Members of Tool, Pearl Jam, Korn, Garbage, Fugazi and Bikini Kill are among those supporting an online fundraiser for the punk-rock trailblazer The rock community has once again proved that when one of its own is facing the fight of their life, the riffs stop being background noise and the entire scene steps forward together. […]

There are rock bands… and then there are Ratt. Few bands embodied the wild, unapologetic excess of the 1980s quite like the Los Angeles glam metal legends. They had the riffs, the attitude, the hair, the MTV videos, the sold-out arenas, and enough backstage chaos to fill a dozen autobiographies. As one member once reflected […]

There are few venues on Earth capable of making even the biggest rock stars stop and say, “Blimey… that’s impressive.” But the Las Vegas Sphere has done exactly that. And now, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has revealed that the heavy metal legends are seriously intrigued by the idea of taking on one of the most […]

There are support slots… and then there’s supporting Metallica. 🤯 For most bands, opening for one of the biggest heavy metal acts in history would be a dream come true. For Evanescence, it became something even more extraordinary, as frontwoman Amy Lee has opened up about the unforgettable experience of performing on Metallica’s colossal stadium […]

The Rolling Stones might not have another enormous world tour sitting neatly on the calendar — but Keith Richards certainly isn’t ready to unplug the Telecaster, put his feet up and disappear into retirement. Not a chance, butt. 😎🎸 The legendary guitarist has suggested that the world’s greatest rock ’n’ roll band could still return […]

Some bands arrive with a perfectly polished image, a neat little genre label and a marketing team ready to tell the world exactly where they belong. Armored Saint have never had that luxury. For more than four decades, the Los Angeles metal veterans have existed somewhere between the cracks of heavy music — too melodic […]

Four Leather Jackets, Three Chords and One Musical Revolution 🎸⚡ Some albums arrive with massive advertising campaigns, expensive videos and queues stretching around record shops. Others creep into the world, sell barely enough copies to trouble the accountants and quietly rewrite the entire future of music. The Ramones’ self-titled debut belongs firmly in the second […]

If you thought rock music was slowing down, 2026 has been here to prove you spectacularly wrong. From arena-filling legends to modern rock powerhouses and exciting new names making serious waves, this year has delivered an incredible soundtrack for rock fans across the globe. We’ve been treated to soaring choruses, blistering guitar solos, emotional songwriting […]

Some bands spend decades building a legacy. Others only need a couple of years. When Cream formed in 1966, nobody could have predicted that three musicians would completely change the direction of rock music in such a short space of time. The band existed for just over two years before calling it quits, yet their […]

Rock fans, start making those travel plans because Sammy Hagar is bringing back one of the most anticipated annual events on the classic rock calendar! The legendary Red Rocker has officially announced the dates for his 2026 Birthday Bash, promising another unforgettable celebration packed with incredible live music, surprise guests, and enough rock ‘n’ roll […]

There are some voices that become part of a nation’s identity, and Bonnie Tyler’s unmistakable powerhouse vocals are certainly among them. Wales is now preparing to bid an emotional farewell to one of its greatest musical legends, as funeral arrangements have been announced for the iconic singer. Fans from across the country—and beyond—are being invited […]

Hazardous air quality from hundreds of Canadian wildfires causes major disruption across the North American live music circuit The amps were ready, the stages were built and thousands of fans were preparing for a night of glorious live music chaos — but Mother Nature had other ideas. A dangerous wave of wildfire smoke drifting across […]

The Crüe Have Plenty More in the Tank… When you buy a ticket to see Mötley Crüe, you know exactly what you’re getting – massive singalongs, towering stacks of amps, Tommy Lee’s outrageous drum antics, Nikki Sixx stalking the stage, Vince Neil belting out the classics, and enough pyro to warm up half of Wales. […]