New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
As anticipated, the number of tour announcements significantly decreased during Christmas week. This week, we have only two new rock and metal tour announcements along with one major festival update. Leading the announcements, the powerful CKY has scheduled a brief…
First Ever Music Video for Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were’
Up until now, there never was a music video for Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” the title track from their iconic 1975 album. That has changed. A new music video has arrived featuring animations and archival footage of the…
Black Crowes 2026 Headlining Dates Announced Before Guns N’ Roses Tour
The Black Crowes have spent more than a year on the road in support of Happiness Bastards, but they’re not slowing down in 2026. Rich and Chris Robinson have already scheduled headlining shows in Australia, Japan, the U.K., and Europe…
Inappropriate Conduct Allegations Against Guitarist Coalesce
Coalesce has publicly addressed allegations of inappropriate conduct made against guitarist Jes Steineger by a former student of his at a college institution. Word of the alleged misconduct began reaching a wider audience after the accuser posted in an r/Metalcore…
Stranger Things Soundtrack Spot Surprises Ian Gillan
Ian Gillan only discovered that a classic Deep Purple track had been used by the producers of Stranger Things when he was asked about it in an interview. “Child In Time,” from the band’s 1970 album In Rock, was heard…
Rock and Metal Musicians Share 2025 Holiday Cheer
The holidays are upon us, and the heavy music world is taking some time to spread Christmas cheer while reflecting on the year that has passed and offering both Christmas and New Year’s greetings to their fans. As they wind…
Vinnie Vincent’s New Single Available for $225
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has announced a new single titled “Ride the Serpent.” It marks his first new original material in over 20 years, and it comes with a high price tag. In a message posted to his official…
Atreyu Singer Discusses Rule Shaping Their Current Music
Key Takeaways New Song: Atreyu released their new song “Dead” earlier this year, showcasing their vibrant energy. 10-Year Rule: The band implemented a 10-year rule during songwriting, focusing on influences from bands they loved in their youth. Re-recording: They revisited…
2025 Most Listened To List by Machine Head’s Robb Flynn
As the year nears its end, Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn has offered a playlist and reflections on the music that he listened to the most over the course of 2025. Though the playlist is titled “Robb’s Top 10 ‘Listened…
Steve Hackett’s Upcoming World Tour: What to Expect
Phil Collins has retired from the road. Mike Rutherford‘s most recent Mike + the Mechanics shows only included a couple of Genesis songs, all released after the mid-’80s. Peter Gabriel doesn’t play any at all. That leaves Steve Hackett, who…
Rock and Metal Albums to Watch for in 2026
Jakie są najbardziej oczekiwane albumy rockowe i metalowe w 2026 roku? Dowiedzmy się i przyjrzyjmy się zespołom, które obecnie pracują nad nową muzyką, ale jeszcze nie ogłosiły albumu. Lata 2020 szybko mijają, a zostały nam tylko cztery lata. Na czoło…
Metal Band’s Worst Album of the Year Critiqued by Podcast
During The Guardian‘s Today In Focus podcast, music editor Ben Beaumont-Thomas criticized Sleep Token’s Even In Arcadia as the worst album of the year. They may have been one of 2025’s biggest bands, but apparently not everyone is on board with their…