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The 31 Best Rock + Metal Songs of the 2020s (2020-2025)
The 2020s are racing by. Let's catch up on the decade with the best rock and metal songs so far.

Jason Newsted Plays Music for Animals at Wildlife Sanctuary
Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted visited the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida and performed for the animals.

Slipknot's Shawn Crahan Recalls First Time Seeing Joey Jordison
Shawn Crahan recalls what it was like seeing Joey Jordison play for the first time prior to the drummer joining Slipknot.

The Best Cover Song by 11 Big Hair Metal Bands
Some were relegated to B-sides; others became career-defining hits.

Newsted Opens Up on Difficulty of Joining 'Depressed' Metallica
Joining Metallica was a dream come true for Newsted, but the shadows of grief loomed large in those early days.

Jason Newsted Unboxes Metallica's New 'Reload' Box Set
Metallica uploaded a video of ex-bassist Jason Newsted unboxing the deluxe box set for the reissued version of their album 'Reload.'

DragonForce Add Alissa White-Gluz as New Co-Vocalist
The former Arch Enemy singer will debut with DragonForce onstage at the 2026 Welcome to Rockville festival.

Jason Newsted Interview: Throat Cancer, the Chophouse Band + More
Jason Newsted dives deep into this year's tour with the Chophouse Band and how a friendship with Blackberry Smoke and a battle with throat cancer led to it.

'I Was Gonna Die' - Why Jason Newsted Really Left Metallica
"Don’t tell me I’m not committed," the bassist said.

Zakk Wylde Books 2-Date Berzerkus Festival With Lamb of God
Zakk Wylde is reviving the Berzerkus Festival for 2026 with Lamb of God headlining both scheduled dates.
