The 2025 hard rock and metal scene is already shaping up to be one of the most explosive years for music fans. With a lineup packed with thrash, death metal, progressive rock, and more, this year promises to deliver everything from anticipated returns to bold debuts and special re-releases. Whether you’re craving heavy riffs, melodic […]
The year 2008 was a confusing chapter for indie rock. Post-punk revival had overstayed its welcome, and the garage-rock renaissance had fizzled out somewhere between Jack White’s matador outfits and experiments with marimbas. Record labels were scrambling for the next big guitar band, clutching at half-baked acts like Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong, […]
It’s less than an hour before showtime at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, and chaos reigns backstage for Vended. Lead singer Griffin Taylor—overalls slung low and face streaked with black and blue makeup—adds finishing touches to his theatrical look. Around him, remnants of their pre-show rituals cover walls, sinks, and couches in what Griffin jokingly calls […]
A new documentary about Led Zeppelin, titled Becoming Led Zeppelin, is set to hit IMAX theaters in February 2025, promising an immersive look at the band’s meteoric rise and legacy. The film, directed by Bernard MacMahon, is the first officially authorized documentary about the iconic rock group and features rare footage, exclusive interviews, and never-before-heard […]
After a wildly successful reunion tour in 2024, Creed is keeping the momentum going with a massive 2025 North American tour. The ‘Summer of ’99’ Tour sequel kicks off July 9 in Lexington, KY, and wraps up August 20 in Calgary, Alberta. A Nostalgic Rock Revival The tour follows their 2024 Summer of ’99 trek, […]
Few bands embody the spirit of musical exploration and reinvention quite like King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. With 26 studio albums in just over a decade, the Australian six-piece band has become synonymous with boundless creativity, genre-defying artistry, and an ever-growing community of dedicated fans affectionately known as “The Weirdo Swarm.” This year, the […]
Legendary Norwegian black metal band Mayhem is set to headline the 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour, bringing their pioneering sound to North America. The lineup also features dark industrial act Mortiis, avant-garde metal trio Imperial Triumphant, and rising stars New Skeletal Faces, promising an unmissable tour for extreme music fans. Tour Details The month-long trek kicks […]
Nu-metal icons System Of A Down are officially back on the road, announcing their first proper tour in seven years. The Armenian-American quartet will embark on a South American tour in April and May 2025, hitting major cities across the continent. South American Tour Dates The tour kicks off in Bogotá, Colombia, on April 24 […]
Soundgarden’s surviving members, Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron, reunited under the anagram-inspired moniker Nudedragons for a special performance in Seattle. The trio played a short but powerful set at the 1100-capacity Showbox on Saturday night, marking their first time onstage together since 2021. A Tribute to Chris Cornell Seattle-based artist Shaina Shepherd joined […]
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, celebrated the year’s biggest achievements in music based on Billboard’s year-end charts. The two-hour special highlighted both established superstars and rising talents, with live performances and the introduction of new award categories adding fresh excitement to the annual event. Top Winners and Notable […]