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8 Essential Thrash Albums Every Metalhead Should Own on Vinyl

Here are 8 essential thrash metal albums that every metal enthusiast should own, whether they are new to thrash or new to collecting vinyl. Continue reading…
Better Ozzy-Featuring Album - 'Blizzard of Ozz' vs. 'Paranoid'

Which is the better Ozzy-featuring album - his solo debut 'Blizzard of Ozz' or the Black Sabbath classic 'Paranoid'? Vote in the Loudwire Nights poll. Continue reading…
10 Times Ozzy Osbourne Was the Nicest Guy on Earth

The 'Prince of Darkness' actually has a very present nice side. See some of the wholesome moments from throughout his career. Continue reading…
Foo Fighters Drop Surprise Cover of 80-Second Song

Ahead of their 30th anniversary, Foo Fighters have issued an 80-second cover song that ties 1995 to 2025. Continue reading…
Saxon Cancel 10 Tour Dates, Biff Byford in for Emergency Surgery

A total of 10 summer concerts have been canceled as a result. Continue reading…
Ozzy Osbourne's Bat-Biting Debacle - What REALLY Happened

Seventeen-year-old Mark Neal had no idea his stunt would become one of the most infamous tales in rock history. Continue reading…
Brian Burkheiser Breaks Silence on I Prevail Split

The former I Prevail vocalist addresses his split from the band and urges fans not to take sides while rallying support for the group's current tour. Continue reading…
The Best Hard Rock Album for Each Year of the '90s

Punk, grunge, nu-metal, funk rock and more made it a truly eclectic time to be a rock music fan. Continue reading…
K.K. Downing Releases New Song, Looks Back on History of Priest

K.K. Downing celebrates his new version of Judas Priest's "Never Satisfied" and looks back on Priest's early days with Black Sabbath. Continue reading…
Mystery Band President Book First-Ever Tour With Metalcore Band

After playing their first show at Download Festival, President have booked their first extended touring for early 2026 with Architects headlining. Continue reading…
WIN: Limited-Edition Box Set of Ozzy's Solo Catalog on Vinyl

This is your chance to win Ozzy's complete solo discography on vinyl. Continue reading…
Shadows Fall's Brian Fair Provides New Music Update

The Shadows Fall frontman talks with Full Metal Jackie about the band's musical return after over a decade without new music. Continue reading…
The 5 Best Prog Metal Covers of Black Sabbath Songs

Giving the prog treatment to the masters of reality . . . and of heavy metal! Continue reading…
Ozzy Osbourne Albums Ranked From Worst to Best

All aboard, ah-hahaha! Continue reading…
Faith No More's Mike Bordin Recalls Powerful Encounter With Ozzy

The Faith No More drummer shared some very encouraging words with the beloved Prince of Darkness after their 1990 live collaboration. Continue reading…