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Whitesnake's David Coverdale Confirms His Retirement

The Whitesnake vocalist shares that it's time to hang up his 'rock and roll platform shoes and skintight jeans.' Continue reading…
Here's How Much Money Ozzy's Back to the Beginning Concert Raised

Previous reports of a whopping $190 million total were exaggerated — but the show still raised an impressive amount. Continue reading…
Rob Zombie Will Play the World's Largest Biker Bar in 2026

The 2026 edition of the Sturgis motorcycle rally just got a lot louder, thanks to Rob Zombie and Full Throttle Saloon. Continue reading…
Toni Cornell Reflects on Soundgarden’s Rock Hall Induction

Chris Cornell's youngest daughter Toni Cornell reflected on Soundgarden's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a post on social media. Continue reading…
The Best Cover Song By 11 Big Thrash Metal Bands

Breaking down the biggest (and sometimes silliest) covers from Metallica, Anthrax, Exodus and other major thrash metal acts. Continue reading…
The Favorite Ronnie James Dio Song of 5 Rock + Metal Icons

Ahead of the annual Bowl for Ronnie charity event, rock and metal icons name their favorite song by the legendary Ronnie James Dio. Continue reading…
Alpha Wolf's Haunted Prison Ghost Hunt - Watch

Alpha Wolf's Lochie Keogh and Sabian Lynch go ghost hunting in the season finale of 'Paranormal Prison.' Continue reading…
Donald Trump + King Charles III Sent Osbourne Family Messages

The Osbourne family shared messages they received from Donald Trump and King Charles III sending their condolences after Ozzy's death. Continue reading…
Sharon Osbourne Calls Out Ex-Black Sabbath Manager

Sharon Osbourne calls out Black Sabbath's first manager for attempting to distribute their early demos without their involvement. Continue reading…
Hotel Chef Allegedly Fired After Taking Photo With Axl Rose

A chef at the Marriott in Lima, Peru was fired after taking a photo with Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose because it's a violation of the hotel policy. Continue reading…
Black Label Society Announce 2026 North American Tour

Zakk Sabbath will be direct support for all of the shows. Continue reading…
Bagpipers Rock AC/DC Classic While Setting New World Record

A collective of 374 bagpipers united at the site of one of the band's historic video shoots as they attempted to break a world record. Continue reading…
Wil Martin Dives Into Earshot's History, New Music + What's Next

Earshot's frontman and founding member Wil Martin celebrates their latest album, 'Humaning,' and spends time reflecting on the band's 26-year career. Continue reading…
The Best Grunge Song by 5 Hair Metal Bands

They flopped commercially, but it wasn't for a lack of quality. Continue reading…
Mark Tremonti Reveals Early Timeline for New Creed Music

Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti has a potential timeline for when the band may get together to record new music. Continue reading…