With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers Alter Bridge show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe. The band looks to continue that trend when they release their self-titled, eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records.   

A tour from Sevendust that has been over 2 decades in the making.  To celebrate the 21st anniversary of their beloved acoustic album Southside Double-Wide Acoustic Live, the band is hitting the road for an exclusive, intimate tour. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of their hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts, and emotional favorites including “Black,” “Beautiful” and “Angel’s Son”  

Puscifer, the multi-dimensional rock troupe featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell, and Carina Round, have released In Case You Were Napping (Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG), a 15-song digital-only collection celebrating the band’s nearly two decade recorded legacy of boundary-pushing music  

Polish extreme metal legends BEHEMOTH will reissue their stunning Pandemonic Incantations full-length this September.  

The Prince of Darkness, OZZY OSBOURNE has passed at the age of 76. Weeks removed from his and the bands BLACK SABBATH’S Farewell performance, Osbourne was dealing with several medical ailments the last decade.  

Set to release August 29th is Proscription’s new album “Desolate Divine”, opening track “Gleam Of The Morning Star” is a mix of  Black Death Metal and everyone must check it out!    

80s Central Announces ‘Live Aid at 40:’ A Monumental Re-Broadcast + Exclusive New Interviews with Queen’s Brian May, Larry Magid, Howard Jones, and MTV’s Mark Goodman  

A new gathering in the Pacific Northwestern heavy metal community has been unveiled, as the inaugural edition of SOLDIERS OF STEEL FESTIVAL has been confirmed for the first weekend of August in Seattle.  

After Deadguy pulled a Lazarus, the infamous metalcore pioneers reunited on stage to prove that a few decades of dust couldn’t keep them from tearing into audiences like old times. But there’s a big difference between playing the classics for nostalgic fans and risking your legacy with a new album.  

SIX FEET UNDER will return to stages this Fall on a US headlining tour. The Midnight In Hell 2025 Tour runs from September 20th in Indianapolis, Indiana through October 25th in New Kensington, Pennsylvania and includes a special performance at this year’s edition of Aftershock. Support will be provided by Exhorder, Wretched, and Incite.  

 With 2025 well underway and the band about to go rock the European festival circuit, California metal maestros Steel Panther are announcing the last round of US dates on their Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary World Tour.  

Plush announces new single titled “Why.” Fueled by raw emotion, soaring vocals, crushing riffs and relentless power, “Why” dives into the trenches of humanity, heartbreak, destruction and resilience. The track, co-written by David Draiman and Moriah Formica, and co-produced by David Draiman, Johnny K and Moriah Formica, releases on all streaming platforms June 20, 2025, via Pavement Entertainment.