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Biff Byford reveals cancer diagnosis
Saxon frontman Biff Byford has posted an update on social media explaining why the band have had to postpone dates this year
"This is a perfect time for us to tell you that it's our last album." Megadeth to retire, announce final album and farewell tour to come in 2026
Thrash metal legends Megadeth are officially calling it a day
Bill Burr on how teaming up with Primus and Tool members helps his stand-up
Comedian Bill Burr reflects on performing Too Many Puppies with Primus in Los Angeles
This is what Ozzy Osbourne thought of Taylor Swift
As Taylor Swift, the world's biggest pop star, announces details of her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, we recall how she received Ozzy Osbourne's seal of approval
Kiss react to inclusion in first Kennedy Center Honors announcement since controversial Trump takeover
"They're incredible people, by the way" - Donald Trump
Bruce Dickinson reveals 2027 solo album plans, says Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris loves it
Iron Maiden have plenty of things planned for 2026, but their singer is already looking even further into the future
Alter Bridge are hosting their own music festival - and it's happening at a castle in Wales
Alter Bridge will host their own festival at Cardiff Castle in Wales next year
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach knows what Meat Loaf wouldn’t have done for love
Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach answers the question that’s bothered rock fans for more than 30 years
Anthrax join 2026's stacked 70000Tons Of Metal cruise bill
NYC thrash icons Anthrax join Soilwork, Amorphis, Insomnium, Kamelot, Gama Bomb, Vio-Lence and more on the 2026 70000Tons Of Metal line-up
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale opens up about breaking up with alcohol: “I was looking for an escape in all the wrong places”
Halestorm’s singer/guitarist explains why she turned her back on booze in December 2023
Robert Trujillo weighs in on Metallica’s potential residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere
After Lars Ulrich neither confirms nor denies rumours that Metallica will play Las Vegas’ famous Sphere, their bassist imagines what their shows there would look like
Iconic metal drummer says Ozzy Osbourne’s death has made just as big an impact as John Lennon’s
Mike Portnoy of progressive metal luminaries Dream Theater weighs in on the widespread mourning following the Prince Of Darkness’ death last month
"I've never met three people that were so full of themselves. It's disgusting." Ex-Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds hits out at his former bandmates in scathing social media post
Brent Hinds' latest outburst against his former Mastodon bandmates suggests his exit from the group was less than amicable
Linkin Park are returning to a country they haven't played for 12 years
The millennial metal icons are taking their From Zero world tour somewhere long overdue for a Linkin Park visit
"There were a lot of tears." Metallica's Robert Trujillo shares his memories of Ozzy Osbourne's "very, very beautiful" private funeral service
"When Geezer Butler spoke, the sun came out"
My Chemical Romance announce two massive UK shows
The long-awaited UK leg of the Long Live: The Black Parade tour will arrive next summer
"The thing you’re getting on your phone sucks." Maynard James Keenan's ban on filming his live shows is here to stay
Filming on phones and other devices is prohibited at Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer shows – and that's not likely to change
