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…
Apocalypse Anthems Compared to Party Tunes
In this week’s poll, we want to know …. what is your jam? Do you prefer to hear some apocalypse anthems or rock out to party tunes? You can share your opinion in the weekly Chuck’s Fight Club poll through…
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…
Devil Wears Prada Guitarist: Meet the Band’s Talent
Key Takeaways Festival Impact: Dave Shapiro significantly influenced the metalcore scene and the Summer of Loud festival. Long-Term Friendship: Jeremy DePoyster and Mike Hranica have maintained a brother-like bond throughout their musical journey. Creative Process: DePoyster approaches songwriting with a…
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…
FFDP’s New Album and 20th Anniversary Tour with Zoltan Bathory
Key Takeaways New Album: Five Finger Death Punch is currently recording their 10th studio album. 20th Anniversary: The band is preparing for their 20th anniversary tour in 2026. Creative Process: They have around 25-26 musical ideas prepared for the new…
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…
19 Active Bands Without an Album Release in Five Years
There are at least 19 major rock and metal bands that haven’t released a new studio album in five or more years. Some artists regularly produce new albums every few years, while others take their time — their sweet, sweet…