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Looking Back at the More Than 100 Bands That Played Ozzfest

How many of these do you remember from Ozzfest over the years? Continue reading…
Metallica to Reissue 'Reload' With 'Massive' Box Set

Metallica have announced a remastered, reissued version of their 1997 album 'Reload' with a 'massive' deluxe box set that'll be out in June. Continue reading…
Backlash Over Kid Rock's Army Helicopter Flight With Pete Hegseth

Kid Rock's recent Army Apache helicopter flight courtesy of Pete Hegseth is generating some social media pushback. Continue reading…
10 Nearly Perfect 1980s Rock Albums (+ the Songs That Must Go)

These 1980s rock albums have stood the test of time, but not every song should stay. Continue reading…
Slipknot Classic Lands in Short Film From Iconic Fashion Brand

A classic Slipknot song has received placement in a new short film promoting the Gucci fashion brand. Continue reading…
VOTE: Better New Rock Hall Inductee - Billy Idol vs. Iron Maiden

Which new Rock Hall inductee do you prefer - Billy Idol or Iron Maiden? Vote in the Loudwire Nights poll. Continue reading…
7 Big Rock + Metal Sets From 2026 Sick New World Las Vegas

Check out the setlists and see some of the big moments from the 2026 Sick New World festival in Las Vegas. Continue reading…
Bring Me the Horizon Add 8-Date 2026 North American Fall Tour

Bring Me the Horizon have booked a short run of shows for fall 2026 with most of the dates taking place in Canada. Continue reading…
Dave Grohl Names Huge '90s Grunge Band as His 'Favorite Band Now'

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl told Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe that Alice In Chains are like his 'favorite band now' after playing them for his daughters. Continue reading…
Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth Unveils Summer 2026 Tour Dates

The shows are in support of their third album, 2025 'The End.' Continue reading…
11 Prog Metal Bands Whose Third Album Is Their Best

You can probably guess at least two of them! Continue reading…
Megadeth Just Did Something Live for the Second Time Ever

Fans in Columbia got a real treat from Megadeth as the band did something for just the second time in their history. Continue reading…
Kreator Combatting 'Negative Energies' With New Album

The Kreator leader says though the world climate influenced their new record, he views it as a way to deliver a unifying message amidst all the negativity. Continue reading…
Eva Under Fire Interview — New Album, New Tour, Therapy + More

Eva Under Fire's Eva joins Loudwire Nights to help fans get ready for their new album, 'Villainous,' and their massive tour alongside Five Finger Death Punch. Continue reading…
Slam Dunk Festival Director Steps Down Amid Assault Allegations

"While he strongly refutes these allegations, the director in question has agreed, . . . to step down . . . while this matter is ongoing," the festival announced on social media last Friday (April 24). Continue reading…