Freaks on Parade 2026 Tour Announced by Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will join forces this summer for the Freaks on Parade tour, with support from the Mongolian folk-metal band the Hu and ’90s industrial rockers Orgy. The monthlong trek begins on Aug. 20 in West Palm…
Tit-tar Explained: Studmuffin Supreme’s Viral TikTok Journey
What began as a humorous shirtless tribute to a metal icon has transformed into a viral sensation, thanks to a Kentucky man and his innovative “tit-tar” skills. How the ‘Tit-tar’ Began Like many metal fans, Aaron Hartman, known online as…
Politician Duped Into Paying Tribute to Disgraced Ian Watkins
A leading U.K. politician has paid tribute to late Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins, but not without a bit of trickery. Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage is one of the public figures on Cameo, the site where you can request personalized…
Farewell Tour by Angel Set for 2026-2027
Seventies glam rockers Angel will embark on a farewell tour throughout 2026 and 2027. The band — which was discovered by Gene Simmons and later signed to the same label as Kiss, Casablanca Records — announced two upcoming shows on…
10-Year-Old Rock and Metal Albums Celebrating in 2026
As the calendar hits 2026, it’s hard to believe that a decade has flown by for these rock and metal albums that are about to be spotlighted. The year 2016 was not only the year we lost the iconic chameleonic…
Tom Keifer Announces 2026 Tour Schedule
Tom Keifer has announced that he’ll return to the road for new 2026 tour dates starting in May. The former Cinderella frontman will share the stage with a variety of support acts from market to market, including Buckcherry, L.A. Guns,…
Metallica Songs James Hetfield Struggles to Perform Live
James Hetfield named the two Metallica songs he finds “difficult” to play live during a recent appearance on The Metallica Report podcast. The frontman reflected on what he’s learned during Metallica’s massive M72 world tour over the last few years…
Best Hair Metal Albums of 1986 Ranked
Move over, thrash — these are the six best hair metal albums of 1986. As the Bay Area headbangers were catching fire and pioneering a subgenre based on full-speed-or-nothing brutality, a different scene just a few hours south was asserting…
John Mellencamp Tired of Being a Clown for Fans
John Mellencamp has no interest in being a “f—ing clown” for his fans. During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the singer explained why he recoiled from playing arena and amphitheater-sized shows in recent years. “I got tired…
The Academy Is … Unveils First Album in 18 Years with New Song
Key Takeaways New Album: The Academy Is… has announced their first album in 18 years titled Almost There. Nostalgic Single: The new song “2005” reflects on the band’s early emo influence. Upcoming Tour: The band will continue their “Almost Here”…
Peter Criss Slams Gene Simmons Over ‘Beth’ Claims
Peter Criss has responded to Gene Simmons regarding the “ridiculous” claim that Criss had no involvement in writing the band’s iconic song “Beth.” Earlier this month, Simmons stated that his fellow founding Kiss member did not merit a writing credit…
President’s Mask Creation Explained by Singer
The band President has gained recognition as one of the latest masked band phenomena, and their leader is now sharing insights on the creation of the mask that has become a significant part of their identity. In an interview with…