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VOTE: Better New Song - 'See U In Hell' vs. 'Crying Fire'

This Chuck's Fight Club battle on Loudwire Nights pits new songs from Papa Roach and Avatar against each other with you having the final say. Continue reading…
How Linkin Park Just Made History Performing at Download Festival

Linkin Park, who has headlined England's Download Festival five times, served up a history-making performance thanks for vocalist Emily Armstrong. Continue reading…
6 Big Things That Happened at the 2026 Download Festival

The 2026 Download Festival gave us a festival first, some crowd chaos, a refresher on who's 'new' and some political messaging. Continue reading…
Rush Share Message to Fans After First 4 Reunion Shows

Rush have shared a message to their fans on social media following their first four reunion shows last week in Los Angeles. Continue reading…
See Mike Mangini's Statement After First Show With Godsmack

He nailed the gig with no rehearsal. Continue reading…
Enter to Win VIP Trip to Rocklahoma!

We have your chance to win flights, hotel and VIP tickets to the biggest Labor Day party in the country, Rocklahoma! Continue reading…
Jay Weinberg Welcomes His First Baby With Wife Chloe

Jay Weinberg has welcomed his first child with his wife Chloe, writing on social media that she and their newborn daughter are 'healthy and doing great.' Continue reading…
Dimmu Borgir's Silenoz Shares a Strength of Their Band

Silenoz gets into why his working relationship with Dimmu Borgir's Shagrath has thrived through the years. Continue reading…
5 Prog Rock Bands Who Only Have One Truly Great Album

We're far from the only ones who feel this way, okay?! Continue reading…
Ex-Jethro Tull Member Dee Palmer Dies at 88, Band Shares Tribute

Palmer contributed to many of Jethro Tull's greatest LPs, including 'Aqualung' and 'Thick as a Brick.' Continue reading…
Watch Rush Add Three Tour Debuts to Fourth Reunion Show Set List

The show included the first performance of "A Farewell to Kings" since 1979. Continue reading…
Butler - This Musician 'Showed Me What You Could Do With a Bass'

Hint: It's not the first time Geezer Butler has praised this "ultimate hero bass player." Continue reading…
5 Best Black Metal Covers of Thrash Songs

Metal on metal violence has been a real issue over the years, but let’s promote pan-metallic unity with these amazing black on thrash cover songs! Continue reading…
The Metal-Loving Former Knicks Dancer Behind Moves With Molly

After years of dancing for the Knicks, Molly Day is finding a new rhythm. Her unique fitness classes celebrate movement, metal music and authenticity. Continue reading…
34 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal

See photos of some of the most iconic rock and metal musicians who have come out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community over the years. Continue reading…