Shock rock legend Alice Cooper and metal gods Judas Priest will join forces for a massive North American co-headlining tour this fall. Kicking off September 16, the 24-date trek includes arena and amphitheater stops across the U.S. and Canada, with Corrosion of Conformity providing heavy support on most dates.
Les Binks, the powerhouse drummer behind Judas Priest’s iconic late-’70s era, has passed away at age 73. Remembered for his precision, flair, and role in shaping the band’s early legacy, Binks leaves behind a platinum-plated legacy — and a rhythm that still echoes through metal history.
For the first time in two decades, ANTHRAX will share the stage with BLACK SABBATH — and at their final show, no less. As the thrash pioneers prepare for the July 5 “Back To The Beginning” concert in Birmingham, they reflect on their lifelong love for SABBATH, honoring both the music and the moment.
Queen legend Brian May lit up Coachella with a jaw-dropping surprise appearance, joining rising pop star Benson Boone for a majestic rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The 77-year-old guitarist rose from beneath the stage in a blaze of lights and riffs, electrifying the festival crowd.
AC/DC stormed back onto North American soil with a blistering 21-song set in Minneapolis, marking their first U.S. tour in nearly a decade. Angus Young defied age, Brian Johnson reclaimed the mic, and the band delivered pure rock fury to a stadium packed with die-hard fans.
Over three decades after his quiet, poetic voice left the world, Nick Drake’s earliest musical moments will be unveiled in The Making of Five Leaves Left, a 4LP/4CD box set packed with 30 never-before-heard outtakes, demos, and recording ephemera from the sessions that shaped his legendary 1969 debut.
German metal legends HELLOWEEN have completed their much-anticipated studio album, the follow-up to 2021’s self-titled comeback. Guitarist Kai Hansen reveals the mix is done, and fans can expect a “happy, happy HELLOWEEN” vibe with speedy riffs, sing-alongs, and even a long-awaited ballad.
Thrash metal titans DARK ANGEL rise from the ashes with Extinction Level Event, their first studio album since 1991’s Time Does Not Heal. Fueled by the late Jim Durkin’s legacy and Gene Hoglan’s fire, the title track arrives April 11 with promises of old-school fury and modern savagery.
Metallica’s new documentary Metallica Saved My Life, directed by Jonas Akerlund, explores the band’s powerful impact on fans over four decades. A sneak peek of the film will hit select theaters in North American tour cities starting April 18.
Hard rock supergroup SIXX:A.M. is back—at least on wax. Nikki Sixx, D.J. Ashba, and James Michael will release Prayers For The Damned & Blessed Deluxe Edition on June 6, 2025, featuring reimagined tracks, rarities, and long-awaited vinyl pressings.
Pete Best, the original drummer for The Beatles before Ringo Starr joined the Fab Four, has officially announced his retirement from live appearances and performances. “I had a blast,” Best shared after decades of carrying his own legacy beyond Beatlemania.
BLINK-182 is back on the road in 2025 with their explosive “Missionary Impossible” U.S. tour, following the success of One More Time…. Joined by Alkaline Trio, the punk legends will hit amphitheaters and festivals nationwide starting August 28.
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