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  • Album Review: MAYHEM ‘Liturgy Of Death’

    MAYHEM‘Liturgy Of Death’Century Media Records Over the past decade or so, once – and often – tumultuous Norwegian black metal icons MAYHEM have somehow become a model of stability. The 40-plus-year-old band’s current lineup of vocalist Attila Csihar, founding bassist Jørn “Necrobutcher” Stubberud, long-time drummer Jan Axel “Hellhammer” Blomberg and “new” guitarists Morten Bergeton “Teloch”…

  • W.A.S.P. Announce the ‘1984 To Headless’ 2026 North America Tour

    With Special Guests KK’s Priest W.A.S.P. is excited to announce the “1984 To Headless” 2026 U.S. and Canada Tour with KK’s Priest as very special guest. The tour kicks off on September 10 in CA and runs through October 31st. W.A.S.P. will be playing the hits from their first four albums. Tickets and VIP: www.WASPnation.com General…

  • HALESTORM, SORRY X In Lincoln, CA With Photos!

    At The Venue At Thunder Valley February 6th All Photos By Lisa Holt Photography Thunder Valley Casino Resort was roaring on February 6, 2026, as Halestorm rolled into Lincoln with rising rocker SORRY X in tow. From the first note to the final encore, the night delivered exactly what a HALESTORM show promises: power, precision,…

  • HASTE THE DAY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘DISSENTER’

    THEIR FIRST SINCE 2015 + ARRIVES MAY 1 PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Pluimer HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the ’00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song “Burn.” They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn’t stop…

  • EVA UNDER FIRE DROP “MURDER SCENE” LYRIC VIDEO

    BAND ON UPCOMING U.S. TOUR WITH JERIS JOHNSON + BUTCHER BABIES Photo Credit: Travis Shinn Listening to EVA UNDER FIRE (@evaunderfire) is like hard rock therapy, turning scars and demons into anthems of inner strength. Nowhere is that clearer than on the Detroit band’s latest single, the sonically fierce and lyrically razor-sharp “Murder Scene,” released today (February 6) via Better Noise…

  • NUCLEAR MESSIAH (FEATURING CHRIS POLAND) AND RICK WAKEMAN COLLIDE WITH “DICE AND THUNDER”

    Rick Wakeman has recorded with some of the greatest legends in rock history – David Bowie, Lou Reed, Cat Stevens, Al Stewart…yes, of course, Elton John, and both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. His latest excursion, however, might well be the heaviest record he has ever performed on.  “DICE AND THUNDER,” the latest single by all-star metal/prog aggregation NUCLEAR MESSIAH, sees Wakeman join forces with former Megadeth maestro Chris Poland, Steve…

  • METAL ALLEGIANCE In Anaeim, CA With Photos!

    At The House Of Blues On January 22nd All Photos By Shane Lee/@_vulgardisplayofgaming Taking place at the House of Blues in Anaheim California on January 22, 2026, Shane Lee witnessed the absolute insanity that is the super group METAL ALLEGIANCE. And in this review he talks about why METAL ALLEGIANCE continues to stand out as…

  • 3 DOORS DOWN Vocalist BRAD ARNOLD Passes Away At The Age Of 47

    Singer Had Recently Revealed He Was Battling Cancer Sad news today as it has been revealed that 3 DOORS DOWN vocalist Brad Arnold has died following a battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. The band confirmed the news via the following social media post: “With heavy hearts we share the news that Brad…