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Better Bad Omens Tour Opener - Beartooth vs. President

Vote for either Beartooth or President as your favorite opener on the upcoming Bad Omens tour in early 2026. Continue reading…
Biggest Rock + Metal Albums Released Each Day in November History

Some of the most beloved albums from Metallica, Killswitch Engage and Rage Against the Machine were all released in November. Here is a look at the best from each day. Continue reading…
Shinedown Announce Inaugural 3-Day Lunatic Ball Beach Festival

It will be 'ocean breezes, bonfires and epic nights of music' for Shinedown and friends at their inaugural Lunatic Ball festival in 2026. Continue reading…
Dave Grohl Gives Korn a Fashionable Shout Out, They Respond

Dave Grohl was feeling fashionably Korn over the weekend and his look caught the eye of three Korn members. Continue reading…
AC/DC Announce First Tour Dates of 2026

The Aussie rockers aren't shutting off the power anytime soon. Continue reading…
Win a Slash 'Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival' Vinyl Package

Enter your details for a chance to get both the new 'Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival' and Slash's blues-centric 'Orgy of the Damned' album on vinyl. Continue reading…
5 Prog Rock Albums Over 2 Hours Long (and Worth the Listen)

Two hours and still good to the last note. Continue reading…
Ice Nine Kills Singer Names Influences That Inspired Live Show

Ice Nine Kills' singer Spencer Charnas details the years of influence that went into what you're seeing in the band's live show these days. Continue reading…
Former Anti-Flag Member Reflects on Justin Sane Allegations

In 2023, multiple women accused Sane of sexual assault, leading to hefty payouts and the disbandment of Anti-Flag. Continue reading…
See How Rock + Metal Musicians Dressed for Halloween

From Metallica and Trivium to BTBAM and Mastodon, here’s how some of our favorite rock and metal artists dressed up for Halloween 2025! Continue reading…
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in November

Scroll through to see if you share a birthday with a rock star. Continue reading…
11 Essential Nu-Metal Albums You Should Own on Vinyl

If you love nu-metal, you absolutely need these titles in your collection. Continue reading…
Avatar's Johannes Eckerstrom Celebrates 10th Full-Length Album

Avatar frontman Johannes Eckerström celebrates their latest album, 'Don't Go In the Forest,' opens up about how the band approaches albums and much more. Continue reading…
Wolfgang Van Halen's Defining Feeling While Working on New Album

Wolfgang Van Halen explained that the 'defining feeling' while working on Mammoth's new album 'The End' was a boost in confidence. Continue reading…
Huge Rock + Metal Bands Whose Leader Is NOT Their Lead Singer

The singer of a band tends to be the focal point, but in these bands, the real leader behind the scenes is someone other than the vocalist. Continue reading…