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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…
The 11 Best Thrash Metal Albums of 2025 (Ranked)

These bands got the "full speed or nothing" memo. Continue reading…
2 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

During Christmas week, there still were a few bands that were getting their 2026 tour plans in order. Continue reading…
Photos of Outrageously Metal Santas

We've got Nu-Metal Santa, Spiked Eggnog Santa and more! Continue reading…
Coalesce on Inappropriate Conduct Allegations Against Guitarist

Coalesce have addressed inappropriate conduct allegations levied against guitarist Jes Steineger on Reddit. Continue reading…
How Rock + Metal Musicians Spread 2025 Christmas + Holiday Cheer

Rob Halford, Metallica, Billy Corgan and plenty more share holiday greetings for their fans in 2025. Continue reading…
13 Metal Christmas Songs NOT to Play in Front of Your Family

Don't play these 13 metal songs in front of your family on Christmas (unless you really want them to leave). Continue reading…
25 Heavy Holiday Songs for Christmas, Hanukkah + Wintertime

The heavier side of the holidays from death metal to punk. Check out these 25 songs. Continue reading…
Newspaper Podcast Shreds 'Metal' Band for Worst Album of the Year

Strong opinions surrounded Sleep Token's 2025 album, 'Even in Arcadia,' with wide praise and immense ridicule often being shared about the record. Continue reading…
Three Days Grace Singers Name 3 Bands That They Loved in 2025

Three Days Grace's Matt Walst and Adam Gontier share the three bands that were heavy in their listening rotation for 2025. Continue reading…
The Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums of 2026

A lot to look forward to. Continue reading…
Spotify Takes Action After Its Music Was Reportedly Pirated

The group claims to have access to Spotify's songs and metadata connected to each track. Continue reading…
How Bikini Kill Singer Came Up With 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'

Bikini Kill vocalist Kathleen Hanna tells Olivia Rodrigo how she came up with the phrase 'smells like Teen Spirit' that came a Nirvana song title. Continue reading…