Rock & Metal News + New Music Releases | Jan 16, 2026
Dry January is still happening (RIP pizza), and 2026 releases are finally picking up. Rock, metal, alternative news, what’s worth your time, and a few off-ramps along the way.
This episode covers:
A killer Megadeth vinyl pre-order and thoughts on a possible final album
New music from Converge, Black Label Society, Lamb of God, and Metal Allegiance
Metallica reportedly close to a Las Vegas Sphere residency
Five Finger Death Punch announce a 20th anniversary tour with a legit charitable angle
Updates from Flea, Living Colour, Geoff Tate, Kim Gordon, Shinedown, and more
Bandcamp officially…
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