Review by Lance "Metal Walt" Franco

Photography by Mark Balogh / Metal Mayhem ROC

For anyone who has ever attended a Primus concert or witnessed any Les Claypool-led project, one rule applies abov...

For more than three decades, Rachel Bolan has been known as the bassist, songwriter, and driving force behind Skid Row. While fans have followed his contributions to one of hard rock's most recogni...

Heavy metal fans may recognize the names involved, but Lex Legion is not interested in recreating the past. The new band featuring Andy LaRocque, Pete Blakk, Mikkey Dee, Hal Patino, and vocalist Nils ...

On June 10, 2026, New York City officially added another chapter to its rich musical history as West 8th Street in Greenwich Village was formally co-named "Jimi Hendrix Way." The ceremony, held at the...

Opening Act: April Wine

April Wine does not play the States very often, making this appearance a welcome opportunity to catch one of Canada’s most recognizable rock exports. While the lineup has chan...

For more than two decades, Gus G has quietly built one of the most consistent careers in modern melodic metal. Between his longtime work with Firewind, his years performing alongside Ozzy Osbourne dur...

Corrosion of Conformity / Whores / Crobot
Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) – New York City, NY – May 7, 2026

There are some venues that simply feel right for heavy music, and Le Poisson Rouge delivered exactly...

Crobot return in 2026 with Supermoon, a record that captures both where the band has been and where it’s heading next. In a new Metal Mayhem ROC interview, frontman Brandon Yeagley reflects on the ...

From Concept to Reality: Why Queensrÿche’s 1988 Operation: Mindcrime Feels Uncomfortably Relevant in the World of 2026

When Queensrÿche released Operation: Mindcrime in the late ’80s, it felt like li...

On the final night of a relentless North American tour, Raven arrived in Bradenton, Florida, with more than just miles behind them. After 40 cities in roughly 45 days, the band isn’t talking about sur...

When Jack Owen stepped into Six Feet Under, the expectation wasn’t reinvention, it was reinforcement. With Next To Die, the band’s 15th studio album, that reinforcement sharpens into something more de...