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Glenn Hughes To Have Heart Surgery And Retires From Live Performances Former Deep Purple icon Glenn Hughes has announced that he will be undergoing heart surgery and is retiring from touring a live performing - more

Eagles Add January Dates To Sphere Las Vegas Residency The Eagles have announced that they have added addition shows to their extremely popular residency Eagles - Live In Concert At Sphere - more

Linkin Park: Unshatter Coming To Movie Theaters LINKIN PARK, CJ 4DPLEX and Trafalgar Releasing today announced that LINKIN PARK: UNSHATTER, an intimate new documentary - more

Watch Northlane's 'CUT_it' Video Northlane have released a music video for their new single 'CUT_it', which comes from their just announced seventh studio album, 'Anemoia,' - more

Taking Back Sunday Expand 'Louder Now' For 20th Anniversary Twenty years after Louder Now transformed Taking Back Sunday from Long Island underground heroes into one of the defining bands of 2000s alternative rock - more

Third Eye Blind Reimagine 'Semi-Charmed Life' Nearly 30 years after the release of Third Eye Blind's iconic hit 'Semi-Charmed Life,' frontman Stephan Jenkins delivers a powerful new acoustic rendition - more

Watch Prong's 'The Banner' Video Prong return to give fans their first taste of blood off the new record with 'The Banner.' - more

Elvis Costello's 'My Aim Is True' (49th Anniversary Edition) Box Set Coming On October 2, UMe will release My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition), a five-CD box set telling the story of how Declan MacManus became Elvis Costello - more

Becky Baldwin Talks Tony Iommi's New Solo Album And More Radio/Podcast personality and Talking Metal host Mark Strigl sits down with acclaimed bassist Becky Baldwin for an in-depth interview - more

Watch Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery's 'Red Dragon' Video Two titans of progressive music, Steve Hackett (Genesis) and Steve Rothery (Marillion), come together on 'The Roaring Waves' - more

Singled Out: Teskey's Gave My Love Back to Me (The Answer) Phoenix blues rockers Teskey just released their new album, 'Live At The Rhythm Room' and to celebrate Brandon Teskey tells us about the song 'Gave My Love Back to Me (The Answer)'. - more

The Maine Celebrating 20th Anniversary With The Return Of The 8123 Fest Coinciding with the celebration of next year's 20th anniversary as a band, The Maine are thrilled to officially announce the dates and lineup for the 2027 edition of their beloved 8123 Fest - more

Sharon Osbourne On Ozzfest's Return In 2027 Ozzy Osbourne's widow and manager Sharon Osbourne tells Metal Hammer that Ozzfest will be returning in 2027 - more

Megadeth Announce Breakout: Hibernation of the Nations Tour Thrash metal legends Megadeth will be returning to Europe next spring to launch their Breakout: Hibernation of the Nations tour - more

BW&BK (Can.)

Update On Former W.a.s.p. Guitarist Chris Holmes’ Cancer Battle – “he Misses Jumping Around On Stage!”

The Iron Maidens – Seated Winery Show In Philly? Class Act!

Glenn Hughes Announces His Retirement From Live Shows Due To Heart Surgery

Soundgarden, Alice In Chains Legends Join Sounds Of Seattle Rock Camp

Yngwie Malmsteen Launches Teaser Video For Upcoming “now Or Never” Single

Alter Bridge Performs “fortress” Live At Rock Am Ring 2026; Pro-shot Video

Eagles Add New January 2027 Dates To Las Vegas Residency Due To Overwhelming Demand

Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell – “we Are Trying To Be The Best Rock And Roll Band In The World In Terms Of Everything We Do”; Video

Night Ranger’s Brad Gillis Says “sister Christian” Was A Blessing And A Curse – “all These Ballads Kind Of Killed Us”

Powerwolf Share Wacken Open Air 2026 Recap Video – “what A Wonderful Night On The Holy Ground”

