The heavy metal and punk worlds are mourning the loss of Ross 'The Boss' Friedman, who has died at the age of 72 following a battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Friedman, best known as a found...

Landmark 1976 album to receive new special editions following master rights acquisition in partnership with Judas Priest

March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of Sad Wings of Destiny, the landma...

Wicked Discuss “Go Rebel” Single and Vicious Rumors Tour 2026

Wicked are stepping into 2026 with momentum, new music, and a sharpened identity that reflects both growth and intention. With the releas...

In an era where music branding is often reduced to thumbnails and streaming icons, Gerard Huerta represents a different kind of creative origin story—one rooted in craftsmanship, intuition, and a draw...

 RAVEN March 18^th, 2026

 NWOBHM legends RAVEN began their 40-date Can’t Take Away the Fire tour in Louisville, KY. As this was the first night of the North American tour, the band sounded hungry, and...

Randy Rhoads Death: Bob Daisley on the Moment That Changed Everything

There are moments in rock history where everything shifts — where a band, a sound, and a direction all come together at once.

Fo...

The timing couldn’t be more aligned. As new tour announcements surface and the demand for classic-era KISS material continues to surge, Jeremy Asbrock finds himself at the center of a project that was...

MMROC Blog Post — March 14, 2026

Motörhead Guitarist Phil Campbell Dies At 64

Phil Campbell, longtime guitarist for legendary heavy metal band Motörhead, has died at the age of 64. The news was conf...

MMROC Blog Post — March 14, 2026

Elegant Weapons Release New Single “Bridges Burn” Ahead Of Upcoming Album Evolution

Elegant Weapons have released their new single “Bridges Burn,” offering the first...

Central New York heavy metal band Motorlord return with their second album Motorlord II, arriving March 13. In this conversation on Metal Mayhem ROC, guitarist and vocalist Ian O’Rourke and guitarist ...

Legendary UK extreme metal pioneers Venom have announced their brand-new studio album Into Oblivion, scheduled for release May 1, 2026 via Noise Records / BMG.

The record marks the band’s first new s...

Joel Hoekstra on From the Fade: Inside the Riff-Driven Sound of Joel Hoekstra’s 13

Fresh off another massive touring run with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, guitarist Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Sibe...