The death of the Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne this July, and the huge reaction it provoked worldwide, represented ...

It was Saturday night at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in South Carolina, and ticket holders were lining up to see Lamb of ...

Avril Lavigne's first single drew cynicism from quarters of the rock world, but it didn't stop her becoming absolutely ...

There will be no Littler vs Luke Humphries showpiece this year after the latter was thrashed on Thursday by reigning European ...

Big Time Rush has canceled all upcoming U.S. tour dates after revealing members are dealing with prolonged illness and ...

Billy Steele, Deputy Editor, Reviews I didn’t discover Bandsplain in 2025, but I definitely listened to it more than any ...

And another one bites the dust. This one cuts deep for all the Southern California kids who got their introduction to countless acts in this one special place. No, I’m not talking about Disneyland—I’m ...

Van Halen formed in 1972, and since then, they have blessed rock music with classic rock hits, from original songs to covers. One particular song was their breakthrough, and it was a cover of a ...

On one hand, everything felt louder, more AI, more features, more promises. On the other hand, it was also a year where ...

Of Mice & Men delivered a thunderous set at London’s Electric Ballroom, joined by Ghostkid and Gore. A powerful December 2025 ...

Parkway Drive have shared footage of Chris Hemsworth attempting to play drums during rehearsals for his Limitless series.

This is what the Defector staff listened to and enjoyed this year. From the Pyre, by The Last Dinner Party In a year where ...