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Louder Sound Jun 6

“Are you trying to get us killed?” The explosive story behind System Of A Down’s Toxicity album

System of a Down Serj Tankian

2 articles Jun 6

Mastodon Bill Kelliher Burnt by the Sun Brent Hinds Tedd Patterson Dave Witte Broken By The Scream

New Noise, Revolver

HardForce Jun 6

PAPA ROACH Une arrivée spectaculaire au Rock am Ring

Papa Roach Jacoby Shaddix

Blabbermouth Jun 6

JOHN BUSH Hopes To Play European Shows Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX, Confirms Plans For Second CATEGORY 7 Album

Anthrax Category 7 Phil Demmel Mike Orlando Jason Bittner Joey Vera Jack Gibson

Louder Sound Jun 6

“They had become genuine rock stars, with all the excess and trappings that go with it”: Why Korn’s most divisive album is way better than everybody thinks

Korn Britney Spears The Dillinger Escape Plan Slipknot

3 articles Jun 6

Avatar Johannes Eckerström Jay Ruston Anthrax Steel Panther Uriah Heep The Gathering

Blabbermouth, Metalorgie, Radio Metal News

2 articles Jun 6

Limp Bizkit Mandylion Witch Fever Sam Rivers The Gathering

Metalorgie

Louder Sound Jun 5

“The word goth is stupid. I hate that word”: Evanescence’s Amy Lee has strong feelings about being called ‘goth’ – and they’re not positive

Evanescence Amy Lee

Rolling Stone Jun 5

Marilyn Manson Loses Latest Bid to Toss Ex-Assistant’s Sex Assault Lawsuit

Marilyn Manson Marilyn Manson Evan Rachel Wood

Mastodon - YouTube Jun 5 Official

We’re heading back out on the road this fall with Deafhaven and Alcest! Tickets and VIP on sale now!

Mastodon Alcest

Blabbermouth Jun 5

SERJ TANKIAN And TOM MORELLO Talk Inspiration For New Collaborative Single 'Adjourn It': 'We Have To Learn How To Stand Up To Fascism In The Right Way'

Serj Tankian Tom Morello System of a Down Rage Against the Machine Roman Morello

Louder Sound Jun 5

"In many ways that entire album feels like we were rebelling against ourselves." How Mastodon overcame moments of self-doubt and rebuilt themselves from the ground up on The Hunter

Mastodon Brann Dailor

Tom Morello - YouTube Jun 5 Official

Tom Morello, Serj Tankian, Roman Morello - “ADJOURN IT” Interview

Tom Morello Serj Tankian Roman Morello

Consequence of Sound Jun 5

Heavy Song of the Week: Mastodon's "Your Ghost Again"

Mastodon Cro‐Mags Emma Ruth Rundle Genghis Tron Brent Hinds Kurt Ballou João Nogueira

4 articles Jun 5

Muse Matt Bellamy Bloc Party Portugal. The Man The Temper Trap

HardForce, Kerrang!, NME +1

Loudwire Jun 5

Mudvayne Guitarist Launching New Band With His Brother

Mudvayne Greg Tribbett Chad Gray Hellyeah Audiotopsy

2 articles Jun 5

Evanescence Metallica Zakk Cervini Poppy BABYMETAL Architects Nick Raskulinecz

Billboard, Revolver

New Noise Jun 5

The Joy Thieves (Ministry, Revolting Cocks) : nouvel album en écoute

The Joy Thieves Ministry Revolting Cocks Killing Joke Stabbing Westward Nine Inch Nails

Louder Sound Jun 5

Cool new proggy sounds from Gentle Giant, Voyage 35, Mastodon and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week

Voyage 35 Mastodon Gentle Giant Long Earth Colin Edwin

Loudwire Jun 5

Henry Rollins Discusses Major Milestone in the Cramps' Legacy

Henry Rollins The Cramps Ian MacKaye Bad Brains Black Flag Hüsker Dü

Louder Sound Jun 6

“Are you trying to get us killed?” The explosive story behind System Of A Down’s Toxicity album

