News
Brent Hinds' Estate Sues Mastodon Over Ownership and Use of His Likeness
A proposed buyout remained unfinished when the band's founding guitarist died, according to the newly filed complaint.
Metal
New Music
JUST RELEASED: SLIPKNOT Drop "Arsenal"
Slipknot's new era begins with "Arsenal," marking the band's first release with drummer Eloy Casagrande.
Festivals
Pantera Announces Two-Day 'Great NOLA Trendkill' Festival
The New Orleans event will bring Pantera together with Down, Black Label Society, and several pillars of the city's sludge metal scene.
News
William Shatner Eyes Queen's Brian May for Star-Studded Heavy Metal Album
Shatner's newest project is becoming a full-scale event record, backed by a growing roster of rock and metal legends.
Tour News
Carrie Underwood Goes Nu Metal at Velocity Festival
The country superstar surprised fans with covers of Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Papa Roach, and Collective Soul.
Live Reviews
Black Label Society Turns San Antonio's Boeing Center into a House of Riffs
Black Label Society's American Crusade tour hit Boeing Center with Zakk Sabbath, Dark Chapel, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
Texas News
'Eddie's Dive Bar' Pre-Show Event Coming to San Antonio
On Sept. 29, Eddie's Dive Bar will come to The Friendly Spot, located at 943 S. Alamo St. in San Antonio, from noon to midnight.
News
Bad Wolves Guitarist Quits Band Over Dolly Parton Cover
A disagreement over the band's rendition of a Dolly Parton classic has resulted in a major lineup change.
News
Maynard James Keenan Undergoes Second Hip Replacement
The Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer frontman is recovering after suffering an unexplained hip injury.
Tour Announcements
Upon A Burning Body Will Return to Texas for Annual Tour
The San Antonio metalcore veterans are bringing their yearly tradition back home.
Tour Announcements
Drowning Pool and Saliva Announce 'Sinner' and 'Every Six Seconds' 25th Anniversary Tour
Two platinum records that helped define early-2000s hard rock will share the spotlight this fall.
New Music
PRESIDENT Debuts 'dark heaven' Music Video
Following a rapid rise built on mystery and religious imagery, the masked collective turns its attention to the contradictions of faith.
New Music
Tony Iommi Announces First Solo Album in 21 Years, Shares Single 'World Alone'
The Black Sabbath guitarist has nothing left to prove — and eight new tracks ready to prove it anyway.
New Music
Avenged Sevenfold Surprise-Release Experimental 'STATICA' EP
The four-song release finds the band venturing even further into unpredictable territory.
Tour News
Ghost Releases Trailer for Concert Film '2 Big to Rig'
The film documents two sold-out Mexico City concerts and begins its worldwide theatrical run August 26
Tour Announcements
Forbidden Announces First Album in 16 Years and Headlining Tour
Sixteen years after "Omega Wave," the Bay Area thrash veterans are ready to make noise again.
Live Reviews
To Hell With Retirement: Stryper Rocks San Antonio's Aztec Theatre
More than four decades into their career, the Christian metal veterans show no signs of slowing down.
Tour Announcements
Trivium Announces Fall 2026 North American Tour With In Flames, Orbit Culture
The tour will also feature support from Fit for an Autopsy and Frozen Soul.