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'Sinners' director Ryan Coogler has confirmed that he was inspired by the music of Metallica while making his newly released film. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 18, 2025, 3:08 pm
In the latest episode of the Beardo and Weirdo podcast with comedian Craig Gass and Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael, Gass shares some personal stories about his friend and Eagles legend Joe Walsh.
Sporing an Eagles hoodie ... Continue reading…
Author: Joe DiVita
Posted: April 18, 2025, 12:00 pm
It's been an outstanding decade for death metal so far! See what we said are the 11 best death metal albums of the 2020s. Continue reading…
Author: Joe DiVita
Posted: April 18, 2025, 11:52 am
If you like beer and grilling meat, these new chip flavors might just be for you. Continue reading…
Author: Rob Carroll
Posted: April 18, 2025, 9:58 am
James B. Jones from 'Love on the Spectrum' found his 'Heavy Metal Queen' in Season 3 of the hit Netflix series. Here's what we know about his love for the metal genre! Continue reading…
Author: Erica Russell
Posted: April 18, 2025, 9:45 am
Mike Bordin shared that he feels Mike Patton is no longer willing to do shows with Faith No More after previously bowing out of a prior run. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 18, 2025, 8:29 am
The New Pornographers split with drummer Joseph Seiders after he was arrested in Palm Desert on several child pornography charges. Continue reading…
Author: Lauryn Schaffner
Posted: April 18, 2025, 7:50 am
Ghost may not be allowing phones on their 2025 tour, but they have provided you with your first look at live footage from their 2025 tour kickoff. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 18, 2025, 6:53 am
Judas Priest, The Darkness and The Struts are among the acts that announced new tours this past week. See what other tours and festivals got announced. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 18, 2025, 5:27 am
Grunge unfortunately wasn't a long-lived subgenre, but these are the best releases that came out during each year that it reigned. Continue reading…
Author: Lauryn Schaffner
Posted: April 18, 2025, 4:57 am
Cullen Moore celebrates the upcoming release of Sleep Theory's debut full-length album, 'Afterglow,' and reflects on the band's growth. Continue reading…
Author: Chuck Armstrong
Posted: April 18, 2025, 4:44 am
Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here! Continue reading…
Author: Loudwire Staff
Posted: April 18, 2025, 4:30 am
Special weekend destination concert event will also include Bret Michaels, Extreme, Living Colour and others. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: April 17, 2025, 12:58 pm
A Killer's Confession have announced a drummer change mid-tour, with Kegan King exiting the band and ex-Mushroomhead drummer Daniel Fox taking over. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 17, 2025, 9:51 am
Kirk Hammett said the riff in Black Sabbath's 'Symptom of the Universe' from their album 'Sabotage' shifted heavy metal. Continue reading…
Author: Lauryn Schaffner
Posted: April 17, 2025, 7:51 am
Fyre Fest 2 officials have postponed the 2025 festival as they look for a new location, but still intend of putting on the event. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 17, 2025, 6:48 am
Ringo Starr's son said he was "surprised and saddened" to be fired after nearly three decades with the band. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: April 17, 2025, 5:28 am
Guitarist recalls startling moment late in his tenure with the band. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: April 17, 2025, 5:00 am
Tracii Guns joins Loudwire Nights to celebrate L.A. Guns' new album, reflect on his massive career and dive into his love for all things Black Sabbath. Continue reading…
Author: Chuck Armstrong
Posted: April 17, 2025, 4:42 am
There's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: April 17, 2025, 4:37 am
Aborted make a lineup change behind the drumkit just ahead of their 2025 European tour. See who's replacing Ken Bedene. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 16, 2025, 2:44 pm
Guitarist and popular streamer Fernando Ufret plays his favorite riffs on Gear Factor and sings like Eric Cartman of 'South Park.' Continue reading…
Author: Joe DiVita
Posted: April 16, 2025, 10:31 am
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett named Van Halen's self-titled debut as an album that 'everyone in the world should own.' Continue reading…
Author: Lauryn Schaffner
Posted: April 16, 2025, 8:36 am
The Funeral Portrait's Lee Jennings discusses his friendship with Ivan Moody, their new song "Holy Water" and much more. Continue reading…
Author: Chuck Armstrong
Posted: April 16, 2025, 7:49 am
Chris Barron of Spin Doctors says he still has a hard time listening to Pearl Jam after their onetime label often favored the emerging grunge icons. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 16, 2025, 7:20 am
These brilliant frontmen never fail to ravish us with grimness. Continue reading…
Author: Jillian Drachman
Posted: April 16, 2025, 5:30 am
Ringo Starr’s son dismissed after 29 years following a reported dispute with Roger Daltrey. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: April 16, 2025, 4:56 am
See the full setlist from the opening night of Ghost's 2025 world tour in support of their new album, 'Skeleta.' Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 16, 2025, 4:46 am
Ghost frontman Tobias Forge opened up on his thoughts about death and religion while clearing a misconception often attributed to the band. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 15, 2025, 1:44 pm
2024's hardest-working classic rock band is looking to top itself in 2025. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: April 15, 2025, 11:47 am
Fit for an Autopsy guitarist Pat Sheridan has helped launch a helpful initiative for touring musicians and crew. Continue reading…
Author: Joe DiVita
Posted: April 15, 2025, 11:19 am
Second night of North American Power Up Tour was a testament to the communal, life-affirming spirit of rock 'n' roll. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: April 15, 2025, 9:47 am
Kat Von D's goth garden, which consists mainly of thousands of black tulips, is having a mysterious issue this year as only some of them blossomed. Continue reading…
Author: Lauryn Schaffner
Posted: April 15, 2025, 8:22 am
Alice Cooper and Judas Priest will co-headline a tour in the fall of 2025 with special guest Corrosion of Conformity. Continue reading…
Author: Michael Gallucci
Posted: April 15, 2025, 7:27 am
The Evanescence singer reveals that she's a gamer and that her devotion to 'The Legend of Zelda' franchise led her to get a tattoo. Continue reading…
Author: Chad Childers
Posted: April 15, 2025, 6:50 am