Metallica Play Small N.Y. Show with Celebrity Attendance
Key Takeaways Event Overview: Metallica performed at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York, on August 28, 2025. Setlist Highlights: The band played a 13-song set featuring a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. Attendance Details: The venue’s capacity was doubled to…
Cradle of Filth Drama: Dani Filth’s Detailed Statement
Wiele się wydarzyło w obozie Cradle of Filth w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, gdy klawiszowiec/wokalistka Zoe Federoff zrezygnowała w trakcie trasy, a jej mąż – gitarzysta Marek “Ashok” Smerda – został zwolniony tuż potem. Teraz lider zespołu, Dani Filth, podzielił się…
Brent Hinds’ Obituary Announces Upcoming ‘Celebration of Life’ Event
The obituary for former Mastodon guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds – who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Aug. 20, 2025 – has been posted, offering a heartfelt remembrance of the revered musician before concluding: “A celebration of life will be…
1970s Rock Albums That Influenced Hair Metal’s Rise
Here are five albums from the 1970s that paved the way for hair metal. By the time the 1980s rolled around, hair metal seemed to explode overnight, characterized by loud guitars, flamboyant wardrobes, and an attitude thriving on debauchery and…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Key Takeaways New Tours: Six new tours were announced this week, including major acts like Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Special Shows: The Acacia Strain will host a holiday show in December featuring multiple support acts. Bowl for Ronnie: The annual Bowl for…
Cradle of Filth Guitarist Shares First Message After Firing
Now former Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek “Ashok” Smerda has made his first comments after he was let go from the band following a dramatic week that saw he and his wife Zoe Marie Federoff question the band’s management and…
Korn Concert Incident: Man Ejected for Masturbating
A man at a recent Korn concert was punched by a fan and ejected by security for apparent public masturbation. The incident took place on Aug. 27 at the first of two nights at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.,…
Zodiac Signs of 50 Influential Rock and Metal Musicians
Oto znaki zodiaku 50 wielkich muzyków rockowych i metalowych. To niezwykłe, jak wiele z tych rockmanów pasuje do cech swoich znaków. Według Almanac.com, Wodnik postrzegany jest jako asertywny i odważny. Oba te przymioty można przypisać wokalistom takim jak Axl Rose…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Unveils 2025 Tour with 106 Shows
The annual touring of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra has become a cherished tradition, with this year featuring 106 performances across 64 markets to bring a heavy dose of holiday spirit. Multiple casts will present the all-new stage production of the band’s…
Dani Filth Responds to Statements as Cradle of Filth Guitarist
Cradle of Filth have now officially fired guitarist Marek “Ashok” Smerda after he and his wife Zoe Marie Federoff issued statements laying out their issues with the band’s management and sharing the contracts on social media they were allegedly asked…
Jesus Piece Band Confirmed ‘Dead’ by Three Members
According to three members of the metalcore band Jesus Piece, the group has been “dead for some time,” but one member appears to be trying to continue on without them. In a new posting shared to the group’s Instagram account,…
Nu-Metalcore Guitarist Takes on $20 Temu Guitar Challenge
Zak Cox of the nu-metalcore band Uncured is here to take the Temu Guitar Challenge. What is the Temu Guitar Challenge? The Temu Guitar Challenge presents a daunting task for any guitarist — can you play these inexpensive, subpar guitars…