Metal stories

Not exactly metal, but definitely something fans of darker, atmospheric rock music may want to keep on their radar. Nashville-based artist J NOIRE has officially debuted his first single, “Radiate,” through newly launched VAUX RECORDS — the label founded by former RISE RECORDS owner Craig Ericson, whose résumé includes helping […]

Black metal purveyors UADA have announced the cancellation of all scheduled live appearances in 2026 due to personal and health-related circumstances within the band’s camp. In a statement shared with fans, the band said: “Due to circumstances beyond our control — including family surgery and some minor health issues within […]

At 99 years old, most people are expected to slow down. Pauline Kana decided to crowd surf instead. The internet-famous “Gangster Granny” has officially earned a Guinness World Record after becoming the oldest person ever to crowd surf at a concert, proving that the urge to raise hell doesn’t come […]

Los Angeles’ metallic hardcore underground has always thrived on tension — grit, attitude, and something to prove. CUTTHROAT were forged in exactly that environment back in 2013, and over the years they’ve built a reputation the hard way: relentless touring, zero compromise, and a sound that doesn’t sit still. Now, […]

There’s something deeply broken in modern concert culture—and last night in St. Louis proved it again. During a packed show on BRING ME THE HORIZON’s North American run, frontman Oli Sykes was struck in the head by a phone hurled from the crowd. Not tossed gently. Not dropped. Thrown. Straight […]

Racing games used to throw a few licensed songs into the menu screen and call it a day. Apparently, those days are dead and buried under a mountain of distortion pedals, drum machines and anime-core chaos. With Forza Horizon 6 arriving May 19 for Xbox, PlayStation and PC, developers at […]

Polish progressive rock stalwarts RIVERSIDE are facing what may be the most serious collapse in their history, as back-to-back departures of key members have pushed the band into full uncertainty and raised a blunt question: is RIVERSIDE effectively over? What began as a shocking exit by founding bassist and vocalist […]

SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL organizers have confirmed that one of the event’s directors has stepped down from active duties following serious allegations that surfaced earlier this week. Although the official statement does not name the individual, multiple reports point to festival founder Ben Ray after a woman publicly accused him of […]

Fifty years ago today, on April 23, 1976, the RAMONES detonated what would become one of the most influential explosions in rock history. Their self-titled debut Ramones didn’t just arrive—it hit like a blunt object: fast, loud, stripped to the bone, and absolutely unwilling to participate in the excess of […]

Ten years later, Rheia still sounds like the future. Belgium’s OATHBREAKER have announced Rheia (Redux) — a newly remastered and redesigned edition of their landmark 2016 album, arriving May 29 via Deathwish Inc. on vinyl and digital formats. The release follows the band’s recent explosive return to the stage at […]