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DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE CROWN And THE HALO EFFECT To Perform At Charity Concert Honoring AT THE GATES' TOMAS LINDBERG

November 14 marked the 30th anniversary of the iconic, globally influential and genre-defining masterpiece that is AT THE GATES' "Slaughter Of The Soul". Sadly, the voice behind the timeless classic did not make it to see the anniversary, as AT THE GATES frontman Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg passed away f...

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CHRIS BARNES On Upcoming SIX FEET UNDER Album: 'No Fillers, No Modern Tricks Or Bulls**t'

SIX FEET UNDER vocalist Chris Barnes has shared an update on the progress of the recording and mixing sessions for the band's upcoming album. The follow-up to last year's "Killing For Revenge" is tentatively due in early 2026 via Metal Blade Records. Chris wrote on Instagram: "The new SIX FEET...

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MAX CAVALERA Brings SOULFLY Back To The Primitive On 'Chama': 'This Record Sets The Place On Fire'

By David E. Gehlke Max Cavalera has so many bands going at once (SOULFLY, CAVALERA, GO AHEAD AND DIE, NAILBOMB and KILLER BE KILLED) that no one would find fault if you couldn't keep them straight. His ubiquity, though, is now backed by SOULFLY's recent output that has atoned for some iffy studio al...

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VINNIE PAUL's Recipes Now Available At Rainbow Bar & Grill

Fans of Vinnie Paul Abbott can order three unique dishes straight out of the PANTERA, HELLYEAH and DAMAGEPLAN drummer's cookbook throughout this holiday season at the historic Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood, California. Published posthumously in March 2025, the book is an exact version of...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD And FOREIGNER Announce 'Double Trouble Double Vision' Tour For Summer 2026

LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for summer 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the "Double Trouble Double Vision Tour" begins on July 23 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with a final performance planned on August 29...

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LARS ULRICH Says He 'Works Harder' At Staying Fit For METALLICA's Physically Demanding Live Performances

On October 9 and October 10, California Film Institute's Mill Valley Film Festival featured "Metallica Saved My Life", a documentary that explores the life-changing impact of the San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal band on its fans, as its Centerpiece Screening at Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley, Calif...

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KISS Avatar Creative Director Says Upcoming Show 'Is Not Just Going To Be Animation Or Recreation'

During a November 15 presentation at the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event at the Virgin Hotels casino and resort complex in Las Vegas, KISS avatar show creative director Thierry Coup — co-founder of the experiential design and innovation studio JOCOUP Creative, which is partnering with Popho...

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SY KEELER's Reunion With ONSLAUGHT Is 'A Hundred Percent Permanent', Says NIGE ROCKETT

U.K. thrash metal pioneers ONSLAUGHT played their first concert with returning vocalist Sy Keeler on November 9 at the U.K.'s Damnation Festival at the BEC Arena in Manchester. Prior to the gig, ONSLAUGHT guitarist Nige Rockett was asked by Stewart Lucas of Rockflesh if ONSLAUGHT's reunion with Keel...

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GEORGE HARRIS, Son Of IRON MAIDEN Bassist STEVE HARRIS, Is Forced To Quit Touring With THE RAVEN AGE Due To 'Health Issue'

George Harris, son of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris, has announced that the upcoming THE RAVEN AGE tour will be his last with the U.K.-based melodic metal act. George, who co-founded THE RAVEN AGE in 2009 with fellow guitarist Dan Wright, took to the band's social media earlier today (Saturday, N...

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Watch: KISS Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY During First 'Unmasked' Show At 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

KISS paid tribute to Ace Frehley during the band's first show in nearly two years. The legendary rockers kicked off the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" with an outdoor unplugged performance on Friday (November 14) at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. At the beginning of the concert, KISS frontman Paul Sta...

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MEGADETH Shares Music Video For Punky New Single 'I Don't Care'

MEGADETH's music video for the band's new song "I Don't Care" can be seen below. The uncompromising metal titans teamed with director Keith J Leman for the clip, which mashes scenes of skate culture with dynamic band performance footage. MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine says about the anthemic "I Don't...

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BUSH Added To ALTER BRIDGE's Inaugural BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL In Wales

After announcing their brand new Blackbird Festival, ALTER BRIDGE have just turned the volume up even higher — unveiling BUSH as the final act joining the bill for the festival's debut edition. On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the mighty grounds of Cardiff Castle will play host to a day of monumental roc...

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STEVE VAI: 'I Was Drawn' To The Energy Of Heavy Metal

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Metal Sticks", the podcast hosted by Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of IRON MAIDEN for 42 years, recently retired from touring, and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni. In this episode, Vai shares rare insights into his...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Shares Music Video For Title Track Of Upcoming 'Celebrate' EP

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY will release a brand-new EP, "Celebrate", digitally on March 6, 2026 via Mascot Records. The official music video for the EP's second single, the "Celebrate" title track, can be seen below. BLACK STONE CHERRY are a band in the truest sense of the term. Hard rocker...

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AC/DC's Australian 'Power Up' Tour Kick-Off Made Waves That Were Detected By Earthquake Monitoring Equipment

AC/DC's first Australian concert in a decade, which took place Wednesday night (November 12) in Melbourne, reportedly registered on a local seismograph, which detects earthquake activity. Adam Pascale, the chief scientist at the Seismology Research Centre, told Australia's Australian Broadcasting Co...