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Caleb Shomo Responds to Beartooth's 'Free' Backlash

Chris Fronzak and David Draiman both chimed in with their opinions on the song and video. Continue reading…
Judge Rules on Wes Scantlin 2025 Domestic Violence + Drug Arrest

Scantlin was arrested in March 2025 after police were called to investigate a domestic dispute and found drugs on his person. Continue reading…
New Found Glory Guitarist Posts Message After Brain Surgery

The New Found Glory guitarist underwent brain surgery late last month after three brain tumors were discovered after a CT scan. Continue reading…
Brittany Furlan Granted Restraining Order Against Ronnie Radke

Brittany Furlan has been granted a restraining order against Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke following the catfish scandal between them. Continue reading…
Parkway Drive Post Emotional Apology Over Associate's Sex Offense

The Parkway Drive singer emotionally addressed the recent court case surrounding a past associate's involvement in a sexual assault on a minor. Continue reading…
Summer Slaughter 2026 Lineup + Tour Dates Announced

Hatebreed lead the way with a brutal lineup behind them. See all of the Summer Slaughter tour dates here. Continue reading…
The Huge Metallica Song Actor Elijah Wood Can No Longer Listen To

'Lord of the Rings' actor Elijah Wood revealed that he can no longer listen to Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' because his son played it so much. Continue reading…
March Madness - Vote for Best Band of the '70s, '80s, '90s + '00s

Now, 16 rock and metal bands remain as Round 2 of Loudwire's March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament is here. Vote now! Continue reading…
Whatever Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of 2006?

In a year with a great influx of new talent, we had supergroups, new solo projects, emerging metalcore acts, rising alt-rock heroes and more capturing our attention in 2006. Continue reading…
POLL: Better '90s Rock Vets - The Offspring vs. 311

Is The Offspring or 311 the better '90s rock vet? That's the question posed in this week's Chuck's Fight Club poll on the Loudwire Nights radio show. Continue reading…
Cold Reschedule + Cancel Spring 2026 Tour Dates

Singer Scooter Ward reveals changes to the band's spring touring coming as he addresses a 'family health issue.' Continue reading…
Ex-Pantera Singer - What Was 'Amazing' About Band's '80s Albums

Original Pantera vocalist Terry Glaze shared why he thinks people should listen to the band's '80s albums and it's not because of his own contributions. Continue reading…
The Best Prog Metal Band for Each Letter of the Alphabet

Porcupine Tree or Pain of Salvation? Amorphis or Ayreon? Click to find out! Continue reading…
Exodus' Gary Holt Addresses '3111' Video Controversy

Exodus had to rethink their video promotion for '3111' after YouTube flagged their initial video. Continue reading…
Ex-Parkway Drive Associate Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offense

"This is appalling and we condemn it. We’re gutted and we support the victim," the band wrote in their statement regarding the offense. Continue reading…