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The 11 Best Black Metal Lyricists

Black metal is (intellectual) warfare. Continue reading…
Scott Weiland's 5 Most Underrated Songs

Join us in celebrating the career of the generational talent Scott Weiland! Continue reading…
The Best Pop-Punk Album of Every Year From 1980 to 1989

The genre's early sound started to take shape during this decade. Continue reading…
45 Bands 2026 Vans Warped Tour Announced This Past Week

Killswitch Engage, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday and Simple Plan are among the latest acts added for the 2026 edition of the Vans Warped Tour. Continue reading…
Punk In The Park 2026 Canceled Over Political Backlash

More bands dropped from the fest, just hours before organizers called the whole thing off. Continue reading…
Ex-Escape the Fate Guitarist Speaks Out on Firing + Allegations

Former Escape the Fate guitarist T.J. Bell also calls out a 'well-known public figure' for helping spread the allegations. Continue reading…
See + Hear Gerard Way's Brutal Guest Turn on New Death Metal Song

The My Chemical Romance frontman lends his talents to the title track off Frozen Soul's upcoming album, 'No Place for Warmth.' Continue reading…
The 'Big 4' Bands of '80s Rock

If we had to choose four bands to define rock 'n' roll in the 1980s, it would be these four because of their lasting legacies. Continue reading…
Zakk Wylde Interview: Black Label Society's New Album + More

Zakk Wylde dives into the upcoming release of Black Label Society's new album, reflects on the legacy of Pantera and pays tribute to the boss, Ozzy Osbourne. Continue reading…
18 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Social Distortion, Between the Buried and Me, Queens of the Stone Age and Flyleaf lead this week's new tour announcements. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
The Sebastian Bach Vocal Warm-Up Axl Rose Does All The Time

"In effect, I'm keeping my voice where it was when I was 19," the singer says. Continue reading…
Why Guns N' Roses Track Didn't Make It Into 'Melania' Documentary

A producer who worked on "Melania" claims some band members were for the idea but others wouldn't allow it. Continue reading…
Every Artist That's Opened for Metallica Over the Last 10 Years

We rounded up a list of every rock and metal band that have supported Metallica on tour between the years 2016 and 2026. Continue reading…
Interview: Turnstile's Franz Lyons Discusses Grammys, Latest LP

Bassist Franz Lyons joins Loudwire Nights to dive into Turnstile's latest successes, including picking up a couple of Grammy Awards in 2026. Continue reading…