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Fieldy Reveals Reason for Korn Exit, Clarifies Current Status

The founding Korn bassist explains what happened when he decided to take time off from the group and he clarifies his current status with the band. Continue reading…
6 Hair Metal Bands Whose Second Album Is Their Best

Not every band falls prey to the sophomore slump. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band Announce Summer 2026 Tour

They'll alternate between headlining dates and opening for Blackberry Smoke. Continue reading…
Photos - 20 2000s Emo Stars, Then + Now

Was it all a phase? See what the stars of the 2000s emo era looked like then as well as today. Continue reading…
Slayer Book Pair of 'Reign in Blood' 40th Anniversary Tour Dates

Los Angeles and Minneapolis are getting Slayer shows playing 'Reign in Blood' in full for its 40th anniversary. Continue reading…
VOTE: Better Style - Collab Songs vs. Band Songs

Vote to hear either a block of rock collaborations or a collection of hit songs from big rock radio bands. Continue reading…
Guns N' Roses Cover Rare Punk Song Live for the First Time

The band add yet another unexpected song to their marathon live shows. Continue reading…
20 Most Metal Names of Marijuana Strains

For headbangers, these metallic marijuana strains are a must (if you're of legal age in an area that the sticky icky is legal). Continue reading…
System of a Down Drummer Wants Actress Jailed Over False Quote

John Dolmayan blasted the Oscar-winning actress for a quote in a social media graphic that improperly attributed to her. Continue reading…
Touching Tributes to Bo Lueders Made During WrestleMania Weekend

The late Harms Way guitarist was also remembered during the broadcast of WrestleMania as CM Punk entered the ring. Continue reading…
Fred Durst Invites Huge Rapper to Start New Musical 'Gathering'

Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst invited Lil Wayne to work with him on organizing an alternative music 'gathering' for artists excluded from mainstream events. Continue reading…
Mayhem Singer Finds Light Amongst Death on 'Liturgy of Death'

The Mayhem vocalist talks about coming at death from a variety of aspects within the band's latest 'Liturgy of Death' album. Continue reading…
The 11 Greatest Prog Rock Singers of All Time (Ranked)

Who reigns supreme: Jon Anderson, Ian Anderson or Peter Gabriel? Let's find out! Continue reading…
U.K. Charity Cuts Ties With Osbourne Over Anti-Immigration Rally

U.K. homelessness charity Centrepoint has severed ties with Sharon Osbourne following her support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" rally. Continue reading…
The Strokes End Coachella Weekend Set With Fiery Political Video

The band closed their second Coachella weekend set by pairing "Oblivius" with a fiery video regarding the CIA, Gaza and more. Continue reading…