When Matt Barlow announced that he was leaving Iced Earth in 2003, fans and the metal world in general were stunned by the decision. Iced Earth had risen to international acclaim since he joined the band prior to 1995’s Burnt Offerings, ascending with each subsequent release to become one
Chris Caffery was always meant to play guitar for Savatage, even if the route he took to becoming a permanent member of the band was anything but linear. From his first gigs with the band in 1987 at only 19-years old while they toured for Hall of the Mountain
Today, multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announce their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Legacy. The digital version arrives July 31 pre-order here while the CD, vinyl, and cassette versions will land on September 18 — pre-order here. "Every album is a snapshot of who
Summer officially arrived with a bang as Godsmack returned to Toronto on Wednesday night, bringing their Rise of Rock World Tour to the RBC Amphitheatre. Supported by rock veterans Stone Temple Pilots and powerhouse vocalist Dorothy, the sold-out crowd witnessed an unforgettable evening that celebrated the enduring strength of
Released: June 24, 1997 Testament did not make Demonic to keep everyone comfortable. That is pretty clear right away. By 1997, the old thrash world was not the same place anymore. The classic Bay Area sound had been through the wringer. Bands had changed, softened, split apart, or chased whatever
Free and open to all fans, the AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will open in every city on the band’s 2026 North American stadium tour, giving fans one more way to be part of the PWR/UP Tour as it rolls through town As AC/DC brings the
Originally Released: September 25, 2007 Remastered Album Released: June 19, 2026 Down never sounded like a clean band. That is the point. The riffs are swampy. The vocals are cracked open. The whole thing feels like humidity, smoke, grief, and amps pushed too hard. Even when the songs get big,
Originally released: May 17, 2025. Extended Deluxe Edition Released: June 19, 2026 Kerry King was never going to make a gentle record. That would have been weird. After Slayer ended, the question was not whether King still had riffs. Of course he had riffs. The real question was what kind
Let me start off by saying flatly and plainly: I’ve never really been much a festival guy. The idea of standing for three days straight watching band after band play truncated sets never really appealed to me. Festivals are a young man’s game, and I fear that this
Fans of classic hard rock and heavy metal were treated to an unforgettable night as Sebastian Bach and Slaughter took over Casino Rama Resort, delivering a high-energy performance packed with nostalgia, powerhouse vocals, and electrifying musicianship. Opening the evening, Slaughter wasted no time getting the crowd on its feet.
Released: June 20, 2000 Author’s Note: This piece has been revisited and revised from its original version, with a stronger focus on the album’s meaning, impact, and staying power. King Diamond does not do small stories. That is part of the fun. The story includes haunted houses, ghosts,
If you’re familiar with Håvard Ellefsen, better known as Mortiis, then you know that his musical career has evolved and changed many times since he was a member of Emperor in their founding years. Since departing the legendary black metal group in 1992, Mortiis embarked on a solo career