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Mining Metal: Abyssal Rift, Gorod, Hesperia, Mind Affliction, Mindwork, Rapid, Static Abyss, Unadorned

Highlighting standout underground metal releases each month. Mining Metal: Abyssal Rift, Gorod, Hesperia, Mind Affliction, Mindwork, Rapid, Static Abyss, Unadorned Langdon Hickman...

"It's doom, but with the added vibe of a winter burial on the outskirts of a desolate industrial town." Nintendocore, un...

When saying you love metal isn't simply enough for some people

This Volume Junk – Unbound CD

Let’s face it, noise rock is on the rise in recent years, and it’s here to stay. Once

3 Legendary Heavy Metal Albums From the 80s That Kicked off Shredding Subgenres

American heavy metal group Metallica, UK, 1985. Left to right: lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, singer and guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist Cliff Burton. (Phot...

AMARAX

 We are AMARAX! Birthed in Perth Western Australia and bringing back the true spirit of the 80's heavy metal packed with shredding guitars, killer riffs and soaring vocals. if Di...

THICK – “Heavy Metal”

THICK are fucking back, baby. The Brooklyn quartet, which we dubbed a Band To Watch in 2018, have returned with a new single "Heavy Metal." It's their first new music in two years,...

Death Warmed Up Bring ’80s Hard Rock Muscle To Debut Album ‘Wildcard’

Death Warmed Up make their intentions obvious within seconds of ‘Wildcard’: big riffs, bigger hooks and absolutely no embarrassment about loving the oversized hard rock of the 1980...

THICK Share New Single “Heavy Metal”

THICK share new single "Heavy Metal", their first recording with the band's new lineup, out now.

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Pennywise, Circle Jerks, H2O & Murphy’s Law Rock Toronto’s HISTORY – Photo Review

Four punk and hardcore heavyweights deliver a relentless night of high-energy performances at Toronto’s HISTORY. A packed History hosted an uncompromising night of hardcore and pun...

Jaguero Turn Punk, Grunge And Emo Turbulence Into ‘Make Me Feel Alive Again’

Jaguero don’t sound particularly interested in pretending they have everything figured out. On their debut album ‘Make Me Feel Alive Again,’ uncertainty becomes fuel for a restless...

2027 Rock + Metal Festival and Cruise Guide

What will be your big musical adventure of 2027? Continue reading…

“This is like Black Sabbath opening for Green Day”: After collaborating with everyone from Elton John to Hayley Williams...

The Tampa aggressors round out a lineup also featuring Angel Du$t and Agnostic Front in Raleigh on September 29

The Best Hard Rock Album of Each Year of the 2000s

It was a decade defined by nu-metal, emo, pop-punk and grunge. But which albums were considered the best of each year? Continue reading…

Bachratten – Rockmusik LP (La Pochette Surprise Records)

Let’s be real for a second: we all need some good alternative rock music every once in a

Italian Punk Act Shonan Drop High-Energy Single “Junkies”

Parma punk rock band Shonan releases “Junkies,” a high-energy anthem celebrating wild nights out, concerts, and rowdy company.

Ongoing History Daily: Another look at weird music genres (part 2)

Last time, we looked at how metal has fractured into a million different genres, sub-genres, and sub-sub-genres. For example, have you heard of “blackened crust?” This is a combina...

Staff Picks with Glam Skanks, OFF!, Linda Perry, and Shinedown

Senior Editor Brett Callwood Glam Skanks "Fuck Off" Shangri-Las-esque girl-group doo-wop from these local ladies, with a bite to boot. Where are they now though? Editorial Intern C...

HOTHALF DOZEN 9.1.26

A little rock - actually a lot of rock -and a couple of love songs. We listen to both sides of the border

The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

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

2026 Record Store Day Black Friday Releases for Rock + Metal Fans

The Black Friday edition of 2026's Record Store Day takes place on Nov. 27. Here's all the rock and metal releases slated for release! Continue reading…

16 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Get the latest touring news from Dropkick Murphys, Nickelback, SepticFlesh and plenty more. Continue reading…

Charger Return With “Last Call” EP

The East Bay’s mighty Charger have returned with the Last Call EP that features five new songs, the EP is now available through streaming platforms and on 12″ ‘ruby ghost’, blue sm...

Making Noise: Rage Against the Rockstars

Welcome again to Making Noise, your weekly look at hot topics, buzzy tidbits and music news that’s raising the volume and going viral on social media and in music lover circles.  A...