Move over, world leaders — Japan just elected its first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, and she’s already breaking more than one kind of barrier. The 64-year-old conservative politician might run the country with an iron hand, but at night, she apparently wields drumsticks of pure steel. CNN reports that […]
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Abysmal Dawn Unleash “Cradle of Affliction” and Hit the Road with Krisiun
Hailing from the City of Angels, Abysmal Dawn remain one of death metal’s most consistently crushing creative forces. Two decades removed from their very first tour, next month, the L.A. mainstays are hitting the road hard once again with the mighty Krisiun. Only this time, they’ll be raising hell with […]
Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies at 48
Limp Bizkit have announced the death of their bassist and founding member Sam Rivers, who passed away on October 18 at the age of 48. The band shared the news through an emotional statement, calling Rivers “our brother, our bandmate, our heartbeat.” In their post, the band wrote: “Sam Rivers […]
Updated: Original KISS Guitarist ACE FREHLEY Has Died After Brain Bleed
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of KISS and one of the most influential figures in hard rock guitar history, has died at the age of 74. The news of his passing comes just hours after reports surfaced that he had been placed on life support following a brain bleed […]
Yungblud Sells Out 2026 North American Tour in One Minute
At this point, Yungblud might as well start booking stadiums or installing confession booths at his shows, because the UK rocker just sold out his entire 2026 North American tour in one minute — yes, the same amount of time it takes to microwave a gas station burrito. Along with […]
Charlie Benante Marries Carla Harvey in Vegas Ceremony Officiated By… Gene Simmons, Obviously
Because nothing says “’til death do us part” like having Gene Simmons of KISS legally bind you in matrimony, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and former Butcher Babies vocalist Carla Harvey tied the knot in a gloriously loud Las Vegas wedding that somehow didn’t end with a limited-edition KISS wedding merch […]
Ex-LOSTPROPHETS Frontman Ian Watkins Reportedly Killed In Prison Attack At 48
Former LOSTPROPHETS vocalist Ian Watkins has reportedly died following a brutal assault inside the high-security HMP Wakefield prison earlier today, October 11th, 2025. According to The Sun, Watkins was attacked shortly after inmates were released from their cells in the morning. The 48-year-old was allegedly stabbed in the neck, with […]
Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 Survivors Watch as Its Organizer Quietly Moves On, While Refunds and Accountability Remain Dead in the Water
Two full festival seasons have passed since Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 went down in flames, leaving tens of thousands stranded in the mud, without refunds or even a proper apology. And while fans are still filing claims, emailing Attorney Generals, and clinging to half-refunds from Etix, the festival’s former […]
EXTORTIONIST Drop New Album ‘Stare Into The Seething Wound’, Unleash Video For “Starve” Ahead Of Northwest Dates
The Pacific Northwest’s favorite rain-drenched agents of sonic misery, EXTORTIONIST, have officially unleashed their new full-length Stare Into The Seething Wounds today via Unique Leader Records — and yes, it’s every bit as bleak, heavy, and strangely addictive as that title suggests. Alongside the record, the band dropped a brand […]
“I Wonder Where They Ripped This Off From?” — Mick Kenney Calls Out AMORPHIS Over New Track
Metal Facebook has entered mild chaos mode after Mick Kenney of ANAAL NATHRAKH publicly called out AMORPHIS for allegedly lifting a melody from “Endarkenment”, the title track off Anaal Nathrakh’s 2020 album. It started when Kenney dropped a short but loaded post on his Facebook: “I wonder where they ripped […]