By 2025, she had completely shed her country roots for a hard rock/heavy metal sound with her first full-length album, “Black ...

One of the ongoing mysteries of my adult life is why I don’t like heavy metal anymore. Back as a young teenager, distorted riffs with shredded vocals were my introduction to serious music fandom. I ...

Here we are, barely two columns in to 2026, and I’m already overwhelmed. I feel like I say “this has been a great year for ...

At 95 years old, William Shatner is showing no signs of slowing down. Last month, the actor revealed that he’s working on a heavy metal album, and has recently confirmed that Judas Priest frontman, ...

At 94 years old, William Shatner is turning up the volume. The Star Trek legend is preparing to release a heavy metal album, and according to a source who spoke to Closer on Wednesday, March 4, he’s ...

A heavy metal band is finally getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but won’t attend their own induction ceremony. Iron Maiden confirmed Thursday that its members will skip the Rock Hall’s 2026 ...

Avenged Sevenfold will return to Australia and New Zealand in October 2026 for their first shows in 12 years, joined by Coheed And Cambria and Thornhill across four arena dates.