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11 Prog Metal Bands Whose Second Album Is Their Best

Oh, this is going to be divisive! Continue reading…
Geddy Lee on Using Rush Name: 'What Else Do You F--king Call It?'

Bassist defends touring as Rush after previously saying they'd never do so again. Continue reading…
Geezer Butler + Bill Ward Will Appear at Monsterpalooza 2026

See how you can meet two of heavy metal's biggest legends while celebrating your love of horror! Continue reading…
Why Rob Dukes Says Getting Fired From Exodus Was a 'Blessing'

The thrash metal vocalist was fired from Exodus in 2014 but rejoined in 2025. Continue reading…
Arch Enemy Respond to Kiko Loureiro's Copyright Claim

Arch Enemy issue video response to Kiko Loureiro claims of similarity with their recently released single. Continue reading…
Harms Way Vocalist Shares Emotional Message about Bo Lueders

How Harms Way vocalist James Pligge and others in the music industry are honoring late guitarist Bo Lueders who died April 2. Continue reading…
The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2026 - Tour Guide

Here are the rock and metal bands touring in 2026, when they're on the road and how to get tickets. We update this guide on a regular basis. Continue reading…
'90s Band Better Than Ezra Letting Fans Write Next Single With AI

Better Than Ezra's Kevin Griffin has revealed the band is allowing fans to sign up for a service that will help them write the song. Continue reading…
March Madness, Decades of Destruction - Vote in the Championship

It's the '80s and '90s that's left with Metallica and Pantera going head to head in the March Madness championship. Continue reading…
16 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Get details on new tours featuring Babymetal, President and Muse among others. Continue reading…
Taylor Momsen Opens Up About the Pretty Reckless' New Album

The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen celebrates the upcoming release of 'Dear God,' diving into the creative process behind it and what fans can expect. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Ghost's Tobias Forge Targeted By Stalker Sending Unwanted Phone

A woman is reportedly under investigation for stalking and harassing Ghost frontman Tobias Forge by repeatedly contacting him and claiming they're engaged. Continue reading…
New Police Details on Brady Ebert's Attempted Murder Charge

Maryland's Montgomery County Department of Police has released a report on Brady Ebert's attempted murder charge, revealing new details. Continue reading…
Guitarist Bo Lueders, Harms Way + 'Hardlore' Podcast, Dead at 38

His death was announced on social media on April 2. Continue reading…