Pearl Jam to headline 2024 BottleRock Napa Valley
The full lineup for the 2024 edition of BottleRock Napa Valley has been announced. With 75 artists ranging from pop to rock, leaving just a handful of heavier acts, including Pearl Jam, as one of the headliners. Additional headliners are Ed Sheeran, Stevie...
Ex-Scorpions/Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak dead at 61
Kingdom Come, ex-Scorpions drummer James Kottak has passed away at 61. The news was first reported on Metal Sludge. Kottak's daughter said to TMZ that her father passed away earlier this morning (9th) in Louisville, KY. Details behind the circumstances...
Magnum co-founder Tony Clarkin has passed away
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Magnum co-founder Tony Clarkin, passed away at 77. This sad news follows the recent cancellation of the band's spring tour, prompted by Clarkin's revelation of a rare and incurable spinal condition. Despite the grim...
Asking Alexandria announce spring U.S. tour
British rock giants Asking Alexandria have announced their return to the U.S. with a spring headlining tour. Dubbed All My Friends, it is set to kick off during the spring in support of their latest effort, 2023's Where Do We Go From Here?, via Better Noise...
Judas Priest share official “Panic Attack” video
British heavy metal legends Judas Priest have shared the official music video for "Panic Attack," the lead single from their upcoming album, Invincible Shield. The album is scheduled to arrive on March 8, 2024, via Sony Music. The initial announcement for the...
Suldusk unveil “Anthesis” video; new album arriving in March
Australian dark folk/blackgaze outfit Suldusk have unveiled details about their upcoming album, Anthesis, out March 1, 2024, via Napalm Records. Following the success of their 2019 debut, Lunar Falls, Suldusk are ready with their next chapter. Founded as a solo...
Cattle Decapitation & Carnifex to co-headline Chaos & Carnage Tour
Cattle Decapitation are joining forces with Carnifex this spring for the 2024 Chaos & Carnage Tour. The headlining trek will include support from Rivers of Nihil, Humanity's Last Breath, The Zenith Passage, Vitriol, and Face Yourself. The chaos begins on...
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan attains black belt in jiu-jitsu
Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan has earned his blackbelt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The artist received it just in time before a busy touring season, which Tool's winter trek kicks off this Wednesday (10th). Ty Gay, a fellow...
Metallica announce winners in latest ‘For Whom The Band Tolls’ marching band contest
Metallica have revealed the winners of their inaugural For Whom The Band Tolls marching band competition. In April, these legends challenged marching bands nationwide to deliver outstanding performances of their music. Sponsored by Metallica, winning high...
Grave faces lineup changes; replacement announced for Maryland Deathfest
Swedish death metal act Grave have undergone some significant lineup changes. Bassist Tobias Cristiansson and guitarist Mika Lagrén have left the group ahead of this years Maryland Deathfest. In a statement, guitarist/vocalist Ola Lindgren made the...






