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The 11 Biggest Summer 2025 Rock + Metal Tours

1 week ago | noisecreep.com | Lauryn Schaffner

There are a lot of rock and metal tours happening this year, so we rounded up the 11 biggest ones happening over the summer since summer officially kicks off in just a couple of days. Creed are continuing their "Summer of '99" celebrations that initially started as a reunion cruise in the spring of 2024. Unfortunately, 3 Doors Down will no longer join them on the run following singer Brad Arnold's cancer diagnosis. As it stands, Sevendust, Daughtry, Big Wreck and Mammoth will take part in the tour.
Pierce the Veil Pay Tribute to Agent + Manager Dave Shapiro

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Chad Childers

Pierce the Veil have paid tribute to their agent and manager, Dave Shapiro, who tragically died in a plane crash on Thursday morning (May 22). Shapiro was onboard his private Cessna 550 jet that crashed in the Murphy Canyon area of San Diego, California, while attempting to land at the nearby Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. He and former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams are the only two confirmed casualties from the tragedy so far.
'We Were So Fortunate That Night' - Family Claims Metallica Concert Plans Saved Them From Car Crash

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Lauryn Schaffner

A Virginia family has claimed their Metallica concert plans saved them from a car that crashed into their home earlier this month. The McKee family had tickets to Metallica's May 7 show at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. Thus, they decided to go to bed a bit earlier the night before rather than stick to their usual routine of watching television in the living room of their home. Hours after going to sleep though, a driver crashed through the house and right into the living room.
The Best Album by 11 Legendary Black Metal Bands

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Jillian Drachman |Jordan Blum

Here are the best albums by 11 legendary black metal bands! If you are a true black metal fan, you know that tough questions like “What is the greatest Watain release?” can become a persistent enemy of sleep! With so many quality offerings in their catalog, how does one decide?! While, today, we will be putting minds at ease in regard to some of the genre’s most famous powerhouses, there is a certain monolith from Trondheim worth naming that, according to the likes of Scream Magazine’s Roy...
Former The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Daniel Williams Dies in San Diego Plane Crash

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Chad Childers

Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams died in a San Diego plane crash on Thursday, along with Sound Talent Group and Velocity Records owner Dave Shapiro. Williams was 39, and Shapiro was 42. The band paid tribute to Williams and Shapiro on Instagram with a series of photos and a caption that says, "No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever." You can see the post below.
5 Albums That Defined the '90s Riot Grrrl Movement

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Sydney Taylor |Lauryn Schaffner

Here are five records that helped define the '90s Riot Grrrl movement. In the early 1990s, a new kind of punk was brewing; it was raw, political, loud, and unapologetically feminist. The Riot Grrrl movement was far from being just about the music. Instead, it was more like a full-blown cultural uprising. Fueled by zines, DIY shows, and a middle finger raised high in the air to the mainstream, it gave young women a place to scream back at the world that tried so hard to silence them.
I Prevail Announce Split With Co-Vocalist Brian Burkheiser in New Statement

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Lauryn Schaffner

I Prevail have announced they've split with co-vocalist Brian Burkheiser in a new statement on social media today (May 15). Burkheiser had been handling clean vocals for I Prevail alongside Eric Vanlerberghe since their formation in 2013. In the statement, the band said the split was a "difficult decision," but described his departure as "amicable."Going forward, Vanlerberghe will handle all of the vocals, with guitarist Dylan Bowman providing supporting vocals.
Photos - All Four Days of the 2025 Sonic Temple Festival

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Chad Childers

Sonic Temple 2025 is in the books, but now without a lot of great memories that can now be revisited through four days worth of photos. Fans flocked to Columbus, Ohio to take part in the 2025 edition of Sonic Temple and they were met with a fun-filled day of discovery on Thursday (May 8). Whether it be exploring the grounds, taking in all the artwork, visiting the on site dive bar or rocking out to bands both on their way up or at the top of their game, there was something for everyone.
Slipknot's Jim Root Addresses Band's Lack of New Music

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Chad Childers

Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has addressed the lack of new music within the band since they've made a pair of lineup changes. In a newly posted video interview with Guitar Interactive (seen below) that was filmed back in December, the guitarist was asked if the band had been working on new music. While the guitarist revealed that the group had worked on some material, he did not have a promising update on the status of potential new offerings from the group.
Crossfade Play First Show Since 2012 at Sonic Temple – Setlist + Video

1 month ago | noisecreep.com | Jordan Blum

Last night (May 10), alternative metal/post-grunge troupe Crossfade – who recently reunited following their decade-long break – played their first show since 2012 at this year’s s Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. For many concertgoers, it was a major highlight of the entire weekend thus far.