![Brian Ives](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/01/profile-pic.jpg?w=300&q=75)
Brian Ives
![Brian Ives](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/01/profile-pic.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Tenacious D Open Tour, Implore Fans to Vote](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/11/MFI_9556.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tenacious D Open Tour, Implore Fans to Vote
And yes, there were lots of dick jokes, too.
![40 Years Ago: Judas Priest Release ‘Hell Bent for Leather’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/10/Judas-Priest-Hell-Bent-for-Leather.jpg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: Judas Priest Release ‘Hell Bent for Leather’
The iconic album turns 40 on the same day that the Rock Hall snubs Judas Priest for far less influential artists.
![Watch Social Distortion Jam with Bruce Springsteen in Asbury Park](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/09/mike-ness-and-bruce-springsteen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Watch Social Distortion Jam with Bruce Springsteen in Asbury Park
Asbury Park's most famous star helped the punk rock legends close out the first Sea.Hear.Now festival.
![‘Judgment Night': A Hip-Hop/Rock Hybrid That Still Resonates](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/09/Judgment-Night.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Judgment Night': A Hip-Hop/Rock Hybrid That Still Resonates
The soundtrack set the stage for nu-metal and the current crop of rock-loving hip-hop artists.
![Judas Priest and Deep Purple Continue Their Legacies On Co-Headlining Tour](http://townsquare.media/site/437/files/2018/07/Judas-Priest-Deep-Purple1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judas Priest and Deep Purple Continue Their Legacies On Co-Headlining Tour
Their classic-era singers are in great form, and more recent additions on guitars are the MVPs of each band.
![Greta Van Fleet: Hear Their New Song ‘Watching Over’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/01/Greta-Van-Fleet.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Greta Van Fleet: Hear Their New Song ‘Watching Over’
Their debut, 'Anthem Of The Peaceful Army' finally has a release date.
![Tommy Vext’s ‘Heart Goes Out to the Family’ of Dolores O’Riordan](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/01/bad-wolves-dolores.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tommy Vext’s ‘Heart Goes Out to the Family’ of Dolores O’Riordan
Vext's band, Bad Wolves, had a hit with a cover of the Cranberries' 'Zombie.'
![Judas Priest Stay Defiant in ‘No Surrender’ Video – Exclusive Premiere](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/03/Judas-Priest-2018i.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Judas Priest Stay Defiant in ‘No Surrender’ Video – Exclusive Premiere
'I lead the pack I ain't no pretender!' sings Rob Halford in the song, off the 'Firepower' album. Metal fans would surely agree.
![Avenged Sevenfold Cancel Summer Tour](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/05/MFI_2916.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Avenged Sevenfold Cancel Summer Tour
'There is no good way to start out a note containing bad news but here it is,' M. Shadows wrote to fans.
![Godsmack Recall the Time Sully Knocked Out a Security Guard](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/07/sully.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Godsmack Recall the Time Sully Knocked Out a Security Guard
It's the first episode of "Do-Over," our series where bands talk about crazy stories from their past.
![Zakk Wylde on His Surprising First Musical Inspiration](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/05/ZakkSabbath-4919.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Zakk Wylde on His Surprising First Musical Inspiration
On this week's 'Rock & Roll Roadtrip,' Zakk Wylde tells Sammy Hagar that he was 'floored' when he saw this artist on the 'Sonny & Cher' show, back in the day.
![Dee Snider Looks Back on Metal’s ’90s Decline](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/05/Dee-Snider-Twisted-Sister.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dee Snider Looks Back on Metal’s ’90s Decline
Snider says that metal groups 'Went from being down and dirty to being polished and clean and mainstream and acceptable,' and a new wave of bands took over.