The New Rock + Metal Albums Out This Week
See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
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October 16, 2026
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John Maskell’s history of two groups – Group 004 + 1 and The Beat Syndicate
John Maskell got in touch to provide a more detailed account of his time with The Beat Syndicate who...
Judas Priest Announce Ian Hill’s Retirement
Message from Ian Hill: It is with heavy hearts that we are sending out this personal message from...
Willie Nelson, Yo La Tengo Endorse James Talarico
YLT will play a benefit concert for the Texas Senate hopeful in Austin on October 27
Rock Arena
Guitars, heavy riffs, and concert anthems
Watch Metallica Debut ‘Until It Sleeps’ at the Sphere
The entire venue was bathed in (virtual) bovine blood and semen for the debut of the...
Dave Lombardo – ‘Reign in Blood’ Still ‘Gives Me the Chills’
The former Slayer drummer reflects on the band's third LP (which turns 40 this year); his...
Sex Pistols singer Frank Carter throws “stupid” fan out of a gig – and the fans’s dad approves
Frank Carter gets unexpected backing after ejecting a fan from a Sex Pistols show for being...
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I’MMORTAL’s ‘SWAMP MONSTER’ Powers Through Pop’s Boundaries
The alt-pop artist I’MMORTAL, who is active in both New York and London, released her most...
Win Cabaret Voltaire’s CODE on vinyl and triple CD, with signed art card
The post Win Cabaret Voltaire’s CODE on vinyl and triple CD, with signed art card appeared...
SATURDAY: A Career In Song Ratings
There are a number of acts who have debuted in the past few decades and have...
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Journey’s Deen Castronovo ‘Doing Great’ After Mid-Show Emergency
The drummer had been taken to a hospital after playing just two songs on Thursday night. Continue reading…
Ian Hill Retires From Judas Priest, Replacement Named
Hill joined Judas Priest three years before Rob Halford and four before Glenn Tipton. Continue reading…
Artists Share Tributes To Olivia Newton-John
It was announced yesterday that Grease icon Olivia Newton-John passed away at 73 years old. As soon as...
Producer Andrew Watt claims that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler wanted to make one more Black Sabbath album, though Tony Iommi says he wasn’t interested
"Ozzy was like, If Bill does it, we'll do it"
Baby Huey and the Baby Sitters
Baby Huey and the Baby Sitters are a famous Chicago band, but their roots are in Richmond, Indiana,...
Record Store Day Black Friday: Every 2026 Rock Release
Special fall independent store event returns in November. Continue reading…