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The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Punk Drummer Arrested Following Protest Outside Minnesota Hotel

The member of Arms Aloft and The Slow Death was among 26 people charged during an alleged incident in Minnesota. Continue reading…
'80s Ozzy Osbourne Song Inspired Metallica Late Career Deep Cut

Robert Trujillo shared that Ozzy Osbourne's 1981 track 'Believer' was a source of inspiration for the Metallica song 'You Must Burn!'. Continue reading…
Judge Rules Steven Tyler's Sexual Abuse Trial Can Go Forward

In a legal victory, however, charges against Aerosmith's frontman in Oregon, Washington and Massachusetts were dismissed. Continue reading…
Ozzfest to Return? Sharon Osbourne's New Comments Offer Hope

Sharon Osbourne told Billboard in December that she is considering bringing Ozzfest back and it could happen as early as 2027. Continue reading…
Bret Michaels Denies Thwarting Poison Tour With Financial Demands

The frontman hopes the band can hit the road in 2027. Continue reading…
7 Big Punk Bands With Members Who Sued Each Other

Breaking down seven lawsuits involving punk musicians who sued their friends over money, names and even burger commercials. Continue reading…
Motley Crue Win in Legal Battle With Mick Mars

An arbitrator ruled in favor of the band while rejected each of Mars' claims against the group. Continue reading…
Dave Mustaine Details His Last Conversation With James Hetfield

The ex-bandmates have had a famously fraught relationship for decades. Continue reading…
2026 Grammys to Pay Tribute to Ozzy - See Who Is Performing

Five rockers all with ties to Ozzy Osbourne will gather onstage at the 2026 Grammy Awards to pay musical tribute to the metal legend. Continue reading…
Tom Morello's Concert for Victims of ICE Violence In Minneapolis

Tom Morello promises 100 percent of the proceeds from the event will go to the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were both killed in separate shootings involving ICE and CBP agents. Continue reading…
Hear Bruce Springsteen's Anti-ICE Song 'Streets of Minneapolis'

"It's dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good," the Boss said. Continue reading…
The Best Song Off Every Megadeth Album

For better or worse, Dave Mustaine has rarely stayed in one lane for long. Continue reading…
Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Calls Out Band Over 'Abolish ICE' Post

Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert called the band out over their 'abolish ICE' social media post, alleging that they were 'pandering to their audience.' Continue reading…
Lamb of God Singer Calls Out Trump + ICE With Powerful Message

The Lamb of God vocalist explains why now more than ever people should be using their platform to speak out on the events in the U.S. Continue reading…