5 Major Rock + Metal Stories from 2018
From Slayer's farwell tour to the loss of Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, here are the top five rock and metal moments of 2018.
Metallica Drummer Lars Ulrich Says Arctic Monkey Were His ‘Main Musical Mainstay’ of 2018.
Metallica's Lars Ulrich says Arctic Monkey's new album is "just an incredible record."
Black Sabbath Scores Lifetime Achievement Award from Recording Academy
Metal greats Black Sabbath will receive Lifetime Achievement Award during the Recording Academy's Special Merit Awards in May.
Judas Priest, ‘Firepower’: 2018 Metal Album of the Year
Judas Priest's "Firepower" is Audio Ink's 2018 Metal Album of the Year.
Five Finger Death Punch Drummer Jeremy Spencer is Leaving the Band
Due to needing to recover from back surgery, Five Finger Death Punch drummer Jeremy Spencer is leaving the band.
Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive Announce 2019 Tour Dates
Metal-core faves Killswitch Engage are joining forces with Parkway Drive for a 2019 run.
Tool, System of a Down, In This Moment + More Set for Chicago Open Air 2019
Chicago Open Air will return in 2019 with headlining sets from Tool, System of a Down and In This Moment.
Korn, Tool and Foo Fighters to Headline Debut Epicenter Festival
The inaugural edition of Epicenter festival will feature headlining sets from Korn, Tool and Foo Fighters.
Slayer Announces 2019 North American Final Tour Dates
Slayer will be back in North America next year for a new leg of the legendary metal band's farewell tour.
Top 20 Rock and Metal Songs of 2018
From Myles Kennedy to Tremonti to Ledger, Audio Ink names the Top 20 Rock and Metal Songs of 2018.