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Favorite Major League Baseball Teams of Big Rock + Metal Artists

Does your team have the best list of rockers cheering them on? Continue reading…
The Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums of 2026

A lot to look forward to. Continue reading…
Korn Classic Goes Viral on TikTok (Thanks to a Swedish Pop Star)

Fans have taken the pop star's dance and applied it to something way heavier on TikTok. Continue reading…
Why Sevendust Almost Retired Recently, Then Decided Not To

Drummer Morgan Rose revealed that Sevendust almost retired recently but decided to keep touring until they feel they can't anymore. Continue reading…
Return to Dust Interview - 'We Want to Keep It Fresh'

Return to Dust join Loudwire Nights to discuss the success of their song, "Bored," open up about the sound of their band and much more in this new interview. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Canadian Thrash Metal?

They didn't reach the same commercial heights as their Bay Area brethren, but they still rocked. Continue reading…
Caleb Shomo Responds to Beartooth's 'Free' Backlash

Chris Fronzak and David Draiman both chimed in with their opinions on the song and video. Continue reading…
Judge Rules on Wes Scantlin 2025 Drug Arrest

Scantlin was arrested in March 2025 and will now undergo a one-year drug diversion program. Continue reading…
New Found Glory Guitarist Posts Message After Brain Surgery

The New Found Glory guitarist underwent brain surgery late last month after three brain tumors were discovered after a CT scan. Continue reading…
Brittany Furlan Granted Restraining Order Against Ronnie Radke

Brittany Furlan has been granted a restraining order against Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke following the catfish scandal between them. Continue reading…
Parkway Drive Post Emotional Apology Over Associate's Sex Offense

The Parkway Drive singer emotionally addressed the recent court case surrounding a past associate's involvement in a sexual assault on a minor. Continue reading…
Summer Slaughter 2026 Lineup + Tour Dates Announced

Hatebreed lead the way with a brutal lineup behind them. See all of the Summer Slaughter tour dates here. Continue reading…
The Huge Metallica Song Actor Elijah Wood Can No Longer Listen To

'Lord of the Rings' actor Elijah Wood revealed that he can no longer listen to Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' because his son played it so much. Continue reading…
March Madness - Vote for Best Band of the '70s, '80s, '90s + '00s

Now, 16 rock and metal bands remain as Round 2 of Loudwire's March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament is here. Vote now! Continue reading…
Whatever Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of 2006?

In a year with a great influx of new talent, we had supergroups, new solo projects, emerging metalcore acts, rising alt-rock heroes and more capturing our attention in 2006. Continue reading…