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Volbeat, Trivium, and Silverstein Join Stage Tour With New Playable Tracks
Songs from Volbeat, Trivium, and Silverstein are among the latest additions to Stage Tour, the upcoming rhythm game from RedOctane Games.
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Taylor Momsen Draws a Hard Line Against A.I. Songwriting
The Pretty Reckless frontwoman says allowing a computer to supply the emotion defeats the purpose of writing music.
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Billy Joel Says Stage Return Hinges on Further Medical Testing
Billy Joel says his overall health is good, but doctors have not cleared him to drive or resume performing as he continues recovering from normal pressure hydrocephalus.
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Danny Elfman Says Tool's Fear Inoculum Got Him Through Grueling Tattoo Sessions
Danny Elfman says he listened to Tool's Fear Inoculum approximately 40 times while enduring hours of painful tattoo work.
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Sammy Hagar Extends an Olive Branch to Alex Van Halen After Years of Feuding
Sammy Hagar says he is ready to set aside years of tension with Alex Van Halen, rebuild their friendship, and possibly play music together again.
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Floor Jansen Leaves Nightwish as Band Confirms 2027 Studio Return
The split ends Floor Jansen's 14-year association with Nightwish, while both sides prepare for separate musical futures.
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Slash and Guns N' Roses Eye 2027 Touring Break to Focus on New Music
The guitarist says Guns N' Roses will step away from touring next year, potentially giving the band time to organize its growing backlog of material.
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James Hetfield Says Metallica's Only Agenda Is 'Love, Energy, and Heavy Music'
James Hetfield told fans at Metallica's Sphere show that the band came to provide an escape — not to push an outside agenda.
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Frank Carter Ejects Man From Sex Pistols Show Over Women-Only Mosh Pit Dispute
Frank Carter stopped the Sex Pistols' Denver show and had a man removed after he objected to space being cleared for a women-only mosh pit.
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Instagram Admits Its Algorithm Took Creed's "Higher" a Little Too Literally
Instagram says an error caused Creed's 1999 anthem "Higher" to be recommended to far more users than intended while they created Stories.
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Tom DeLonge Fights Back Tears as Padres Fans Sing blink-182's 'All the Small Things'
Tom DeLonge shared an emotional hometown moment as more than 43,000 San Diego Padres fans sang blink-182's signature hit during a crucial postseason victory.
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Music Community Rallies Around Moodring's Hunter Young as GoFundMe Surpasses Goal
A fundraiser for Moodring founder and PSYCHO-FRAME guitarist Hunter Young is helping cover treatment, housing, and daily-care expenses as he faces worsening chronic illnesses.
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Chad Gray Pauses '30 Years of Madnesss' Tour Dates to Protect His Voice
Mudvayne and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray canceled two California shows after an illness worsened ongoing vocal problems.
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Eunha, SinB, and Umji Stay Together at UNCORE as VIVIZ Name Hangs in Balance
Eunha, SinB, and Umji have signed exclusive contracts with UNCORE and will continue promoting together, although unresolved negotiations could force the trio to adopt a new team name.
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Venom Founder Conrad 'Cronos' Lant Dies at 63
Venom founder, singer, and bassist Conrad "Cronos" Lant, whose confrontational sound helped shape black and thrash metal, has died at 63.
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Anthrax Calls on Mike Heller Hours Before San Antonio Set as Charlie Benante Sits Out
The Raven drummer had only a few hours to chart the songs and get behind the kit for Anthrax's stadium set.
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TAEMIN Halts North American 'LiMiNaL' Tour as Visa Delays Strand Key Crew
Six arena dates — including a Texas stop in Grand Prairie — have been pulled from the October calendar while new dates and venues are arranged.
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Knocked Loose Donates $8,000 to Woman Paralyzed in Louder Than Life Accident
A devastating accident unfolded far from the pit; now the Kentucky hardcore band is helping Jamie Ulshoffer face the costs of a life-changing injury.
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Wendy's Enlists blessthefall, Memphis May Fire, and Silverstein for a Six-Song Emo EP
Six songs, one empty Frosty cup, and enough parking-lot heartbreak to turn a late-night combo run into a full-blown scene revival.
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Former Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Deemed Incompetent as Attempted Murder Case Is Put on Hold
With his September trial halted, Ebert has been transferred to state health custody ahead of another competency hearing in January.
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Ozzfest Will Bring Ozzy Osbourne's Metal Legacy Back to the U.S. in 2027
After nearly a decade away from American stages, the festival Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne built is preparing to raise its flag again.
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Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Guitarist and Pop-Punk Architect, Dies at 45
The guitarist whose riffs helped define modern pop-punk leaves behind nearly three decades of music, influence, and hard-won resilience.
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KPOPWORLD Festival Postpones Alamodome Debut as Visa Delays Threaten Lineup
San Antonio's four-day K-pop spectacle will have to wait as international visa delays derail its October debut.
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Spotify Builds a Bigger Launchpad for 10,000 Independent Artists With Fresh Finds Forward
A coveted playlist placement will now open the door to studios, creative tools, industry connections, and mental health support.
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Falling In Reverse Bring Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian Together for New Single 'Joseph'
Three unmistakable voices collide as Falling In Reverse return with their first new song in more than a year.
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My Chemical Romance Hints at Fifth Album During San Antonio Tour Finale
Gerard Way gave fans their clearest reason yet to believe in the long-awaited "MCR5" during the band's massive San Antonio tour finale.
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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.
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JUST RELEASED: SLIPKNOT Drop "Arsenal"
Slipknot's new era begins with "Arsenal," marking the band's first release with drummer Eloy Casagrande.
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Muse Lose @muse Handle as Meta Launches AI Tool of the Same Name
The British rock trio now have new usernames on social media following the arrival of Meta's namesake AI assistant.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Guitarist Andy Williams (ex-Every Time I Die) Dies at 48
Williams suffered a medical emergency following a wrestling match, prompting tributes from across the metal and professional wrestling communities.
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'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.
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Jason Isbell Leads Class-Action Lawsuit Against Suno
Isbell and several other musicians allege that Suno is profiting from artists' names and identities without their consent.
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ENHYPEN Claim First No. 1 Album on the Billboard 200
After repeatedly coming within reach of the top spot, the K-pop group has finally crossed one of its biggest career milestones.
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BTS' 'Arirang' Tour Ranks No. 2 Worldwide in July Concert Revenue
The "Arirang" tour trailed only The Weeknd's "After Hours til Dawn Tour," underscoring the group's enduring global draw.
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Max Bemis (Say Anything) Postpones Tour Amidst Allegations
The Say Anything frontman is stepping back to prioritize his mental health after alleged messages with teenage fans surfaced online.
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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.
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Maynard James Keenan Undergoes Second Hip Replacement
The Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer frontman is recovering after suffering an unexplained hip injury.