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Hardcore Vet Rips Metallica, Pantera for Not Taking Him on Tour

Cro-Mags frontman Harley Flanagan says that while the praise is nice, it would be better if some of the big bands shouting them out would take them on tour. Continue reading…
The 11 Best + Most Brazen Led Zeppelin Rip-Off Songs

The best tunes Jimmy Page and Robert Plant never wrote. Continue reading…
Five Finger Death Punch's Chris Kael on 'Paranormal Prison'

Chris Kael and Micah Moody, son of Five Finger Death Punch singer Ivan Moody tour the haunted prison at Inkcarceration 2025. Continue reading…
15 Rock + Metal Artists Over 60 Who Fans Say Still 'Bring It'

Alice Cooper, Bruce Dickinson and James Hetfield are among those beloved by fans for still performing at a high level beyond 60 years of age. Continue reading…
Aerosmith Announce New EP 'One More Time' With Yungblud

Aerosmith have announced their first studio release in 13 years, a collaborative EP with Yungblud titled 'One More Time.' Continue reading…
Atreyu Did Not Break Up - Here's What Their 'R.I.P' Tease Was For

Atreyu's social media blackout with the message 'R.I.P.' did not signify a band split, but rather a new song titled 'Dead.' Continue reading…
Watch a Trailer for the Upcoming Film 'Ozzy: No Escape From Now'

It documents Osbourne's journey from his 2019 fall to his very last concert. Continue reading…
Judas Priest + Alice Cooper Launch 2025 Tour - Setlists + Video

The shock-rock legend played loads of deep cuts, while the Metal Gods kept things heavy. Continue reading…
Setlist + Video - Sleep Token Launch 2025 U.S. Arena Tour

Sleep Token have kicked off a headlining U.S. tour, playing their fourth show of 2025 so far. Continue reading…
A Notorious 2000s Music Company Just Bought Fyre Festival

Fyre Festival has a new owner, as LimeWire, which relaunched in 2022, has acquired the brand of the troubled festival. Continue reading…
Interview: Rob Halford Is Excited For the Future of Judas Priest

Rob Halford is ready to hit the road with Alice Cooper and Corrosion of Conformity; he also opens up about the legacy and future of Judas Priest. Continue reading…
The Best Metal Song of Each Year of the 1990s

We picked a runner-up for each year too. Continue reading…
Matt Cameron Shares Reason He Left Pearl Jam + Soundgarden Update

In an interview ahead of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, Matt Cameron shared the reason he left Pearl Jam and an update on the final Soundgarden album. Continue reading…
Usher Supports Metallica to Play 2026 Super Bowl Halftime

Usher, who played Super Bowl LVIII, has shared that Metallica are his preference to play the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026. Continue reading…
What Ozzy Osbourne Taught Max Cavalera About Resilience

Max Cavalera reflects on the moment Ozzy Osbourne reignited his passion for music after a tough split. Continue reading…