System of a Down Serj Tankian

HardForce Jun 6

PAPA ROACH Une arrivée spectaculaire au Rock am Ring

Papa Roach Jacoby Shaddix

Louder Sound Jun 6

“They had become genuine rock stars, with all the excess and trappings that go with it”: Why Korn’s most divisive album is way better than everybody thinks

Korn Britney Spears The Dillinger Escape Plan Slipknot

2 articles Jun 6

Limp Bizkit Mandylion Witch Fever Sam Rivers The Gathering

Metalorgie

Rolling Stone Jun 5

Marilyn Manson Loses Latest Bid to Toss Ex-Assistant’s Sex Assault Lawsuit

Marilyn Manson Marilyn Manson Evan Rachel Wood

Blabbermouth Jun 5

SERJ TANKIAN And TOM MORELLO Talk Inspiration For New Collaborative Single 'Adjourn It': 'We Have To Learn How To Stand Up To Fascism In The Right Way'

Serj Tankian Tom Morello System of a Down Rage Against the Machine Roman Morello

Tom Morello - YouTube Jun 5 Official

Tom Morello, Serj Tankian, Roman Morello - “ADJOURN IT” Interview

Tom Morello Serj Tankian Roman Morello

4 articles Jun 5

Muse Matt Bellamy Bloc Party Portugal. The Man The Temper Trap

HardForce, Kerrang!, NME +1

2 articles Jun 5

Evanescence Metallica Zakk Cervini Poppy BABYMETAL Architects Nick Raskulinecz

Billboard, Revolver

Louder Sound Jun 5

Cool new proggy sounds from Gentle Giant, Voyage 35, Mastodon and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week

Voyage 35 Mastodon Gentle Giant Long Earth Colin Edwin

2 articles Jun 6

Mastodon Bill Kelliher Burnt by the Sun Brent Hinds Tedd Patterson Dave Witte Broken By The Scream

New Noise, Revolver

Blabbermouth Jun 6

JOHN BUSH Hopes To Play European Shows Celebrating His Era Of ANTHRAX, Confirms Plans For Second CATEGORY 7 Album

Anthrax Category 7 Phil Demmel Mike Orlando Jason Bittner Joey Vera Jack Gibson

3 articles Jun 6

Avatar Johannes Eckerström Jay Ruston Anthrax Steel Panther Uriah Heep The Gathering

Blabbermouth, Metalorgie, Radio Metal News

Louder Sound Jun 5

“The word goth is stupid. I hate that word”: Evanescence’s Amy Lee has strong feelings about being called ‘goth’ – and they’re not positive

Evanescence Amy Lee

Mastodon - YouTube Jun 5 Official

We’re heading back out on the road this fall with Deafhaven and Alcest! Tickets and VIP on sale now!

Mastodon Alcest

Louder Sound Jun 5

"In many ways that entire album feels like we were rebelling against ourselves." How Mastodon overcame moments of self-doubt and rebuilt themselves from the ground up on The Hunter

Mastodon Brann Dailor

Consequence of Sound Jun 5

Heavy Song of the Week: Mastodon's "Your Ghost Again"

Mastodon Cro‐Mags Emma Ruth Rundle Genghis Tron Brent Hinds Kurt Ballou João Nogueira

Loudwire Jun 5

Mudvayne Guitarist Launching New Band With His Brother

Mudvayne Greg Tribbett Chad Gray Hellyeah Audiotopsy

New Noise Jun 5

The Joy Thieves (Ministry, Revolting Cocks) : nouvel album en écoute

The Joy Thieves Ministry Revolting Cocks Killing Joke Stabbing Westward Nine Inch Nails

Loudwire Jun 5

Henry Rollins Discusses Major Milestone in the Cramps' Legacy

Henry Rollins The Cramps Ian MacKaye Bad Brains Black Flag Hüsker Dü

Overview

Recent developments in alternative metal include Linkin Park's announcement of the documentary 'Unshatter' and a companion live album, while Drowning Pool's C.J. Pierce has expressed opposition to using AI in music composition. Meanwhile, Morrissey is set to open for Tool at Riot Fest 2026, and Split Chain has unveiled two new collaborations for the deluxe edition of their album 'motionblur'.

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