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Jerry Cantrell Names Favorite Songs From Legendary Grunge Group

"The records that they made . . . were f--king brilliant," the Alice in Chains guitarist/vocalist says of the legendary grunge group. Continue reading…
Five Ex-Cradle of Filth Members Are Suing Dani Filth + Management

Ex-guitarist Ashok Šmerda and ex-keyboardist Zoe Federoff – both of whom previously called out Filth and The Oracle Management – are involved in the lawsuit. Continue reading…
50 Best Rock and Metal Albums of the Last 25 Years (2000-2024)

Nu-metal, pop-punk, emo, metalcore and so much more! Let's dissect the 25 best album from both the rock and metal genres. Continue reading…
Best Gifts for Rock and Metal Fans: Vinyl, Merch + More

Skip the generic gifts. Here’s the must-have vinyl, merch, gear, coffee and collectibles every rock fan actually wants. Continue reading…
6 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Get the latest touring news from Guns N' Roses, Megadeth and more. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here! Continue reading…
Best Gifts For Metal Fans Who LOVE Their Coffee

Where to find the official coffees from metal bands including Motorhead, Testament, Slayer and GWAR. Continue reading…
5 Rock + Metal Moments We're Thankful for in 2025

With the year coming a close, we're thankful for Warped Tour, the Osbourne family, My Chemical Romance, Rush and Soundgarden. Continue reading…
Musicians Who Refuse To Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving

These rock and metal musicians have various reasons for not eating turkey on Thanksgiving. Continue reading…
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…