The Gauntlet

Sabaton Postpones North American Tour Amid Health Concerns

January 28, 2026

Sabaton has announced the postponement of their upcoming North American tour following a medical diagnosis for bassist Pär Sundström.

PIERCE THE VEIL Announces Hometown Stadium Debut At Petco Park In San Diego

January 26, 2026

Pierce The Veil announces their hometown stadium debut at Petco Park in San Diego.

ZAK TELL Explains Why It Has Taken CLAWFINGER 19 Years To Release New Studio Album

January 26, 2026

CLAWFINGER returns after 19 years with new album 'Before We All Die' amid revived passion and life changes.

I PREVAIL's ERIC VANLERBERGHE On Lineup Change: 'There Was Little Bit Of Uncertainty, But It Had To Be Squashed Down With Confidence'

January 26, 2026

I PREVAIL's Eric Vanlerberghe opens up about lineup changes and the band's evolving sound on 'Violent Nature.'

ZAKK WYLDE Announces Acoustic Performance At Amoeba Hollywood

January 26, 2026

Zakk Wylde announces acoustic performance and signing event at Amoeba Hollywood to preview new Black Label Society album.

DISTORTED REFLECTION Launch Lyric Video For “3000 A.D.” Feat. JACK STARR

January 26, 2026

Distorted Reflection unveil lyric video for "3000 A.D." featuring Jack Starr ahead of their new album Doom Zone.

GEOFF TATE Surprises Fans With QUEENSRŸCHE Rarities At Rio De Janeiro Acoustic Show; Video

January 26, 2026

Geoff Tate surprises fans with rare Queensrÿche songs during an acoustic show in Rio de Janeiro and announces new tour dates.

On This Day in Heavy Metal History: January 26

January 26, 2026

Remembering the lives and legacies of heavy metal musicians who passed away on January 26.

ALICE COOPER Announces Spring 2026 “Alice’s Attic” Headline Tour

January 26, 2026

Alice Cooper announces his spring 2026 'Alice’s Attic' headline tour across multiple U.S. cities.

SACRED OATH Frontman ROB THORNE Hospitalized After Suffering Mini-Stroke

January 26, 2026

Sacred Oath frontman Rob Thorne hospitalized following a mini-stroke amid the band's ongoing musical activities.

CHAD GRAY Presents 30 Years Of Madnesss – Playing Songs From MUDVAYNE & HELLYEAH

January 26, 2026

Chad Gray celebrates 30 years in metal with a concert featuring Mudvayne and Hellyeah songs.

L.A. GUNS Announce First Round Of Dates For Lucky MF’R World Tour 2026

January 26, 2026

L.A. Guns announce the first round of dates for their 2026 Lucky MF’R World Tour in support of their new album Leopard Skin.

On This Day in Heavy Metal History: January 25

January 25, 2026

Remembering the artists who shaped heavy metal and left us on January 25.

Extreme Metal Drum Legend NICK BARKER On Battling Stage Five Chronic Kidney Failure – “I Hope To Get A New Kidney Later This Year” (Video)

January 25, 2026

Nick Barker is undergoing dialysis and hoping for a kidney transplant to continue his music career.

WENDY DIO Confirms HEAR ‘N AID All-Star Charity Album Will Be Re-Issued “Next Year”

January 25, 2026

The 1985 Hear 'N Aid famine relief album will be reissued next year, Wendy Dio announces.

METAL ALLEGIANCE Perform New Single “Black Horizon” At House Of Blues In Anaheim; Pro-Shot Video Streaming

January 25, 2026

Metal Allegiance performed their new single "Black Horizon" live for the first time at the House of Blues, Anaheim.