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Greta Van Fleet Share Cryptic Video + Fans Think They Broke Up

Greta Van Fleet shared a cryptic video on social media thanking fans for the 'wild ride' and people are worried that they broke up. Continue reading…
Steve Evetts' Recording Studio Lost in Massive New Jersey Fire

A massive fire in Belleville, New Jersey on Sunday tore through a recording studio owned by Steve Evetts, who has worked with the likes of Every Time I Die, Sepultura and The Dillinger Escape Plan. Continue reading…
Axl Rose Reveals What Inspired Izzy Stradlin's Lyrics on GN'R Hit

Axl Rose told the crowd at a Guns N' Roses show what inspired Izzy Stradlin to write the lyrics to the song 'You Could Be Mine.' Continue reading…
VOTE: Better Upheaval Festival Headliner - Papa Roach vs. Gojira

Choose between Upheaval Festival headliners Papa Roach and Gojira in this week's Chuck's Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show. Continue reading…
Hatebreed Denied Request to Toss Former Bassist's Lawsuit Claims

If the two sides can't settle, they may be headed for a jury trial. Continue reading…
Dave Grohl Shares Surprising ‘80s Inspiration for ‘Nevermind' Kit

The Foo Fighters frontman just met his inspiration for the drum kit he used to record Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album. Continue reading…
The Original Title Dave Grohl Had for New Foo Fighters Album

It turns out a movie beat Dave Grohl to the punch on his original potential title for the 'Your Favorite Toy' album. Continue reading…
Dave Mustaine Insists He Put Beef With Metallica to Rest Long Ago

Dave Mustaine once again said Megadeth's 'Ride the Lightning' was his way of paying respect to Metallica and that he doesn't want a feud with them. Continue reading…
Vinny Appice Feels Heaven and Hell Would've Continued

Each step in the band's reunion had been organic and Vinny Appice feels a new album would've happened if Dio's health had not taken a turn for the worse. Continue reading…
Eagles Reportedly Cut Festival Set Short Due to 'Medical Episode'

It forced them to drop one of their most famous songs for the first time in decades. Continue reading…
11 Prog Rock Bands Whose Third Album Is Their Best

These prog rock bands released great albums after, but nothing tops their third LP. Continue reading…
Win a VIP Trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan for Upheaval Festival

Gojira and Papa Roach are the headliners for the two-day festival. And you could be going! Continue reading…
Godsmack's Sully Erna Interview - New Tour, New Music + More

Sully Erna celebrates Godsmack's new live album, 'Live at Mohegan Sun,' discusses the future of new music and more in this exclusive interview. Continue reading…
Shannon Larkin Says Sully Erna 'Understood' Why He Left Godsmack

"Godsmack will persevere," Larkin also promised while reflecting on his departure from the band during a recent YouTube livestream. Continue reading…
Jason Newsted Celebrates 'Free and Clear' Cancer Update

The former Metallica bassist "underwent a procedure for throat cancer" in 2025, and he says that he's now living a more "clear-headed" lifestyle. Continue reading…