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Metallica says its frontman James Hetfield has entered rehab, and the band is canceling its upcoming tour in Australia and New Zealand. Three of the heavy metal band’s members posted a statement on Twitter Friday announcing the decision and apologizing to fans. The statement by drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Rob Trujillo says anyone who purchased tickets...

A former girlfriend of the 24-year-old gunman who fire outside a popular bar in Dayton, Ohio, said she saw warning signs that included him showing her video of a mass shooting on their first date, NBC News reported. Adelia Johnson, 24, said she met Connor Betts in a psychology class at Sinclair Community College in Dayton and the two bonded...

Megadeth will no longer open the Illinois State Fair after frontman Dave Mustaine was diagnosed with cancer, the heavy metal band announced Monday.

Janet Jackson headlines the seven musical acts being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Barclay’s Center Friday night. The Cure, Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music and The Zombies are also joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Ozzy Osbourne has been hospitalized for complications from the flu, his wife Sharon announced Wednesday on Twitter. “His doctors feel this is the best way to get him on a quicker road to recovery,” she wrote. “Thanks to everyone for their concern and love.” The news of his hospitalization comes a week after the 70-year-old rockstar postponed the rest of...

Janet Jackson joins her brother Michael and the Jackson 5 as members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earning induction on Thursday along with Stevie Nicks and the top fan vote-getter, Def Leppard. Radiohead, the Cure, Roxy Music and the Zombies will also be ushered in next spring at the 34th induction ceremony. It will be held March...

Vinnie Paul, drummer of the legendary North Texas heavy metal band Pantera, is dead at the age of 54, according to a post published on the band’s official Facebook page late Friday night.

A San Diego woman killed in a shooting four days ago was a world-record holder, a Harley rider and a breeder of parrots, according to a friend.

In a dream jam sesh, Metallica teamed up with the Roots and Jimmy Fallon for a rendition of “Enter Sandman” in “The Tonight Show’s” music room on Wednesday.

Metallica joins Jimmy Fallon and The Roots in the “Tonight Show” music room to perform “Enter Sandman” with classroom instruments.