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Slayer Announce ANOTHER 40th Anniversary 'Reign in Blood' Show

Slayer have five dates in total booked for 2026 now. Continue reading…
KISS Kruise 2026 Las Vegas Lineup - Ace Frehley Tribute + More

The Las Vegas weekend will also include an all-star tribute to Ace Frehley. Continue reading…
Every Rock + Metal Song That Passed 1 Billion Spotify Streams in

Who says rock is dead? All these rock and metal songs that reached one billion streams on Spotify say otherwise! Continue reading…
Did mgk Just Diss Yungblud + The Osbournes on New Song?

Did the rapper just diss his former collaborator in song and call out the Osbournes in the process? Fans seem to think so. Continue reading…
Clive Burr's Niece Lizzy Rain to Make WWE Debut Next Week

The "Maiden of Metal" will compete in the NXT developmental division. Continue reading…
Chad Gray, Mudvayne + Hellyeah - Exclusive Interview

In Loudwire's Cover Story interview, Chad Gray chats with Chuck Armstrong about Mudvayne and Hellyeah and what he's doing now, 30 years later. Continue reading…
Fieldy Reveals Reason for Korn Exit, Clarifies Current Status

The founding Korn bassist explains what happened when he decided to take time off from the group and he clarifies his current status with the band. Continue reading…
6 Hair Metal Bands Whose Second Album Is Their Best

Not every band falls prey to the sophomore slump. Continue reading…
Traffic Co-Founder and 'We Just Disagree' Singer Dave Mason Dies

He also sat in with the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney before joining Fleetwood Mac. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band Announce Summer 2026 Tour

They'll alternate between headlining dates and opening for Blackberry Smoke. Continue reading…
Photos - 20 2000s Emo Stars, Then + Now

Was it all a phase? See what the stars of the 2000s emo era looked like then as well as today. Continue reading…
Slayer Book Pair of 'Reign in Blood' 40th Anniversary Tour Dates

Los Angeles and Minneapolis are getting Slayer shows playing 'Reign in Blood' in full for its 40th anniversary. Continue reading…
VOTE: Better Style - Collab Songs vs. Band Songs

Vote to hear either a block of rock collaborations or a collection of hit songs from big rock radio bands. Continue reading…
Guns N' Roses Cover Rare Punk Song Live for the First Time

The band add yet another unexpected song to their marathon live shows. Continue reading…
20 Most Metal Names of Marijuana Strains

For headbangers, these metallic marijuana strains are a must (if you're of legal age in an area that the sticky icky is legal). Continue reading…