your 2025 music adventure? See which rock and metal festivals and cruises are just waiting for you this year. Continue reading…
The Most Shocking Rock + Metal Moments of the '70s, '80s + '90s

These are the most shocking moments that happened in the rock and metal world during the 1970s, '80s and '90s, including deaths, legal issues and more. Continue reading…
5 Rock + Metal Musicians Who Were Convicted of Murder

These rock and metal musicians were convicted of murder, and either spent time in prison or served their sentence for the crime another way. Continue reading…
Disturbed Fans React to Band's New Song 'I Will Not Break'

Disturbed released a new song called 'I Will Not Break,' and fans are sharing mostly positive reactions to the track online. Continue reading…
Polyphia's Tim Henson Names Who Made 'Guitar Music Cool' Again

The Polyphia guitarist says while it's been his mission to 'make guitar music cool again,' another musician really pushed things forward in the early 2020s. Continue reading…
22 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Alice in Chains, Asking Alexandria and Dropkick Murphys lead this week's new tour announcements, while Creed's 'Summer of 99 + Beyond' fest returns. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here! Continue reading…
Hayley Williams' 78-Year-Old Grandpa Just Released First Album

The recordings had sat for over 50 years before they were uncovered and piqued the interest of Hayley's Paramore bandmate Zac Farro. Continue reading…
Here Are the Rock Hall of Fame Fan Vote Leaders After One Week

The leading band has close to twice as many votes as the runner-up. Continue reading…
Underoath Disguised Themselves as a New Masked Band for New Album

Underoath disguised themselves as a new masked band called Locus Ultra to build anticipation for the release of their new album 'The Place After This One.' Continue reading…