Motley Crue Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Nikki Sixx
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Motley Crue (who formed in Hollywood, Calif. in 1981). To commemorate the occasion, Motley Crue and founding bassist Nikki Sixx have shared heartfelt reflections on the band’s early days (including Sixx humbly reminding…
Jason Momoa ‘Terrified’ About Back to the Beginning Show
You might remember that actor and avid metal enthusiast Jason Momoa emceed the historic Back to the Beginning show last July. While he surely had a great time, Momoa recently revealed why he was also “terrified” to host the event…
Best Alt-Rock Ballads of the ’90s: Top 11 Picks
Key Takeaways Emotional Resonance: The 1990s alternative rock ballads showcased deep vulnerability and introspection. Stripped-Down Sound: Many ballads featured minimal instrumentation paired with personal lyrics. Cultural Impact: These songs influenced future generations of artists to explore emotional depth in their…
Motograter Reunion Rumors Addressed by Ivan Moody in Video
After recent rumors fueled speculation that Ivan Moody might be returning to his former band Motograter, Five Finger Death Punch posted a lengthy explanation on his Instagram account regarding the situation with his former group and how he’s helping to…
’90s Indie Rock Albums You Must Have on Vinyl
Here are 11 essential indie rock albums from the 1990s that you should absolutely own on vinyl. This list could honestly go on forever, given the state of indie music in the ’90s. What it meant to be a true…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
This week saw a resurgence of tour announcements, with 25 new tours revealed in just seven days, alongside significant updates from nine rock and metal festivals. Five Finger Death Punch has unveiled a series of tour dates to celebrate their…
New Rock and Metal Albums Announced This Week
We are only halfway through January and the release schedule is heating up. Here are five of the biggest new album announcements that took place this week. While a handful of big names had already committed to new records this…
Metal Song Stephen Pearcy Wants at His Funeral Revealed
Thankfully, we still have Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy among the living, but during a recent Q&A conducted with his publicity firm SRO, the vocalist shared which song he would love to be played at his funeral. According to Pearcy, not…
Best Album from 11 Iconic Rock Bands of the 2000s
These are the best albums by 11 legendary rock bands from the 2000s. What was particularly interesting about rock music in the 2000s was the variety of styles it encompassed. The nu-metal and post-grunge subgenres technically began in the mid-’90s,…
Queen Refuses to Play Iconic U.K. Festival, Brian May Explains
Brian May has revealed why Queen still refuse to play the U.K.’s legendary Glastonbury festival. The festival typically takes place in early summer each year and features artists from all different genres. Rock and metal acts such as Guns N’…
2026 North American Tour Announced by Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie
Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie are hitting the road together once again as they’ve just announced a 2026 North American summer tour. The Freaks on Parade tour kicks off in West Palm Beach, Fla. in late August and wraps up…
2026 Inkcarceration Festival Lineup Announced
The lineup for the eighth annual edition of the Inkcarceration Festival has been revealed. Once again, a who’s who of heavy music and tattoo art will be taking over the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio for a weekend…