The Sammy Hagar Song Alex Van Halen Regretted Dismissing
Sammy Hagar recalled a song he’d written that Alex Van Halen dismissed – only for the drummer to regret it soon enough when he heard…
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Rex Brown Names His Favorite Dimebag Darrell Guitar Solo
Rex Brown has a favorite Dimebag Darrell guitar solo from their time in Pantera, but the bassist reveals that had he not intervened, Dime was…
New Premier League Soccer Manager to Bring ‘Death Metal’ Style
Don’t look now, but the Premier League might just have gotten a little more metal. That’s because Ivan Juric has been named as the new…
Jared Leto to Play Skeletor in ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie
Jared Leto will play Skeletor in the upcoming Masters of the Universe. The 30 Seconds to Mars frontman and actor was first linked to the…
10 Metal Christmas Songs NOT to Play in Front of Your Family
You’ll want to avoid these 10 metal Christmas songs if you’re looking to host a warm, cheerful gathering for your family this year. Nothing sends…
Tommy Lee’s Wife Details Their Different Hygiene Routines
Tommy Lee‘s wife Brittany Furlan Lee detailed their very different hygiene routines during a recent podcast episode she was featured as a guest on. While discussing…
The 15 Best Metalcore + Hardcore Albums of 2024
Which albums were the best hardcore and metalcore releases of 2024? In 2024, one could make the argument that metalcore has become the dominant shorthand…
Avenged Sevenfold Bassist Finally ‘Made It’ With 2024 Event
There are checkmark moments you take note of in any band’s growth, but for the first time in his life, Avenged Sevenfold‘s Johnny Christ feels…
Devin Townsend Names Theme That Ties His Current Works Together
On the surface, an operatic orchestral album, a commercial rock record and a more abstract experimental offering may seem far apart, but Devin Townsend tells…
31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 10 in 2025
It seems like it was just yesterday, but there are some pretty great rock and metal albums turning 10 in 2025. Let’s set the scene…
Setlist + Video – REO Speedwagon Play Final Show
REO Speedwagon played their final show on Saturday at Las Vegas’ Venetian Theatre, putting to bed a career that spanned nearly six decades. You can…
Why Shadows Fall’s Jason Bittner Hated Two Iconic Thrash Bands
In a recent chat with YouTube channel RichardMetalFan (posted on Dec. 13), Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner revealed why he “hated” both Metallica and Slayer…
Amen Frontman Casey Chaos Dead at 59, Rockers + Fans Pay Tribute
Casey Chaos, frontman of alternative metal/hardcore punk band Amen, has died at the age of 59. The news was confirmed on the official Amen Facebook page…
10 Underrated Hair Metal Bands That Deserved to Be Way Bigger
Hair metal is a divisive subgenre, even down to the name of the style of music it’s most known as. Whatever you want to call…
Ozzy Sang at Rock Hall Rehearsal After One Singer Didn’t Show Up
Ozzy Osbourne may have come much closer to performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony than originally thought. Osbourne was inducted as a…
Brant Bjork Didn’t Like Kyuss Being Called ‘The Next Metallica’
Brant Bjork, formerly of stoner rock icons Kyuss, had a surprising reaction to the band’s record label calling them “the next Metallica.” Kyuss formed in…
Attila Announce Two Replacements for Oceano on 2025 Tour
Attila have announced two bands that will replace Oceano on their upcoming 2025 America’s Rejects tour. The America’s Rejects tour was announced in late November.…
The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2025 – Tour Guide
Here is your 2025 rock and metal tour guide. We usually know about quite a few upcoming tours by the end of the year, but…
The Worst Suggestions Linkin Park’s Label Gave Them Early On
In a recent chat with Complex (seen below), Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda recalled some of the potential missteps the band avoided earlier in their career…
Director Rob Reiner Reveals Plot Points of ‘Spinal Tap’ Sequel
This Is Spinal Tap director and co-writer Rob Reiner revealed some details of what to expect when the sequel movie arrives in 2025. He outlined…