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The Metal-Loving Former Knicks Dancer Behind Moves With Molly

After years of dancing for the Knicks, Molly Day is finding a new rhythm. Her unique fitness classes celebrate movement, metal music and authenticity. Continue reading…
34 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal

See photos of some of the most iconic rock and metal musicians who have come out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community over the years. Continue reading…
'Banana Man' Has a Message for End It Over Concert Attack

The concert fan known as 'Banana Man' has shared what he would say to End It after they ordered his suit to be shredded by fans during a recent Toronto show. Continue reading…
Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain Announces Fall 2026 Book Tour

The drummer will release 'Hello Boys and Girls!' in October. Continue reading…
K's Choice Singer Reimagines '90s Alt-Rock Anthem 30 Years Later

Sam Bettens has reimagined K's Choice's '90s alt-rock anthem 'Not an Addict' 30 years later to reflect a life lived and a maturity gained while launching his second act. Continue reading…
17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

This week brings us new tour announcements for Whitechapel, Chad Gray, Underoath, Wage War and more. Continue reading…
VIDEO: Rush Play 'Moving Pictures' in Full at Third Reunion Show

They also played the 'Signals' hit "New World Man" for the first time in over 20 years. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Interview: Mikkey Dee + Lex Legion Making King Diamond Fans Happy

Lex Legion features the recording lineup from King Diamond's 'Them' album with singer Nils K. Rue. Continue reading…
How Anika Nilles Learned Neil Peart's Drum Parts for Rush Reunion

She also explains how the band "all kind of started a little bit together from scratch." Continue reading…
Lessons In Fatherhood From 21 Iconic Rock And Metal Artists

For some, it meant taking a step back to identify what was more important in their lives – music or their families. Continue reading…
Sublime Singer (Bradley Nowell's Son) Addresses Future With Band

Sublime vocalist Jakob Nowell has clarified how he intends to proceed with the band as their new album arrives. Continue reading…
Greg Edwards Discusses Failure's New Album — Interview

Failure's Greg Edwards opens up about the band's latest album, 'Location Lost,' the difficulty of discovering new music, working with Hayley Williams and more. Continue reading…
Video - MGK Injures Back After Brutal 'Stage Dive' Fail

It was more of a somersault than a dive. Either way, it looks painful. Continue reading…
The Best Song Off Every Poison Album

Their catalog varies in sound — and quality — but there's at least one winner on each album. Continue reading…