Loudwire Hard Rock and Metal Artist-Musician News

The latest music news from LoudWire on artists new releases and where to get new mp3 songs.

Everything hard rock + metal

Metallica Song's Bass Solo Was Supposed to Be Hammett Guitar Solo

Robert Trujillo says it was Cliff Burton who changed the trajectory of the song. Continue reading…
Behemoth + Slaughter to Prevail Shows in Turkey Canceled

Behemoth and Slaughter to Prevail members have responded to their shows in Istanbul being canceled by the Turkish government. Continue reading…
Mick Jagger’s Fiancée Melanie Attacked Outside London Club

Melanie Hamrick claims she was physically attacked outside London’s ultra-exclusive Annabel’s club in a now-deleted Instagram post. Continue reading…
3 Doors Down Members Pay Tribute to Late Singer Brad Arnold

Chris Henderson, Greg Upchurch and Justin Biltonen have weighed in with social media tributes saluting late 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold. Continue reading…
Why Isn't 'Shot in the Dark' on Ozzy's Greatest Hits Albums?

Despite being one of the singer's five highest-charting songs, it is routinely left off Osbourne's career-spanning compilations. Continue reading…
What Life Was Really Like in the 1980s, In Photos

If you grew up in the ’80s, these snapshots will feel like your own family album. Continue reading…
Nigel Dupree Preps New Band For Live Shows, More New Music + More

Nigel Dupree joins Loudwire Nights to dive into his new band, Nigel and the Heat, and opens up about their plans for new music and touring. Continue reading…
Ex-Mushroomhead Singer Settles Royalty Lawsuit Against Drummer

Jeffrey Nothing reveals that a lawsuit over unpaid royalties has been resolved with his former band. Continue reading…
Why Didn't Green Day Go Political at Super Bowl? — A Theory

One theory proposed on social media is that Green Day's political silence in their Super Bowl kickoff performance was so that Bad Bunny's messaging would be at the forefront. Continue reading…
Alternative and Shoegaze '90s Stars Form New Band Good Day Father

Belly's Tanya Donnelly and Catherine Wheel's Brian Futter have found a new musical vehicle with their band Good Day Father. Continue reading…
David Draiman Has a ‘Radical’ Idea for a Music Festival

Disturbed vocalist David Draiman has called for 'any festival organizer' to set up a festival with musicians from across the political spectrum. Continue reading…
The Hair Metal Band Fox News Host Wanted for Super Bowl Halftime

Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy has since responded to the suggestion the band should make a Super Bowl halftime appearance. Continue reading…
Olympic Snowboarder Listened to Metal Band Before Difficult Stunt

Team Great Britain snowboarder Mia Brookes rocked out some Pantera ahead of her medal-determining jump at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Continue reading…
The Best Rock Music Video of Each Year of the 1980s

The music video evolved from low budget performance clips to full-fledged cinematic narratives as the popularity of videos increased in the 1980s. Continue reading…
Kid Rock Opens Up on Lip Syncing Claims at His Halftime Show

Was this thing pre-recorded or not? Continue reading…