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What Happens When You Play Metallica Without Distortion?

A metal fan is making a case that Metallica songs are just a bunch of surf rock music under a hefty layer of distortion. Continue reading…
Creed's Tremonti Had ANOTHER 'Epic' Reunion on His 50th Birthday

The band getting back together wasn't the only reunion Tremonti was celebrating Thursday. Continue reading…
Things for Rock + Metal Fans to Do in Las Vegas

See suggested activities for rock and metal fans to do in Las Vegas before or after Sick New World festival, or anytime. Continue reading…
DMX Song Lands on Chart for First Time, Thanks to 5FDP

DMX has posthumously achieved an accolade after Five Finger Death Punch's song 'This Is the Way,' featuring the rapper, debuted at No. 1 on a Hard Rock chart. Continue reading…
What We Learned From Billy Morrison's Star-Studded Album Special

Morrison was joined by Ozzy Osbourne, John 5 and Steve Stevens for his SiriusXM album special. Continue reading…
Do Pearl Jam Fans Like the New Album ‘Dark Matter’? See Reactions

Pearl Jam's 'Dark Matter' album is here, so what's the consensus on social media? Continue reading…
Judas Priest 1984 to 2024 Setlist Comparison: 40 Years of Steel

They've kept some hits and deep cuts but incorporated plenty of new classics. Continue reading…
Win a Pearl Jam 'Dark Matter' Vinyl!

Get ready to spin the black circle with this contest offering up the new Pearl Jam 'Dark Matter' album on vinyl. Continue reading…
15 Rock Musicians Who've Defended Taylor Swift

Here are some rock musicians who have defended and praised pop icon Taylor Swift, including Paul Stanley, Dave Grohl and more. Continue reading…
17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (April 12-18,

Will you catch Underoath's big 20 year celebration? Chevelle's late summer run? Or the Ice Nine Kills/In This Moment co-headliner? Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Keeping track of hundreds of new releases coming your way. Continue reading…
Phish Plays First Vegas Sphere Show: Photos, Video and Set List

The band utilized every ingredient in the Las Vegas venue’s hi-tech cupboard for an ultimate feast of the senses. Continue reading…
Setlist + Video - Judas Priest Kick Off North American Tour

See the setlists and fan-filmed video from Judas Priest's North American tour kickoff with Sabaton. Continue reading…
7 Things We Love About Pearl Jam's New Album, 'Dark Matter'

As Pearl Jam celebrate the release of their 12th studio album, 'Dark Matter,' we dive into a few of the things we love most about it. Continue reading…
Setlist + Video - Reunited Creed Play First Show in 12 Years

Onboard their Summer of '99 festival cruise, Creed have played their first show in 12 years. See the setlist and fan-filmed video. Continue reading…