Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott wants fans to know that when you come to one of the band’s concerts, you’re hearing the real thing. In an interview with Stereogum, Elliott addressed recent rumors ...

In an era where live performances are often polished with pre-recorded elements, Iron Maiden remains unwavering in its commitment to authenticity. Frontman Bruce Dickinson has made it clear that the ...

Backing tracks are becoming more and more of a hot button issue in music, and, in the metal world, it’s a very controversial topic. Some like W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless and Fozzy’s Chris Jericho are ...

When is it appropriate for bands to rely on backing tracks during live gigs? For some, it’s never acceptable, while others find it’s a morally gray question. Ask ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, ...

Rob Zombie's back! With Halloween just a few weeks away, it feels like perfect timing for one of the season's biggest champions to ride back with news of new music, but he's certainly not alone as Ice ...

"I don't think you should be allowed to take someone's money, 'cause you're not playing." "There's so many huge artists that do it or whatever, and it's really frustrating, coming from a dude that ...

One of the best songs from one of the best metal albums of 2025. No Loss, No Love veered from savagely heavy, pick-scraped ...

If you’re reading this in America, happy Thanksgiving to you! If you’re not reading this in America, get back to work. It’s the end of November, which means the evenings are drawing in and we’re all a ...

So, did anything big happen this weekend? We had a pretty chill one, all things considered – not counting that once-in-a-generation live show which bade farewell to heavy metal’s foundational band, ...