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Brent Smith Ranks Every Shinedown Album (Even the New One)

Vocalist Brent Smith shared a video on social media ranking all eight of Shinedown's albums, including 'Ei8ht,' which comes out in May. Continue reading…
Rock Band Replaces Jelly Roll as Rock the Country Sales Struggle

Staind will take over for Jelly Roll at a Rock the Country festival tour stop, while fans express their outrage over a recent festival ticketing promotion. Continue reading…
Danny Case Interview: New From Ashes to New Album, 'Reflections'

From Ashes to New's Danny Case celebrates the band's new album, 'Reflections,' and opens up about the difficult and surprising journey that led to its creation. Continue reading…
'80s Hair Band Featured on New Soundtrack for Iconic Disney Ride

Def Leppard are among the guest artists that appear on the new soundtrack for the Disney World ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Continue reading…
Warrant's Jani Lane Ended Up on This Forgotten '90s Emo Album

Warrant's Jani Lane ended up on an emo album in the late '90s. but he was far from the only notable name featured on this forgotten release. Continue reading…
Best Disney Cover Songs by 11 Big Punk Bands

Looking back at the best Disney covers from Fall Out Boy, Alkaline Trio, Simple Plan and other big punk acts. Continue reading…
Jury Rules Live Nation Guilty of Running Illegal Monopoly

The jury ruled that Live Nation had operated as a monopoly and overcharged fans and now the judge will now oversee deliberation on the next steps to remedy the situation. Continue reading…
Should Music Be Political? Billy Corgan Asks David Draiman

Billy Corgan asked Disturbed frontman David Draiman whether he thinks music should be political on his podcast 'The Magnificent Others.' Continue reading…
Are Iconic Goth Band HIM the Next to Reunite?

Ville Valo says he misses his former bandmates and would be up for playing with HIM again someday. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' Bands of Heavy Metal?

Only the genre's biggest and boldest innovators can lay claim to the title. Continue reading…
Taylor Momsen Hospitalized, Shows Photo of Spider Rash

The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen was hospitalized in Mexico over a skin rash that formed on her leg after being bit by a poisonous spider. Continue reading…
What Songs Should Be Played at Billy Idol's Rock Hall Induction?

Vote in our poll to let us know which songs you'd like to see Billy Idol play at his Rock Hall induction. Continue reading…
Dave Mustaine Shares How He Influenced Every ‘Big 4’ Thrash Band

The Megadeth frontman and guitarist explains the one specific way in which he influenced all four of thrash's 'Big 4' bands. Continue reading…
Blaze Bayley Reacts to Rock Hall Induction With Iron Maiden

Blaze Bayley's named was added to the list of Iron Maiden nominees just a couple weeks before the band was confirmed to be inducted. Continue reading…
What Songs Should Be Played at Iron Maiden's Rock Hall Induction?

Given that most bands get a medley, vote for which Iron Maiden songs you feel should represent the band at their 2026 Rock Hall induction. Continue reading…