Metal

Founding members of The Red Chord have formed a new metallic hardcore band called JUSTIFICATIONS and released their debut single, "Urge To Kill."

Metallica has confirmed a new leg of North American stadium dates for their M72 world tour, scheduled to run from May to June 2027 with support from Limp Bizkit and Avatar.

Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine has identified four bands he considers a "new" alternative to the original "Big Four" of thrash metal during a recent interview with Ocko TV's Moshpit.

The first-ever authorized feature-length documentary on Def Leppard, titled "Long Live Def Leppard," is scheduled for a North American theatrical release in early 2027 via Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk.

Funk legend Bootsy Collins has announced the release of his first memoir, titled Funked Around, Found Out, which is scheduled to arrive on March 23, 2027.

Three-time Grammy-nominated band Spiritbox surprise-released their new single "Mourning" on September 8, 2026, marking the group's first new music since their 2025 sophomore album Tsunami Sea.

At The Gates has released a complete animated film for their latest album, "The Ghost Of A Future Dead," which serves as a tribute to late frontman Tomas Lindberg.

Carrie Underwood surprised fans with a series of nu-metal covers during her headlining set at the Velocity Festival in Dyersville, Iowa, on Saturday, September 5.

Polish extreme metal band Behemoth has released a cover of Venom's "In League With Satan" featuring Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir as part of their new release, I, Scvlptor.

Legendary drummer Alex Van Halen was appointed Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion during a royal ceremony in Nijmegen on September 1, 2026.