Roddy Bottum Calls 1992 GNR Tour ‘Offensive’ for Faith No More
In the early 1990s, Faith No More opened for Guns N’ Roses (and stadium co-headliners Metallica) during GNR’s Use Your Illusion tour. It’s widely regarded as one of the most controversial tours in rock and metal history, and during a…
Nita Strauss Expecting First Child With Her Husband
Congratulations to Nita Strauss, who revealed that she’s expecting her first child with her husband and manager Josh Villalta. The couple started dating in 2011 and got married in May of 2024. They announced in a social media post yesterday…
Yungblud Collaborates with Smashing Pumpkins on ‘Zombie’ Remix
Yungblud continues to attract top talent from the music industry, having just released a darker version of his Grammy-nominated song “Zombie,” featuring The Smashing Pumpkins. This collaboration highlights a long-standing mutual respect between the artists and adds an exclamation point…
Rock and Metal Bands Touring in 2026
Here are the rock and metal bands touring in 2026. It’s officially the start of a new year, and rock and metal fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months. Since artists constantly announce new tour…
50-Year-Old Rock and Metal Albums Celebrating in 2026
Which significant rock and metal albums are celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026? We have some genuine classics that are reaching the big 5-O this year. It was the mid-1970s, and while disco was enjoying its time in the spotlight,…
Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather Collaborate on New Album
Alex Van Halen has announced that he and Steve Lukather, the star from Toto, are set to begin working on a new album together. “I’m getting ready to do this record with Lukather and a couple of other people,” Van…
Yungblud Takes Over in Exclusive Interview
Interview: Chuck Armstrong Images: Tom Pallant Following His Gut, Every Step of the Way2025 marked a life-changing year for Yungblud. From capturing the world’s attention with his tribute to Black Sabbath at Back to the Beginning to collaborating with Aerosmith…
Mike Portnoy’s Top 10 Albums of 2025 Revealed
Mike Portnoy, the drummer of Dream Theater, has revealed his annual Top 10 list for 2025, which includes albums, films, and TV shows, while also paying tribute to influential musicians and figures lost throughout the year. Portnoy is not only…
Most Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025
What were the most played songs on rock radio in 2025? According to the Mediabase chart for Active Rock’s year-to-date tracking of radio spins from January 2025 to the present, it has been determined that Papa Roach’s “Even If It…
Tool Fan’s Guide to the New Year’s Eve Viral Song Trend
A Tool fan created a guide for ringing in the New Year with the band’s most iconic moments so you can jump on the viral countdown trend. This fan shares this post on the Tool Reddit page every December, and…
In Memoriam – Rockers We Remember from 2025
As the year concludes, we can now reflect on the staggering amount of talent that we’ve lost over the calendar year of 2025. Some of rock and metal’s biggest names died over this past year, but their musical legacy left…
Jack White Criticizes U.S. Congressman in Strong Statement
Jack White has posted a heated statement in response to U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett sharing a fake, AI-generated video of the musician with intent to stoke political divide. The elected official also made disparaging remarks about White’s physical appearance, which…