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Warped Tour Expanding Internationally in 2026 - See Where

The Vans Warped Tour has added two more locations for 2026 and both stops are outside of the U.S. Continue reading…
Joe Duplantier Injury Alters Gojira Tour Plans - See Statement

A recent Joe Duplantier hand injury has led Gojira to add a fill-in guitarist for their upcoming shows. Continue reading…
Guns N' Roses Reveal Names of Two Upcoming New Songs in 2025

Along with a tour announcement, Guns N' Roses shared that they will release two new songs titled 'Nothin'' and 'Atlas' in December of 2025. Continue reading…
The 51 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2025

Recapping the very best rock and metal albums of the year. Continue reading…
Trivium's Matt Heafy Drops Details of New Video Game Venture

Trivium's Matt Heafy shares his love of music scoring, details the mental and physical journey leading up to the 'Struck Dead' EP and more. Continue reading…
Guns N' Roses Announce Massive 2026 Tour - Over 40 Dates

Guns N' Roses have announced a new batch of 2026 North American tour dates, which are their first since the fall of 2023. Continue reading…
Tool Play Several Songs Live for the First Time in Over 20 Years

They also brought back a certain Black Sabbath cover AND offered the live debut of a 'Fear Inoculum' track! Continue reading…
Arch Enemy Part Ways With Alissa White-Gluz - See Statements

Both the band and White-Gluz have commented on the separation via social media. Continue reading…
5 '90s Grunge Lyrics That Are Just Too Painful

The 1990s grunge era often captured the moments that were the hardest to express; those raw moments are what continue to resonate with fans today. Continue reading…
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…