John Mellencamp Reflects on ‘Totally Humiliated’ Rock Hall Moment
John Mellencamp has shared his experience of a performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that left him “totally humiliated.” In 1995, Mellencamp was invited to participate in a special celebration marking the opening of the Hall’s museum…
New Rock and Metal Albums Announced This Week
We are only halfway through January and the release schedule is heating up. Here are five of the biggest new album announcements that took place this week. While a handful of big names had already committed to new records this…
Jimmy Buffett and Bono’s Close Call with Jamaican Police
On January 16, 1996, Jimmy Buffett and Bono found themselves mixed up in a dangerous case of mistaken identity. The “Margaritaville” singer had booked his Grumman HU-16 Albatross seaplane — nicknamed the Hemisphere Dancer — for a flight down to…
Metal Song Stephen Pearcy Wants at His Funeral Revealed
Thankfully, we still have Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy among the living, but during a recent Q&A conducted with his publicity firm SRO, the vocalist shared which song he would love to be played at his funeral. According to Pearcy, not…
Best Album from 11 Iconic Rock Bands of the 2000s
These are the best albums by 11 legendary rock bands from the 2000s. What was particularly interesting about rock music in the 2000s was the variety of styles it encompassed. The nu-metal and post-grunge subgenres technically began in the mid-’90s,…
Queen Refuses to Play Iconic U.K. Festival, Brian May Explains
Brian May has revealed why Queen still refuse to play the U.K.’s legendary Glastonbury festival. The festival typically takes place in early summer each year and features artists from all different genres. Rock and metal acts such as Guns N’…
Justin Hayward Announces 11-Date U.S. Tour with Moody Blues
Final surviving core Moody Blues member Justin Hayward has confirmed 11 U.S. tour dates, beginning in March and continuing into April. See a complete list of Story in Your Eyes Tour dates, cities, and venues below. Tickets and VIP packages…
Slipknot’s Clown Discusses Upcoming Album Status
It has been some time since Slipknot released their last original album, and percussionist and band leader Shawn Crahan has provided a brief update on the current status of the band. This period has been busy since The End, So…
Hollywood Vampires Summer 2026 Tour Dates Revealed
The Hollywood Vampires have announced a European summer tour, marking their first shows in over three years. This rock ‘n’ roll supergroup — featuring Alice Cooper, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, Cooper guitarist Tommy Henriksen, and actor Johnny Depp — will…
2026 North American Tour Announced by Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie
Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie are hitting the road together once again as they’ve just announced a 2026 North American summer tour. The Freaks on Parade tour kicks off in West Palm Beach, Fla. in late August and wraps up…
Bob Weir Honored with Procession in San Francisco
Bob Weir will be honored with a homecoming procession in San Francisco on Saturday, Jan. 17. This event follows the passing of the Grateful Dead co-founder on Jan. 10 at the age of 78. He had been ill for some time…
2026 Inkcarceration Festival Lineup Announced
The lineup for the eighth annual edition of the Inkcarceration Festival has been revealed. Once again, a who’s who of heavy music and tattoo art will be taking over the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio for a weekend…