12 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (May 22-28, 2026)
Knocked Loose, Alter Bridge and Down are among the acts that have just announced new tours for 2026.
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Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of Conformity, Down) Plays His Favorite Riffs
In this Gear Factor episode, Corrosion of Conformity and Down guitarist plays his favorite riffs.
What Ever Happened to Our Class of 1995?
Alt-rock was thriving, grunge was hitting a tipping point, but there were still plenty of acts just starting to make their mark on rock and metal music.
Borderland Rock Legends: Famous Bands with El Paso Roots
How many famous bands have ties to El Paso? More than you know!
31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 30 in 2025
Grunge was going strong, but it wasn't the only game in town in 1995. How many of these albums from 30 years ago do you remember?
What El Pasoans are Saying About the “Deck Plaza” Proposal
There is a plan to revitalize Downtown El Paso with something called a “deck plaza”.
Most Streamed Deep Cuts on Spotify
Going deep, but you're still listening.
Most Streamed Deep Cuts
They weren't heavily promoted, but fans found them anyway.
Type O Negative + Crowbar/Down Members Form New Band Together Called EYE AM
This should be nice and heavy.
Famous Musicians You Never Knew Were Born In El Paso
There are WAY more famous musicians that were born in El Paso that you're probably aware of.
Philip Anselmo Reconsidering Autobiography Release
The Pantera icon first secured a book deal several years ago.
Philip Anselmo Doesn’t Feel Like Doing Superjoint Anymore, Plots 2020 Down Gigs
Anselmo explains what 2020 will hold.