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News

3 articles Jun 18

Faith No More Mike Patton Mr. Bungle Billy Gould AVTT/PTTN

Louder Sound, Loudwire, The Music

Metalorgie Jun 18

I Prevail

I Prevail The Gathering

2 articles Jun 18

Poppy Knocked Loose House of Protection Evanescence FEVER 333

Consequence of Sound, Metalorgie

3 articles Jun 18

Motionless in White Skylar Grey Corey Taylor Slipknot Anthony Martinez Papa Roach

Blabbermouth, Metalorgie, Radio Metal News

4 articles Jun 18

Faith No More System of a Down Mike Patton Chuck Mosley The Gathering

Metalorgie, Pollstar, Spin +1

The Obelisk Jun 17

Nick Oliveri Touring Japan This August with Blasting Rod

Blasting Rod Nick Oliveri

3 articles Jun 17

Limp Bizkit Wes Borland Sam Rivers Ecca Vandal Fred Durst John Otto DJ Lethal Morgan Wallen

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, NME

11 articles Jun 17

Faith No More Slipknot Korn Limp Bizkit Tomahawk Mike Patton Mr. Bungle

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Exclaim! +6

Loudwire Jun 17

From Berklee to Godsmack: 5 Things to Know About Mike Mangini

Godsmack Mike Mangini Dream Theater Mike Portnoy Annihilator Extreme Nuno Bettencourt Steve Vai

Louder Sound Jun 17

“It might seem odd for a death metal band to love him, but he gave us a sense of ourselves”: Joe Duplantier on the prog rock icon who became Gojira’s guiding light

Gojira Mike Oldfield Anthrax

Rolling Stone France Jun 17

Muse bientôt au Festival d’été de Québec

Muse Morcheeba Ross Godfrey Bob Dylan Jimi Hendrix John Barry

Tuonela Magazine Jun 17

(2016) Gojira – Magma: Anniversary special

Gojira Joe Duplantier Mario Duplantier

3 articles Jun 17

Hoobastank Howard Benson Jonas Brothers Staind Seether Hinder The Offspring

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Metalorgie

Rage Against the Machine - YouTube Jun 16 Official

People of the Sun // Programma A, 1996

Rage Against the Machine

Consequence of Sound Jun 16

Acid Bath Add 2026 US Shows with Ministry and Obituary

Acid Bath Ministry Obituary Russian Circles Lacabra Melvins Kylesa

Loudwire Jun 16

Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Names the 'Big 4' Grunge Pioneers

Soundgarden Kim Thayil Big 4 Alice in Chains Nirvana Pearl Jam Buzz Osborne Melvins Chris Cornell

Louder Sound Jun 16

"By the time you get to the end, it's like, Okay, that's a classic." Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan recalls the first time he heard Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit

The Smashing Pumpkins Nirvana Billy Corgan Kurt Cobain Butch Vig Courtney Love Zane Lowe

Billboard Jun 16

Signed: Faith No More Pacts With Brazil’s 30e for Global Tour; Hatebreed Inks Deal for New Album

Faith No More Hatebreed The Linda Lindas Imminence Brittney Spencer Ryan Hurd Miranda Lambert System of a Down

Blabbermouth Jun 16

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'Would Love To' Tour With PERIPHERY

Wolfgang Van Halen Periphery Mammoth Meshuggah

Blabbermouth Jun 16

KISS Announces Band Activities For 2026 'KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas'

KISS Gene Simmons Paul Stanley Tommy Thayer Eric Singer Ace Frehley Night Ranger

3 articles Jun 18

Faith No More Mike Patton Mr. Bungle Billy Gould AVTT/PTTN

Louder Sound, Loudwire, The Music

2 articles Jun 18

Poppy Knocked Loose House of Protection Evanescence FEVER 333

Consequence of Sound, Metalorgie

4 articles Jun 18

Faith No More System of a Down Mike Patton Chuck Mosley The Gathering

Metalorgie, Pollstar, Spin +1

3 articles Jun 17

Limp Bizkit Wes Borland Sam Rivers Ecca Vandal Fred Durst John Otto DJ Lethal Morgan Wallen

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, NME

Loudwire Jun 17

From Berklee to Godsmack: 5 Things to Know About Mike Mangini

Godsmack Mike Mangini Dream Theater Mike Portnoy Annihilator Extreme Nuno Bettencourt Steve Vai

Rolling Stone France Jun 17

Muse bientôt au Festival d’été de Québec

Muse Morcheeba Ross Godfrey Bob Dylan Jimi Hendrix John Barry

3 articles Jun 17

Hoobastank Howard Benson Jonas Brothers Staind Seether Hinder The Offspring

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Metalorgie

Consequence of Sound Jun 16

Acid Bath Add 2026 US Shows with Ministry and Obituary

Acid Bath Ministry Obituary Russian Circles Lacabra Melvins Kylesa

Louder Sound Jun 16

"By the time you get to the end, it's like, Okay, that's a classic." Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan recalls the first time he heard Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit

The Smashing Pumpkins Nirvana Billy Corgan Kurt Cobain Butch Vig Courtney Love Zane Lowe

Blabbermouth Jun 16

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'Would Love To' Tour With PERIPHERY

Wolfgang Van Halen Periphery Mammoth Meshuggah

Metalorgie Jun 18

I Prevail

I Prevail The Gathering

3 articles Jun 18

Motionless in White Skylar Grey Corey Taylor Slipknot Anthony Martinez Papa Roach

Blabbermouth, Metalorgie, Radio Metal News

The Obelisk Jun 17

Nick Oliveri Touring Japan This August with Blasting Rod

Blasting Rod Nick Oliveri

11 articles Jun 17

Faith No More Slipknot Korn Limp Bizkit Tomahawk Mike Patton Mr. Bungle

Blabbermouth, Consequence of Sound, Exclaim! +6

Louder Sound Jun 17

“It might seem odd for a death metal band to love him, but he gave us a sense of ourselves”: Joe Duplantier on the prog rock icon who became Gojira’s guiding light

Gojira Mike Oldfield Anthrax

Tuonela Magazine Jun 17

(2016) Gojira – Magma: Anniversary special

Gojira Joe Duplantier Mario Duplantier

Rage Against the Machine - YouTube Jun 16 Official

People of the Sun // Programma A, 1996

Rage Against the Machine

Loudwire Jun 16

Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Names the 'Big 4' Grunge Pioneers

Soundgarden Kim Thayil Big 4 Alice in Chains Nirvana Pearl Jam Buzz Osborne Melvins Chris Cornell

Billboard Jun 16

Signed: Faith No More Pacts With Brazil’s 30e for Global Tour; Hatebreed Inks Deal for New Album

Faith No More Hatebreed The Linda Lindas Imminence Brittney Spencer Ryan Hurd Miranda Lambert System of a Down

Blabbermouth Jun 16

KISS Announces Band Activities For 2026 'KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas'

KISS Gene Simmons Paul Stanley Tommy Thayer Eric Singer Ace Frehley Night Ranger

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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