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Metal & Hard Rock News – January 16, 2026: Tours Stack Up, Festivals Flex, and the Big Dogs Play Long Games
The metal and hard rock world never really sleeps—it just shifts gears. This week proves it again. Legacy bands are […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – January 10, 2026: Tours Announced, Legends Honored, and the Scene Faces Reality
The metal and hard rock world doesn’t slow down—New tours are locking in, festivals are stacking lineups that demand attention, […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 31, 2025: Lineup Shifts, Comeback Teases & Scene Reckonings
The year is crawling toward the finish line, but the metal world clearly didn’t get the memo to slow down. […]
Metal & Hard Rock News – December 22, 2025: Deftones Drop “Infinite Source” Video, Megadeth Unleash Final-Era Single
Deftones, Megadeth, Behemoth, Powerwolf, War On Women, and Lionheart all made decisive moves this week, reinforcing how heavy music continues […]
Rock for People 2026 Names Halsey as Final Headliner for Festival: Locks in Top 10 Status in Europe
Rock for People 2026 has officially named its final headliner for next summer, and it’s not playing it safe. Halsey […]
Evanescence Bring Jacoby Shaddix Onstage for “Bring Me to Life” at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
Evanescence Bring Me to Life live became one of the most talked-about moments at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas when the […]
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