Watch: Sabaton Performs “templars” Live At Rock Am Ring 2026; Official Video

Ratt, White Lion, Van Halen Featured As Professor Of Rock Counts Down “the Top 5 Two Hit Wonders Of The 80s”; Video

Metallica Release “shadows Follow” (live In East Rutherford, Nj – August 4, 2023) (black Box Edit); Video

Robert Trujillo – “ozzy Osbourne Helped Break So Many Bands, And We Are All Grateful For Those Opportunities, Even Metallica”; Video

Germany’s The Night Eternal Launch Music Video For New Single “the Veins Of Time”

Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery Launch “red Dragon” From Upcoming Collaborative Album The Roaring Waves; Music Video

Beat Feat. Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin And Terry Bozzio Announce North American Tour

Storm Force’s Age Of Fear Featured In Bravewords Records Bandcamp Album Spotlight Of The Week

Prong Unleash Explosive New Single And Music Video “the Banner”

Mercyful Fate Bassist Becky Baldwin Talks New Tony Iommi Album – “tony Did Want Geezer Butler To Play On His Album, And He Knows That’s What The Fans Want”; Video

Storm Force Release “saviour” Single From Upcoming Truth Album; Official Audio Streaming

Armored Saint Live In Sweden – Video Of Entire Lund Show Streaming

Foreigner Celebrate Golden Anniversary With Launch Of Exclusive Golden Ticket Vip Experience

Today In Metal History 🤘 August 4th, 2026 🤘 Rainbow, Ratt, Soulfly, Slayer, Testament, Dismember, Dimmu Borgir, Kamelot, Entombed A.d.

Annihilator Shares New Teaser – “something Special, And It Is All For You”

Metal Church – Fan-filmed Video Of Entire Dead To Rights 2026 Gothenburg Show Streaming

Stryper Release “ashes To Roses” Single / Official Lyric Video

Van Halen – Audiomover Takes A Deep Dive Into The Band’s Success – “the Story Of Two Very Different Eras” (video)

Chez Kane Shares New Single “bag Girl”; Official Video Streaming

Soilwork Celebrates Their 30th Anniversary; Björn “speed” Strid Looks Back On Sworn To A Great Divide – “it Was Quite An Experiment”

Blabbermouth (U.S.)

GEOFF TATE 'Would Like To Learn How To Cook More': 'I Love Food. I Love To Eat.'

JERRY CANTRELL, KIM THAYIL And DAVE KRUSEN Set For 'Sounds Of Seattle: Vol. 2' Rock Camp In December 2026

GLENN HUGHES Announces Retirement From Touring And Live Performances

Eclipse

SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'We Feel Privileged And Lucky To Still Be Here Writing Music'

LINKIN PARK Announces 'Unshatter' Documentary, Companion Live Album

ROBERT TRUJILLO Reflects On 'Weird' Way He Landed Bassist Gig In METALLICA

DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'We Really Sing' Live. 'A Lot Of Bands Don't Really Do That.'

JOHN BUSH To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX In Europe In Summer 2027: 'Now It's Time To Bring That Material Over The Pond'

POSSESSED Hopes To Begin Recording New Album In September 2026: 'I'm Fine-Tuning The Songs', Says JEFF BECERRA

PRONG Shares New Single 'The Banner' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

ADRIAN BELEW, STEVE VAI, TONY LEVIN And TERRY BOZZIO Announce Fall 2026 BEAT U.S. Tour

Florida Deathcore Heavyweights BODYSNATCHER Announce Fall 2026 Headlining U.S. Tour

NORTHLANE Announces New Album 'Anemoia', Shares 'CUT_it' Single

MELVINS, BUTTHOLE SURFERS, BIG BUSINESS And MR. PHYLZZZ Members Launch New Band GATTA MORTA

GINGER Says He Has Already Written Songs For THE WILDHEARTS' Follow-Up To Upcoming 'Northern Spirit' Album

TOMMY THAYER And DORO PESCH To Appear At '50 Years Of Kiss In Germany' Official KISS Fan Celebration

PLUSH Announces New Single 'Animalistic' And Album 'Mass Hysteria'

