Def Leppard

Choosing to leave out the band's more obvious inspirations, Brooks made a diverse list of songs from Heart to Def Leppard to Suzanne Vega to Ben Folds Five to Pat Metheny and more...

Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Carmine Appice, and many more all-star drummers are also involved.

From AC/DC to Misifts and Motorhead, Slayer, and Venom, here's what we'll be asking Satan for Christmas this year.

Plus: Shaky Knees, My Chemical Romance, Music Midtown, Beale St. Music Fest, and more tours, shows, and festivals affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Plus: Levitation Festival, Summerfest Milwaukee, From Autumn to Ashes, and more tours, festivals and events affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

All proceeds from 'FU*K THE VIRUS' will directly benefit all musicians involved.

Ben also covered Def Leppard, ”Bones” from 'I Think You Should Leave,' Big Star, and more...

Record Store Day 2020 in April 18 and they've just announced the list of exclusive titles that will be available at independent records stores that day...

Plus: Rage Against the Machine, Adam Green, The Mavericks, Glassjaw, Ringworm and more tour news.

NYC metal lifer Rick Habeeb has stories to tell. Read about the ten albums that influenced his band's new album (which features members of Artificial Brain, Revocation, and Buckshot Facelift), hear a new track, and check them out at one of their three upcoming shows.