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5 ‘90s Hard Rock Bands That Should’ve Been Bigger

Hard rock didn’t disappear in the ’90s; it just went underground. These bands should've been much bigger. Continue reading…
Jack White Blasts Trump for Racist Obama Video

"This post would basically get anyone, at any job fired immediately... except for arguably the most important position in the world." Continue reading…
Maynard James Keenan Told Steve-O That Tool Are 'Grandpa Music'

He might have a point. Continue reading…
Enter to Win Puscifer's New 'Normal Isn't' Album on Vinyl!

Here's your chance to win Puscifer's new 'Normal Isn't' album on vinyl thanks to Loudwire Nights. Continue reading…
Grunge Super Bowl Prop Bet Seeing 'Suspicious' Betting Action

Which Seattle grunge band's music will be played first leading into a block of Super Bowl commercials? Betting has reportedly shifted significantly leading into Friday. Continue reading…
Was Rock the Country's South Carolina Festival Canceled?

The July 25-26 festival is no longer mentioned at the festival's website. What happened? Continue reading…
Shinedown Drop Off Rock the Country Festival

"We do not want to participate in something we believe will create further division," the band said. Continue reading…
The 38 2026 Warped Tour Bands Announced This Week

Who's playing the 2026 Vans Warped Tour? Ice Nine Kills, Jimmy Eat World, Papa Roach and New Found Glory were among the first week reveals. Continue reading…
The Best Song off Every 'Big 4' Grunge Album

We looked at every album by the 'Big 4' of grunge — Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam — and picked the best song off each. Continue reading…
17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

The Jelly Roll-Post Malone stadium trek and new tours for Godsmack, Motionless in White and Buckcherry lead this week's new tour announcements. Continue reading…
Zahna + Brian 'Head' Welch Dive Into New Song 'Defiler'

Zahna and Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch discuss XOVR Records, their new song, "Defiler," Korn's lasting legacy and much more in this exclusive interview. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Twisted Sister Cancel Reunion Tour Plans Due to Snider's Health

"I'd rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self," Dee Snider said while announcing the news. Continue reading…
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Shares a Concern About Yungblud's Career

The Megadeth leader has some advice after Yungblud's 2025 was highlighted by some of his collaborations. Continue reading…
Skid Row On the Hunt for New Singer With Big Announcement

Think you've got the pipes to front the band? Find out how to shoot your shot now. Continue reading…