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• 11 '80s Rock Bands That Never Matched the Hype
  These '80s bands had promising starts with critical or chart success, but their careers never quite lived up to all the initial hype. Continue reading…
• Why 50,000 Oasis Reunion Tickets Are Being Canceled
  There were conditions for the Oasis reunion tour in place to limit scalping and massive price hikes through resale. Continue reading…
• Killswitch Engage Announce First 2025 North American Tour Dates
  Killswitch Engage have booked a powerhouse lineup for their first full North American tour since 2022. Continue reading…
• Slipknot Reveal New 'S' Logo on Merch + Fans Hate It
  Slipknot have revealed a new, limited edition merch collection that features a new 'S' logo called the 'Ritual S,' and fans do not like it. Continue reading…
• Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows Reverses Course on One Past Regret
  Shadows now says Avenged Sevenfold's 'The Stage' couldn't have been released any other way and feels proud of what they did. Continue reading…
• Gary Holt Discusses Exodus' Legacy, His New Book + Slayer Shows
  Gary Holt reflects on the 40th anniversary of Exodus' debut album, discusses their upcoming tour and shares what it was like playing Slayer's reunion shows. Continue reading…
• What You May Not Have Noticed About Ghost's 2025 World Tour
  Ghost have implemented a no phone policy for their 2025 world tour, stating that fans will be able to place their devices in Yondr pouches. Continue reading…
• Best Post Van Halen Split Album - 'Eat 'Em and Smile' vs. '5150'
  After David Lee Roth's Van Halen exit, which artist had the better post-split album. Vote for either Roth's 'Eat 'Em and Smile' or Van Halen's '5150.' Continue reading…
• The 'Big 4' of Masked Rock + Metal Bands
  Who are the 'Big 4' of masked rock and metal bands? There's a lot of great bands to consider and we consider these four to be the best! Continue reading…
• Pete Townshend Confirms The Who's Return in 2025
  "We're now eager to make a noise," he said. Continue reading…