Every band has a starting point, a basement, a few amps, and a reason to play. For Feral Union, that story begins back in 2016.

There was a time when bands made money the “traditional” way: sell records, sell out shows, repeat. Simple. Predictable. Sustainable. That time is gone. Today, streaming dominates the music industry, but for most artists, it’s not paying the bills. In fact, it’s doing the opposite.

Francesca’s story with the guitar started almost before she could walk. Her love for music skyrocketed when a childhood encounter with rock icons turned into a lifelong dream.

Pop-punk never really dies, it just waits for the right moment to come crashing back in. And right now, that moment belongs to New Found Glory.

For more than two decades, the Vans Warped Tour wasn’t just a concert, it was a summer ritual for fans of punk, pop-punk, skate culture, and alternative music. Loud stages, dusty parking lots, and endless lines of band merch created a traveling community that shaped an entire generation of music fans.

The rock and metal world lost one of its most trusted riff architects on March 13, 2026, when Phil Campbell, longtime guitarist of Motörhead, passed away at the age of 64 following complications after a major operation.

With the release of her debut EP Shattered, Taryn Haze isn’t just introducing herself as an artist, she’s opening a deeply personal chapter.

Some artists meticulously plan every note. Others let instinct take the wheel. Derek Morris lives firmly in the second camp, a creator fueled by emotion, raw honesty, and the belief that music can genuinely help people. His sound blends punk rock energy, hip-hop attitude, and acoustic vulnerability into something unmistakably his own.

Walk into any guitar shop, grab a guitar off the wall, plug into an amp… and there it is. That feeling. The uncontrollable urge to play those first few notes. Before you even finish the phrase, you sense it, someone behind the counter looks up. A staff member appears. The air shifts. You stop playing. Congratulations. You’ve just encountered the legend of the Forbidden Riff.

On January 7th 1971, Black Sabbath released Paranoid in the United States, an album that didn’t just follow their debut, but set the blueprint for heavy metal. Originally released in the UK in 1970, Paranoid crossed the Atlantic and quickly established Sabbath as one of the heaviest, most uncompromising bands in rock history.

Justus Hajas found his escape through guitar at a young age, turning chaos into creativity. Blending metal, experimental tones, and unexpected influences like hyperpop, his sound is constantly evolving. From shaping his tone with Soldano amp sims to pushing boundaries with synth pedals, Justus is always chasing the next idea. This artist spotlight dives into his journey, mindset, and what’s fueling his music today.

What began as a single idea has quickly grown into something much larger. Doll Fest isn’t just a music festival, it’s a community, a statement, and a space intentionally built for those who have too often been pushed to the margins of the music world.

Why are decades-old riffs suddenly blowing up on TikTok? In this post, we dive into the surprising rise of classic rock songs across modern social media, and what’s driving a whole new generation to rediscover the legends.

Take a look inside the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class, this year’s legends, surprises, and standout moments you don’t want to miss.

The wait is over, Deftones are back with their 10th studio album, Private Music, released on August 16, 2025. Known for blending heavy aggression with ethereal atmospheres, Deftones once again prove why they remain one of the most influential bands in alternative metal.

Chicago punk heroes Rise Against are back with a vengeance: their tenth studio album, Ricochet, drops August 15, 2025, via Loma Vista, marking their first full-length record in four years.

Since their 2016 debut as masked enigma-creators from London, Sleep Token have steadfastly forged their own path, one that defies genre, expectation, and convention.

With the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, Zakk Wylde, Ozzy’s longtime guitarist and close friend, has stepped into a new role: torchbearer of the legacy.

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and icon of heavy metal, has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed on July 22 2025.

After more than five decades, shock rock legend Alice Cooper has reunited with the surviving members of his original band for a brand-new studio album. Titled The Revenge of Alice Cooper, the album drops July 25, 2025