The Tommy Lee lawsuit  has taken a massive turn in California. New state laws are now breathing life into a case that many thought was over. The drummer of 'Mötley Crüe' faces serious allegations of sexual assault. This time, the plaintiff is Heather Taylor. She is determined to win her legal battle. The Details of the 2003 Incident This legal fight started with a 2003 helicopter flight. Taylor claims the ride turned into a nightmare. At the time, she worked as a bank teller

Lamb of God have officially announced their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion , set for release on March 13, 2026  via Epic Records  in the USA and Canada and Century Media Records  in Europe. The record marks the band’s first full length release in four years and finds the Richmond metal veterans operating with complete creative freedom. Alongside the announcement, the band have released the album’s title track , Into Oblivion , accompanied by an official music video directe

Finnish metal trailblazers Lost Society  are officially back. The band have announced their brand new studio album Hell Is A State Of Mind , set for release on March 6, 2026  via Nuclear Blast Records . Alongside the album announcement, Lost Society have unleashed the first official single and music video, Blood Diamond , offering a powerful first look at what is shaping up to be their most fearless and uncompromising record to date. Four years after If The Sky Came Down , th

Rockshots Records have officially announced the signing of Italian power metal act Embrace Of Souls , marking a significant new chapter in the band’s career and creative evolution. Founded by drummer and composer Michele Olmi , Embrace Of Souls have steadily built a strong reputation within the Italian power metal scene by blending classic heavy and power metal influences from the 80s and 90s with epic and symphonic elements. Following the release of The Number Of Destiny  a

Polish extreme metal giants Behemoth  have announced a massive North American spring tour for 2026, bringing three pillars of extreme metal with them: Deicide , Rotting Christ  and Immolation . Dubbed The Godless IV Tour , the 24 date run will tear through cities across the United States and Canada, kicking off on April 14 in San Diego, California , and wrapping up on May 21 in Los Angeles . The tour follows the previous Godless campaigns and continues Behemoth’s tradition of

Reports suggest that Metallica  are edging closer to one of the most ambitious live projects of their career. According to a new report from the UK press, the band is said to be “90 percent” through negotiations for a Las Vegas Sphere residency planned for 2027 , following the conclusion of their massive M72  world tour in mid 2026. While no official confirmation has been made, sources claim that discussions with Sphere executives and technical teams are already well underway

After months of anticipation, ' Beyond The Black '  have officially released their sixth studio album, "Break The Silence", today, January 9, 2026. The record marks a defining moment for the band, arriving as their most ambitious and fully realized statement to date. Following a period of relentless touring and steady growth, "Break The Silence" feels like the culmination of everything ' Beyond The Black ' have been building toward. A concept album rooted in melodic and symph

The legacy of Ozzy Osbourne  continues to resonate deeply with fans across generations, and nowhere is that more evident than in Birmingham. The exhibition “ Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero ” , currently hosted at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery , has officially been extended until September 27, 2026 , following extraordinary public response. Originally planned as a limited showcase, the exhibition has now been extended for the second time after drawing more than 425,000 vi

In a world where excess has long been romanticized as part of rock and metal culture, Rob Halford’s story stands as something far more powerful than any myth . On January 6, 2026, the Judas Priest  frontman marked 40 years of sobriety , sharing a deeply personal message that reflects not only survival, but transformation. At 74 years old, Halford remains one of heavy metal’s most commanding voices. But behind the leather, the spikes, and the Metal God persona lies a journey d

After years of retirement talk, farewell statements, and long stretches away from the stage, David Lee Roth is officially back on the road . The legendary former Van Halen  frontman has announced a 30-date North American solo tour  scheduled for spring and summer 2026, marking one of his most extensive touring runs in years. The tour kicks off on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington , and will carry Roth across the United States and Canada through June, before a final sum

Gene Simmons  has revealed that Eddie Van Halen  once considered joining Kiss  in 1982, during a turbulent period for Van Halen, and that Simmons personally convinced him not to do it. Speaking in a recent interview with MusicRadar , Simmons explained that Eddie reached out at a time when tensions inside Van Halen  were escalating, particularly during the Diver Down  era. According to Simmons, Eddie was increasingly frustrated with David Lee Roth  and was seriously considerin

As 2026 begins, new details continue to emerge about Tony Iommi’s long awaited return to solo work. This time, the update came directly from his Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler, who revealed that the legendary guitarist is currently finishing a new album featuring a singer from Sweden. The revelation surfaced during a question and answer session at Steel City Con 2025 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Asked whether he might collaborate again with Tony Iommi or Bill Ward in t

Perry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist of The Cure, has passed away at the age of 65. The band confirmed the news on December 26, sharing that Bamonte died peacefully at home over Christmas following a brief illness. His death marks the loss of a quiet but deeply influential figure in the history of one of Britain’s most iconic bands. In a statement published on The Cure’s official website, the band paid tribute to Bamonte’s character and creative legacy, describin

When Noora Louhimo announced her departure from Battle Beast , the news landed with weight. Thirteen years is not a phase, it is a lifetime in a band that tours relentlessly, releases consistently and carries global expectations. Now, for the first time, Louhimo has spoken openly about why she chose to step away, and her reasons are as human as they are honest. In a recent interview with Finland’s Chaoszine, the former Battle Beast frontwoman made it clear that her decision

For a band that helped define thrash metal, expectations are always brutal. Especially when you are talking about Megadeth releasing music from what is being billed as their final studio album. With “Let There Be Shred,” however, there is no confusion, no hesitation, and no mixed message. This is Megadeth doing exactly what they do best. After the uneven reactions to previous singles, “Let There Be Shred” arrives like a punch to the face. Fast, aggressive, riff-driven and un

Some concerts are worth crossing borders for. Others turn that journey into something unforgettable. On December 15, at Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin, Doro delivered one of those rare shows that reminds you why heavy metal still exists beyond trends, numbers, and nostalgia. The night started with Holy Mother , who handled opening duties with confidence and enough energy to set the mood. They did exactly what an opening band should do, but it was obvious that the room was waiti

After officially retiring from 'Whitesnake' just weeks ago, David Coverdale  has now announced another major farewell. The legendary frontman, who spent more than five decades shaping hard rock history, revealed that he is stepping away from social media to fully embrace his retirement. Known for his humor, warmth and charismatic online presence, Coverdale had become one of rock’s most entertaining figures on digital platforms. From memes and festive “Santa Snake” videos to Q

For the first time since Ozzy Osbourne  died earlier this year, Sharon Osbourne  has opened up in depth about her husband’s final moments, his state of mind before his passing and how she is adjusting to life at home without him. The interview took place during her appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” , marking her first sit-down conversation since Ozzy died on July 22 at the age of 76, just weeks after his historic 'Black Sabbath'  farewell performance Back To The Beginni

Pollstar has unveiled its list of the 25 most popular touring artists of the new millennium, based on global ticket sales from January 1, 2001 through the end of 2025. The chart highlights what many rock and metal fans already knew: heavy music remains one of the dominant forces in live entertainment. Four major rock and metal titans secured spots on the list: 'Metallica'  reached No. 8 with more than 15.5 million tickets  sold across 562 concerts. 'Bon Jovi'  followed closel

'Slaughter to Prevail'  has confirmed a massive North American headlining tour for spring 2026, bringing 'Whitechapel'  and 'Attila'  as special guests for what promises to be one of the heaviest touring packages of the year. The trek begins on March 21 in Nashville and will hit major cities such as Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and Chicago before wrapping in late April. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. local time. The annou