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Better 2025 Album - 'Don't Go in the Forest' vs. 'private music'

Vote for either Avatar's 'Don't Go in the Forest' or Deftones' 'private music' as the best 2025 rock album in Loudwire Nights' Chuck's Fight Club poll. Continue reading…
2 Metal Bands Among the 25 Biggest Touring Acts of the Millennium

While only two metal acts made it, the rock world is represented by a wealth of acts amongst the Top 25 touring acts since 2001. Continue reading…
Suicide Silence Co-Founder Announces Hiatus in New Statement

Suicide Silence will be without their longest-tenured guitarist for the foreseeable future. Continue reading…
TouchTunes Names Most Played Current + Classic Rock Songs of 2025

The tally is in, revealing the most played current and classic rock songs on over 65,000 TouchTunes jukeboxes in 2025. Continue reading…
Two Metallica Fans Earn Lifetime Ban From Stadium After Stunt

Two Metallica fans have received a lifetime ban by an Australian venue after scaling a speaker tower during a November 2025 show. Continue reading…
Gene Simmons Still Needling Ace Frehley After His Death

"Falling down the stairs — I’m not a doctor — doesn’t kill you. There may have been other issues, and it breaks my heart." Continue reading…
Avenged Sevenfold + Good Charlotte Announce 2026 Tour Dates

Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte have announced a 2026 North American co-headlining tour that spans through the summer. Continue reading…
Converge Drummer 'Lucky to Be Alive' Following Hit-and-Run Crash

Converge drummer Ben Koller shares photos from brutal crash that he says was a hit-and-run. Continue reading…
Megadeth’s Farewell Idea Started Over Dave Mustaine's Arthritis

Dave Mustaine revealed that the arthritis in his hands is what ultimately led to him deciding to do a final album and farewell tour with Megadeth. Continue reading…
I Prevail Singer Confesses Surprising Condition for Stage Fright

I Prevail's Eric Vanlerberghe shares his conditional issue with stage fright and discusses the band's 'Violent Nature' album with Full Metal Jackie. Continue reading…
The 11 Best Prog Rock Albums of 2025

These records made 2025 a remarkable year for progressive rock! Continue reading…
INTERVIEW: Shaun Morgan Looks Back at Earliest Days of Seether

Seether's Shaun Morgan discusses the band's earliest days, what he thinks releasing new music will look like and how fatherhood affects his songwriting. Continue reading…
Joe Perry Sheds New Light on the Future of Aerosmith

The revered guitarist offers some vague but enticing tidbits on what the future might hold for Aerosmith. Continue reading…
Jack Osbourne + Wife Aree Reveal They're Having Another Baby

"It’s very much taken energy out of the grieving side of things and parked in a bit more hopefulness," Jack Osbourne said of how the happy news has helped him cope with the death of father Ozzy. Continue reading…
The '90s Rock Album Adam Sandler Always Loved to Listen To

Sandler recalls his love of this mid-'90s grunge era classic while touring the country doing stand-up. Continue reading…