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In Memoriam - The Rockers We Lost in 2025

From Ozzy to Ace, we lost some amazing talent in 2025. See some of the biggest names in heavy music who died over the past year and learn about their legacy. Continue reading…
Jack White Blasts U.S. Congressman in Heated Statement

Jack White unleashes the fury. Continue reading…
A Tool Fan's Guide for the New Year's Eve Viral Song Trend

A Tool fan shared a guide on Reddit with time stamps to start playing songs so that the most iconic moment of each track plays right at midnight. Continue reading…
The 13 Best Metal Songs of 2025 (Ranked)

On replay all year. Continue reading…
Dany Ciara Fires Back at As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis

Dany Ciara has fired back at As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis, who wrote a post on social media about her recent podcast appearance. Continue reading…
The 13 Best Rock Songs of 2025 (Ranked)

Out of thousands of songs released in 2025, we narrowed it down to the 13 best rock songs and ranked them for you. Continue reading…
Tim Lambesis' Ex-Wife Opens Up on Marriage, Singer Responds

Dany Ciara, the ex-wife of As I Lay Dying singer Tim Lambesis, went on a podcast and detailed their troubled marriage issues, which led to a response from the singer. Continue reading…
The 11 Most Anticipated Prog Rock + Prog Metal Albums of 2026

There are so many exciting prog albums on the horizon in 2026! Continue reading…
Why Sully Erna Says There Could Be a New Godsmack Album After All

The founding vocalist/rhythm guitarist previously claimed that 2023's 'Lighting Up the Sky' would be their final LP. Continue reading…
Jane's Addiction + Farrell Reach Settlement, Lawsuits Dismissed

The news comes about a week after Jane's Addiction issued a new statement regarding their split and future. Continue reading…
5 Bands Who Quietly Invented Subgenres Without Meaning To

These bands didn’t set out to invent subgenres, but subgenres followed nonetheless! Continue reading…
15 Biggest Rock + Metal Concert Tours of 2025

From unexpected returns to massive album anniversary celebrations, these were the concert tours everyone was talking about in 2025. Continue reading…
The Cure's Perry Bamonte Has Died at 65

The band's official website confirmed that he'd passed away "after a short illness at home over Christmas." Continue reading…
2026 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
What Medical Condition Is Affecting Dave Mustaine's Hands?

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine revealed that he's suffering from Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that pulls the fingers toward the palm of the hand. Continue reading…