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.

URIAH HEEP's MICK BOX To Sit Out Remaining Shows On January/February 2026 Scandinavian Tour

January 26, 2026

Mick Box will sit out remaining January/February 2026 Scandinavian shows with Sam Wood stepping in on guitar.

BLACK CROWES Share Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Profane Prophecy' Music Video

January 26, 2026

The Black Crowes unveil behind-the-scenes content for 'Profane Prophecy' video and preview their new album 'A Pound Of Feathers'.

LITA FORD Explains Why She Decided To Move To Arizona Desert

January 26, 2026

Lita Ford discusses moving to the Arizona desert for solitude and updates on her upcoming concept album.

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.