Heavy Metal
Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner suffered stroke that left him with brain damage
Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has revealed that roughly a month after he underwent emergency heart surgery in 2021, he suffered a stroke that led to brain damage and has affected his ability to play guitar. As widely reported back in 2021, Faulkner’s aorta ruptured onstage during the Louder Than Life festival, leading to a […] Judas Priest Guitarist Richie Faulkner Suffered Stroke That Left Him with Brain Damage Spencer Kaufman
Drummer Shannon Larkin reveals he and guitarist Tony Rombola quit Godsmack
The two longtime members had not been present on Godsmack's current tour. Drummer Shannon Larkin Reveals He and Guitarist Tony Rombola Quit Godsmack Spencer Kaufman
Disturbed concert’s pyro display damages Chicago Bulls championship banners
The six championship banners have been removed for the rest of the NBA season. Disturbed Concert’s Pyro Display Damages Chicago Bulls Championship Banners Spencer Kaufman
Knocked Loose and Lamb of God Headline Inaugural UNHINGED Festival
In This Moment, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Body Count, Power Trip, and more will also play the two-day Denver fest. Knocked Loose and Lamb of God Headline Inaugural UNHINGED Festival Spencer Kaufman
Tool apparently booed for playing disappointing set at their own festival
Fans seemingly were angry that the band didn't play "two unique sets" at the Tool in the Sand fest in Punta Cana. Tool Apparently Booed for Disappointing Set at Their Own Festival Heavy Consequence Staff
Mastodon part ways with singer-guitarist Brent Hinds
Hinds is exiting Mastodon after 25 years in the acclaimed metal band. Mastodon Part Ways with Singer-Guitarist Brent Hinds Spencer Kaufman
Ramones tribute albums to feature Thurston Moore, Napalm Death, Dave Lombardo, GWAR’s Blöthar
Ramones Redux and The Best of Ramones Redux are expected to be released in early June. Ramones Tribute Albums to Feature Thurston Moore, Napalm Death, Dave Lombardo, and GWAR’s Blöthar Spencer Kaufman
Aaron Rossi, Former Ministry and Prong Drummer, Dead at 44
The drummer passed away after suffering a sudden and severe heart attack. Aaron Rossi, Former Ministry and Prong Drummer, Dead at 44 Spencer Kaufman
Aftershock Festival 2025: blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me the Horizon
A Perfect Circle, Turnstile, Gojira, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, and more will also play the four-day Sacramento fest. Aftershock Festival 2025 Lineup: blink-182, Deftones, Korn, and Bring Me the Horizon Spencer Kaufman
Ghost announce new album SKELETÁ, unveil single “Satanized”
The Swedish band's sixth album is out April 25th via Loma Vista Recordings. Ghost Announce New Album SKELETÁ, Unveil Single “Satanized”: Stream Jon Hadusek
Ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini launches new band Monolith, unveils single “Oligarchs”
The three-piece also features Hernán “Motley” Rodríguez and guitarist Andy Barrow. Ex-Dream Theater Drummer Mike Mangini Launches New Band Monolith, Unveils Single “Oligarchs”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Slipknot perform “Gematria (The Killing Name),” song Corey Taylor thought they’d never play
The track from 2008's All Hope Is Gone finally got its live debut at the Knotfest Australia kickoff in Melbourne. Slipknot Perform “Gematria (The Killing Name),” Song Corey Taylor Thought They’d Never Play Live: Watch Spencer Kaufman