FOREIGNER Launches $1,000 'Golden Anniversary VIP Ticket' Experience That Allows Fans To Sit Onstage During Shows

GIBSON Announces Gibson Garage Las Vegas, Coming To The Heart Of Las Vegas Strip In 2027

MAURIZIO IACONO Talks KATAKLYSM's Evolution After 35 Years In Death Metal: 'We Always Thought Outside The Box'

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's PEPPER KEENAN Says DAVE GROHL Offered To Pay For REED MULLIN's Rehab Before Drummer's 2020 Death

SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS On ERIC BASS's Absence From Current Tour: 'It Was Important For Him To Take A Step Back And Take Some Time At Home'

Report: SID WILSON's Exit From SLIPKNOT Was 'A Long Time Coming'

BREAKING BENJAMIN Tops Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart With 'Something Wicked'

JEFF PILSON On FOREIGNER's Live Shows: 'We've Been Able To Keep It Really Fresh, And We Keep Reinventing Ourselves'

PAUL RODGERS And GEEZER BUTLER Honored on 'Sound & Vision Live' Album Featuring MATT SORUM, GLENN HUGHES, COREY TAYLOR, Others

See ARMORED SAINT's Entire Performance In Lund, Sweden During Summer 2026 European Tour

GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE Contributes Music Video To SHUDDER's Horror Anthology 'V/H/S/MIXTAPE'

STRYPER Releases Lyric Video For 'Ashes To Roses' From Upcoming 'Throne Of Thorns' Album

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Metallica tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Metallica stream Cardiff performance of Master Of Puppets

Def Leppard rock Switzerland and Belgium on Behind The Tour 2026 series

Greta Van Fleet announce new album Palace For The People

Queen Budapest 40th anniversary coming to theaters

Metallica tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Metallica stream Glasgow performance of Enter Sandman

Def Leppard hit Sweden and Finland on Behind The Tour 2026 series

Guns N’ Roses launch North American tour

Greta Van Fleet announces new single Saw You Stand

Ghost stream trailer for concert film 2 Big 2 Rig

Oasis announce reunion tour documentary premiere

Metallica stream Dublin performance of Whiskey In The Jar

Hollywood Vampires tribute Lemmy at Montreux Jazz Festival performance

Motley Crue recap launch of The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Tour

Robert Plant tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Robert Plant to receive Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award

Yes stream Sound Chaser from 1976 Live At Roosevelt Stadium concert

Ghost concert film 2 Big 2 Rig coming to theaters

Metallica share Dublin performance of Nothing Else Matters

Tesla cover Temptations classic on new single I Wish It Would Rain

Mastodon announce new album and release Snakes For Dinner single

Anthrax shares making of The Edge Of Perfection video

Billy Idol reimagines classic hits on Apple Music Rediscovered series

Lambgoat (U.S.)

London promoter backs out of Merauder's show following social reposts made by vocalist Jorge Rosado

Tool drummer Danny Carey's schedule might have revealed the band may be working on a new album

Burial Path present new single, "Lilitu", share music video

Coal Chamber announce Halloween show with P.O.D., Cradle Of Filth, and Black Satellite

Pain Of Truth announce headlining fall tour ft Madball, 100 Demons, Killing Time and many more

Kingdom Of Giants announce North American tour with Deadlands, Holy Wars, and Night Rider

Gatta Morta (Melvins/Butthole Surfers) share debut single "Black Hall"

Extermination Dismemberment cancel August tour dates

Stellar Circuits stream lyric visualizer for latest new single "In The Smoke"

Belphegor wrap recording album 13, due out in 2027

Louder Sound (U.K.)

Eagles Extend Record-breaking Residency At Sphere In Las Vegas Yet Again

Nine Van Morrison Albums To Listen To And One To Avoid: "an Astonishingly Deep Catalogue"

Addiction, Doris, Riots And Tub Tarts: An A-z Of Metallica

Watch Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder And U2 Frontman Bono Perform At The Funeral Of Irish Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard: "everyone Who Met Him, They Just Remember The Day They Met Him."

