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Members of the rock and metal community are weighing in after Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill announced his retirement.

For a band that isn't hair metal, the subject of "hair" sure has continued to follow Metallica around. James Hetfield's latest hairstyle choice is no exception.

Taylor police arrested a man accused of squirting lotion on shoppers at a local Target. Two women targeted the same day.

Deathcore titans Lorna Shore are the latest guest on 'Paranormal Prison' in what might be the funniest episode yet!

Metallica switched up the setlist a little bit again with a classic song during their third Las Vegas Sphere residency show last night (Oct. 8).

A Lapeer High School teacher of 25 years faces serious federal charges involving a minor. The district says it's cooperating fully with investigators.

It appears a glitch in the algorithm has been suggesting Creed's 'Higher' for all kinds of photo and video posts.

We picked the five best grunge album openers and the five best closing tracks on grunge albums and combined them into one list.

Nickelback have just announced a bunch of 2027 world tour dates in support of their upcoming album 'Everything Under the Sun.'

What a huge week for new touring announcements including tours and special shows from Staind, Slash, Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls, Greta Van Fleet, Aerosmith and many more.

The Texas thrash group returns, promising their first album since 2017. Two new songs, featuring vocalist Seth Gilmore, are out now.

Here are 29 rock and metal bands that have called off shows so far this year and the reason behind the cancellations.

The 18-time ARIA Award winners Powderfinger have been cryptically teasing something new over the past week while launching a mysterious Instagram account.

Grand Theft Auto 6 has shared previews of its in-game radio stations — and two 'Big 4' thrash stars are the hosts of the metal station.

You’re probably not imagining how bright those headlights are. Federal regulators are taking a closer look, and Michigan drivers could benefit.

Producer Andrew Watt shares in a new interview why a potential Black Sabbath album didn't happen.

We told you big changes were coming to Flint Farmers’ Market. Now construction is starting, and we know a little more about what’s on the way.

Aerosmith will return to the concert stage at the Hollywood Bowl with a special guest lineup that includes ...

The former Death Angel bassist has revealed that he's facing Stage 4 Duodenal Cancer.

I’m always playing dodge the deer in my neighborhood. Turns out, the crash numbers show how all 17 Genesee County townships stack up.

Steve Thompson, the engineer who mixed Metallica's '...And Justice for All,' said he 'thought it was stupid' to bury the bass on the album.

Cameras spotted Tom DeLonge having a moment as the San Diego Padres crowd united to sing 'All the Small Things.'

Post-hardcore saw a boom in the 2000s. These are the genre's best albums of each year that decade.

An empty driver’s seat in Detroit traffic? Yep, it’s happening. But the rest of us can’t book a ride just yet.

Bruce Soord of the Pineapple Thief reflects on the band's longevity as well as looks ahead to their 16th studio album, 'Far and Wide,' in this new interview.

If Michigan lawns look a little shaggier than they did in May, lawn care burnout may be to blame. By September, plenty of homeowners are simply over mowing.

Although named in 1899, it took 30 years before Dildine showed up on atlases..... and even then it didn't last very long...

Turnstile's Brendan Yates stopped the show mid-song to confront a security guard over how a fan was being treated at the barrier.

The Black Friday edition of 2026's Record Store Day takes place on Nov. 27. Here's all the rock and metal releases slated for release!

A mystery project is rising at I75 and Pierson Road in Flint. That Coming Soon sign says 7Eleven, but nobody can confirm what's actually being built.