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Slayer Announce First Latin American Tour Dates Since 2019

Slayer have added to their 2026 tour plans with a newly-announced set of shows in Latin America, which will mark the band's first time there since 2019. Continue reading…
Hollywood Undead + In This Moment to Co-Headline Taste of Chaos

Hollywood Undead and In This Moment will co-headline the 2026 edition of the returning Taste of Chaos traveling festival. Continue reading…
'The First Heavy Metal Band,' According to The Who's Daltrey

Daltrey shares his reasons for thinking they were the first heavy metal band, including a nod from Deep Purple's Ian Paice backing his argument. Continue reading…
The Most WTF Songs by 9 Grunge Artists

These are the most bizarre songs released by 9 different grunge bands and musicians that will really make you scratch your head. Continue reading…
Bret Michaels Exits Freedom 250 Show + Explains Why

The Poison singer is the fifth act to withdraw from the event in the past two days. Continue reading…
12 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Knocked Loose, Alter Bridge and Down are among the acts that have just announced new tours for 2026. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Knocked Loose 2026 North American Tour Dates With Denzel Curry

Knocked Loose will return to the road in North America this fall as part of a co-headlining tour with rapper Denzel Curry. Continue reading…
Ex-Parkway Drive Merch Manager Sentenced for Underage Sex Offense

Parkway Drive's former merch manager avoided jail time after demonstration 'significant insight' for remorse. Continue reading…
Riot Fest 2026 Lineup Revealed - Tool, Pierce the Veil + More

The full 2026 Riot Fest lineup has been revealed. Check out who's playing and get ticketing details. Continue reading…
‘They Were The S–t’ - The Rock Band Joe Rogan Calls ‘Perfect’

Joe Rogan called Van Halen the 'perfect' rock band during an episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience' and said Eddie Van Halen didn't get the credit he deserved. Continue reading…
The Stories Behind 5 Big Rock Covers of Rap + Hip Hop Songs

Looking back at some of the more notable times rock bands covered rap and hip hop songs, including those that maybe should have never made it onto tape. Continue reading…
Tom Morello Announces Power to the People 2026 Festival Lineup

Tom Morello's Power to the People Festival will feature a wide range of artists, taking place in October later this year. Continue reading…
Bret Michaels + More Booked For Freedom 250 Event in D.C.

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, Vanilla Ice and more will be among those performing at the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair this summer. Continue reading…
11 '80s Metal Songs With Socially Conscious Lyrics

The genre was much more than sex, drugs, partying and headbanging. Continue reading…