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Aerosmith and John Lennon Producer Jack Douglas Dead at 80

His credits also include Cheap Trick, Patti Smith and more. Continue reading…
10 Overlooked 2000s Rock Albums That Should've Been Bigger

You may have missed them the first time around, but these 2000s rock albums definitely deserved more attention. Continue reading…
2 Big '80s + 2000s Rock Bands Perform at 'American Idol' Finale

Motley Crue and Shinedown were among the artists that performed during three-hour episode. Continue reading…
Black Veil Brides Book 16 Dates for Second Leg of 2026 Tour

Black Veil Brides have booked 16 more North American tour dates for the fall of 2026. Continue reading…
Bring Me the Horizon Singer Pelted With Phone at St. Louis Show

The singer completed the show despite telling the audience he felt dizzy from the experience. Continue reading…
Journey Adds New 'Final Frontier' Tour Dates

An additional leg has been added to the San Francisco group's ongoing farewell tour, starting in September in Los Angeles. Continue reading…
VOTE: Best Grunge Godfather - Nirvana vs. Pearl Jam

It's grunge's ground zero as we ask you to vote on the better grunge band between Nirvana and Pearl Jam on the 'Loudwire Nights' radio show. Continue reading…
Anthrax Announce First Album in a Decade, New Song Out Friday

It's their first full-length studio effort since 2016's 'For All Kings.' Continue reading…
8 Big Things That Happened at 2026 Welcome to Rockville Festival

Special moments from Guns N' Roses, Breaking Benjamin, DragonForce, Godsmack and more. Continue reading…
Metallica Made Concert History at First Show of 2026

They drew an enormous crowd at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. Continue reading…
11 Amazing Prog Rock Supergroups You Probably Never Knew About

If there's one thing we know about prog rock, it's that there's a LOT of side projects out there! Continue reading…
Terror's Scott Vogel Is Finding New Highs in 'Still Suffer' Album

Terror vocalist Scott Vogel tells Full Metal Jackie the big life event that is fueling the inspiration for their 'Still Suffer' album. Continue reading…
RHCP Sell Recorded Music Catalog for a Staggering Amount of Money

Wow, RHCP's music is worth A LOT of money! Continue reading…
'We’re Back, Baby!' - Greta Van Fleet Share New Song Snippet

Greta Van Fleet have officially disproven rumors of their breakup with an enthusiastic social media post that includes footage of them performing a new song. Continue reading…
Photos of 25 Rock Stars With Their Moms

Even rock's most unruly scoundrels soften up when their mothers are around. Continue reading…