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The 9 Biggest Rock + Metal Stars From Indiana

These are the biggest rock and metal stars from Indiana, which is ranked as the No. 17 state in the U.S. by population in 2026. Continue reading…
Mudvayne Guitarist Launching New Band With His Brother

Mudvayne's Greg Tribbett has formed a new band with his brother Derrick called Dead Wyte. Continue reading…
21 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

This week gives us new tours from Hollywood Undead and In This Moment, Castle Rat, Mastodon, Motionless in White and more. Continue reading…
Henry Rollins Discusses Major Milestone in the Cramps' Legacy

Henry Rollins dives into the story of the Cramps, from his personal love of the band to being part of the resurrection of the record label, Vengeance Records. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Each Voivod Member Names Their Favorite Prog Album

All four members of Canadian thrash-prog icons Voivod reveal their favorite prog album of all time. Continue reading…
Metallica Set Sixth Big Record on Current 'M72' Tour

Metallica continue to break attendance records while out on their 'M72' World Tour in Europe. Continue reading…
The Magic Moment Amy Lee Shared With Her Son at Metallica Show

Metal's biggest band was remarkably cool to their openers. Continue reading…
Bret Michaels' Guitarist Explodes on Freedom 250 Controversy

Bret Michaels' guitarist Pete Evick went off over the backlash received by Michaels after he was announced as a performer for the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair. Continue reading…
Black Crowes Frontman Hits Back After Onstage Comments Go Viral

"I have to speak my mind," Chris Robinson tells UCR in a new conversation. Continue reading…
The Big Secret Tommy Lee Kept From People in School

Tommy Lee shared that he took both tap and ballet dance lessons in his youth, finding an interest in the beat-driven experience of it all. Continue reading…
29 Bands We Need to Admit Are 'Dad Rock' Now (And it Hurts)

It's time to admit these bands are "dad rock," no matter how much we don't want to. Continue reading…
The Metal Bands Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Listened to in the ‘80s

During a new interview, Soundgarden's Kim Thayil named the metal bands he listened to in the '80s when his band was first starting out. Continue reading…
How Sharon Osbourne Confronted Mötley Crüe's Partying Habits

Motley Crue sought revenge after being reprimanded for their hard partying backstage while on tour with Ozzy. Continue reading…
Guitarist Nita Strauss Celebrates Birth Of Son Maxwell James

Strauss already has plans for baby Max when it's time to head back out on tour. Continue reading…