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11 Amazing Prog Rock Supergroups You Probably Never Knew About

If there's one thing we know about prog rock, it's that there's a LOT of side projects out there! Continue reading…
Terror's Scott Vogel Is Finding New Highs in 'Still Suffer' Album

Terror vocalist Scott Vogel tells Full Metal Jackie the big life event that is fueling the inspiration for their 'Still Suffer' album. Continue reading…
RHCP Sell Recorded Music Catalog for a Staggering Amount of Money

Wow, RHCP's music is worth A LOT of money! Continue reading…
'We’re Back, Baby!' - Greta Van Fleet Share New Song Snippet

Greta Van Fleet have officially disproven rumors of their breakup with an enthusiastic social media post that includes footage of them performing a new song. Continue reading…
Photos of 25 Rock Stars With Their Moms

Even rock's most unruly scoundrels soften up when their mothers are around. Continue reading…
11 ‘70s Rock Albums That Used To Be Considered Metal

These ‘70s rock records were heavy enough to get mistaken for the genre before anyone knew what the genre even was. Continue reading…
New Details Emerge in Murder Trial of Ex-Lostprophets Singer

More details on the prison attack that resulted in the death of former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins have emerged during the ongoing trial. Continue reading…
Legendary Albums That Almost Had Different Titles

These legendary rock and metal albums originally had different names than the ones they're known as today — here's why they changed. Continue reading…
12 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

AFI, Clutch, Sevendust with Theory of a Deadman and Underoath are among the big new tours announced this past week. Continue reading…
Mike Ness Discusses His Journey For Social Distortion's New Album

Social Distortion's Mike Ness celebrates his band's latest album, 'Born to Kill,' and opens up about his journey with tonsil cancer and how it's changed him. Continue reading…
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…