20 Rock and Metal Bands That Reunited in 2025
Was 2025 the year of the rock and metal reunion? It certainly seems as though that was the case as some of the biggest names in heavier music managed to set aside past issues and find their way back to…
NSFW Response from Chicago to Jimi Hendrix’s Tour Invite
Key Insights Chicago’s reaction to Jimi Hendrix’s invitation was enthusiastic and unexpected. The band was known for their unique blend of rock and a dynamic horn section. Hendrix recognized Chicago’s talent, praising their guitarist and horn section. There were discussions…
Producers Who Defined ‘80s Hard Rock and Metal Sound
Here are 10 producers who defined the sound of metal in the 1980s. The rise of hard rock and heavy metal in the ’80s coincided with major changes in how heavy music was not only recorded and mixed, but presented….
One Surviving Cast Member in Classic TV Shows
It feels strange to realize that a TV show you’ve watched your whole life — thanks to endless reruns — now has just one surviving cast member. Iconic shows like All in the Family came from a different time, but…
Fan Collapses at Tool Show in Honolulu
Over the weekend, Tool performed two shows at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena, marking their first performances in Hawaii since 2011. According to various sources, a fan collapsed during one of the concerts, and their condition remains unknown as police continue investigating…
Let There Be Shred: New Megadeth Video Released
Megadeth has released a video for their new song “Let There Be Shred,” which will be featured on their self-titled final album, set to be released on Jan. 23. The track celebrates band leader Dave Mustaine’s early days as he…
Behemoth’s Nergal Celebrates Christmas Despite Satanism
Given his openness about being anti-Christian (and anti-establishment in general), you might think that Behemoth frontman Nergal is also anti-Christmas. You’d be wrong, though, as the blackened death metal vocalist/guitarist recently explained why he still celebrates the holiday as a…
Close Enemies Tour Dates Announced for Tom Hamilton in 2026
The bassist of Aerosmith, Tom Hamilton, is taking his band Close Enemies back on tour starting in January. They will stick to warmer locations with a short series of performances in California and Florida. The tour begins on Jan. 2…
Spinal Tap Tribute from Band and Cast for Rob Reiner
The death of Rob Reiner continues to reverberate through the entertainment world, with several cast members of his popular This Is Spinal Tap movie and its sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues sharing their thoughts on the loss of…
Def Leppard Launches Epic World Tour Adventure
Def Leppard will head to Europe, India, the U.K., and Asia after kicking off 2026 with a dozen U.S. shows. Joe Elliott says the group will dig “a little deeper in the set” on those initial U.S. stops, all of…
Yungblud Denies Howard Stern’s Assertion That Rock Is Dead
Key Takeaways Interview Highlights: Yungblud appeared on the Howard Stern Show and challenged the notion that “rock is dead.” Current Rock Scene: He named six bands that he believes are revitalizing the rock genre. New Album: Yungblud’s latest album, Idols,…
Marilyn Manson Sexual Assault Suit Ruling by Judge
Marilyn Manson has one less legal matter to worry about for now as a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday (Dec. 16) that a sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed by his former assistant Ashley Walters has been dismissed and…