Category: Active Rock

Vended: Building a Metal Legacy Beyond Slipknot’s Shadow

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 […]

Led Zeppelin Documentary “Becoming Led Zeppelin” to Debut in IMAX Theaters February 2025

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 […]

Creed Extends Reunion with 2025 ‘Summer of ’99’ Tour Across North America

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, […]

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: Experimentation, Friendship, and the Boundless Pursuit of Creativity

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 […]

Mayhem Announced as Headliners for 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour

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 […]

System Of A Down Announce First Full Tour in Seven Years, Head to South America in 2025

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 Members Reunite as Nudedragons for Special Seattle Performance

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 […]

2024 Billboard Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan, and Newcomers Shine Bright

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 […]

Korn Fans Face Longer Wait for New Album

Korn, the iconic nu-metal pioneers, have been hard at work on new music following their triumphant 30th anniversary tour. However, fans eager for a follow-up to 2022’s Requiem will need to be patient, as guitarist Brian “Head” Welch recently revealed the band isn’t ready to release their next album anytime soon. New Music Timeline In […]

Hellfest Open Air 2025: A Genre-Blending Rock and Metal Extravaganza

The highly anticipated Hellfest Open Air 2025 lineup has been unveiled, and it’s an electrifying mix of heavy metal legends, alternative rock icons, and nu-metal pioneers. Taking place from June 19–22, 2025, in Clisson, France, this year’s festival promises to be one of the most diverse and star-studded editions yet. Headliners and Key Performers The […]