New Album from Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström Coming This Year
The year 2025 is gearing up to be an incredibly significant period for Avatar, highlighted by their exciting series of performances opening for the legendary Iron Maiden and an extravagant Halloween celebration in Mexico City. These events promise to showcase…
Sonic Temple 2025: 6 Major Highlights You Can’t Miss
Discover the Top Six Unforgettable Moments from Sonic Temple 2025! The highly anticipated annual festival, organized by DWP (Danny Wimmer Presents), transformed Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio into a rock and metal paradise from May 8-11. This four-day musical…
Blame BFMV: Trivium Ends Co-Headlining Tour Early
Bullet for My Valentine has reportedly exited from additional legs of their highly anticipated Poisoned Ascendancy tour alongside Trivium — a move attributed to Matt Tuck, the frontman of BFMV, by Paolo Gregoletto, the bassist of Trivium. This decision has…
Best Ballad: Top 11 Prog Metal Bands to Discover
Explore the Most Iconic Ballads from 11 Influential Progressive Metal Bands! Having previously examined the most unforgettable ballads from several renowned progressive rock bands, it’s only right that we turn our attention to nearly a dozen remarkable progressive metal bands….
Lorna Shore Teases New Project with Mysterious Billboard
Is the New Billboard Along the New Jersey Turnpike Hinting at Lorna Shore’s Comeback? This week, an intriguing new billboard has emerged alongside the New Jersey Turnpike, displaying the enigmatic message, “I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me.” Accompanying this…
Al Jourgensen’s Perspective on Nine Inch Nails’ Success
Al Jourgensen, the dynamic frontman of Ministry, recently shed light on why he has never harbored any feelings of resentment toward bands like Nine Inch Nails, who took the foundational elements of Ministry’s industrial metal sound and propelled them to…
Proposing During Disturbed’s Sacramento Show: Draiman’s Surprise
Congratulations are definitely in order for Disturbed frontman David Draiman and model Sarah Uli, who recently celebrated their engagement on stage. This memorable moment unfolded during a concert in Sacramento, California, this past Friday night, where Draiman delivered a heartfelt…
Crossfade Returns to the Stage at Sonic Temple After 2012
On the night of May 10, 2025, the alternative metal and post-grunge band Crossfade made a triumphant return to the stage, captivating fans at the renowned Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. This performance marked their first live show since…
Judas Priest’s Absence from Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s Farewell
While the majority of the heavy metal community will be tuning in to watch Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s highly anticipated farewell show titled Back to the Beginning this coming July, Judas Priest is notably absent from the lineup, with…
Nick Johnston: Meet Mastodon’s Newest Fill-In Guitarist
Mastodon officially kicked off their North American tour on Thursday at the Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri, marking an exciting milestone as their second show of 2025. This performance was particularly notable as the metal titans showcased their evolving lineup with…
Slayer’s Beginnings with Metal Blade Records
In the most recent episode of the Beardo and Weirdo podcast, comedian Craig Gass and Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael welcomed legendary figures from the heavy metal scene — Kerry King of Slayer and Brian Slagel, the founder…
Sleep Token’s ‘Even in Arcadia’: Fan Reactions to the Hype
The highly anticipated album Even in Arcadia by Sleep Token has finally dropped, and fans are buzzing with excitement as they evaluate whether this latest release from one of the most talked-about bands in hard rock and metal lives up…