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Here Are the 2026 Rock + Metal Grammy Nominees

The full list of 2026 Grammy nominees was revealed on Nov. 7 by the Recording Academy, so here are all of the rock, metal and alternative nominees. Continue reading…
11 Essential '80s Metal Albums Everyone Needs on Vinyl

Bringing you 11 metal albums from the 1980s that every vinyl collector should have in their collection and links to purchase them if you don't. Continue reading…
11 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Your weekly Friday roundup of the last week's latest rock and metal tour announcements. Continue reading…
Steve-O Discusses Love For Motley Crue, Meeting Ozzy + New Tour

Steve-O celebrates his 'Crash and Burn' tour, the 25th anniversary of 'Jackass' and recounts an experience with Motley Crue that continues to shape his work. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here! Continue reading…
Chilean Beauty Pageant Contestant Dazzles With Death Metal Vocals

Ignacia Fernandez turned heads with a song from her band, Decessus. Continue reading…
Why Metallica Stopped Using Amps Live

James Hetfield's guitar tech explained that Metallica stopped using guitar amps after they first using amp modelers at their 2013 show in Antarctica. Continue reading…
Journey Announce Massive 'Final Frontier' 2026 Tour

The Final Frontier trek kicks off next February. Continue reading…
Rockers Reflect on Legacy of Layne Staley in New Book

Dave Mustaine, Corey Taylor and Robert Trujillo shared thoughtful tributes to Alice In Chains' Layne Staley in the new book 'This Angry Pen of Mine.' Continue reading…
Best Cover Song By 11 Big Nu-Metal Bands

Breaking down the biggest covers from Korn, Deftones, Limp Bizkit and other major nu-metal acts. Continue reading…
Are Drain Too Hardcore for a Ghost Hunt? ('Paranormal Prison')

The members of Drain are the guests in a new episode of the third season of 'Paranormal Prison.' Watch now! Continue reading…
How The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen Overcame Depression

The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen appeared on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast to discuss overcoming loss, depression, substance abuse and more. Continue reading…
Megadeth's 5 Best Rock 'n' Roll Songs, Ranked

The most technical band of the 'Big 4' knew how to dial it back while still serving top-class riffs and attitude. Continue reading…
John 5 Dives Into New Album, Reflects on Motley Crue in Vegas

Guitarist John 5 dives into his latest solo album, 'Ghost,' what it was like setting up shop in Las Vegas with Motley Crue and more. Continue reading…
Slash Reveals What Divided Him + Axl Rose in the '90s

In an interview, Slash said he thinks Guns N' Roses' management is what caused problems between him and Axl Rose back in the '90s. Continue reading…