Hell’s Heroes Festival announce 2025 lineup: Saxon, Abbath, Primordial, etc.

The Hell's Heroes Festival has unveiled its full lineup for the 2025 edition, set to take place on March 20th through the 22nd at Houston's White Oak Music Hall. Reaching its seventh year, headliners will include Saxon (performing a set centered on 1982's The Eagle...

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley denies rumors of being the new Linkin Park vocalist

Rumors of a new Linkin Park singer have been circulating, hinting at a potential 2025 reunion tour. Earlier this year, Orgy vocalist Jay Gordon suggested that a female singer might replace the late Chester Bennington, though he later retracted the statement, turning...

Queens of the Stone Age cancel remaining 2024 tour dates

Queens of the Stone Age were forced to cancel their remaining tour dates for 2024 due to vocalist Josh Homme to "receive essential medical care through the remainder of the year."  The band issued the following statement: "QOTSA regret to announce the...

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson hospitalized after suffering serious burns, vows to return to tour

Slipknot's DJ Sid Wilson has been hospitalized after suffering serious burns to his face and arms due to an explosion. Wilson shared a few video updates on Instagram from the hospital, where he detailed his injuries, including burns to his face, arms, and blistered...
FireHouse singer C.J. Snare has passed away

FireHouse singer C.J. Snare has passed away

FireHouse singer C.J. Snare has sadly passed away on Friday night (5th) at the age of 64. Initially reported as undisclosed reasons, but according to TMZ, Snare's daughter, Heather, revealed the singer died after a long battle with cancer. However, ultimately, his...

Civil War vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter leaves band

Civil War vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter leaves band

Swedish power metal outfit Civil War have parted ways with vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter. While it appears to be an amicable split, Sundown decided to part ways. The singer joined the group in 2017, replacing original vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson, who left in...

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Kerry King drops “Residue” video
Kerry King drops “Residue” video

Legendary Kerry King, renowned for his role in Slayer has unleashed a video for his song "Residue." The track is the latest single taken from his upcoming solo album, From Hell I Rise, scheduled to arrive May 17th via Reigning Phoenix Music. Co-directed by Jim Louvau...

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New & Noteworthy: April 3rd – Titans of New Releases

New & Noteworthy: April 3rd – Titans of New Releases

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new music from Testament, August Burns Red, and more. For last week’s new releases you can check out the last New &...

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