Reign in Blood 40th Anniversary Tour Dates for Slayer Book Pair
Fans of Slayer will have two additional chances this year to see the band celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic Reign in Blood album, as they have just announced new dates in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. The reunited rockers…
2000s Emo Stars: Where They Are Now
Was it just a phase, or do the stars of the 2000s emo/scene era still resemble their younger selves from a couple of decades ago? This era was defined as much by its look and style as by its music….
Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band Summer 2026 Tour Announced
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and his Chophouse Band will embark on their first-ever U.S. headlining tour this summer. The monthlong trek will begin on July 1 in Northampton, Massachusetts, and conclude on July 25 in Nashville. The band will…
Bo Lueders Honored with Touching Tributes at WrestleMania Weekend
Late Harms Way guitarist and HardLore podcast co-host Bo Lueders was honored in multiple ways during WrestleMania in Las Vegas on Sunday (April 19), including his loved ones taking his cremains to the event. Lueders died April 2 at the…
Most Metal Names of Marijuana Strains Revealed
If you are a metalhead looking to celebrate 4/20, look no further than the names of these 20 marijuana strains! As the psychoactive plant continues to be legalized in states across the country, there are more growers than ever before….
Guns N’ Roses Performs Rare Punk Song Live for the First Time
Guns N’ Roses performed a rare Sex Pistols song live for the first time Saturday night during their concert in Fortaleza, Brazil. Midway through their 27-song set, bassist Duff McKagan led the group through “Black Leather,” an outtake from the…
System of a Down Drummer Seeks Jail for Actress Over False Quote
The drummer of System of a Down, John Dolmayan, has called for the jailing of actress Charlize Theron over comments regarding gender identity, but the quote attributed to Theron did not actually originate from her. Over the weekend, Dolmayan shared…
Liturgy of Death: Mayhem Singer Discovers Hope Amid Loss
“You don’t have to be emo about it,” says Mayhem’s Attila Csihar while speaking with Full Metal Jackie at one point in discussing his approach to exploring death on the band’s latest album, Liturgy of Death. The subject looms heavy…
Blaze Bayley Responds to Iron Maiden’s Rock Hall Induction
Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley will officially be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 and shared his reaction in a recent interview with Metal Hammer. “It’s crazy, really!” the…
Dave Mustaine Influences Every ‘Big 4’ Thrash Band
Dave Mustaine’s influence is deeply embedded in the history of thrash metal. In a recent conversation with Sao Paulo, Brazil’s 89FM A Rock Radio, the Megadeth frontman and guitarist discussed how he believes he has impacted all four of thrash’s…
The Strokes Close Coachella Weekend with Powerful Political Video
The Strokes have now played both weekends of Coachella 2026. While their April 11th performance featured jokes about Jeff Bezos and a billing second to Justin Bieber, last night’s show (also ahead of Bieber) took on a much more serious…
Charity Cuts Ties With Osbourne Over Anti-Immigration Rally
Last week, Sharon Osbourne confirmed her attendance at far-right U.K. activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” anti-immigration rally next month. This announcement drew significant backlash, including from the U.K. homelessness charity Centrepoint, which has officially cut ties with their former…