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Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach knows what Meat Loaf wouldn’t have done for love
By Matt Mills published
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
By Paul Brannigan published
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”
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Matt Mills published
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
By Paul Brannigan published
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
By Merlin Alderslade published
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
By Paul Brannigan published
"When Geezer Butler spoke, the sun came out"

My Chemical Romance announce two massive UK shows
By Fraser Lewry published
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
By Stef Lach published
Filming on phones and other devices is prohibited at Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer shows – and that's not likely to change

Was Ozzy Osbourne's death as globally significant as the passing of Queen Elizabeth? Ex Megadeth man thinks so
By Stef Lach published
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson says Ozzy's death had the same impact as when the Queen Elizabeth II passed

Watch Bad Omens' atmospheric, arty video for emotional new single Specter
By Paul Brannigan published
Noah Sebastian's metalcore stars follow through on this week's teaser videos hinting at new music

Lamb Of God, Slaughter To Prevail and Judas Priest to headline Bloodstock festival 2026
By Matt Mills published
The four-day heavy metal festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary at Catton Park, Derbyshire from August 6 to 9

Watch Nine Inch Nails give live debut to new single As Alive As You Need Me To Be
By Paul Brannigan published
Josh Freese returns to NIN live duties as Trent Reznor's band play Oakland Arena to kick off North American tour

Sharon Osbourne says that reports that Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning farewell show raised $190 million for charity are "just ridiculous"
By Paul Brannigan published
Sharon Osbourne hits out at "false press" around the money raised by Ozzy's farewell spectacular

Bad Omens share creepy videos teasing an imminent announcement: fans lose their sh*t
By Paul Brannigan published
Bad Omens are teasing an August 8 announcement, and fans of Noah Sebastian's metalcore heroes are as excited as kids impatiently awaiting Santa's arrival

"I didn't have a clear idea of what I was doing...I just felt lost." Iron Maiden legend Bruce Dickinson on the existential crisis that helped shape one of his most beloved songs
By Merlin Alderslade published
This classic power ballad was seen by many as a goodbye to Iron Maiden, but the real meaning runs a little deeper
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