New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Although it was a shortened holiday week, two major names in rock and metal have announced new touring information. Guns N' Roses have shared their 2026 touring plans, featuring numerous dates across the U.S. Meanwhile, Megadeth continues to expand their…
Best Gifts For Metal Fans Who Enjoy Coffee
Some prefer to wake up with a hot cup of coffee, while others enjoy some metal music. Then, there are those whose mornings call for doing both. We tracked down some of the best coffees from big-name metal bands that…
5 Rock and Metal Highlights to Appreciate in 2025
As another year starts coming to a close, we wanted to spread some positivity and share the five things we’re most thankful for that happened in the rock and metal world in 2025. There were a lot of really great…
Best Rock Song Collaborations of the 2020s So Far
We may only be at the midpoint of the decade, but some of the top rock songs of the 2020s so far have been collaborations that teamed up some of the best that modern music has to offer. For this…
Baby Announcement: Jay Weinberg and Wife Chloe Expecting
Congratulations are in order for Jay Weinberg and his wife Chloe as the couple just revealed that they are expecting their first child. It’s been a significant year for the drummer, who has continued his time with Infectious Grooves and…
2026 Induction Class Announced by Metal Hall of Fame
The Metal Hall of Fame has revealed their 2026 induction class, complete with a Sunset Strip celebration scheduled for Jan. 21 in Los Angeles. Launched with a 2017 ceremony, the Metal Hall of Fame has shined the spotlight on some…
Arch Enemy Vocalist Discusses Alissa White-Gluz Departure
Key Takeaways Departure Announcement: Arch Enemy announced the split with vocalist Alissa White-Gluz over the weekend. Johan Liiva’s Response: Former vocalist Johan Liiva expressed surprise at the news and confirmed he is not returning to the band. Alissa’s Future Plans:…
Megadeth 2026 Tour Dates Announced with Thrash Legends
Megadeth have announced the first Canadian headlining dates of their upcoming farewell world tour. The thrash legends’ romp through the Great White North will begin on Feb. 15 in Victoria, British Columbia, and end on March 6 in Quebec City….
Death Metal Frontman Addresses Bandmates’ Departure Details
The frontman of Vitriol, Kyle Rasmussen, has spoken out after the other three members of the band announced on social media that they decided to leave him behind at a gas station while returning home mid-tour from their current run….
Matt Heafy Reveals New Video Game Venture from Trivium
Key Takeaways New Venture: Matt Heafy is developing a video game titled Kunoichi, featuring a female warrior heroine. Musical Influence: The game’s score combines metal, industrial, electronic, and traditional Japanese music. Personal Journey: Heafy discusses his mental health journey and…
The Best Rock and Metal Albums of 2025
Here are the 51 best rock and metal albums of 2025. We’re officially more than halfway through the decade. It’s already produced its own crop of new ascending stars and quite a handful of veterans who are defying the legacy…
Warped Tour Expanding Globally in 2026
After a successful return of the Vans Warped Tour in 2025, organizers have now revealed that the festival will be back for 2026 and that they’ve added a few shows outside the U.S. Initially, all three of the 2025 stops…