Ozzy Classics Covered by MGK and Jelly Roll at Pre-Grammy Gala
Last night (Jan. 31) saw many artists appear at Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala & Grammy Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles (ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards, which is happening tonight). Among the…
Border Patrol Killing of Alex Pretti Sparks Rockers’ Reactions
Yesterday (Jan. 24), 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti was fatally shot by United States Border Patrol amid ongoing anti-ICE protests in the area. It was the third ICE-related shooting in the city this month, and since then, numerous rockers have…
Megadeth Covers Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’: Fan Reactions
Now that Megadeth’s self-titled final album is out, let’s look at how fans are reacting to the band’s new version of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning.” Dave Mustaine teased that Megadeth’s 17th studio album would include a “cover song” before the…
Grateful Dead Co-Founder Bob Weir Honored by Rockers and Fans
Yesterday (Jan. 10), Loudwire reported that Grateful Dead guitarist/vocalist Bob Weir has “died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer and lung issues.” Since then, numerous rockers and fans – as well as The Empire State Building…
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…
Guns N’ Roses Fans Share Reactions to New Songs ‘Nothin” and ‘Atlas’
Here’s what Guns N’ Roses fans are saying about the band’s two new songs “Nothin’” and “Atlas.” The songs are the first new material from GN’R since 2023, when they released “Perhaps” and “The General” a few months apart from…
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…
Ace Frehley Death: Peter Criss Shares His First Comments
Former KISS drummer Peter Criss has offered his first comments following the death of his longtime bandmate, guitarist Ace Frehley. Frehley died Thursday (Oct. 16) at the age of 74. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” read a statement from…
Buckethead Reacts to Slash Sharing Video on Instagram
Buckethead has responded to Slash reposting a video of him playing guitar on social media on Wednesday (Oct. 1). If you follow Slash on Instagram, then you know how risky it can be opening one of his posts in public….
Sharon Osbourne Thanks Fans Following Ozzy’s Passing
It’s been almost two months since metal’s reigning Prince of Darkness died (on July 22, 2025), and this past Friday – Sept. 12 – Sharon Osbourne took to social media to thank fans for their “overwhelming love and support” as…
Bill Kelliher’s First Statement on Brent Hinds Death
Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher has made his first public comments after the death of former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds last week. The musician admitted that the death of Hinds has hit him rather hard, experiencing a wealth of emotions in…
Brent Hinds Tribute by Rock and Metal Musicians
Rock and metal musicians are sharing tributes online to former Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident last night (Aug. 20). The tragedy was first confirmed by Atlanta News First. The outlet reported that Hinds was…