STRYPER’s axe-slinger Oz Fox is benched AGAIN for their Latin American tour this July 2025—doctor’s orders. *insert eye roll toward the universe here* Stepping in (again) is Howie Simon, the human guitar-swap MVP who’s played with JEFF SCOTT SOTO and GRAHAM BONNET (you know, just guys who’ve survived the ‘80s […]
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RICK WAKEMAN Postpones Tour To Undergo Surgery
Keyboard sorcerer RICK WAKEMAN CBE just announced he’s gotta hit pause on his “Strictly Wakeman” U.S. tour. Why? Well, apparently doctors want to yank him under the knife to fix a lingering health gremlin. Classic Wakeman – survives three heart attacks before age 25 (💀 *most of us were still […]
BLACK SABBATH – Charities Receiving Proceeds From “Back To The Beginning” Farewell Concert Revealed
On Saturday, July 5, metal history was made when OZZY OSBOURNE, aka the Prince of Darkness, rocked the stage for the last time ever, joined by the original BLACK SABBATH lineup – can you believe it had been two whole decades since they’d all been together on stage? Talk about […]
BLACK SABBATH’s Final Performance Was Livestreamed To More Than Five Million Fans Around The World
So, The Guardian says the Prince of Darkness himself, OZZY OSBOURNE, wrapped up his live career this past Saturday (July 5) at Birmingham’s Villa Park. Dubbed “BACK TO THE BEGINNING”, the whole shindig was streamed to a whopping 5 million folks worldwide. Not bad for a guy who once bit […]
Kennebec, Holy Wave, Bayonne and More to Play Opening Slots on Minus The Bear’s Anniversary Tour
Remember When We All Used Limewire? MINUS THE BEAR Does Ah, the early 2000s – when flip phones reigned supreme, iPods were flex-worthy, and Myspace bands made us question our haircut choices. Enter MINUS THE BEAR, your favorite math-rock/emo-adjacent noodlers, who just remembered their 2005 album Menos el Oso turns […]
Morta Skuld and Metaphobic summer run starts tomorrow
One brutal tour to finish your 4th of July long weekend. Death metal juggernauts Morta Skuld head out on the road with a final stop at Slam Dakota Death Fest. In support are Atlanta’s best friends Metaphobic, fresh off their new album release ‘Deranged Excruciations’. Catch ’em out and about […]
Fuming Mouth announce headlining U.S. tour with High Command and Upon Stone
Massachusetts death metal wrecking crew Fuming Mouth will hit the road this fall for a U.S. headlining run. Joining them on the trek are crossover thrash outfit High Command and melodic death metal upstarts Upon Stone. Tickets are on sale now. 09/19 Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon 09/20 Brooklyn, […]
Sweden’s SELF DECEPTION Touring Europe And North America This Summer
Stockholm-based modern rock sensation, Self Deception, have officially inked a deal with Napalm Records. Known for their dynamic blend of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock, Self Deception have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Scandinavian and international rock scenes. With chart-topping singles like […]
Slaughter To Prevail announce new album release shows
Slaughter To Prevail have announced a July U.S. tour. The trek will find the band celebrating the release of their new album GRIZZLY (out July 18). 07/17 Cadott, WI @ Rock Fest 07/19 Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration 07/20 Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville 07/21 Little Rock, AR @ The […]
IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Announces Summer Tour Dates
Progressive super metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are hitting the road again! They’ve got a string of summer tour dates lined up, kicking off on July 11 in Woodhaven, MI, and wrapping up on August 17 in Grand Rapids, MI. Because, you know, the fans were clamoring for more Floodgate action. […]