“we Were All Over Radio And Mtv With An Eight-minute Song. That Hadn’t Happened Since The Days Of Yes And Elp”: Dream Theater, Voivod, Watchtower And The Explosion Of Prog Metal

Get The New Issue Of Metal Hammer With An Exclusive Dominum Cover, Brain Stress Ball And Signed Art Card

King Crimson Unveil 2014 (the Complete Us Tour) Double Blu-ray Set

Brighten Up Your Music Room With The Colourful And Eye-catching Majority Stylo And Folio Turntables

"it Shows Off The Rockier Side Of Our Collaboration." Hackett & Rothery Up The Tempo On New Single, Red Dragon

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Reportedly Sacked For Mistreating Bandmates, Ex-fiancée Kelly Osbourne Tears Into The Dj: “i Want To Be Happy And I Have A Beautiful Son To Raise. Leave Me Alone.”

“i Was Struggling At Home And Struggling On Tour. I’ve Had A Real Problem With Alcohol Again”: Inspired By A Neil Peart Quote, Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Embraced His Prog Tendencies To Search His Soul

More Than 80 Minutes Of Historic 1970 Led Zeppelin Footage Emerges Online: "this Is A Monumental Addition To The Led Zeppelin Canon"

Foreigner Launch Thousand-dollar Vip Tickets That Allow Fans To Sit Onstage During Shows

Superstar Magician Penn Jillette Has A Wild Secret Rock 'n' Roll Past That No-one Ever Talks About, And The "bloody Scars" To Prove It

"they Draw A Crowd Size Which Would Have Once Been Reserved For Iron Maiden Or Metallica." Burning Keyboardists, Flying Tanks And Free Suncream - Inside Wacken Open Air 2026

Twelve Incredible Live Performances Just Uploaded To The Internet, Including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, King Crimson, Tom Waits And More

Get The New Issue Of Metal Hammer With An Exclusive Electric Callboy Cover And Art Print

Five Finger Death Punch, Helloween, Electric Callboy, Knocked Loose, Dragonforce And Many More Announced For Wacken Open Air 2027 Lineup

Megadeth Announce First Uk Headlining Tour Since 2015 Plus European Dates, Black Label Society And Testament Supporting

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: August 3, 2026

"there Was A Guy Shooting At Us From His Balcony. It Turned Out He’d Been Sniffing Glue." The Story Of The Uk's Only Top-10 Nu Metal Hit

“he Confounded His Fans And His Record Label. Most Of His Band Jumped Ship After It”: When Arthur Lee Steered Love Into Uncharted Waters

"fun, Feisty, Fast And Furious. Grunge With A Punk-metal Heart." L7's Bricks Are Heavy - A Breath Of Fresh Air In A Scene That Quickly Became Stale

“he And I Really Came To An Impasse. We Were Both Unhappy And We Both Kind Of Quit”: Mike Portnoy And Neal Morse Had A Furious Spat That Spawned Their Greatest Record

“the Others Realised They Couldn’t Stop Me Because It Was Too Close To The Show… I Got Away With It, Although It Was A Close-run Thing”: How Peter Gabriel Developed His Genesis Frontman Act

Sharon Osbourne Gives An Update On Ozzfest – And Confirms There Will Be A Back To The Beginning Film: “ozzy’s Legacy Isn’t Fading”

"they Called Me The Woman That Was Sent By Satan To Destroy Them." Christian Cults, Boat Orgies And Terrorist Accusations: Hawxx Are Screaming For Liberation

"he Was Centre-half And You Didn't Go Near The Man. He Was Dangerous!" How Ac/dc’s Brian Johnson Ended Up Playing On The Same Football Team As Chuck Norris

Phil Collins Reveals That He Nearly Died In 2024: “my Kidneys Were Packing Up, My Organs Were Just Seizing Up. People Were Coming To Say Goodbye”

Metal Underground (U.S.)

