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Rock the Country Cancels South Carolina Fest After Shinedown Drops Off Lineup

The traveling festival will still make stops at seven other cities this year. Rock the Country South Carolina Fest Canceled Outright After Shinedown Drop Off Bill Spencer Kaufman

Kid Rock Announce “Freedom 250 Tour”

Brantley Gilbert, Parker McCollum, Jon Pardi, and Big & Rich will provide support. Kid Rock Announces 2026 “Freedom 250 Tour” Spencer Kaufman

Dave Mustaine Advises Yungblud to “Take a Break or Find Something Else [Musically]”

The Megadeth mastermind warns the rising rocker about "working with everybody." Dave Mustaine Advises Yungblud to “Take a Break or Find Something Else [Musically]” Heavy Consequence Staff

Stephen Pearcy Books 2026 Shows Including Gigs with RATT Bandmate Warren DeMartini

DeMartini will join Pearcy on three of the seven dates. Stephen Pearcy Announces 2026 US Shows Including Dates with RATT Bandmate Warren DeMartini Jon Hadusek

“Lost Slipknot Album” Look Outside Your Window to Be Released on Record Store Day 2026

Recorded by Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Sid Wilson, and Shawn "Clown" Crahan during the 2008 sessions for Slipknot's fourth LP, All Hope Is Gone. “Lost Slipknot Album” Look Outside Your Window to Be Released on Record Store Day 2026 Eddie Fu

Bruce Springsteen Plays Surprise Set at Tom Morello’s Anti-ICE Concert in Minneapolis

The Boss performed three songs, including his new protest anthem "Streets of Minneapolis." Bruce Springsteen Plays Surprise Set at Tom Morello-Led Anti-ICE Concert in Minneapolis Spencer Kaufman

Deftones Sell Most of Their Catalog to Warner Music Group

The deal took place sometime in the last two years, but is just being reported now. Deftones Sell Most of Their Music Rights to Warner Music Group Spencer Kaufman

Maynard James Keenan on Tool’s “No Phone” Policy: “It’s About the Person Behind You”

The singer explains that the "phone-free" concerts are about the fan experience, and not about the band. Maynard James Keenan on Tool’s “No Phone” Policy: “It’s Not About Us, It’s About the Person Behind You” Spencer Kaufman

Nervosa Announce New Album Slave Machine, Unleash Title Track

The Brazilian thrash band's sixth album arrives April 3rd via Napalm Records. Nervosa Announce New Album Slave Machine, Unleash Title Track: Stream Jon Hadusek

Two Members Quit Minnesota Metalcore Band Over “ICE Apologist” Singer

Bassist Francis Xayana and guitarist Patrick "Patty" Somoulay have exited the band. Two Members Quit Minnesota Metalcore Band Reflections Over “ICE Apologist” Singer Heavy Consequence Staff

Dope Frontman Edsel Dope Reacts to New Chuck D-John Densmore Group doPE

The industrial-metal singer insists he owns the trademark but is willing to collaborate with the two music legends. Dope Frontman Edsel Dope Reacts to New Chuck D-John Densmore Group doPE Spencer Kaufman

Ghost Launch 2026 North American Tour with 22-Song Set in Orlando

Papa V Perpetua and company performed a career-spanning concert at the Kia Center. Ghost Launch 2026 North American Tour with 22-Song Set in Orlando: Photos + Setlist Spencer Kaufman