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Randy Blythe Is Done Watching His Generation Stay Silent
Randy Blythe isn't asking nicely. The Lamb of God frontman is calling out an entire generation of musicians for going soft when the world needs volume most.
Megadeth Hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — 40 Years in the Making
After 40 years, 17 albums, cancer, multiple surgeries, and one of the most turbulent histories in thrash metal — Megadeth finally hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Black Label Society's 'Engines of Demolition' Is Zakk Wylde's Most Personal Album — And His Most Necessary
Zakk Wylde spent four years building Engines of Demolition. Then Ozzy Osbourne died, and the album became something else — a record made in grief, anchored by a
Lzzy Hale on 22 Years With Joe Hottinger: 'There Is Nothing Like Doing What You Love With the Person You Love'
At the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Lzzy Hale opened up about her 22-year relationship with bandmate Joe Hottinger — and why they looked to Pat Benatar and Nei
Nonpoint's Elias Soriano Says New Album Will Make You 'Have Fun Again'
Nonpoint frontman Elias Soriano is promising something different from the noise: a record built to empower, not decorate sadness. And 16 or 17 songs are already
The Chart That Forgot Women: How Poppy, Amy Lee, and Courtney LaPlante Made Rock Radio History
Poppy, Amy Lee, and Courtney LaPlante became the first three women to co-lead a #1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart — a milestone 45 years in the ma
Jack Osbourne on Ozzy's Final Days: 'He Was Done. He Was Okay With His Journey.'
Jack Osbourne opens up about his father Ozzy's final days, revealing the rock legend had made peace with his journey after Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning
The Scene Ran Caleb Shomo Off Instagram. Then Fronzak Opened His Mouth.
Caleb Shomo deleted his Instagram this week. No statement, no explanation. The context surrounding it is ugly — and Chris Fronzak's response made it uglier.
Nicko McBrain: The End of an Era
Two things can be true at once. Nicko McBrain is being recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — nominated for the class of 2026 as a member of...
Beartooth, Atreyu, and the Great Metalcore Escape: When Bands Outgrow Their Roots
There is a conversation happening in metalcore right now, and most people are dancing around it. Two of the genre’s most significant acts — Beartooth...
Every Major Metal & Hard Rock Album Coming in 2026 (Updated)
Last updated: February 2026. Bookmark this page — we update it as dates are confirmed.
Tomahawk Are Back: 13 Years Later, Mike Patton’s Best Band Returns on Their Own Terms
Thirteen years is a long time to wait. But Tomahawk has never operated on anyone else’s timeline.
Mike Patton Hints at Quiet Closure for Faith No More’s Final Run
Mike Patton’s recent comments suggest Faith No More’s last run carried a quiet sense of closure. With decades of influence behind them and a Bay Area legacy tha
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dead at 78 — Not Metal, Still Mandatory Respect
It’s not metal. Let’s get that out of the way. But if you give a damn about musicianship, risk-taking, and […]
Top 10 Upcoming Metal Albums of 2026
The Top 10 Upcoming Metal, Metalcore, Deathcore & Hardcore Albums of 2026 Let’s be honest — 2026 is already looking […]
Top 10 Metal Tracks That Defined 2025 — Editorial Rundown
The top 10 metal tracks of 2025 tell the story of a year where heavy music hit harder emotionally as […]
Evanescence Performed 'Afterlife' at The Game Awards and It Was a Statement
Amy Lee walked onto one of gaming's biggest stages and reminded everyone what a real vocalist sounds like. Evanescence performed 'Afterlife' at The Game Awards
Iron Maiden Discography & Legacy: Ranking the Albums
Iron Maiden’s discography is a towering legacy in heavy metal, spanning 17 studio albums from their self-titled debut in 1980 […]
Farewell to the Prince of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025)
This one hurts in a way that doesn’t fade after the first reread. Ozzy Osbourne is dead, and the world […]