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The BRIT Awards are to honour Ozzy Osbourne's contribution to music
By Metal Hammer published
The ceremony will take place in Manchester on February 28

Why Willow Smith is the only guest vocalist on Sean Lennon and Les Claypool's wild new concept album
By Paul Brannigan published
"She’s just really open-minded and experimental"

How to watch new Paul McCartney film Man On The Run
By Scott Munro published
Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville's documentary Man On The Run is about to hit streaming services - here's everything you need to know

Melania Trump documentary producer names artists who refused to clear their music for use in the film
By Paul Brannigan published
"It’s disappointing when people put politics so far ahead"

Iron Maiden announce final two gigs before stepping away from the live stage until 2028
By Matt Mills published
The band haven’t announced every show of 2026 yet, but they’ve revealed the last ones they’ll play before taking a well-earned break from the road

"We’re jamming, so it’s possible..." Rush discuss the possibility of new music as they announce another Manchester show
By Dave Everley published
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will tour the UK and EU, along with drummer Anike Nilles, in February, March and April 2027

One of America's greatest punk rock frontmen has come out as a huge fan of Oasis after years of "contempt" for the Gallagher brothers
By Paul Brannigan published
Oasis have gained a new fan in California

Metallica announce Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere, Las Vegas
By Paul Brannigan published
Metal giants announce eight show Sphere run

Iron Maiden have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 22 years after they first became eligible to enter
By Matt Mills published
The British metal heavyweights have been nominated twice before and denied entry both times

Primus announce first full UK and Europe tour since 2015
By Paul Brannigan published
Les Claypool's alt. rock mavericks line up first full European tour since 2017

Paul Weller announces 48-track Weller At The BBC Vol. 2 album
By Paul Brannigan published
The Modfather to release compilation of radio sessions recorded at the BBC between 2008-2024

Iron Maiden set cinema release date for their new documentary Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
By Paul Brannigan published
Get ready for Eddie at a cinema near you this spring

Ghost’s Tobias Forge is taking a big break from touring the world, but he’s by no means idle
By Matt Mills published
Although the man behind Papa V Perpetua isn’t touring right now, he still has plenty on his plate

"Maybe it’s time." Dave Grohl might finally be ready to let Foo Fighters do something they've never done in their 30 year career
By Paul Brannigan published
Could 2027 see Foo Fighters tick off another bucket list dream?

The guitar Kurt Cobain played in Nirvana's iconic video for Smells Like Teen Spirit is coming up for auction
By Paul Brannigan published
Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang will be auctioned alongside guitars once owned by David Gilmour, Prince, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more

Last Faith No More tour had “unspoken” sense of closure, says Mike Patton
By Matt Mills published
The alt-metal innovators were scheduled to return in 2020, but abandoned plans due to Covid and Patton’s mental health

Mike Patton's alt. rock supergroup Tomahawk announce first tour since 2013
By Paul Brannigan published
The "worst kept secret in show business" is now official as Tomahawk share A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money Tour plans

Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, Tool, Babymetal, Alice Cooper, Halestorm and almost 200 more bands to play huge Louder Than Life 2026 lineup
By Merlin Alderslade published
One of America's biggest rock and metal festivals has unveiled its full lineup for 2026
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