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Riot Fest Drops Wild List of William Shatner's Rider 'Demands'
Rob Carroll (16/07/2026)
Riot Fest claims actor William Shatner has made a long list of demands ahead of his performance on the final day of this year's festival. Continue reading…
Riot Fest claims actor William Shatner has made a long list of demands ahead of his performance on the final day of this year's festival. Continue reading…
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Avatar Respond After Metallica Pay Them a HUGE Compliment
Joe DiVita (16/07/2026)
Metallica seem pretty blown away with Avatar's performances as support on a U.K. and European leg of the M72 tour. Continue reading…
Metallica seem pretty blown away with Avatar's performances as support on a U.K. and European leg of the M72 tour. Continue reading…
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Charley Crockett's Social Media Goes Dark After Twin Temple Split
Rob Carroll (16/07/2026)
Charley Crockett went quiet on social media right around the same time things got loud over who he chose to cut from his tour. Continue reading…
Charley Crockett went quiet on social media right around the same time things got loud over who he chose to cut from his tour. Continue reading…
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Ozzy's Hometown Officially Announces First-Ever 'Ozzy Day'
Lauryn Schaffner (16/07/2026)
The city of Birmingham has officially announced its inaugural 'Ozzy Day' celebrations, which will take place exactly one year after Ozzy's death in 2025. Continue reading…
The city of Birmingham has officially announced its inaugural 'Ozzy Day' celebrations, which will take place exactly one year after Ozzy's death in 2025. Continue reading…
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Gojira Announce Fill-In Drummer After U.S. 'Immigration Issue'
Lauryn Schaffner (16/07/2026)
Gojira have announced a fill-in for dummer Mario Duplantier for their upcoming festival performances after dealing with U.S. visa issues. Continue reading…
Gojira have announced a fill-in for dummer Mario Duplantier for their upcoming festival performances after dealing with U.S. visa issues. Continue reading…
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Does Ghost's New Film Title Mock Trump 2024 Election Slogan?
Chad Childers (16/07/2026)
Yes that title sounds a little familiar, but what are Ghost doing with their latest concert film, '2 Big to Rig'? Continue reading…
Yes that title sounds a little familiar, but what are Ghost doing with their latest concert film, '2 Big to Rig'? Continue reading…
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Rock Bands Accused Of Satanism + The Shows That Got Canceled
Rob Carroll (16/07/2026)
The stories behind eight times bands were unable to perform after being accused of being connected to "Satanism." Continue reading…
The stories behind eight times bands were unable to perform after being accused of being connected to "Satanism." Continue reading…
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Jason Newsted Recalls When Darts Were Thrown at Metallica Onstage
Lauryn Schaffner (15/07/2026)
During a recent podcast appearance, Jason Newsted recalled the time Metallica stopped a show after darts were thrown at them onstage. Continue reading…
During a recent podcast appearance, Jason Newsted recalled the time Metallica stopped a show after darts were thrown at them onstage. Continue reading…
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Producer of New Slipknot Album Revealed, Jim Root Shares Details
Chad Childers (15/07/2026)
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root speaks about their progress on a new album that will be the follow-up to 'The End. So Far' Continue reading…
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root speaks about their progress on a new album that will be the follow-up to 'The End. So Far' Continue reading…
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Slaughter to Prevail Vocalist on Backlash Tour Opener Is Getting
Chad Childers (15/07/2026)
Alex Terrible comments on the backlash that Rev3rent have received for appearing as part of their upcoming 2026 tour bill. Continue reading…
Alex Terrible comments on the backlash that Rev3rent have received for appearing as part of their upcoming 2026 tour bill. Continue reading…
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This Site Lets You Track Every Song You’ve Heard Live in Concert
Lauryn Schaffner (15/07/2026)
The website whativeheard.com lets you track every song you've heard live in concert by your favorite bands and print a digital ticket. Continue reading…
The website whativeheard.com lets you track every song you've heard live in concert by your favorite bands and print a digital ticket. Continue reading…
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The Best + Worst Iron Maiden Album, According to Nicko McBrain
Bryan Rolli (15/07/2026)
The ranking doesn't shake out how you might expect. Continue reading…
The ranking doesn't shake out how you might expect. Continue reading…
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System of a Down Lead London Audience in Oasis Diss Chant
Chad Childers (15/07/2026)
System of a Down's Daron Malakian still has some harsh feelings toward Oasis decades after being the target of a Noel Gallagher diss. Continue reading…
System of a Down's Daron Malakian still has some harsh feelings toward Oasis decades after being the target of a Noel Gallagher diss. Continue reading…
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KISS Reveal Details for Ace Frehley Tribute Show, Kruise Weekend
Matthew Wilkening (15/07/2026)
The full KISS Kruise programming schedule reveal also includes details on a special pre-show party. Continue reading…
The full KISS Kruise programming schedule reveal also includes details on a special pre-show party. Continue reading…
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5 Hair Metal Bands Who Lost Their Classic Lineups
Sydney Taylor (15/07/2026)
These bands left a lasting mark on hair metal, even if the lineups that built their legacies didn't last. Continue reading…
These bands left a lasting mark on hair metal, even if the lineups that built their legacies didn't last. Continue reading…
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