Metallica press photo, featuring James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo.

Metallica Announce First ‘Concert’ of 2020: A Drive-In Movie Theater Experience

Metallica are filming a special, full-length concert, which will debut at drive-in movie theaters across North America.
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Posted 13 Aug 2020 | Metal, Music, Rock News | -
Tommy Shaw of Styx performing live at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan.

Styx, Halestorm, Black Crowes Members and More to Participate in Six String Salute Streaming Event

Six String Salute will feature performances from band and stories from crew members to benefit Live Nation’s Crew Nation global relief fund for live music crews.
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Posted 12 Aug 2020 | Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | -

Michael Sweet Talks New Stryper Album and the Importance of Letting Love Rule

Stryper vocalist Michael Sweet joins Anne Erickson to talk about the band’s new album, “Even the Devil Believes,” and why the message of letting love rule is so important right now.
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Posted 12 Aug 2020 | Features, Interviews, Metal, Music | -
A photo of rock band Shinedown posing against a light brown background.

Shinedown Post Full ‘Live in London’ Show Online

Watch Shinedown’s “Live in London” concert film featuring footage from their 2019 concert in London.
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Posted 11 Aug 2020 | Music, Rock, Rock News | -
Kiss performing live at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan.

KISS, System of a Down, Biffy Clyro, Mastodon and More Set for 2021 Download Festival

The 2021 Download Festival in the U.K. will feature some acts that were originally slated to perform in 2020, but a handful of new names.
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Posted 10 Aug 2020 | Music, Rock, Rock News | -
Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo

Metallica Bassist Robert Trujillo Would Like to Have a ‘S&M3’ in 2029

Robert Trujillo of Metallica hopes the guys can perform again with the San Francisco Symphony in 2029 for a S&M3 concert.
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Posted 08 Aug 2020 | Metal, Music, Rock News | -
Metal band Clutch.

Clutch Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster on New Music, ‘Live from the Doom Saloon’ and More

Jean-Paul Gaster of Clutch joins Anne Erickson to discuss the band’s second major livestreaming event, “Live from the Doom Saloon – Volume II,” plus a new Clutch album in this in-depth interview.
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Posted 07 Aug 2020 | Features, Interviews, Metal, Music, Rock | -
Lzzy Hale of Halestorm performing live at DTE Energy Music Theatre near Detroit, Michigan.

Halestorm Releasing Newly Recorded Versions of Past Hits for ‘Reimagined’ EP

Halestorm will release newly recorded versions of five Halestorm songs on their upcoming “Reimagined” EP, including a duet with Amy Lee of Evanescence.
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Posted 06 Aug 2020 | Alternative, Grunge, Music, Rock, Rock News | -
Atlanta metal band Mastodon

Mastodon Announce ‘Medium Rarities’ Set

Atlanta metal band Mastodon are back with a new rarities collection, featuring a bevy of live recordings, classic covers and more.
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Posted 05 Aug 2020 | Metal, Music, Rock, Rock News | -
Lynch Mob is coming up on the 30th anniversary of their "Wicked Sensation" album.

George Lynch Talks ‘Wicked Sensation’ and the Final Chapter of Lynch Mob

George Lynch speaks with Anne Erickson about Lynch Mob’s upcoming 30th anniversary “Wicked Sensation (Reimagined)” and why it will mark the final release for the band.
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Posted 04 Aug 2020 | Features, Interviews, Metal, Music, Rock | -