17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

The Man Who Inspired the Melvins' Name Has Died at 89

In addition to mocking an unloved boss, the name helped keep the band free from easy categorization. Continue reading…

12 Classic Rock Bands That Only Have 1 Original Member Left

Here are 12 classic rock bands that formed in the 1960s, '70s and '80s that are still active and only have one original member left. Continue reading…

Slash Announces Tour, Album With Myles Kennedy + the Conspirators

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Slash has announced a new album titled 'Flying Blind' with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators and shared the title track. Continue reading…

The Used Go on a 'Paranormal Prison' Ghost Hunt

Emo legends The Used guest on a new episode of 'Paranormal Prison' and go on a ghost hunt. Continue reading…

The Best Glam Rock Song of Each Year of the 1970s

Before the decade was over, glam rock had left its fingerprints all over popular music Continue reading…

Henry Rollins to Open His Vast Punk Rock Archive to the Public

Henry Rollins will open his vast punk rock archive to the public with ‘Cool Evidence,’ featuring rare items from Black Flag, The Cramps and more. Cont...

Metallica Play New Set at Second Sphere Show - Setlist + Video

🎤 Metallica Play New Set at Second Sphere Show

Metallica completely changed their setlist for their second Las Vegas Sphere show (including performing a 'Reload' deep cut for the first time in 18 y...

Voivod Cancel Entire U.S. Tour Due to 'Family Health Emergency'

The Canadian thrashers were slated to play multiple shows across the U.S. during October. Continue reading…

Best Thing About the Worst Album by 11 Classic Prog Rock Bands

Even the worst prog rock records have at least one bright spot, right? Continue reading…

Motionless in White Singer Ready to Be a Festival Headliner

The Motionless in White singer discusses the 'Decades' album, his biggest influences, shares his favorite lyric and expresses what it means to headlin...

ENTER - Win 'Back to the Beginning' Screening Tickets + Much More

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Enter now for your chance to win tickets to see the new concert documentary, 'Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning,' as well as an Ozzy shoppin...

Metallica's Hetfield Kisses Fiancee on Big Screen at Raiders Game

Metallica's James Hetfield is apparently enjoying everything Las Vegas has to offer while the band continues its residency at Sphere, including some R...

Aerosmith Tease Comeback in New Post

The rest of the details will be revealed tomorrow. Continue reading…

Now We Know Why Axl Rose Was Recently Photographed in the Studio

Axl Rose was photographed in the studio by his manager in late September because he was rehearsing for a festival performance with Yoshiki. Continue r...

Brian May Says Queen Are Done Touring for Good

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The guitarist says he has other things he wants to focus on, "so I’m thinking maybe 50 years is enough." Continue reading…

Rob Zombie Album - 'Astro-Creep: 2000' vs. 'Hellbilly Deluxe'?

🎤 Rob Zombie Album - 'Astro-Creep

Vote for either White Zombie's 'Astro-Creep: 2000' or Rob Zombie's 'Hellbilly Deluxe' in this week's Chuck's Fight club on the 'Loudwire Nights' radio...

‘The Voice’ Singer Auditions With Black Sabbath Song

Dakota Cohen turned two chairs while auditioning with a rasp-filled cover of Black Sabbath's 'Changes.' Continue reading…

Hard Rock's 10 Best 3-Album Hot Streaks of the 1980s (Ranked)

One big album is great, two in a row is quite impressive, but you're really cooking if you can keep the excellence for three straight records and thes...

Hayley Williams Blasts DHS’ Response to Her I.C.E. Diss

Paramore's Hayley Williams has blasted the DHS on social media after they responded to her I.C.E. diss in a direct statement. Continue reading…

What Happened to Aerosmith's Big Announcement Tease?

🎤 What Happened to Aerosmith's Big

Aerosmith teased "all will be revealed" about potential Hollywood Bowl shows, but now it appears fans will need to wait a little longer. Continue read...

Fraud TV Preacher Who Inspired Ozzy, Maiden, Genesis Dead at 86

He was convicted of defrauding his followers out of $158 million. Continue reading…

2026 Record Store Day Black Friday Releases for Rock + Metal Fans

The Black Friday edition of 2026's Record Store Day takes place on Nov. 27. Here's all the rock and metal releases slated for release! Continue readin...

Turnstile's Brendan Yates Stops Show Over Security Guard Incident

Turnstile's Brendan Yates stopped the show mid-song to confront a security guard over how a fan was being treated at the barrier. Continue reading…

Interview: The Pineapple Thief's Bruce Soord Dives Into New Album

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Bruce Soord of the Pineapple Thief reflects on the band's longevity as well as looks ahead to their 16th studio album, 'Far and Wide,' in this new int...

Tom DeLonge Gets Teary-Eyed as Padres Crowd Sings Blink-182

Cameras spotted Tom DeLonge having a moment as the San Diego Padres crowd united to sing 'All the Small Things.' Continue reading…

Greta Van Fleet - Building a 'Palace for the People' (Interview)

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In Loudwire's October Digital Cover Story, Greta Van Fleet's Jake Kiszka and Danny Wagner open up about a decade together and their newest album, 'Pal...

Metallica Mixer Says Burying the Bass on 'AJFA' Was 'Stupid'

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Steve Thompson, the engineer who mixed Metallica's '...And Justice for All,' said he 'thought it was stupid' to bury the bass on the album. Continue r...

Death Angel's Founding Bassist Dennis Pepa Facing Stage 4 Cancer

The former Death Angel bassist has revealed that he's facing Stage 4 Duodenal Cancer. Continue reading…

Aerosmith Confirm Live Return With 2 'Aerosmith + Friends' Shows

Aerosmith will return to the concert stage at the Hollywood Bowl with a special guest lineup that includes ... Continue reading…

Def Leppard Book Huge 2027 North American Tour

Def Leppard will be hitting the road hard next year on a huge North American tour with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts. Continue reading…

Brian May Clarifies His Comment About Queen Not Touring Anymore

Guitarist clarifies what he described as a "misinterpretation" of what he meant. Continue reading…

Black Sabbath Into Making a New Album on One Condition

Producer Andrew Watt shares in a new interview why a potential Black Sabbath album didn't happen. Continue reading…

2 'Big 4' Thrash Stars Host Metal Radio Station in 'GTA 6'

Grand Theft Auto 6 has shared previews of its in-game radio stations — and two 'Big 4' thrash stars are the hosts of the metal station. Continue readi...

Are '90s + 2000s Alt-Rockers Powderfinger Teasing a Reunion?

The 18-time ARIA Award winners Powderfinger have been cryptically teasing something new over the past week while launching a mysterious Instagram acco...