Metal and Hardcore

Drummer Jay Weinberg Leaves Slipknot

PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2023

Drummer Jay Weinberg has left Slipknot after nearly a decade with the metal group. Slipknot posted a statement on their website to thank W...

GWAR Guitarist Brent Purgason Leaves Band

PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2023

Brent Purgason, who has been performing as Pustulus Maximus in GWAR since 2012, has announced his departure from the band. The news comes...

Mil-Spec Brim with Undeniable Spirit on 'Marathon'

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PUBLISHED Nov 3, 2023

There was a palpable yearning in Mil-Spec's "The Days Don't End" upon its arrival in April, and the Toronto five-piece's new album Marathon...

The Ocean Plot North American Tour with the World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die

PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2023

German prog metal act the Ocean have announced their first North American headline tour since 2014 for 2024, which will see them joined by...

Mick Mars Approves of New Mötley Crüe Guitarist John 5 Despite Lawsuit Against Group

PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2023

Mick Mars might be in the midst of a lengthy legal battle with Mötley Crüe, but that doesn't mean he can't give his replacement John 5 his...

Iron Maiden Book Fall 2024 North American Tour

PUBLISHED Oct 27, 2023

Iron Maiden are extending their Future Past North American tour into 2024. Following some Western Canadian dates this fall and a jaunt last...

L.A. Guns Drummer Steve Riley Dead at 67

PUBLISHED Oct 27, 2023

Steve Riley — longtime drummer of glam metal band L.A. Guns — has died. He was 67. With his wife Mary Louise and son Cole by his side, the...

System of a Down's John Dolmayan Says He's Lost "Hundreds of Thousands" of Followers over Political Beliefs

PUBLISHED Oct 26, 2023

As it turns out, being outspoken about your controversial political views can lead to repercussions, especially if you align yourself with...