K.K. Downing’s Role in New Judas Priest Documentary Revealed
It’s been 15 years since longtime Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing (who joined in 1970) left the band. It’s widely known that the split wasn’t entirely positive, and in a new interview with Metal Hammer, frontman Rob Halford commented on…
Jay Weinberg Fired From Slipknot: Unanswered Questions Remain
Just about every Slipknot fan was shocked when longtime drummer Jay Weinberg (who replaced the late Joey Jordison in 2014) was suddenly and inexplicably fired back in 2023. That said, arguably no one was more surprised by it than Weinberg…
Guns N’ Roses Perform 1991 Deep Cut for Just 3rd Time
Guns N’ Roses surprised fans on Saturday by performing the Use Your Illusion I deep cut "Bad Apples" for the first time in 35 years at Monsters of Rock Brazil. You can watch the performance below. The performance in Sao…
Metallica Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Dates Outside the Sphere
Metallica has just announced a pair of “intimate” November dates at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, which will close out the band’s 2026 touring schedule. Crossover thrash icons Suicidal Tendencies have been selected as the special guest for…
Tool Frontman Backs Ousted Military General
The frontman of Tool, Maynard James Keenan, is publicly supporting the recently ousted United States Army Chief of Staff Randy George, who was asked by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to resign and take early retirement this past week. For…
David Lee Roth Surprises with Coachella Guest Appearance
David Lee Roth made an unexpected appearance at the Coachella festival, joining singer Teddy Swims for a rendition of Van Halen’s classic “Jump.” Performing on the main stage during a set that began at 5:30 PM local time, Swims quickly…
Rock Songs That Defined Radio in 1976: Top 35 Picks
Rok 1976 był rokiem, w którym te utwory trzymały radio w ruchu podczas obchodów dwusetlecia. Po pierwsze, należy zauważyć, że “rock radio” nie było jeszcze technicznie zjawiskiem w połowie lat 70., przynajmniej nie w kontekście kwantyfikacji popularności rockowych utworów. W…
Dave Mustaine’s Nostalgia for His Time in Metallica
Dave Mustaine shared that there’s at least one thing he used to miss about being in Metallica. Megadeth released their self-titled final studio album earlier this year and will spend the next few years on the road in support of…
First Responders by Tim Montana and More New Music
Key Takeaways Personal Journey: Tim Montana discusses his recent therapy sessions and the impact of childhood trauma on his life. Songwriting as Therapy: He views songwriting as a therapeutic tool, helping him address personal issues. Community Engagement: Montana emphasizes the…
Cover Songs by 13 Iconic Grunge-Era Bands
It’s easy to forget how many great cover songs came from grunge-era bands in the 1990s. That period was filled with so many massive rock hits that have stood the test of time. Many are still routinely celebrated well into…
Rock Stars Known for Their Kind Reputations
These are the rock stars known for their exceptional reputations. We acknowledge that the media often emphasizes negative stories, with headlines and articles highlighting the most sensational, absurd, and sometimes disheartening events. We already have lists detailing feuds between rock…
Thirty Seconds to Mars to Honor 2 Iconic Albums on 2027 Tour
Thirty Seconds to Mars is set to celebrate two of their classic albums on a major 2027 tour. The Jared Leto-led band has announced the A Beautiful Lie vs. This Is War trek, which will kick off with a European…