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Courtney Love Reveals Who One Nirvana Song Lyric Was About

Courtney Love reveals the person who inspired a particular lyric within Nirvana's 'Heart-Shaped Box' song. Continue reading…
Poison Demanded Candy + Canned Fish in Unearthed '90s Tour Rider

The rider from a 1990 show in Nashville reveals Poison and Warrant allegedly wanted dressing rooms filled with canned fish, candy, alcohol and cigarettes. Continue reading…
The Promise Axl Rose Made to a Member Before GN'R Got Signed

Keyboardist Dizzy Reed revealed that Axl Rose promised him a position in Guns N' Roses in 1985 before they even signed with Geffen. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of New Jersey Rock Bands?

See why Bruce Springsteen called Garden State natives a "confused but noble race." Continue reading…
Bruce Springsteen Blasts Trump at Tour Launch in Minneapolis

"You want to talk about snowflakes? We have a president who can’t handle the truth," he said. Continue reading…
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in April

Find out which rock stars will be blowing out the birthday candles in April. Continue reading…
Arnel Pineda Tried to Pull Out of Journey's Farewell Tour

Here's why the singer was "really not happy" with how the band planned their long goodbye. Continue reading…
Pepper Keenan + Woody Weatherman - The COC Interviews

Pepper Keenan and Woody Weatherman discuss Corrosion of Conformity's new album, 'Good God / Baad Man,' and look back on the band's legacy. Continue reading…
Army Suspends Helicopter Crews After Flight to Kid Rock's House

Army officials announced the suspensions after Kid Rock shared a video of Apache attack helicopters hovering outside his Tennessee home. Continue reading…
Babymetal Announce 2026 North American Tour Dates With Halestorm

Babymetal have booked out their 2026 with North American and Latin American tour dates with Halestorm and Violent Vira. Continue reading…
March Madness, Decades of Destruction - Vote Now in the Final 4

It's Black Sabbath Vs. Metallica and Pantera Vs. Slipknot in the Final 4 of the tournament. Continue reading…
Disturbed Guitarist Lists Home for $1.575 Million - See Inside

Take a closer look at the $1.575 million home that Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan has put on the market. Continue reading…
Biggest 'Where I Was When' Rock + Metal Moments of 6 Decades

Do you recall where you were when these big rock and metal events were happening? Continue reading…
EddFest Makes 2 Lineup Additions Connected to Iron Maiden History

EddFest's two additions with historical connections to Iron Maiden. Continue reading…
POLL: Better Guitar Great - Angus Young vs. Tony Iommi

In this week's Chuck's Fight Club, we're asking you to pick the better guitar great - AC/DC's Angus Young or Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi. Continue reading…