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The Best Cover Song by 11 Big Hair Metal Bands

Some were relegated to B-sides; others became career-defining hits. Continue reading…
Newsted Opens Up on Difficulty of Joining 'Depressed' Metallica

Joining Metallica was a dream come true for Newsted, but the shadows of grief loomed large in those early days. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted Unboxes Metallica's New 'Reload' Box Set

Metallica uploaded a video of ex-bassist Jason Newsted unboxing the deluxe box set for the reissued version of their album 'Reload.' Continue reading…
Greta Van Fleet Fan Finds Apparent Clue Hidden in Band's Website

A Greta Van Fleet fan found an apparent clue hidden in the code of the band's website a few days after their social media post that triggered a breakup scare. Continue reading…
DragonForce Add Alissa White-Gluz as New Co-Vocalist

The former Arch Enemy singer will debut with DragonForce onstage at the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted Interview: Throat Cancer, the Chophouse Band + More

Jason Newsted dives deep into this year's tour with the Chophouse Band and how a friendship with Blackberry Smoke and a battle with throat cancer led to it. Continue reading…
12 Essential '90s Punk Albums You Should Own on Vinyl

If you love punk music, specifically from the 1990s, you absolutely need these titles in your collection. Continue reading…
'I Was Gonna Die' - Why Jason Newsted Really Left Metallica

"Don’t tell me I’m not committed," the bassist said. Continue reading…
Why MGK Dissed Yungblud in New Song With Fred Durst

Machine Gun Kelly confirms he was calling out Yungblud in the song 'FIX UR FACE.' Continue reading…
Win a VIP Trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan for Upheaval Festival

Gojira and Papa Roach are the headliners for the two-day festival. And you could be going! Continue reading…
Zakk Wylde Books 2-Date Berzerkus Festival With Lamb of God

Zakk Wylde is reviving the Berzerkus Festival for 2026 with Lamb of God headlining both scheduled dates. Continue reading…
Do You Remember These Forgotten 1996 Rock Radio Hits?

Radio played them a lot in 1996, but these songs don't get much attention these days. Continue reading…
Greta Van Fleet Share Cryptic Video + Fans Think They Broke Up

Greta Van Fleet shared a cryptic video on social media thanking fans for the 'wild ride' and people are worried that they broke up. Continue reading…
New Jersey Metal Producer Loses Recording Studio in Fire

A massive fire in Belleville, New Jersey on Sunday tore through a recording studio owned by Steve Evetts, who has worked with the likes of Every Time I Die, Sepultura and The Dillinger Escape Plan. Continue reading…
Axl Rose Reveals What Inspired Izzy Stradlin's Lyrics on GN'R Hit

Axl Rose told the crowd at a Guns N' Roses show what inspired Izzy Stradlin to write the lyrics to the song 'You Could Be Mine.' Continue reading…