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"I've got a couple of ideas I've been working on for quite some time": Fred Durst wants to set up an alternative to…

Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst wants to start his own "gathering"
TESTAMENT Shares Thrash Of The Titans Mini Documentary – Portland Edition

Iconic Bay Area thrashers Testament have shared an official mini-documentary from the first show of the U.S. leg of their 2026 Thrash Of The Titans World Tour. The trek, which began on March 14 in…
SOILWORK Celebrates Their 30th Anniversary; Björn “Speed” Strid Looks Back On Natural Born Chaos – “We Added DEVIN…

Swedish melodic death metal band, Soilwork, is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2026. To mark the occasion, a series of reflective videos will be shared, beginning with the following clip, in…
INSIDIOUS DISEASE Featuring DIMMU BORGIR, NAPALM DEATH Members Finishes Recording New Album

Dimmu Borgir guitarist Silenoz was recently interviewed by the Everblack podcast. During their chat, which can be heard below, Silenoz revealed the current state of Insidious Disease, his old-school…
IMMORTAL Completes Writing New Album

Norwegian black metal band Immortal has wrapped up writing sessions for their upcoming 11th studio album. The as yet untitled full-length serves as the follow-up to War Against All, released in 2023…
DAD’S PORNO MAG Feat. ALICE COOPER Guitarist RYAN ROXIE Reunites For One Night Only

On Sunday, May 17th, 2026, for one night only, it’s the return of ‘Club American Style’ at the world-famous Viper Room in West Hollywood, California. The night will be centered around the 30th…
Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES “Has A Minor Prostate Issue”

On April 10, The Abyss in Gothenburg, Sweden announced that former W.A.S.P. guitarist, Chris Holmes, had cancelled his appearance at the venue. The announcement was accompanied by an official…
"Your Favorite Toy is a ferocious reaffirmation of Foo Fighters' initial post-grunge power." Troubled times call for…

Your Favourite Toy is the Foo Fighters' twelfth album and the follow-up to But Here We Are
Watch Phish Honor Joe Walsh at the Sphere

They performed a special cover for the Eagles rocker, who was sitting in the crowd. Continue reading…
“Shannon’s sister and Axl Rose were in school together. Labels jumped all over us cos of his connection with Guns N’…

Blind Melon’s Shannon Hoon was one of the shining stars of early 90s alt rock
ESCUELA GRIND Lineup Sees Multiple Changes, But Only One Member Has Exited The Group

Escuela Grind face quite the line-up switch-up as their guitarist leaves and their drummer becomes a guitarist and then a new drummer joins. You get…
TESTAMENT Shares Official Mini-Documentary On First Show Of 'Thrash Of The Titans' 2026 U.S….

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have shared an official mini-documentary on the first show of the U.S. leg of their "Thrash Of The Titans"…
CHER Once Again Asking The Courts For Financial Conservatorship Of Her Son, ELIJAH BLUE ALLMAN…

Cher has petitioned the courts for financial conservatorship of her son once again after he was arrested twice on multiple counts. The post CHER Once…
JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Defends Bands Who Tour Without Their Classic Lineups: 'If…

In a new interview with the Metal Forever Music Defenders Of Metal podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner addressed the fact that some fans…
NEKROGOBLIKON Drop New EP, Reveal NSFW Music Video For "Dead-ish"

The goblin-metal unit Nekrogoblikon dropped a rather NSFW music video alongside their newest EP, The Boiling Sea. The post NEKROGOBLIKON Drop New EP,…
Des Tong & Bev Bevan: The History of the Birmingham Rock Scene

Kitchen Garden Café, Kings Heath, Birmingham Sunday, 29th March 2026 With concerts, even for bands I am just taking a random punt at seeing, out of…
U.K. Charity Cuts Ties With Osbourne Over Anti-Immigration Rally

U.K. homelessness charity Centrepoint has severed ties with Sharon Osbourne following her support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson's "Unite the…
SCORPIONS Cancel Indian Tour Due To "Unforeseen Medical Circumstances"

After having to cancel their 60th anniversary shows in South America last year, Scorpions have to cancel their Indian tour due to health issues. The…
How Thomas Dolby Is Updating His ‘80s Past

The synth legend also tells UCR about working with Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir. Continue reading…
“I hear, ‘Look who’s preparing to face his public then!’ It was Mick Jagger with Bowie. I said, ‘Well, you’re not doin’…

Mott The Hoople’s The Hoople album was a fitting swansong
DAVE GROHL Says "There’s Injustice, And There’s So Much Hate And Fear" In The US

When talking to The Irish Times earlier this year, Dave Grohl said it was hard not to comment on the state of politics, specifically, "it’s hard not…
