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Jay Weinberg + Wife Chloe Reveal They're Having a Baby

Congrats to Jay Weinberg and his wife Chloe as they prepare for their 'most exciting adventure yet.' Continue reading…
The Metal Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Induction Class

The 2026 induction class for the Metal Hall of Fame were all key players in the '80s hard rock and metal scene. Continue reading…
Creed's 10 Most Played Songs of All Time on TouchTunes Jukeboxes

National Jukebox Day Ambassadors Creed are often a frequent jukebox favorite, but which of their songs gets played the most? Continue reading…
The 11 Best Prog Rock Concept Albums of All Time (Ranked)

Prog rock records that excel at exploring unified themes and/or narratives! Continue reading…
Billy Corgan Names 2nd Most Influential Rock Band of 20th Century

Billy Corgan argues that this late '70s / early '80s band was the second most influential band of the previous century after The Beatles. Continue reading…
Megadeth Announce New 2026 Tour Dates With Fellow Thrash Legends

Dave Mustaine predicts being on the road for "another three to five years." Continue reading…
Original Arch Enemy Vocalist Comments on Alissa White-Gluz Split

Original Arch Enemy vocalist Johan Liiva commented on the recent departure of Alissa White-Gluz and denied that he will rejoin the band. Continue reading…
Death Metal Frontman Disputes Details After All 3 Bandmates Quit

Kyle Rasmussen shares his account of what led to Vitriol's members leaving him stranded in New York. Continue reading…
The 11 Best Rock Song Collaborations of the 2020s (So Far)

This decade has been great so far in pairing up some of the most prominent names in rock and metal. Continue reading…
Warped Tour Expanding Internationally in 2026 - See Where

The Vans Warped Tour has added two more locations for 2026 and both stops are outside of the U.S. Continue reading…
Joe Duplantier Injury Alters Gojira Tour Plans - See Statement

A recent Joe Duplantier hand injury has led Gojira to add a fill-in guitarist for their upcoming shows. Continue reading…
Guns N' Roses Reveal Names of Two Upcoming New Songs in 2025

Along with a tour announcement, Guns N' Roses shared that they will release two new songs titled 'Nothin'' and 'Atlas' in December of 2025. Continue reading…
The 51 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2025

Recapping the very best rock and metal albums of the year. Continue reading…
Trivium's Matt Heafy Drops Details of New Video Game Venture

Trivium's Matt Heafy shares his love of music scoring, details the mental and physical journey leading up to the 'Struck Dead' EP and more. Continue reading…
Guns N' Roses Announce Massive 2026 Tour - Over 40 Dates

Guns N' Roses have announced a new batch of 2026 North American tour dates, which are their first since the fall of 2023. Continue reading…