Slayer Announces 40th Anniversary ‘Reign in Blood’ Event
Slayer has added a third show in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their landmark 1986 album Reign in Blood, with an additional date booked in Los Angeles this November. Earlier this week, the thrash legends announced a pair…
Korn Exit Reason Revealed by Fieldy, Current Status Clarified
Estranged Korn bassist Fieldy has provided further clarity on his status with the band and the reasons behind his initial announcement of a hiatus during a recent appearance on the Shady Characters podcast. In 2021, the co-founding Korn bassist issued…
Lizzy Rain to Make WWE Debut Next Week, Clive Burr’s Niece
The legacy of Iron Maiden will extend beyond the concert stage and into the wrestling ring when Lizzy Rain, the niece of late Maiden drummer Clive Burr, makes her WWE debut next week. Rain, formerly known as Rayne Leverkusen, will…
Chad Gray: Mudvayne and Hellyeah Frontman Insights
Interview: Chuck Armstrong Chad Gray Is Finding His Independence Mudvayne first got together to create music in 1996. Less than a year later, they released their debut EP, Kill, I Oughtta. Since then, the band has become known for their…
Hair Metal Bands with Best Second Albums
The sophomore slump is one of the most dreaded curses in music history – but it didn’t affect these six hair metal bands whose second album is their best. Bands get their whole lives to make their first album. They…
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…
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….
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…