Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) has announced a significant expansion and enhancement of the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, set to roll out for the upcoming Bourbon & Beyond (September 11–14) and Louder Than Life (September 18–21) festivals. These sweeping changes follow the announcement of a 10-year lease agreement […]
Bloodstock Open Air is pulling out all the stops for its massive 25th anniversary in 2026, and the first wave of band announcements proves this celebration is going to be unforgettable. Set to return to Catton Park, Derbyshire from August 6 through 9, 2026, the UK’s heaviest festival is packing its lineup with legends, fan […]
Metalcore titans Crystal Lake have returned in full force with the release of their punishing new single, “Crossing Nails.” This marks the band’s first release of 2025 and continues the momentum following last year’s label signing with Century Media Records. The single not only showcases the group’s refined sonic aggression, but also arrives with the […]
In a deeply candid interview with Chris Akin Presents, Janne Wirman, longtime keyboardist for Finnish melodic death metal legends Children of Bodom, opened up about the tragic final years of frontman Alexi Laiho, who passed away in December 2020 at the age of 41. The conversation offered a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the emotional toll […]
Jack Osbourne has released a deeply personal tribute video in honor of his father, legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. The two-and-a-half-minute video, titled Some Memories of My Father, features cherished moments and footage from throughout Ozzy‘s life and career. Alongside the YouTube release, […]
Metalcore legends Shai Hulud have announced a two-part U.S. tour for fall 2025. The band will hit the road first in November with Denial Of Life, followed by a December run alongside Holder. Get your tickets here. In a welcome return for longtime fans, vocalist Geert van der Velde has rejoined the group for these […]
For nearly two decades, System of a Down has remained in a creative deadlock, releasing no full-length album since 2005’s Mezmerize and Hypnotize. While the band continues to tour sporadically and maintain a functioning friendship, deep-rooted creative and business disagreements — particularly between vocalist Serj Tankian and his bandmates — have kept them from recording […]
Nü-metal revivalists Silly Goose are turning to fans for support after vocalist Jackson Foster was arrested for criminal trespassing during one of the band’s trademark guerrilla performances — this time in the parking lot of a BP gas station in Chicago. The band has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover legal fees and hire an […]
Kelly Osbourne has broken her silence following the death of her father, legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22, 2025. In a heartfelt message shared on her Instagram Story, Kelly expressed her deep gratitude to fans around the world for the overwhelming love and support that has helped carry her […]
Silly Goose, the rising nü-metal band making waves for their unconventional guerrilla-style performances, made headlines again over the weekend — but this time for all the wrong reasons. Vocalist Jackson Foster was arrested on August 2 after the band performed an impromptu set at a BP gas station in Chicago, just one day after playing […]
