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How a show in Montreal back in 1998 helped Despised Icon to kickstart the deathcore revolution
By Jack Rogers published
Despised Icon are largely credited as being one of deathcore's first bands, but according to them, the genre's roots go even deeper

Birmingham Airport CEO says name will not be changed in memory of Ozzy Osbourne, despite petition nearing 80,000 signatures
By Matt Mills published
There will, however, be a mural to the Prince Of Darkness and “other greats in the area”

Guns N' Roses release two new singles but there's still no news about an album
By Fraser Lewry published
Nothin' and Atlas are both available on streaming platforms now

Long-delayed Slipknot project Look Outside Your Window will drop in 2026, apparently
By Matt Mills published
The “experimental”, “melodic” album was recorded in 2008 and has been delayed again and again and again over the last seven years

Ozzy Osbourne was at his “wildest” during early days of solo career, says Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler
By Matt Mills published
Butler has penned a moving tribute to the late Prince Of Darkness, who died in July

RudolfSchenker and Klaus Meine look back at 60 years of Scorpions
By James McNair published
How Scorpions went from being called ‘the worst German import since the V2 bomb’ to much-loved rock royalty

An AI song posing as a new Architects release was published under the band's name on streaming services
By Jack Rogers published
As AI continues to be an incredibly hot topic, an example of it hitting the world of metalcore has posed even more questions

When it came to longevity, Ozzy Osbourne had a typically carefree approach to things
By Jack Rogers published
Jack has continued to share the life lessons his Dad taught him during his appearance on I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!

Corey Taylor’s son Griffin remembers the first time he saw his dad in his Slipknot mask: “Who the **** is this guy?!”
By Matt Mills published
The future Vended frontman thought his father looked like a cross between a goldfish and a potato

Roger Waters mocked with official Ozzy Osbourne "Another Prick In The Wall" t-shirt
By Fraser Lewry published
The diss merch is only available for 48 hours

Great quality sound, no-fuss set-up and low cost - we're loving the Technics SL-1500C Direct Drive Turntable this Cyber Monday
By Rich Hobson published
Low cost doesn't have to mean poor audio quality - and Sevenoaks are currently offering their lowest ever price on a great turntable

Is your home metal enough? Kit yourself out with EMP's Cyber Weekend sale, offering tonnes of metal homeware with great savings
By Liz Scarlett published
Welcome maggots into your house with this Slipknot doormat available in EMP's Cyber Weekend sale, alongside other killer metal decor and home goods by Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden and more

A gigantic, inflatable whale flew over the crowd during metal heavyweights Gojira’s concert in Paris last night – watch video here
By Matt Mills published
The French behemoths brought their song Flying Whales to new dimensions when they played at Accor Arena on Sunday

Last chance to grab these brilliant albums on Walmart's Cyber Monday sale
By Rich Hobson published
Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Ghost and The Smiths: these incredible albums are all on sale with Walmart

Have yourself a heavy metal Xmas and shop Etsy's Cyber Weekend sale - there's even an epic Iron Maiden wood burner up for grabs with 20% off
By Liz Scarlett published
RUN TO THE ETSY CYBER WEEKEND SALE AND SHOP FOR YOUR LIVES!

Evanescence announce extensive world tour for 2026, with support from Spiritbox, Poppy and others
By Matt Mills published
Amy Lee and co. will return in a grand way next year

Watch Limp Bizkit pay tribute to Sam Rivers at their first show following the late bassist’s death
By Matt Mills published
Rivers, who co-founded the nu metal band with Fred Durst and John Otto in 1994, died last month at the age of 48
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