Iron Maiden Add Surprise Final North American Leg, Bullet For My Valentine Join


Iron Maiden aren’t ready to rest just yet. The heavy metal legends scrapped their planned 2027 break and announced a surprise third and final North American leg of the Run For Your Lives Tour, joined by Bullet For My Valentine and The Raven Age. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 23. Continue reading →


Ex-(Hed) P.E. Guitarist Chad Benekos Recruits Failure and Rival Sons Members for Solo Album


Chad Benekos band photo, former (hed) p.e. guitarist, alternative and indie rock solo project, 2026

 Former (hed) p.e. guitarist Chad Benekos announces his new solo album Now or Never, out January 22, featuring Scott Holiday of Rival Sons and Kellii Scott of Failure. Details below. Continue reading →


Nightwish and Floor Jansen Part Ways After Fourteen Years


Nightwish band photo featuring Floor Jansen, Tuomas Holopainen, Emppu Vuorinen, Kai Hahto, and Troy Donockley, Finnish symphonic metal, 2024 part ways

 Nightwish and vocalist Floor Jansen have parted ways after fourteen years together, announcing the split in a joint statement. The band says Nightwish will continue, while Jansen turns her full attention to her solo career. Read both statements below. Continue reading →