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11 Essential '90s Punk Albums You Should Own on Vinyl

If you love punk music, specifically from the 1990s, you absolutely need these titles in your collection. Continue reading…
Best Gifts for Rock and Metal Fans: Vinyl, Merch + More

Skip the generic gifts. Here’s the must-have vinyl, merch, gear, coffee and collectibles every rock fan actually wants. Continue reading…
Zoo Lions' Unexpected Reaction to Man Playing '90s Rock Hit

Zoo lions had an amazing reaction to a man playing them an acoustic version of Guns N' Roses '90s ballad 'November Rain.' Continue reading…
David Ellefson Joins Metal Church, First Song Off New Album

Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson is now playing with Metal Church and you can hear their first new song together, 'F.A.F.O.' Continue reading…
Lacey Sturm Reflects on Career, Friendships + More

At Louder Than Life, Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf caught up with Loudwire's Kat Mykals and reflected on her career, friendships she's made and more. Continue reading…
Win an Aerosmith-Yungblud Guitar + 'One More Time' Vinyl EP

Make sure you enter to win an Aerosmith and Yungblud branded Les Paul Epiphone special guitar along with a vinyl version of the 'One More Time' EP. Continue reading…
18 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Get the details on new tours from The Devil Wears Prada, Motley Crue and Lamb of God among others. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

Your 2025 hard rock and metal album release calendar is here! Continue reading…
John Bush's 5 Favorite Live Albums When He Was a Teenager

John Bush (Armored Saint, Category 7, ex-Anthrax) takes us back to the live records he loved during his childhood. Continue reading…
Jay Weinberg Shares Crushing First Solo Song 'Sandstone'

Jay Weinberg shared his very first solo song called 'Sandstone' featuring George Clarke of the blackgaze band Deafheaven. Continue reading…
Kerry King + Rob Halford Name Their Favorite Mastodon Songs

See what the Slayer guitarist and the Judas Priest singer picked as their favorite Mastodon songs as the group celebrates 25 years together. Continue reading…
5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Midwest Emo

It's time to debunk some myths about Midwest emo and the bands behind the music. Continue reading…
Live Interview: Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström + Exclusive Vinyl

Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström joins Loudwire Nights’ Chuck Armstrong for a live chat about the new album, 'Don’t Go in the Forest,' plus an exclusive vinyl variant you can only get through Loudwire. Continue reading…
Two Metal Acts Made Billboard's 50 Best Rock Bands List

Two iconic metal acts actually made the cut for Billboard's 50 Best Rock Bands list. Do you agree? Continue reading…
The Best Prog Song by 5 Hair Metal Bands

Approach these songs with an open mind and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Continue reading…