Victim of Ceremony Premiere New Single & Lyric Video "Get My Paper Back"

Tsalmaveth PA Premiere New Single "Your Lives Mean Nothing"

Future Palace Premiere New Music Video For "Nixy"

2026 Fire In The Mountains – Friday

Slaughter To Prevail's Alex Terrible Premieres His Cover Of Survivor's "Eye Of The Tiger"

Disfigured Depravity Premieres New Single "Monarch of Putrefaction" - Marvin Ruiz (Devourment, Stabbing) & Josh Welshman (Defeated Sanity) Guest

2026 Fire In The Mountains – Thursday

Unearthing The Metal Underground: The Green Goblins

Vital Flesh Premieres New Single "Throne of Sorrow" - Jayrad Olivares (The Devil Himself) Guests

XII Thorns Premiere New Single & Music Video "DE ZONDAER"

The PRP (U.S.)

Wage War Launch Cryptic New Teaser Video

John Carpenter Streams His Metal Single “revenge” Alongside The Release Of His ‘cathedral’ Graphic Novel

Nunslaughter’s B-side Track “undead Melody” Now Available Digitally

Northlane Tap After The Burial, Cenobia, Etc. For Their Biggest Australian Headline Tour Yet

Ignea’s “darkness” Music Video Lands Online

Stellar Circuits’ New Single “in The Smoke” Debuts

Youth Of Today, 100 Demons, F*cked Up, Etc. Booked For 2026 ‘town Of Hardcore’ Festival In Toronto

Pain Of Truth’s Fall North American Tour To Feature Madball, 100 Demons, Rotting Out & More

Belphegor Have Wrapped Their 13th Studio Album

A Night In Texas Streaming New Single “a Primal Conditioning”

Noise Creep

Big Rock + Metal Moments That Happened at Lollapalooza 2026

Viral Lollapalooza 'Pee Bag' Has Live Music Fans Pissed Off

Melvins' Buzz Osborne Praises Band's Latest Creative Challenge

The 11 Best '80s Prog Metal Albums (Ranked)

Sully Erna's Heartfelt Message After Godsmack's Pol'and'Rock Show

Tony Iommi Reflects on Life Without Ozzy + Black Sabbath’s Legacy

5 Death Metal Bands Who Peaked on Their Last Album

Report - Sid Wilson No Longer a Member of Slipknot

Best Album By 11 Legendary Alternative Rock Bands

Biggest Rock + Metal Albums Released Each Day in August History

SleazeRoxx

Glenn Hughes Announces His Retirement From Touring And Live Performances

The Scepter Play Free Private Heavy Metal Show In Hospital Board Room For Bruyere Health Patient

The Jetsetters Featuring Vixen And L.a. Guns Members Share Video For Debut Single 'above The Noise'

Stryper Unveil New Single 'ashes To Roses' From Upcoming Album 'throne Of Thorns'

Hardcore Superstar Guitarist Vic Zino Obtains University Teaching Degree From Malmö Academy Of Music

Storm Force Drop New Single 'saviour'

Atomic Kings Featuring Badlands Bassist Greg Chaisson Launch New Single 'i'm A Mover'

Blackie Lawless Asks W.a.s.p. Fans To Support 'our Brother And Originator, Chris Holmes' In His Fight Vs Cancer

King Zebra's 'between The Shadows' Album Now Available As A Digital Deluxe Edition

Bassist Dennis Ward Reveals When He Found Out Andi Deris Had Left Pink Cream 69 To Join Helloween

Tygers Of Pan Tang To Release New Studio Album 'electrifyed' On September 11th

Warrant Drummer Steven Sweet Responds To A News Article Headline That He Is 'crumbling Inside'

Adrian Vandenberg Rescheduling Upcoming Us Tour Due To Bacterial Infection That Has Invaded His Body

Asomvel Launch Video For New Single 'lone Wolf'

Blacklist Union Share Video For Track 'madame Butterfly' From Upcoming Album

Loudwire (US)

Disney Just Dropped a Metal-Inspired Villains Merch Collection

Glenn Hughes to Undergo Heart Surgery + Retire From Performing

Pepper Keenan Recalls '90s Audition to Play Guitar for Metallica

Whatever Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of 1996?

