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What Is Tit-tar? Inside Studmuffin Supreme's Viral TikTok Journey

Meet the Kentucky man who is tearing through the biggest metal hits on his chest with mesmerizing precision. Continue reading…
2026 Inkcarceration Festival LIneup Revealed - Over 65 Bands!

See the full lineup of over 65 bands set to perform at the 2026 edition of the Inkcarceration Festival. Continue reading…
31 Rock + Metal Albums Turning 10 in 2026

It's been a decade. How many of these rock and metal favorites from 2016 are still sticking with you? Continue reading…
Marilyn Manson + Rob Zombie Announce 2026 North American Tour

Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie are hitting the road together once again, as they've announced a 2026 North American co-headlining tour. Continue reading…
11 Essential '90s Indie Rock Albums You Should Own on Vinyl

You need these indie rock classics from the 1990s if you're a true vinyl collector who loves that era. Continue reading…
The Academy Is ... Reveal First Album in 18 Years, Drop New Song

The Academy Is... reveal details about their 20th anniversary tour, their first new album in 18 years and and brand new single. Continue reading…
The 6 Best Hair Metal Albums of 1986 (Ranked)

From the Sunset Strip to the global stage, these bands helped define the year. Continue reading…
The 2 Metallica Songs James Hetfield Finds Difficult to Play Live

James Hetfield revealed the two Metallica songs that he finds a little difficult to play live during an appearance on 'The Metallica Report' podcast. Continue reading…
How Did President's Mask Get Made? Singer Responds

President's titular frontman speaks about the trial and error and the process of finding the perfect mask. Continue reading…
Ivan Moody Addresses Motograter Reunion Rumors in Video Statement

Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody has addressed the Motograter reunion rumors and the move he just made to solidify that band's future. Continue reading…
Metallica Almost Done Finalizing Sphere Residency - Report

Metallica are almost done finalizing a Las Vegas Sphere residency deal, according to a new report. It will supposedly take place in 2027. Continue reading…
Flea Shares 'Honora' Album Details, New Single + 2026 Solo Tour

The album will include covers of songs by Funkadelic, Jimmy Webb and Frank Ocean. Continue reading…
Black Label Society Debut 4th Song Off New Album ft. Ozzy Tribute

See the full track listing for the band's first album in five years. Continue reading…
Journey Singer's Comment to Drummer Leaves a Big Lineup Question

Neal Schon seems to be clicking with a core group of remaining collaborators. Meanwhile, Arnel Pineda is still missing. Continue reading…
William DuVall Interview: Metal Allegiance + Alice In Chains

William DuVall celebrates Metal Allegiance's latest song, reflects on 20 years of being in Alice In Chains, performing at Back to the Beginning and more. Continue reading…