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Has there ever been a better time for comic book fans or even just to be a collector in general? One look through these 20 Must-Have Rock + Metal Comics, Graphic Novels + Coffee Table Books makes a convincing case that it’s never been better than right now. Over the last decade in particular, there

Due to a massive spike in COVID-19 cases (Florida saw a total of 50,000 new cases from June 25 to July 1), the mayor of Miami-Dade County has issued a nightly curfew from 10pm-6am until further notice, as well as rolling back the opening of all entertainment venues. All of these changes will go into

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has surpassed another sober milestone today (July 2), celebrating 19 years of sobriety. Sixx’s hedonistic lifestyle of the ’80s has been well documented, with the musician himself sharing some of the stories and translating his experiences in books and music. But the rocker has spent nearly two decades now sober and

Austin City Limits, originally scheduled for October 4-6 and 11-13 this year, has finally cancelled as a result of COVID-19. “We would have loved to put on another memorable show this year, however, with the uncertainty surrounding the current situation in Texas, this decision is the only responsible solution. The health and safety of our

Earlier this year, Black Sabbath‘s landmark self-titled debut turned 50 years old. Zakk Wylde had revealed he intended to cover the record in full with his Zakk Sabbath tribute band and now that has finally come to fruition. The album, Vertigo, has been unveiled along with a faithful cover of the iconic Black Sabbath title track that

After drastically flattening the curve on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Western Australia has started reopening nightclubs with ease of restrictions. Premier Mark McGowan previously announced that beginning at 11:59 PM on June 26th, the state would transition into Phase Four. That means clubs, pubs, and bars, including those in the state’s capital of Perth, are now

Trivium‘s Matt Heafy has shown knack for delivering killer covers over the last few years and his latest pulls from the popular Netflix series, The Witcher. Heafy gives “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher” his best shot, providing a heavier edge to the song. The track was already quite epic thanks to a more symphonic

We all know that Steve Aoki is one of the most prolific producers in terms of seeking out global talent. He’s already had two major collabs with K-Pop stars, now the Japanese American DJ is going J-Pop. Steve Aoki has remixed Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s 2013 hit “Ninja Re Bang Bang.” American audiences actually might recognize

We were supposed to see Zack de la Rocha hit the stage with Rage Against the Machine this year for the first time since 2011. But, thanks to the global pandemic, the tour has been postponed until next year. For now, we can watch this footage of de la Rocha’s pre-RATM band, Hard Stance. The

The common thought between many industry professionals right now is that we have to weather the storm so we can see the sunlight at a later time, rather than try to fight against it. That is, while COVID-19 is still a present threat, throwing shows is simply irresponsible, even with recommended safety guidelines in place.

Evanescence‘s new album may be on hold during the pandemic, but the group is pushing forward with their plan to release new music in the lead up to the eventual release. Their latest is the song “The Game Is Over,” which just dropped for listeners to check out. Where the recent single “Wasted On You”

Mixmag is pausing its beloved print magazines until further notice. Just as the music industry has taken a major hit during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, music publications have, too. Thankfully, Mixmag’s online content will continue, business as usual. Resident Advisor reached out to Nick Stevenson, managing director of Mixmag parent company Wasted Talent, for comment: “Due

For those of you who’ve followed Linkin Park‘s Mike Shinoda on Twitch, you’re aware that he’s enjoyed sharing the creative process with fans. That will soon pay off in a new solo album from the singer. Shinoda has been taking suggestions from fans and then recording instrumental material based around the input he’s received. Not

In the past month, graves, Aero Chord, Space Jesus, and others have been called out on social media for their past allegedly abusing women, ranging from sexual harassment to downright rape. It’s been a watershed moment for the dance music community, one some people has felt was long overdue. In the midst of all these,

Unlocking the Truth turned heads as young preteens spreading the sound of metal playing on the streets of New York, but as the members have aged, different directions are being taken. Singer (and shredder) Malxolm Brixkhouse is starting a solo career, but not without playing with his Unlocking the Truth brothers one last time in

Last week, Space Jesus responded to renewed allegations of sexual assault with lengthy statements, screenshots of text conversations, and audio clips from one of his accusers. He also admitted to having sex with a 17 year old girl, though he wasn’t aware of her real age and thought she was over 18. Today, he went

If there’s someone who knows a thing or two about wearing facial masks, it’s Jason Voorhees. The starring character of the Friday the 13th franchise is now appearing in a New York-centric ad campaign aimed at raising awareness for the benefits of wearing facial masks during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ogilvy ad agency is behind