Zakk Wylde Confirms New Album Plans with Ozzy Osbourne
In the months since Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, guitarist Zakk Wylde has spoken several times about his hopes to continue collaborating with the Prince of Darkness after his Back to the Beginning farewell concert. Now, Wylde has confirmed that they were…
Children of Bodom Members Reunite for Alexi Laiho Tribute
The surviving members of Children of Bodom will reunite for a one-off show in February to pay tribute to late bandleader Alexi Laiho. The event, titled “A Celebration of Music,” will take place on Feb. 26 at the Tavastia Club…
Sonic Temple 2026 Lineup Announced
The lineup for the 2026 Sonic Temple Festival has been revealed with Tool and Shinedown joining the previously announced My Chemical Romance and Bring Me the Horizon as headliners for the music weekend. As with previous years, the Sonic Temple…
’80s Metal Albums Everyone Should Own on Vinyl
Key Takeaways Essential Albums: This list includes 11 must-have ’80s metal albums for vinyl collectors. Genre Evolution: The ’80s saw the emergence of various metal styles, including traditional heavy metal and thrash. Key Tracks: Each album features three significant tracks…
’80s Metal Albums Everyone Should Own on Vinyl
Key Takeaways Essential Albums: This list features 11 must-have ’80s metal albums for any vinyl collector. Genre Evolution: The ’80s saw the emergence of various metal styles, including thrash, death, and black metal. Key Tracks: Each album includes three standout…
2026 Rock and Metal Grammy Nominees Revealed
The complete list of Grammy nominations for the upcoming year has been unveiled, featuring all of the 2026 rock, metal, and alternative Grammy nominees. The Recording Academy released its full list of nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards today (Nov….
2026 Rock and Metal Grammy Nominations Spark Fan Reactions
Something remarkable occurred following this year’s Grammy nominations announcement: Rock and metal fans did not express their usual discontent over a perceived lack of relevance or representation. Does this indicate that the Recording Academy has finally made progress in recognizing…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Here is your weekly Friday recap of all the new rock and metal tours that were announced this past week (Oct. 31 – Nov. 6). Two massive classic rock bands — AC/DC and Journey — are set to hit states…
Layne Staley’s Legacy Explored by Rockers in New Book
Key Insights Corey Taylor’s Tribute: He describes Alice In Chains as his favorite band, highlighting how their music influenced his songwriting. Dave Mustaine’s Anecdote: Mustaine recalls a memorable skydiving experience with Layne Staley during a tour. Robert Trujillo’s Perspective: Trujillo…
Megadeth Unveils Titles of 10 Tracks on Final Album
After teasing it back in August, Megadeth has confirmed their plans to release their final album, now set for release on Jan. 23, 2026, and we have the titles for the 10 songs that will make up their self-titled set….
Metallica Stops Using Amps Live: Here’s Why
Here’s why Metallica stopped using guitar amps live, according to James Hetfield’s guitar tech. Metallica fans may or may not have even noticed that the rockers don’t have a bunch of amps lined up behind them onstage, but the change…
Chilean Beauty Pageant Contestant Shines With Death Metal Vocals
Una concursante de un certamen de belleza chileno llamó la atención el fin de semana pasado cuando cantó — no, gritó — una contundente canción de su banda de death metal. La concursante en cuestión era Ignacia Fernández, de 27…