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SLAYER To Celebrate 40 Years Of Reign In Blood At Rocklahoma 2026
Slayer is heading to Rocklahoma 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Reign In Blood — one of thrash metal’s most consequential records. Here’s the full con
ShipRocked 2027: Jan. 24-30 Cruise Announced After Sold-Out 2026
ShipRocked isn't just a lineup on a boat — it's a week where the usual 'see you next tour' distance disappears.
Rock for People 2026 Names Halsey as Final Headliner for Festival: Locks in Top 10 Status in Europe
Rock for People 2026 has officially named its final headliner for next summer, and it's not playing it safe. Halsey […]
Iron Maiden Expand 2026 ‘Run For Your Lives’ World Tour With Massive New Leg of Dates
Iron Maiden’s 2026 tour continues to grow as the legendary band expands their Run For Your Lives World Tour with […]
Pack Your Bags, Aftershock - Camping Arrives at Cal Expo for 2026
After years of fans wishing for it, official festival camping is finally coming to Aftershock - and 2026 is the […]
Welcome to Rockville: North America’s Ultimate Rock & Metal Festival
Welcome to Rockville 2026 stands tall as one of the largest and most electrifying rock and metal festivals on the […]
Gorillaz & Limp Bizkit Announced for Rock for People 2026
HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ, Czech Republic — Rock for People has unveiled another massive wave of artists for its 2026 edition, confirming […]
Sonic Temple: The Midwest’s Defining Rock & Metal Festival
Sonic Temple 2026 stands as one of the most important rock and metal festivals in the United States, anchoring the […]
Sick New World Festival Returns as a Major Anchor for Modern Metal
Sick New World has solidified itself as one of the most dynamic and culturally resonant heavy music festivals in North […]
Aftershock 2025: The Ruckus, The Roar, The Resurrection
Aftershock 2025 — The Ruckus, The Roar, The Resurrection The 13th annual Aftershock Festival detonated at Discovery Park in Sacramento […]
Shiprocked 2026: The Ultimate Rock-At-Sea Experience
Get ready to set sail into rock-and-roll legend: Shiprocked 2026 — the 16th annual edition of the rock-festival-at-sea — is […]
Shiprocked 2025 Review: A Week at Sea Where Sleep Lost and Riffs Won
Shiprocked 2025 Review: A Week at Sea Where Sleep Lost and Riffs Won Shiprocked 2025 didn’t feel like a “vacation.” […]
