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Balmora Pull Out of Summer Tour, Address Status Following Scandal

Representatives for Balmora tell Loudwire that the band has bowed out of their summer touring while taking the time to determine their future. Continue reading…
Balmora Bassist - Band Is 'Nuked' Following Grooming Claims

Balmora bassist Danny Cueno has spoken out after the band's guitarist Jay Torblaa stepped down in the wake of grooming allegations. Continue reading…
Mastodon Announce 2026 Tour With Deafheaven + Alcest

After releasing a new song, Mastodon have announced a headlining tour with post-black metal/blackgaze bands Deafheaven and Alcest. Continue reading…
Castle Rat Announce Fall 2026 North American Headlining Tour

The medieval doom metal heatseekers beckon fans to help them defend "The Realm." Continue reading…
12 1996 Rock Song Lyrics You Still Sing Along To

Thirty years may have passed, but we bet you still sing these parts when the song plays. Continue reading…
Mastodon Release New Song Honoring Late Guitarist Brent Hinds

Mastodon have released a new song called "Your Ghost Again," which honors late band member Brent Hinds. Continue reading…
The Black Crowes' Robinson Booed After Mocking Fans’ ‘USA’ Chant

'I don't know what you have to be so proud of,' the singer reportedly said in response to the chant. Continue reading…
Better New Song - A Perfect Circle vs. Greta Van Fleet

Vote for the better new song between A Perfect Circle's 'Starless' and Greta Van Fleet's 'Play Your Games.' Continue reading…
4 Takeaways From Yungblud's Idols World Tour - Review and Photos

The sold-out trek has cemented the young Brit as one of rock's brightest current stars. Continue reading…
Sleep Theory's Statement on Fan Who Died After Missouri Festival

Sleep Theory have shared their condolences and donated to help offset medical funds after a fan was kicked in the head at a recent festival and later died. Continue reading…
Kim Thayil Opens Up on Chris Cornell's Death in New Memoir

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil opened up on Chris Cornell's shocking death in 2017 in his new memoir 'A Screaming Life.' Continue reading…
Metallica Set Yet Another Record While on 2026 Tour

Metallica continue to set new attendance marks with their Saturday show at Berlin's Olympiastadion eclipsing 94,000 people. Continue reading…
Every Big Rock + Metal Album Released Each Day in June History

Here is a breakdown of the best rock and metal albums of all-time that have been released form each day of June. Continue reading…
Armored Saint's Singer on Significance of 'Emotion Factory Reset'

Armored Saint's John Bush speaks to Full Metal Jackie about the significance of their new 'Emotion Factory Reset' album title. Continue reading…
The 11 Best U.K. Prog Rock Groups of All Time

Unsurprisingly, most of them are from England! Continue reading…