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The Scene Ran Caleb Shomo Off Instagram. Then Fronzak Opened His Mouth.
Caleb Shomo deleted his Instagram this week. No statement, no explanation. The context surrounding it is ugly — and Chris Fronzak's response made it uglier.
Nicko McBrain: The End of an Era
Two things can be true at once. Nicko McBrain is being recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — nominated for the class of 2026 as a member of...
Beartooth, Atreyu, and the Great Metalcore Escape: When Bands Outgrow Their Roots
There is a conversation happening in metalcore right now, and most people are dancing around it. Two of the genre’s most significant acts — Beartooth...
Every Major Metal & Hard Rock Album Coming in 2026 (Updated)
Last updated: February 2026. Bookmark this page — we update it as dates are confirmed.
Best Metal Biographies on Audible — The Essential Listening List
If you spend any time in a car, at the gym, or on a plane, you already know that Audible […]
Tomahawk Are Back: 13 Years Later, Mike Patton’s Best Band Returns on Their Own Terms
Thirteen years is a long time to wait. But Tomahawk has never operated on anyone else’s timeline.
Mike Patton Hints at Quiet Closure for Faith No More’s Final Run
Mike Patton’s recent comments suggest Faith No More’s last run carried a quiet sense of closure. With decades of influence behind them and a Bay Area legacy tha
Metal Mantra Sets Sail: Why Shiprocked 2026 Is the Metal Festival Experience You Can’t Replicate on Land
We’re heading back to the open ocean for six days of unfiltered heavy music chaos—and this time, I’m bringing Metal […]
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dead at 78 — Not Metal, Still Mandatory Respect
It’s not metal. Let’s get that out of the way. But if you give a damn about musicianship, risk-taking, and […]
Top 10 Metal Tours Coming in 2026 (North America)
There’s no shortage of noise right now — rumors, wishlists, fake leaks, and “maybe next year” nonsense floating around metal […]
Top 10 Upcoming Metal Albums of 2026
The Top 10 Upcoming Metal, Metalcore, Deathcore & Hardcore Albums of 2026 Let’s be honest — 2026 is already looking […]
Top 10 Metal Tracks That Defined 2025 — Editorial Rundown
The top 10 metal tracks of 2025 tell the story of a year where heavy music hit harder emotionally as […]
Iron Maiden Discography & Legacy: Ranking the Albums
Iron Maiden’s discography is a towering legacy in heavy metal, spanning 17 studio albums from their self-titled debut in 1980 […]
Farewell to the Prince of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne (1948–2025)
This one hurts in a way that doesn’t fade after the first reread. Ozzy Osbourne is dead, and the world […]