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Huge First-Ever Achievement for Death Metal Just Happened

For the first time ever, a death metal tour played a historic venue in the United States. Continue reading…
The Most Played Song Live Off Every Slipknot Album

We went through Slipknot's setlist to find the most played song from every album. Continue reading…
Rolling Stones Announce Openers for '24 Hackney Diamonds Tour

A diverse range of artists will open the legends' U.S. concerts this year. Continue reading…
10 Funniest Rock + Metal Album Covers, Chosen by Don Jamieson

Comedian Don Jamieson picks the 10 funniest album covers in rock and metal. Continue reading…
Summer Slaughter Tour Lashes Out Over Negative Reaction to Lineup

After announcing a heavily criticized lineup, the Summer Slaughter tour went on a tantrum in the comments' of publications covering the announcement. Continue reading…
25 Rock + Metal Bands Featuring Kids of Rockstars

Generational talent, passing down rock and metal through the ages. Continue reading…
Why Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Didn't Want to Release 'Better Man'

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder recalls why he didn't want the band to release the song 'Better Man' from their 1994 album 'Vs.' Continue reading…
Moody Blues Co-Founder Mike Pinder Dead at 82

Keyboardist who quit in 1978 was iconic band’s last surviving original member. Continue reading…
Interview - Creed's First Reunion Shows in 12 Years

The members of Creed talk to Loudwire about their first reunion shows onboard the Summer of '99 cruise. Continue reading…
What Was Dimebag Darrell's Favorite Guitar Solo?

Pantera made an addition to their setlist during their most recent tour, a song that features the late Dimebag Darrell's favorite guitar solo. Continue reading…
Lineup Revealed for First Summer Slaughter Tour in Five Years

Welcome back Summer Slaughter! Things are about to get heavy! Continue reading…
Everyone Who Quit Fever 333 Announces New Band Together

After exiting Fever 333 in 2022, fans have been looking forward to what Stevis Harrison and Aric Improta would do next. Now we know. Continue reading…
The Foreigner Song Lou Gramm Wants to Play at Rock Hall Induction

The time allotment may impact what they play, but Gramm has one song he feels should be there. Continue reading…
All 2024 Heavy Music Awards Nominees Revealed for 10 Categories

Have your say in what was the best in heavy music over the last year. Continue reading…
Amy Lee Responds to Rumors That She's Linkin Park's New Singer

See what the Evanescence singer had to say and why her comments provide an interesting possibility. Continue reading…