Rock / Metal News – Ranked for Virality

Stories from the last 24 hours, sorted by a simple viral score (big bands, tours, drama, etc.).
#1
Ghost’s Next Film Will Hit Theaters In August
ThePRP · 2026-05-12 16:59 · Score: 6.0
Why it might work: Big band: Ghost, Hype topic: tour
#2
IRON MAIDEN's Longtime Drummer NICKO MCBRAIN Announces Autobiography 'Hello Boys And Girls!'
Blabbermouth · 2026-05-12 15:19 · Score: 6.0
Why it might work: Big band: Iron Maiden, Hype topic: announces
#3
SLAYER Exclusive "Hell Awaits" (40th Anniversary Edition) Vinyl Box Sets & More Available For Pre-Order
Metal Injection · 2026-05-12 17:00 · Score: 4.0
Why it might work: Big band: Slayer
#4
Mötley Crüe and Carrie Underwood Perform “Home Sweet Home” and “Kickstart My Heart” on American Idol Finale: Watch
Consequence Music · 2026-05-12 16:17 · Score: 4.0
Why it might work: Big band: Mötley Crüe
#5
OLI SYKES Hit In The Head By A Fan's Phone During BRING ME THE HORIZON Show In St. Louis
Metal Injection · 2026-05-12 15:31 · Score: 4.0
Why it might work: Big band: Bring Me The Horizon
#6
Bring Me the Horizon Singer Pelted With Phone at St. Louis Show
Loudwire · 2026-05-12 15:18 · Score: 4.0
Why it might work: Big band: Bring Me The Horizon
#7
ZAKK WYLDE's Advice To Young Musicians: 'Dedicate Your Life To It, 'Cause You Don't Wanna Have Some Crummy Job That You Hate'
Blabbermouth · 2026-05-12 14:47 · Score: 4.0
Why it might work: Big band: Ozzy
#8
Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes Hit By A Thrown Phone During St. Louis, MO Concert
ThePRP · 2026-05-12 06:37 · Score: 4.0
Why it might work: Big band: Bring Me The Horizon
#9
Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Joined By Country-Pop Superstar CARRIE UNDERWOOD For 'American Idol' Performance
Blabbermouth · 2026-05-12 06:17 · Score: 4.0
Why it might work: Big band: Mötley Crüe
#10
Watch: Mötley Crüe Teamed With Carrie Underwood & Shinedown Paired With Philmon Lee on ‘American Idol’
ThePRP · 2026-05-12 05:47 · Score: 4.0
Why it might work: Big band: Mötley Crüe
#11
Failure Expand Fall North American Tour
ThePRP · 2026-05-12 17:48 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#12
Ohana Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup with Pearl Jam, Tyler Childers, Maná, and Pixies
Consequence Music · 2026-05-12 17:47 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: returns
#13
Coheed And Cambria Announce Fall Mini-Tour With The Home Team
ThePRP · 2026-05-12 17:41 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#14
Saosin Announce 20th Anniversary Tour For Their Debut Album; Silent Planet, Like Moths To Flames & Save Us To Open
ThePRP · 2026-05-12 17:26 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#15
Show Me the Body Announce New Album, Unleash Single “No God”: Stream
Consequence Music · 2026-05-12 17:09 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: new album
#16
All Shall Perish Announce “The Price Of Existence” 20th Anniversary North American Tour
ThePRP · 2026-05-12 17:08 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#17
Modest Mouse Release New Single “Third Side of the Moon”: Stream
Consequence Music · 2026-05-12 17:05 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: new single
#18
Primavera Sound Returns To South America With Gorillaz, The Strokes Headlining
Pollstar · 2026-05-12 17:02 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: returns
#19
This Is Lorelei Announces Fall Tour, Signs to Matador Records
Consequence Music · 2026-05-12 17:00 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#20
Journey Adds 40 Major Market Arenas To ‘Final Frontier Tour’
Pollstar · 2026-05-12 17:00 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#21
As I Lay Dying Announce U.S. “Shadows Are Security” 20th Anniversary Tour
ThePRP · 2026-05-12 16:48 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#22
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce Second North American Leg Of 'Vindicatour' for August/September 2026
Blabbermouth · 2026-05-12 16:30 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#23
Roger Daltrey, Legendary Singer Of The Who, Is Embarking On ‘A Great Night Out’ US Tour
Pollstar · 2026-05-12 16:29 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#24
Legendary THE WHO Singer ROGER DALTREY Announces 2026 U.S. Solo Tour 'A Great Night Out'
Blabbermouth · 2026-05-12 15:59 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#25
Black Veil Brides Book 16 Dates for Second Leg of 2026 Tour
Loudwire · 2026-05-12 15:54 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#26
Gene Simmons Announces Legends of Rock Expo with Members of KISS, Black Sabbath, and The Police
Consequence Music · 2026-05-12 15:48 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: announces
#27
Journey Announce 40-Date Fall 2026 North American Leg of Farewell Tour
Consequence Music · 2026-05-12 15:07 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#28
The Who’s Roger Daltrey Announces Solo US Summer Tour
Consequence Music · 2026-05-12 15:00 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#29
‘Expensive, Packed With Risk, But Marginally Possible’: Los Campesinos! Break Down U.S. Touring Costs (Guest Post)
Pollstar · 2026-05-12 14:43 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour
#30
AMORPHIS Announce "Borderland Tour 2027" Dates With INSOMNIUM And UNTO OTHERS
Metal Injection · 2026-05-12 14:16 · Score: 3.0
Why it might work: Hype topic: tour