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Better Black Crowes Album — 'Money Maker' vs. 'Pound of Feathers'

Do you prefer The Black Crowes' 'Shake Your Money Maker' or their more recent 'A Pound of Feathers'? Vote your favorite in this week's Chuck's Fight Club poll on Loudwire Nights. Continue reading…
Korn Book First Full European + U.K. Tour in Over a Decade

Korn are making their way back to Europe and the U.K. with Architects, Youth Code and Pixel Grip for tour dates later this year. Continue reading…
The World's Greatest Homemade Guitars?

People can — and will — make a guitar out of just about anything. Continue reading…
Enter to Win Signed Vinyl + Concert Tickets From the Black Crowes

We have your chance to win signed vinyl and concert tickets from the Black Crowes! Continue reading…
David Gilmour Guitar Smashes Auction Record at $14.5M

Former highest-ever price drops to fourth after late billionaire Jim Irsay’s collection goes under the hammer, with Jerry Garcia and Kurt Cobain instruments also selling high Continue reading…
Band Director 'Might Be Addicted' After Viral Metallica Tattoo

Why a Virginia marching band director might be "addicted" to tattoos after his squad had a strong finish in a recent Metallica contest. Continue reading…
Vinnie Vincent's New Album Can Be Yours for $2 Million, But Why?

Vincent will allow the buyer to manufacture and sell vinyl and CDs of the long-awaited record. Continue reading…
Actor Javier Bardem Names Favorite Metal Bands at Oscars

Actor Javier Bardem named the heavy bands he'd play if he were the DJ during a red carpet interview at the 2026 Oscar Awards. Continue reading…
NOFX Guitarist Disputes Legal Action Claim Against Fat Mike

NOFX guitarist Eric Melvin claims he did not take legal action against Fat Mike and he joined the band at their documentary premiere over the weekend. Continue reading…
11 Prog Metal Bands Whose First Album Is Their Best

These prog metal bands started out with their strongest efforts! Continue reading…
Lamb of God Singer Lists 3 Things to Create a Better Society

Randy Blythe outlines three things we can be doing that would make for a more positive world to live in. Continue reading…
James Hetfield Got Engaged During Underwater Dive - See Photo

Get all the details on the Metallica frontman's engagement. Continue reading…
Motorhead, Rockers + Fans Pay Tribute to Guitarist Phil Campbell

Former Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell passed away over the weekend, and many rockers and fans (including the band itself) have paid tribute to him. Continue reading…
The Best Pop-Punk Album of Each Year of the 1990s

It's the decade that saw the genre explode into mainstream success. Continue reading…
Jack White's Mother, Teresa Gillis, Has Died at 95

White shared the tragic news on Instagram over the weekend. Continue reading…