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Godsmack's Sully Erna Interview - New Tour, New Music + More

Sully Erna celebrates Godsmack's new live album, 'Live at Mohegan Sun,' discusses the future of new music and more in this exclusive interview. Continue reading…
Shannon Larkin Says Sully Erna 'Understood' Why He Left Godsmack

"Godsmack will persevere," Larkin also promised while reflecting on his departure from the band during a recent YouTube livestream. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted Celebrates 'Free and Clear' Cancer Update

The former Metallica bassist "underwent a procedure for throat cancer" in 2025, and he says that he's now living a more "clear-headed" lifestyle. Continue reading…
Ex-Turnstile Guitarist May Face Life in Jail With Upgraded Charge

Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert could potentially get life in prison after his second-degee murder charge was elevated to a first-degree murder charge. Continue reading…
Dave Grohl Bets You Can't Guess Pat Smear's Favorite Musician

Dave Grohl doesn't think people can guess that his Foo Fighters' bandmate Pat Smear's favorite musical artist is Mariah Carey. Continue reading…
Photos - See Grunge Stars Before + After Getting Famous

See a gallery of photos of different rock stars from the Seattle grunge scene before they were famous and after, since many of them started in other bands. Continue reading…
Every Big Rock + Metal Album Released Each Day in May History

Here is a breakdown of the best rock and metal albums of all-time that have been released form each day of May. Continue reading…
CKY Postpone May 2026 Tour Due to Injury - See Statement

CKY drummer Jess Margera has been ordered to rest after a rotator cuff injury forced the postponement of their May tour dates. Continue reading…
Judge Dismisses Majority of Lawsuit Against Steven Tyler

A majority of the sexual abuse claims against Steven Tyler were dismissed due to the statute of limitations, but one legal avenue still remains for the plaintiff. Continue reading…
Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in May

May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month. Continue reading…
25 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

GWAR, Morrissey and Mammoth lead the new tour announcements from the last seven days. Continue reading…
Nick Hexum Interview: New 311 Music, Tour With Dirty Heads + More

311's Nick Hexum says he's working on new music for the band as he also gets ready for a tour alongside Dirty Heads. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
10 Times Rock Bands Made the Best Covers of Disney Songs

We found 10 times when rock bands covered Disney songs and they were actually worth the effort. Continue reading…
Daughter of Kanye West + Kim Kardashian Just Dropped a Metal Song

North West, daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, just dropped a metal song titled 'N0rth4evr' from her upcoming EP of the same name. Continue reading…