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My Chemical Romance Return With The Black Parade Tour (Setlist)

See the setlist and videos from My Chemical Romance's first show of 2026 in Lima, Peru. Continue reading…
'Insane' - Rockers React to Border Patrol Killing of Alex Pretti

Yesterday (Jan. 24), Alex Pretti was killed by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, prompting several musicians to speak out on social media. Continue reading…
My Chemical Romance Post Cryptic Tease Ahead of 2026 Tour Kickoff

MCR's Black Parade 2026 tour begins tonight (Jan. 25), but it looks like something else is also in the works! Continue reading…
Whatever Happened to These Pop Punk One-Hit Wonders?

A list of 11 pop-punk one-hit wonders — including Alien Ant Farm, SR-71, The Ataris and Harvey Danger — with updates on what they're doing now. Continue reading…
The Best Metal Album of Each Year Since 1970

Over 50 years of metal's best! Continue reading…
My Chemical Romance's Black Parade Tour - What's the Meaning?

As the glam-emo spectacle resumes this week, here's what we know (or think we know) so far. Continue reading…
Could Rush Make New Music With Anika Nilles? Geddy Lee Comments

But first, he says, they must "manage to survive" their massive reunion tour. Continue reading…
19 Active Bands That Haven't Released an Album in Five Years

These rock and metal bands are still together and actively touring but have not released a new studio album in five years or more. Continue reading…
Fans React to Megadeth Cover of Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning'

Now that Megadeth's self-titled final album is out, here's how fans are reacting to the band's new version of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning." Continue reading…
Slipknot Dismiss Suit Against Cybersquatter Using 'Slipknot.com'

Slipknot voluntarily dismissed the suit for now, but have retained the right to refile later. Continue reading…
Ex-Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Dies at 71

Ex-Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has died at the age of 71 after a private battle with cancer. Continue reading…
5 Albums Announced This Week That You Need to Know About

The latest in another week of new album announcements in rock and metal. Continue reading…
32 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Sepultura, Architects, Sevendust and Lorna Shore were among the acts announcing new tours over the past week. Continue reading…
Hear Megadeth's Version of Metallica's 'Ride the Lightning'

History is made as Megadeth release their final album, including their version of Metallica's "Ride the Lightning." Continue reading…
Zoltan Bathory Discusses FFDP's New Album + 20th Anniversary Tour

Zoltan Bathory reflects on Five Finger Death Punch's 20th anniversary and what that means for their upcoming tour and 10th studio album. Continue reading…