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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…
The Nocturnal Affair's Brendan Shane Discusses Journey, New Music

The Nocturnal Affair's Brendan Shane dives into the journey of the band, how it started and what's on the horizon. Continue reading…
No Doubt Deliver '90s Nostalgia at Sphere Launch: Video, Set List

The alt-rockers turned the Sphere into their own Tragic Kingdom. Continue reading…
The Best Cover Song by 11 Big Hair Metal Bands

Some were relegated to B-sides; others became career-defining hits. Continue reading…
Newsted Opens Up on Difficulty of Joining 'Depressed' Metallica

Joining Metallica was a dream come true for Newsted, but the shadows of grief loomed large in those early days. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted Unboxes Metallica's New 'Reload' Box Set

Metallica uploaded a video of ex-bassist Jason Newsted unboxing the deluxe box set for the reissued version of their album 'Reload.' Continue reading…