Super Satanic Ghost Blamed for NBA Loss by Florida Venue Employee
Has Ghost cursed an NBA team? At least one employee at Orlando’s Kia Center seems to think so. In a case of musical “Satanic Panic” crossing over to the world of sports, a Reddit user recently posted a theory about…
Rock Bands Goose, Geese and Silly Goose Explained
The 2020s may very well be the decade of the goose, at least when it comes to naming rock bands. Music fans have been suddenly inundated with a gaggle of bands named after the waterfowl. And like the many different…
My Chemical Romance’s 2026 Tour: Essential Information
My Chemical Romance continues to evolve the story of The Black Parade during the 2026 version of the tour, celebrating the band’s iconic album. Here is a look at how the production has changed from the 2025 version of the…
David Draiman Responds to Kanye West’s Public Apology
The frontman of Disturbed, David Draiman, publicly responded and extended an invitation to rapper Kanye West on Monday (Jan. 26) after West published a full-page advertisement in the Wall Street Journal apologizing for his frequent antisemitic remarks in recent years….
Megadeth Era Favorites Named by Dave Mustaine
Key Takeaways Current Era: Dave Mustaine considers the present day as his favorite time with Megadeth. Countdown Praise: He highlights the Countdown to Extinction era as particularly exciting and fulfilling. Farewell Tour: The decision for a farewell album and tour…
Border Patrol Killing of Alex Pretti Sparks Rockers’ Reactions
Yesterday (Jan. 24), 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti was fatally shot by United States Border Patrol amid ongoing anti-ICE protests in the area. It was the third ICE-related shooting in the city this month, and since then, numerous rockers have…
Pop Punk One-Hit Wonders: Where Are They Now?
You may have heard these one-hit wonder pop-punk songs, but do you know what those artists are up to today? You’re about to discover. Being labeled a one-hit wonder often carries a negative connotation, but that shouldn’t be the case….
32 New Rock and Metal Tours Announced Recently
Key Takeaways New Tours: 32 new rock and metal tours have been announced recently. Farewell Tour: Sepultura is on their final North American leg of their farewell tour. Nostalgia: Iconic bands like Sugar and Afghan Whigs are returning with anniversary…
Albums Announced This Week You Should Know About
Here are five of the biggest new rock and metal album announcements that took place this week. We have a mix of well-established veterans and relative newcomers on the list, with three more records added to an already promising March….
Francis Buchholz, Ex-Scorpions Bassist, Passes Away at 71
Francis Buchholz, the former Scorpions bassist and onetime member of Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock, has died at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by the bassist’s family on Friday (Jan. 23). They shared a statement on his…
Best Metal Albums by Year Since 1970
Key Takeaways Metal’s Origins: Heavy metal began on February 13, 1970, with Black Sabbath’s debut album. Evolution: The genre evolved through thrash and extreme metal, influencing various subgenres. Mainstream Impact: Pantera popularized heavy metal in the ’90s, bridging underground and…
Slipknot Dismisses Lawsuit Against Cybersquatter of Slipknot.com
UPDATE Jan. 23, 2026: According to Domainnamewire.com, Slipknot have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the domain name for slipknot.com. Lawyers for the domain name filed a motion to dismiss the suit, stating that the band had not served as the…