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Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, Founding Guitarist of The Dictators and Manowar, Dies at 72

His death follows a February ALS diagnosis that prompted a community fundraiser.

Zakk Wylde Unveils “Ozzy’s Song” Video and Debuts Tribute Live

Rob Halford Joins William Shatner’s Metal Album for ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’”

Judas Priest Start Recording Next Album After February Studio Push

Judas Priest Announces 50th-Anniversary Reissue of 'Sad Wings of Destiny'

Corrosion of Conformity Adds July Western U.S.–Canada Headlining Run With Whores and Crobot

Exhorder Taps God Forbid’s Corey Pierce for Spring Tour as Sasha Horn Steps Away

Julien's Launches 'Music Icons' Auction Featuring Ace Frehley's Gibson Les Paul

Blue Medusa Debuts With ‘Checkmate’ as White-Gluz Sets Singles-First Rollout

Iron Maiden Drops ‘Burning Ambition’ Trailer as Tickets Open for May 7 Theatrical Run

Exhorder's Sasha Horn Steps Away as Corey Pierce Fills Drum Seat for April Tour

Geoff Tate Unveils 'Operation: Mindcrime III' With May 3 Release and First Single 'Power' This Week

Phil Campbell, Longtime Motörhead Guitarist, Dies at 64 After Major Operation

Phil Campbell, Longtime Motörhead Guitarist, Dies at 64

Kelly Osbourne Visits Ozzy’s Private Lakeside Grave and Shares Photos

Elegant Weapons Unveil ‘Evolution’ as ‘Bridges Burn’ Leads April 24 Release

Sabaton Debuts 'Yamato' With World Of Warships as Update 15.2 Launches Event Content

The Ballad of Judas Priest Sets North American Premiere at Toronto’s Hot Docs

Alissa White-Gluz Launches Blue Medusa, Names Lineup and Sets First Festival Shows

Ozzfest to Return in 2027 With Birmingham Launch and One North American Date