Fans React to Iron Maiden’s New Live Drummer
Iron Maiden have revealed that Steve Harris‘ British Lion bandmate Simon Dawson is the band’s new live drummer and fans have reacted to the news.…
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Watch Nicko McBrain Play His Last Iron Maiden Show
Nicko McBrain performed his last show with Iron Maiden Saturday night. The band’s longtime drummer announced that he would be leaving the group earlier that…
Iron Maiden Announce New Drummer After Nicko McBrain’s Final Show
Iron Maiden have announced a successor to recently retired drummer Nicko McBrain: Simon Dawson of Steve Harris‘ other band, British Lion. The band posted the following statement…
What 25 Rockers Have Said About Being Sober or Quitting Drinking
No matter how they got there, the destination is the same. For Jonathan Davis of Korn, it took spending five days in his bunk while…
Nicko McBrain Retires From Touring With Iron Maiden in Statement
Nicko McBrain is about to play his last show with Iron Maiden. The band’s longtime drummer, who suffered a stroke in January 2023 but returned…
20 Toys For Kids (And Their Parents) Who Listen to Metal
Win your kid’s next birthday or holiday gift-giving extravaganza with one of these 20 toys inspired by metal bands. Regardless of how many options there…
What Your Rock + Metal Playlist Says About Your In Flight Habits
Did you realize that your hard rock or metal playlists may actually indicate some of the decisions you make while flying? A new study surveying…
Styx and Kevin Cronin Announce Summer 2025 Tour
Styx and Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon will hit the road next summer for a lengthy run of 40 dates featuring former Eagles guitarist Don…
The 27 Best Death Metal Albums of 2024
Here are the best death metal albums of 2024. So far, the 2020s overall have been one of the most remarkable periods in death metal…
Win a Cory Marks ‘Sorry for Nothing’ CD + Vinyl Prize Pack!
Here’s your shot to win a Cory Marks Sorry for Nothing CD + Vinyl prize package! The latest album from the rising country-rock superstar could…
The Time Black Sabbath Forgot They Fired Geezer Butler
The history often shows that Geezer Butler‘s first stretch with Black Sabbath ran from 1968 through 1979, but according to the bassist he was actually…
21 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week
We’ve got a massive 21 new rock and metal tours announced over the last week and we’re hoping you left yourself some cash for concerts…
My Dying Bride Announce First-Ever Show With Different Singer
My Dying Bride have announced that, for the first time ever, they will be performing live without singer Aaron Stainthorpe. The band, despite releasing their…
David Ellefson Also Believes ‘Rock Is Dead in America’
You can add former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson to those siding with the idea that rock is dead in America. The musician not only said…
New Product Allows You to Go Potty Without Leaving the Pit
A new product by Liquid Death and Depend allows concertgoers to go potty without having to leave the pit at shows. That’s right, Depends aren’t…
Pearl Jam Announce First U.S. Concert Dates of 2025
Pearl Jam have just revealed their first North American tour dates of 2025. The band is set to return with spring dates taking place in…
11 Best Progressive Metal Albums of 2024
Here are the 11 best progressive metal albums of 2024! Last year had quite the pedigree of superb new releases, including standout records from progressive…
Soundgarden Reuniting for Show Under Old Moniker, See Singer
Soundgarden members Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron and Ben Shepherd are reuniting for a show under an old moniker they’ve used, and a woman is going…
Dee Snider Names Dream ’80s Live Band, But Finds One Flaw
Dee Snider reveals that he once envisioned his dream live band, but explains that there was one flaw in his thinking. Who Was In Dee…
Sum 41 Cancel Dates Over Singer’s Health, Statement Issued
Sum 41 made it to Australia, but they won’t be performing their scheduled tour leg as singer Deryck Whibley has been treated by doctors for…