Rock Band Takes Over Jelly Roll Amid Rock the Country Sales Decline
One of the Rock the Country festival’s stops is getting a makeover as Staind are stepping in to replace Jelly Roll as a headliner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The move was revealed in a wide-spanning update from the Rock…
Shinedown Albums Ranked by Brent Smith Including New Release
With a new album underway, Brent Smith ranked every Shinedown album — even the new one — in a video on social media. The rockers currently have seven studio albums out and their eighth, titled Ei8ht, will be out on May 29….
Jani Lane’s Contribution to a Forgotten ’90s Emo Album
An emo album from the ’90s featuring Warrant’s Jani Lane is receiving renewed attention nearly 30 years after its release. This is the same Warrant known for “Cherry Pie.” How Did Jani Lane Appear on an Emo Album? The intersection…
HIM: Is the Iconic Goth Band Planning a Reunion?
Could we see Finnish goth rockers HIM on the reunion track someday? Singer Ville Valo appears to be open to the idea. While speaking with Metal Hammer, Valo gave an update on his current music but also shared a special…
Live Nation Found Guilty of Operating Illegal Monopoly
A jury has ruled that Live Nation and their subsidiary Ticketmaster have operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans on tickets for entertainment events. This comes in the wake of increased scrutiny on the company’s ticketing practices by both the Biden…
Music and Politics: Billy Corgan Interviews David Draiman
David Draiman of Disturbed shared his views with Billy Corgan on whether music should be political. Draiman was the latest guest on Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast, which was released earlier today (April 15). During their hour-and-a-half conversation, they discussed…
Music and Politics: Billy Corgan Interviews David Draiman
David Draiman of Disturbed shared his views with Billy Corgan regarding the intersection of music and politics. Draiman was a recent guest on Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast, released earlier today (April 15). During their hour-and-a-half conversation, they explored the…
Taylor Momsen Hospitalized with Spider Rash Photo Shared
The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen was hospitalized last night (April 14) due to a reaction from a recent spider bite. The singer, who received a series of rabies shots in the spring of 2024 after being bitten by a bat…
Jack White Criticizes Christian Trump Supporters Over ‘Jesus’ Post
Jack White is once again calling out President Trump after the U.S. leader recently posted an A.I.-generated image that appeared to paint him as a Christ-like healer. And he’s also wondering how his evangelical Christian supporters took the post and…
Iron Maiden’s Response to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
After more than 20 years of eligibility, Iron Maiden are finally going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The metal icons were announced as part of the 2026 class, bringing to an end one of the longest and…
Rock and Metal Highlights from Coachella 2026
While Coachella may not be as rock-heavy as it was in the early years, there were still plenty of buzzy moments from the opening weekend of this year’s festival that featured members of the rock and metal world. So let’s…
Rock Hall 2026 Induction Class Unveiled on American Idol
Just like last year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame partnered with ABC’s American Idol to reveal their 2026 Rock Hall induction class. After an opening performance featuring Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens with American Idol judge Carrie…