When you talk about black metal, you have to talk about Mayhem. Forged in the now-infamous fires of controversy, violence, and scandal, the Norwegian pioneers didn't just play the genre—they wrote its foundational text. Their canonical 1994 debut, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, was more than an album; it was a grimoire of raw, frostbitten fury that countless bands would try to replicate for decades. The path was clear: repeat the formula, sharpen the tremolo-picked riffs, and lea

October 7, 2025, marks the publication of OZZY OSBOURNE’s  second and final autobiography, LAST RITES  (Grand Central Publishing). Finished just days before the legendary artist’s untimely passing in July 2025, the memoir chronicles the extraordinary final years of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter, and one of rock’s most enduring figures. LAST RITES  is a brutally honest, darkly funny, and deeply moving portrait of OZZY’s life a

Sudan Archives  is releasing her third studio album,  The BMP , on October 17th, 2025, following the release of two of her singles, “ Come And Find You ” and “ Ms PAC-Man ”. The BPM  marks Sudan Archives' most vibrant and outgoing album yet, charged with the infectious energy of dance music from Chicago and Detroit, cities that shaped her and where much of the record was crafted alongside influences from Jersey club and modern global beats. On this tour, Sudan will bring her

Wyoming-based country music star Ian Munsick  just put out a tribute to the legendary late Ozzy Osbourne , performing his song “No More Tears” live from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. He also released a music video to accompany the song, which can be watched HERE . Much like other country artists such as Billy Strings  and Cody Jinks , Munsick attributes many of his artists influences to metal music, pointing to Ozzy in particular. “When I was 8 years old, I st

Michigan post-hardcore band La Dispute  released their new album “ No One Was Driving the Car ” last month and announced the 2026 leg of their tour in support of the album. You can listen to their new album HERE . Tickets for the tour go on sale October 17 at 10 a.m. EST. This tour will kick off in Wisconsin and go to many large cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, with a hometown stop in Grand Rapids.  Additionally, they will embark on their European and U.K. tour

In support of World Mental Health Day (October 10), Bush , a ‘90s alternative rock band, has announced their partnership with Project Healthy Minds . The website features educational content that can help fans become more aware of their mental health and ways to improve it. You can view the website HERE .  In addition to the website, the band has also released a new single, “ I Beat Loneliness”  to truly convey the struggles that come with navigating mental health.  Lead sin