Kelly Osbourne Deletes 3 Posts Seemingly Directed at Sid Wilson

VOTE: Better Birthday Boy - Bruce Dickinson vs. James Hetfield

Big Rock + Metal Moments That Happened at Lollapalooza 2026

Viral Lollapalooza 'Pee Bag' Has Live Music Fans Pissed Off

Melvins' Buzz Osborne Praises Band's Latest Creative Challenge

The 11 Best '80s Prog Metal Albums (Ranked)

Sully Erna's Heartfelt Message After Godsmack's Pol'and'Rock Show

Tony Iommi Reflects on Life Without Ozzy + Black Sabbath’s Legacy

Biggest Rock + Metal Albums Released Each Day in August History

5 Death Metal Bands Who Peaked on Their Last Album

Report - Sid Wilson No Longer a Member of Slipknot

Best Album By 11 Legendary Alternative Rock Bands

The Best Grunge Song of Each Year From 1987 to 1996

2 Cinderella Members ‘Ready’ for Band to Tour Again

4th Greta Van Fleet Album Announced, Second Single Out Now

13 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Testament's Chuck Billy Dives Deep Into New Memoir — Interview

The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Bo Lueders, Harms Way Guitarist, Chicago Cemetery Memorial Show

5 Best Bands From Sweden, According to Allt's Guitarist

Tommy Lee Opens Up on Motley Crue's Split With Mick Mars

Twin Temple on Concert Cancelation, Jack White Support + Album

Howard Benson on MCR's Star Power + Three Days Grace's Strength

Rocket From The Crypt Found Lost Masters Online + Announce Tour

Ozzy Haunted House Announced for Universal's Horror Nights

Tom Keifer Cancels Tour Due to Health Issues

Ultimate Classic Rock (US)

Glenn Hughes to Undergo Heart Surgery and Retire From Performing

Phish Extends 2026 Tour With a String of October Shows

Frank Zappa's 'Freak Out!' Turns 60 With a Massive Anniversary Release

Eagles Adding 2027 Dates After Don Henley's Farewell Talk

Adrian Belew’s BEAT Announces Massive 2026 Tour

Van Morrison Adds 10 Year-Ending Dates to a Busy 2026

Elvis Costello Announces Huge 'My Aim Is True' Box Set

Don Felder Still Practices This Guitar Solo Before Every Show

How Mick Jagger Kept Duran Duran From Breaking Up

K.K. Downing Recalls Judas Priest’s 'Horrible' Spinal Tap Moment

Watch Brian Johnson's Close Call During AC/DC's Vegas Show

Sebastian Bach Is Starting a New Album

Steve Harris Would Change Only One Thing About Hated Maiden Album

Phil Collins Reveals He Nearly Died in 2024

Tony Iommi’s Bassist Thought She’d Only Last One Session

Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl': 15 Facts You May Not Know

The Eagles Solo Albums You Shouldn't Have Overlooked

Rod Stewart Joined by Steven Van Zandt at 'One Last Time' Show

On This Day in 1971: James Taylor Lands His Only No. 1 Hit

Rick Wakeman Shares New Single, 'The Jezero Crater'

Adrian Vandenberg Cancels 2026 Tour Due to Health Issues

71 Rarely Seen Candid '70s Celebrity Photos

Warrant's Steven Sweet 'Crumbling Inside' With Health Problems

The 10 Best Rock Songs of 2026 (So Far)

Why Brian May’s on Tony Iommi’s New Album But Geezer Butler Isn’t

Tommy Lee Discusses Motley Crue's 'Hurtful' Split With Mick Mars

Def Leppard Is Working on Its ‘Most Diverse’ Album To Date

Ranking Every Classic-Era Guns N' Roses Solo Album

Steve Hackett Says He's Open to a Genesis Reunion

Two Things Tony Iommi Doesn't Like About His New Solo Album