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1. Red Asphalt

   
   Naturally, death metal and extreme music have branched out considerably since EXHUMED's infamous 1998 Relapse Records debut full-length, "Gore Metal". Tech death has reached dizzying heights, and on the opposite end, INCANTATION and IMMOLATION-worshipping bands — stylized as "cavernous" death metal,...

2. GEOFF TATE Is Putting The 'Finishing Touches' On 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album

   
   In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Scottish guitarist Kieran Robertson, who plays in ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate's solo band, spoke about the status of the recording sessions for Geoff's upcoming third and final chapter in QUEENSRŸCHE's classic "Operation:...

3. LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'I'm Not In Any Hurry To Depart This Planet'

   
   LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was interviewed on the latest episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast. You can now listen to the show in the YouTube clip below. Addressing the fact that many people nowadays worry about their future, job prospects and the state of the world, leading to...

4. METALLICA To Be Honored At 2026 'Red Cross Gala'

   
   METALLICA will be honored at the 2026 Red Cross Gala, an annual volunteer-led, black-tie benefit that raises support for Red Cross preparedness, response and recovery programs in our community. Now celebrating its 31st year, the 2026 event — set to take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 — promises t...

5. EXODUS's GARY HOLT On 'Goliath' Songwriting Process: 'We Write For An Audience Of Five. We Write To Make Ourselves Happy.'

   
   In a new interview with Brando of the Appetite For Distortion podcast, guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends EXODUS spoke about the band's upcoming twelfth studio album, "Goliath", which will arrive on March 20 via Napalm Records. Asked if he still feels excitement at th...

6. BRENT SMITH On SHINEDOWN's Decision To Pull Out Of KID ROCK's 'Rock The Country' Festival: 'We Saw Infighting That We Had Never Seen Before'

   
   SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about the band's decision to pull out of this year's edition of Rock The Country, the country music festival launched in 2024 by headliner Kid Rock. He said: "We saw infighting that we had never seen before, and for us, it was our job to d...

7. GREG PUCIATO And STEVEN RYAN ALEXANDER Announce THE BLACK QUEEN 'Fever Daydream 10th Anniversary Tour'

   
   THE BLACK QUEEN, featuring former THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN vocalist Greg Puciato and Steven Ryan Alexander, will return after a seven-year absence with a North American tour celebrating the tenth anniversary of "Fever Daydream", the band's sleek 2016 debut that mixed industrial tension, R&B und...

8. POPPY Announces 'Constantly Nowhere' Summer 2026 North American Tour With LANDMVRKS And THOUSAND BELOW

   
   Twice-Grammy-nominated transcendent singer, songwriter, and subversive performance artist Poppy has announced her "Constantly Nowhere" North American tour. Support on the Live Nation-promoted run will come from the French metalcore group LANDMVRKS and the post-hardcore band THOUSAND BELOW. Tickets a...

9. DETHKLOK Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Headlining Shows

   
   DETHKLOK has announced a series of spring headline dates, bringing the band's full live show to select cities across the West Coast and Midwest. In addition to DETHKLOK's upcoming co-headline tour with AMON AMARTH, these newly announced performances give fans the opportunity to experience DETHKLOK i...

10. Forest Of Forgetting

    
    There is no point in denying it: EYE OF MELIAN make beautiful music. "Forest of Forgetting" is the long-awaited follow-up to this Dutch project's first album, 2022's lavish and sparkling "Legends of Light", and it will have fans of symphonic metal and fantasy film scores weeping into their popcorn....

11. TWILIGHT FORCE Signs With NAPALM RECORDS, Shares New Single 'Magic Of A New Dawn'

    
    Symphonic power metal masters TWILIGHT FORCE have signed a worldwide record deal with Austrian rock and metal powerhouse Napalm Records. This alliance, forged in mutual admiration, marks a thrilling new chapter in the band's history. To celebrate this collaboration, the Swedish outfit unveils their...

12. SANTANA And THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Announce 'Oneness' 2026 Tour

    
    Grammy Award-winning and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame artists SANTANA and THE DOOBIE BROTHERS have announced the "Oneness" tour, bringing together two of classic rock's most beloved and celebrated acts for a special run of dates across North America. Tickets for the "Oneness" tour, promoted by...

13. SCORPIONS Announce 2026 'Coming Home To Las Vegas' Residency With BUCKCHERRY

    
    SCORPIONS, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, are returning to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2026 with a new headlining residency show. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Coming Home To Las Vegas" will take place from...

14. BREAKING BENJAMIN Announces Summer/Fall 2026 North American Tour With CHEVELLE And STARSET

    
    Multi-platinum rock powerhouse BREAKING BENJAMIN has announced a massive 2026 North American tour, with support from CHEVELLE, STARSET and Kami Kehoe. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off September 2 in Camden, New Jersey and will hit major markets across the U.S. and Canada before wrappi...

15. FAILURE Announces New Album 'Location Lost'

    
    Beloved and influential Los Angeles trio FAILURE — Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards and Kelli Scott — has announced "Location Lost", its seventh studio album and fourth since reuniting in 2014 after a 17-year-hiatus, along with a spring North American tour. The LP features nine new tracks that showcase a f...