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The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today
Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here!

Chilean Beauty Pageant Contestant Dazzles With Death Metal Vocals
Ignacia Fernandez turned heads with a song from her band, Decessus.

Why Metallica Stopped Using Amps Live
James Hetfield's guitar tech explained that Metallica stopped using guitar amps after they first using amp modelers at their 2013 show in Antarctica.

Rockers Reflect on Legacy of Layne Staley in New Book
Dave Mustaine, Corey Taylor and Robert Trujillo shared thoughtful tributes to Alice In Chains' Layne Staley in the new book 'This Angry Pen of Mine.'

Best Cover Song By 11 Big Nu-Metal Bands
Breaking down the biggest covers from Korn, Deftones, Limp Bizkit and other major nu-metal acts.

Megadeth's 5 Best Rock 'n' Roll Songs, Ranked
The most technical band of the 'Big 4' knew how to dial it back while still serving top-class riffs and attitude.

Metallica Vs. Megadeth - Kerry King Names His Favorite (And Why)
King used to play in Megadeth — but loyalty isn't everything.

Over 90 Bands Announced for 2026 Download Festival
The Download Festival has booked a powerful lineup led by Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Guns N' Roses for 2026.

Biggest Rock Star Deaths for Each of the Last 25 Years
It's heartbreaking and amazing the amount of talent we've lost in rock and metal over the last 25 years.

Biggest Rock + Metal Albums Released Each Day in November History
Some of the most beloved albums from Metallica, Killswitch Engage and Rage Against the Machine were all released in November. Here is a look at the best from each day.
