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Jack + Sharon Osbourne Hit Back at Ozzy A.I. 'Cash Grab' Concern

Jack and Sharon Osbourne spoke at length during 'The Osbournes' podcast about the Ozzy A.I. and addressed pushback over 'cash grab' concerns. Continue reading…
Scott Ian Says This Is the 'Greatest Anthrax Song' in Our History

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian has called out a new song from their upcoming album Cursum Perficio as the greatest song of their career. Continue reading…
How Rush Honored Neil Peart at Their First Reunion Concert

The late drummer was still a major presence at Rush's 2026 tour start. Continue reading…
Kim Thayil Interview — Memoir, Early Days of Soundgarden + More

Soundgarden's Kim Thayil dives into his new memoir, 'A Screaming Life,' in this new interview with Loudwire Nights' Chuck Armstrong. Continue reading…
Rush Play First Reunion Show With New Lineup - Setlist + Video

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson kicked off their Fifty Something tour in Los Angeles. Continue reading…
Judge Rejects Manson's Request to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Judge Steve Cochran decided that the claims of Manson's former assistant, Ashley Walters, are "strong enough to let the case move forward." Continue reading…
Christian 'CC' Coma Exits Black Veil Brides' 2026 European Tour

Coma's exit is due to "an unfortunate personal and private matter," the band stated on June 6. Continue reading…
The Best Song on Every Motley Crue Album

From debaucherous tales of the Sunset Strip to chart-topping power ballads, Mötley Crüe have done it all. Here are the best songs from each of the Crüe's studio releases. Continue reading…
5 Best Black Metal Covers of Iron Maiden Songs

Enjoy these tributes to Iron Maiden by battle-hardened veterans of the darkest genre of them all. Continue reading…
21 Essential Nu-Metal Albums You Should Own on Vinyl

If you love nu-metal, you absolutely need these titles in your collection. Continue reading…
The 9 Biggest Rock + Metal Stars From Indiana

These are the biggest rock and metal stars from Indiana, which is ranked as the No. 17 state in the U.S. by population in 2026. Continue reading…
Mudvayne Guitarist Launching New Band With His Brother

Mudvayne's Greg Tribbett has formed a new band with his brother Derrick called Dead Wyte. Continue reading…
21 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

This week gives us new tours from Hollywood Undead and In This Moment, Castle Rat, Mastodon, Motionless in White and more. Continue reading…
Henry Rollins Discusses Major Milestone in the Cramps' Legacy

Henry Rollins dives into the story of the Cramps, from his personal love of the band to being part of the resurrection of the record label, Vengeance Records. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…