Here Are the 2026 Rock + Metal Grammy Nominees
The full list of 2026 Grammy nominees was revealed on Nov. 7 by the Recording Academy, so here are all of the rock, metal and alternative nominees. Continue reading…
Kendrick, Lady Gaga Top Grammy Nominee Field
Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 Grammy Awards (photo: Frederic J. Brown / AFP) For the second year in a row, Kendrick Lamar is the top nominee for the Grammy Awards…
11 Essential ’80s Metal Albums Everyone Needs on Vinyl
Bringing you 11 metal albums from the 1980s that every vinyl collector should have in their collection and links to purchase them if you don't. Continue reading…
11 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week
Your weekly Friday roundup of the last week's latest rock and metal tour announcements. Continue reading…
Jaidyn Alexis Goes Off on Chrisean Rock & Blueface
The saga continues. Continue reading…
Charli xcx, John Cale Team For ‘Wuthering Heights’
Charli xcx performing in Columbus, Oh., in 2024 (photo: Henry Redcliffe). Charli xcx has let the cat out of the bag regarding her contributions to the upcoming remake of Wuthering…
GloRilla Talks New Album, Plans for 2026 & Shein Clothing Line
Yeah, Glo! The rapper speaks to XXL about her upcoming album, plans for 2026, Shein collection and more. Continue reading…
Drake Has Stand-Off With a Mover in Season 2 of The Office Movers
Lights. Camera. Action. Continue reading…
Chilean Beauty Pageant Contestant Dazzles With Death Metal Vocals
Ignacia Fernandez turned heads with a song from her band, Decessus. Continue reading…
Why Metallica Stopped Using Amps Live
James Hetfield's guitar tech explained that Metallica stopped using guitar amps after they first using amp modelers at their 2013 show in Antarctica. Continue reading…