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How To Watch The 2026 Grammy Awards + Ozzy Tribute

How To Watch The 2026 Grammy Awards + Ozzy Tribute

Rob Carroll (31/01/2026)

The event will be highlighted by an all-star tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. Continue reading…

The event will be highlighted by an all-star tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. Continue reading…

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2026 Rock + Metal Festival + Cruise Guide

2026 Rock + Metal Festival + Cruise Guide

Chad Childers (31/01/2026)

What rock and metal festivals will you check out in 2026? Will you set sail on a rock or metal cruise? See what's coming up in 2026. Continue reading…

What rock and metal festivals will you check out in 2026? Will you set sail on a rock or metal cruise? See what's coming up in 2026. Continue reading…

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Bruce Springsteen Plays Surprise Set at Morello's MN Benefit Show

Bruce Springsteen Plays Surprise Set at Morello's MN Benefit Show

Rob Carroll (30/01/2026)

The sold-out benefit show raised money for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who died in separate shootings involving ICE in Minneapolis. Continue reading…

The sold-out benefit show raised money for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who died in separate shootings involving ICE in Minneapolis. Continue reading…

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Warped Tour Announces First Bands for 2026 Lineup

Warped Tour Announces First Bands for 2026 Lineup

Lauryn Schaffner (30/01/2026)

Warped Tour has announced the first batch of bands for its 2026 lineup and will reveal bits of the lineup every day for the next 30 days. Continue reading…

Warped Tour has announced the first batch of bands for its 2026 lineup and will reveal bits of the lineup every day for the next 30 days. Continue reading…

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5 New Rock + Metal Albums Announced This Week to Look Forward To

5 New Rock + Metal Albums Announced This Week to Look Forward To

Joe DiVita (30/01/2026)

Catch up on the newest rock and metal albums that have been announced. Continue reading…

Catch up on the newest rock and metal albums that have been announced. Continue reading…

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15 Rock + Metal Songs Written in Tribute to Late Grunge Musicians

15 Rock + Metal Songs Written in Tribute to Late Grunge Musicians

Lauryn Schaffner (30/01/2026)

These 15 rock and metal songs were written in tribute to grunge musicians that have died, including Andrew Wood, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley and Chris Cornell. Continue reading…

These 15 rock and metal songs were written in tribute to grunge musicians that have died, including Andrew Wood, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley and Chris Cornell. Continue reading…

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White House Reacts to Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Song

White House Reacts to Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Song

Chad Childers (30/01/2026)

A White House spokesperson addressed Springsteen's song and challenge why the media narrative wasn't about the removal of illegal alien criminals. Continue reading…

A White House spokesperson addressed Springsteen's song and challenge why the media narrative wasn't about the removal of illegal alien criminals. Continue reading…

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Mick Mars' Attorney Hits Back After Motley Crue's Big Legal Win

Mick Mars' Attorney Hits Back After Motley Crue's Big Legal Win

Nick DeRiso (30/01/2026)

Former guitarist left the road in 2022 amid his battle with ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative bone disease. Continue reading…

Former guitarist left the road in 2022 amid his battle with ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative bone disease. Continue reading…

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Brian May Says Queen Won't Tour America - 'A Dangerous Place'

Brian May Says Queen Won't Tour America - 'A Dangerous Place'

Allison Rapp (30/01/2026)

"Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment," the guitarist said. Continue reading…

"Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment," the guitarist said. Continue reading…

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Roundup - 24 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Roundup - 24 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Chad Childers (30/01/2026)

Alice Cooper, The Black Crowes, Black Veil Brides and Whitechapel have all announced new dates this week. See who else just booked tours. Continue reading…

Alice Cooper, The Black Crowes, Black Veil Brides and Whitechapel have all announced new dates this week. See who else just booked tours. Continue reading…

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Slash Discusses Next Guns N' Roses Studio Album, New Songs + Tour

Slash Discusses Next Guns N' Roses Studio Album, New Songs + Tour

Chuck Armstrong (30/01/2026)

Slash dives into Guns N' Roses' new songs, plans for a new album, getting ready for their tour and much more in this exclusive interview. Continue reading…

Slash dives into Guns N' Roses' new songs, plans for a new album, getting ready for their tour and much more in this exclusive interview. Continue reading…

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The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Loudwire Staff (30/01/2026)

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…

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Punk Drummer Arrested Following Protest Outside Minnesota Hotel

Punk Drummer Arrested Following Protest Outside Minnesota Hotel

Rob Carroll (29/01/2026)

The member of Arms Aloft and The Slow Death was among 26 people charged during an alleged incident in Minnesota. Continue reading…

The member of Arms Aloft and The Slow Death was among 26 people charged during an alleged incident in Minnesota. Continue reading…

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'80s Ozzy Osbourne Song Inspired Metallica Late Career Deep Cut

'80s Ozzy Osbourne Song Inspired Metallica Late Career Deep Cut

Lauryn Schaffner (29/01/2026)

Robert Trujillo shared that Ozzy Osbourne's 1981 track 'Believer' was a source of inspiration for the Metallica song 'You Must Burn!'. Continue reading…

Robert Trujillo shared that Ozzy Osbourne's 1981 track 'Believer' was a source of inspiration for the Metallica song 'You Must Burn!'. Continue reading…

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Judge Rules Steven Tyler's Sexual Abuse Trial Can Go Forward

Judge Rules Steven Tyler's Sexual Abuse Trial Can Go Forward

Nick DeRiso (29/01/2026)

In a legal victory, however, charges against Aerosmith's frontman in Oregon, Washington and Massachusetts were dismissed. Continue reading…

In a legal victory, however, charges against Aerosmith's frontman in Oregon, Washington and Massachusetts were dismissed. Continue reading…

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