Metal

Slipknot Unveil Summer Tour Dates with Feature Volbeat, Gojira + More

Slipknot will hit the road this summer on the Knotfest Roadshow tour with Volbeat, Gojira and Behemoth.
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Five Finger Death Punch Scores Sixth Top Billboard Single with ‘When the Seasons Change’

Five Finger Death Punch have reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart with “When Seasons Change.”
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Dream Theater: James LaBrie on ‘Distance Over Time’ and Why Metal Will Endure

James LaBrie of Dream Theater speaks with Anne Erickson about the band’s new album, “Distance Over Time,” and why “metal never really goes away” in this in-depth interview.
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Myles Kennedy and Mark Morton Team Up for ‘Save Defiance’

Listen to Myles Kennedy and Lamb of God’s Mark Morton on the new song, “Save Defiance.”
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Metallica Surpasses $150 Million in Sales on WorldWired Tour

Metallica’s WorldWired tour has grossed more than $150 million, with 1.6 million tickets sold to date.
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Ozzy Osbroune Cancels Australia, New Zealand and Japan Dates Due to Pneumonia

Ozzy Osbroune is recovering from pneumonia and must cancel his upcoming Australia, New Zealand and Japan tour dates.
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Within Temptation: Sharon den Adel on ‘Resist,’ Technology + Women in Metal

Within Temptation vocalist Sharon den Adel chats with Anne Erickson about the band’s new album, “Resist,” working with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and more in this in-depth interview.
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Mark Tremonti on Sevendust, ‘A Dying Machine’ and the Next Alter Bridge Album

Mark Tremonti speaks with Anne Erickson about touring with Sevendust, “A Dying Machine” and the next Alter Bridge album in this extensive interview.
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Ozzy Osbourne is ‘Breathing On His Own,’ Says Sharon

Sharon Osbourne says her husband is “breathing on his own” and “overcome by the response he’s had” from fans following his hospitalization.
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Dream Theater Soars on ‘Distance Over Time’ – Review

Album review: “Distance Over Time” is an exciting collection of progressive metal that takes the listener on the best kind of musical journey.  Anne Erickson reviews the set.
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