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The Reason Johnny Knoxville Turned Down Other Shows for 'Jackass'

Johnny Knoxville recalled turning down roles for other shows early in his career to pursue 'Jackass' because it allowed for more creative control. Continue reading…
19 Pinball Machines Rock + Metal Fans Wish They Owned

Metallica, Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden are among the bands who have already lent their names to stunning pinball machines. Continue reading…
Watch the Trailer for 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' Documentary

The film premieres exclusively in theaters on May 7. Continue reading…
Dave Grohl Used Music 'As a Crutch' After Taylor Hawkins’ Death

Foo Fighters frontman is finally opening up about the painful loss of his friend and bandmate. Continue reading…
The 25 Best Rock + Metal Albums of the 2020s (So Far)

There's no arguing that it's been a great decade for rock and metal. These 25 2020s albums prove it! Continue reading…
The Sheepdogs' Ryan Gullen + Ewan Currie Discuss New Album

Bassist Ryan Gullen and frontman Ewan Currie of the Sheepdogs celebrate their latest album, 'Keep Out of The Storm,' and reflect on the band's legacy. Continue reading…
Punk Singer Jello Biafra's Body 'Not Cooperating' After Stroke

An update on the singer's Facebook explained he continues to make progress following the stroke. Continue reading…
Tool's Maynard James Keenan on Separation of Church + State

Maynard James Keenan shares his views on the separation of church and state and how he thinks each entity should operate. Continue reading…
March Madness - Vote for Best Band of the '70s, '80s, '90s + '00s

Vote in the first round of Loudwire's March Madness: Decades of Destruction bracket tournament. Continue reading…
Kid Rock Reacts to Conan O'Brien's Oscars Joke

After Conan O'Brien cracked a Kid Rock joke in his Oscars monologue, Rock has since responded. Continue reading…
20 Songs That Shaped College Rock Radio in 1986

Let's hop in the way back machine and visit 1986 when R.E.M., The Smiths and more were ruling the college rock airwaves. Continue reading…
Trent Reznor Addresses Nine Inch Nails' Future at Tour Finale

Here's what he told the crowd during the last show of NIN's Peel It Back tour. Continue reading…
Better Black Crowes Album — 'Money Maker' vs. 'Pound of Feathers'

Do you prefer The Black Crowes' 'Shake Your Money Maker' or their more recent 'A Pound of Feathers'? Vote your favorite in this week's Chuck's Fight Club poll on Loudwire Nights. Continue reading…
Korn Book First Full European + U.K. Tour in Over a Decade

Korn are making their way back to Europe and the U.K. with Architects, Youth Code and Pixel Grip for tour dates later this year. Continue reading…
The World's Greatest Homemade Guitars?

People can — and will — make a guitar out of just about anything. Continue reading…