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Dave Mustaine's New Memoir Will Discuss His 2019 Cancer Battle

Mustaine was diagnosed with throat cancer in June of 2019 and is currently in remission. Continue reading…
Manchester Orchestra's Tim Very Dies at 42, Rockers Pay Tribute

The band confirmed the tragic news via social media over the weekend. Continue reading…
The 5 Most Underrated Alt-Rock Singers of the ‘90s

The era had no shortage of iconic voices... it did, however, have a shortage of long memories. This list fixes that. Continue reading…
My Chemical Romance Reveal 2026 Tour Has Been a Prequel

The band changed their stage show in Mexico on Saturday to add a key scene that changes everything. Continue reading…
My Chemical Romance Just Wiped One of Their Social Media Accounts

Fans also recently picked up on another cryptic message that came from a creepy robot voice. Continue reading…
The Best Love Song by 11 Big Metal Bands

Hey, heavy metal has a heart too! It's Valentine's Day which means we're diving into some of the genre's best love songs by some the genre's heavyweights. Continue reading…
The 22 Best Pop-Punk + Emo Love Songs

Who says romance can't rock? Continue reading…
Chuck D on Gene Simmons Doubling Down on Rap 'Ghetto' Comments

Gene Simmons complained that hip-hop artists shouldn't get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... again. Chuck D of Public Enemy responds. Continue reading…
Arch Enemy Might Have Just Revealed Their New Singer

The Swedish metal veterans parted ways with Alissa White-Gluz in late 2025. Continue reading…
Video of Chad Kroeger Drunk Singing 'Rockstar' for Fan Goes Viral

A video taken several years ago of Chad Kroeger drunk singing Nickelback's 'Rockstar' to a fan in a casino has gone viral again. Continue reading…
2000s Nu-Metal Band Teases Return With Cryptic Social Posts

Their last album came out in 2004. Continue reading…
The Warped Tour Announced 42 More Bands for 2026 Lineup

Sleep Theory, The Used, The Academy Is and Anberlin have all been added to the lineup for the 2026 Vans Warped Tour. Continue reading…
The 'Happiest' (Sounding) Songs by 7 Grunge Bands

Grunge isn't known for being the happiest music, but we compiled a list of the 'happiest' (sounding) songs by Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and others. Continue reading…
20 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, The Hu and The Black Keys lead this week's new tour announcements. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…