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7 Acts That Kept Blues Rock Alive in the 1980s

It may have been harder to find, but those keeping the blues alive in rock in the '80s were doing it well. Continue reading…
Will Soundgarden Tour Again?

Now that we've seen Soundgarden perform with a few different singers and they're almost done with their last album with Chris Cornell, will they tour again? Continue reading…
Better Foo Fighters Album - 'Foo Fighters' vs. 'But Here We Are'

Which is the better Foo Fighters album — their first ('Foo Fighters') or their most recent ('But Here We Are')? Vote in the Loudwire Nights poll. Continue reading…
Is Jay Weinberg's First Solo Song Coming This Month?

A cryptic Instagram could be a potential hint regarding what comes next for the drummer. Continue reading…
Zakk Wylde Names Ozzy Osbourne's Finest Qualities

Zakk Wylde speaking about his continued love of Black Sabbath's music and the qualities of Ozzy Osbourne that he most admired. Continue reading…
Three Days Grace Announce Massive 2026 'Alienation' World Tour

Three Days Grace will hit the road hard next year with a variety of special guests across three tour legs. Continue reading…
Foo Fighters Add 12 New European Shows to 2026 Tour

Foo Fighters have announced 12 new shows in Europe for the spring and summer of 2026 in addition to their North American stadium tour. Continue reading…
The 11 Best Prog Rock Albums of the 1990s (Ranked)

No matter where they land, these '90s prog rock records are among the best of all time! Continue reading…
The Darkness Bring Rock 'n' Roll Spectacle to Austin: Photos

These rock and roll party cowboys are the real deal. Continue reading…
Why Rollins + MacKaye's 'Great Project' Features Neither of Them

Henry Rollins recently cleared things up regarding a "great project" he's working on with Ian MacKaye. Continue reading…
Zakk Wylde Confirms He + Ozzy Osbourne Were Planning a New Album

He even reveals what it would've sounded like! Continue reading…
Jim Carrey Inducts Soundgarden Into Rock Hall - Read the Speeches

Actor Jim Carrey inducted Soundgarden into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. See his speech and the band's speeches. Continue reading…
Soundgarden's Emotional Rock Hall Performance Brings Surprise

The surviving members of Soundgarden were joined by Taylor Momsen and Brandi Carlile at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Continue reading…
Photos - 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper and Warren Zevon are among the artists being honored at this year's ceremony. Continue reading…
Iggy Pop Inducts White Stripes Into Rock Hall - Both Speeches

Read Jack White and Iggy Pop's speeches from the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading…