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41 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica
It wasn't an April Fool's joke.
The Internet’s Funniest New Tool Album Memes
One last chance to laugh before 'Fear Inoculum' drops.
Lawsuits Forthcoming Over Master Tapes Lost in Universal Fire
The legal action follows a report that thousands of tapes were destroyed, including work by Guns N' Roses, Elton John, Nirvana and the Eagles.
29 Years Ago: White Zombie Release Their Final Studio Album, ‘Astro-Creep: 2000′
Get the story behind White Zombie's 'Astro-Creep 2000'.
Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the 1980s
The 1980s were a glorious time for heavy music, so get ready to reflect on the decade with our picks for the Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the 1980s!
Van Halen Albums Ranked Worst to Best
We count down each of Van Halen's 12 studio albums in order of excellence.
Motley Crue Albums Ranked Worst to Best
They've had more than their share of highs and lows, and that goes for the discography, too.
This Day In Rock History: October 27
Ultimate Classic Rock takes a look back at key moments in rock history from October 27.
How AC/DC Elevated Their Career With the Live ‘If You Want Blood You’ve Got It’
By 1978, AC/DC had packed their relatively short, half-decade career with five albums and hundreds of concerts.
27 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Gets a New Guitar Player for ‘No Rest for the Wicked’
By the late '80s, Ozzy Osbourne had been lucky enough to work with some of the best guitarists in rock, including Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee -- not to mention his former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi. When Lee was fired following the tour for 1986's The Ultimate Sin, his replacement had some mighty big shoes to fill...
Scott Stapp to Creed Bandmates: ‘Come On Guys, Let’s Make a Record’
Scott Stapp didn't hold back during his 'Dr. Oz' appearance, even putting out a message to his Creed bandmates asking for a reunion.
Watch Chris Cornell Cover Prince’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ [Video]
Chris Cornell got soulful with a cover of the Prince classic, 'Nothing Compares 2 U.'
Win All This Week!
Planet Radio 105.1 welcomes 311 back to New Orleans for 311 Day 2016. This two day event will take place on Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th at the Smoothie King Center.
Shinedown, ‘Dangerous’ – Exclusive Song Premiere
Get a listen to the new Shinedown song 'Dangerous' before the 'Threat to Survival' album drops.
Slayer Orchestrate Bloody Prison Riot In ‘Repentless’ [Video]
After an intense buildup and the promise of a blood-drenched music video, Slayer have finally unleashed their clip for "Repentless.
Slash’s Brother Reportedly Rips Idea Of Classic Guns N’ Roses Reunion + Spews Axl Rose Insults
Ash Hudson, the brother of Slash, has apparently posted a heated missive ripping the idea of a classic Guns N' Roses reunion and telling fans to move on.
Chris Cornell Faces the Hangman’s Noose in ‘Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart’ [Video]
The clip sees Chris Cornell in a Wild West setting at the mercy of a hangman's noose.