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Best Albums From Big Gen X Dad Rock Bands

Looking back at the best album among some of the biggest Gen X dad rock bands. Continue reading…
Chris Daughtry Hopes Music Give Fans Permission to Be Honest

Chris Daughtry discusses his latest EP, 'Shock to the System (Part Two),' his upcoming tour with Seether and paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. Continue reading…
Sharon Osbourne's 'Backup Plan' for Ozzy's Farewell Show

The Prince of Darkness revisits the triumphant Back to the Beginning in his posthumous memoir, 'Last Rites.' Continue reading…
Ozzy Osbourne's New Book Reveals the Best Drug He Ever Took

Osbourne looks back at his final concert in a book he completed just before his July 2025 death. Continue reading…
Yungblud Announces 2026 North American Tour Dates

Yungblud is continuing his 'Idols' world tour with another North American leg to take place in 2026 at the 'biggest venues' of his life. Continue reading…
The 13 Most Shocking Lineup Departures in Rock + Metal History

Some of these rockers left on their own and others were fired but their departures still shocked the rest of the world regardless. Continue reading…
12 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Find out the latest tour announcements from Nine Inch Nails, Ghost, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and plenty more. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here! Continue reading…
Megadeth Release New Song 'Tipping Point,' First Off Final Album

Dave Mustaine and Co. have big plans for 2026. Continue reading…
The 5 Best Doom Metal Albums of the 2020s, Chosen by Frayle

Ohio atmospheric doom band Frayle name the best albums in the scene from the 2020s so far. Continue reading…
Seth Green Recalls Time He Saw Marilyn Manson Punch Andy Dick

A late-night encounter with Marilyn Manson and Andy Dick leads to some unexpected fireworks. Continue reading…
Buckethead Responds to Slash Reposting Video of Him on Instagram

Buckethead wrote a heartfelt response to Slash sharing a video of him on social media, saying he was 'touched' by the compliment. Continue reading…
5 Mainstream Celebrities Who Love Black Metal

The brightest stars in the entertainment industry listen to Dimmu Borgir, and so should you! Continue reading…
Metallica Producer Still Doesn't Understand 'Justice' No-Bass Mix

"I've asked them a thousand times. I do not know." Continue reading…
Interview: Carla Harvey, Charlie Benante and the Violent Hour

Charlie Benante and Carla Harvey open up about working together on new music for the Violent Hour and what Benante's involvement looks like moving forward. Continue reading…