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Cristina Scabbia's Five Favorite Lacuna Coil Songs to Play Live

They include newer singles and an older classic that might be Lacuna Coil's best song to date! Continue reading…
Jack White Mocks Trump's Plan to Sign U.S. Paper Currency

The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced that Donald Trump’s “signature will appear on future U.S. paper currency,” and Jack White isn't happy about it. Continue reading…
Ex-Manowar Guitarist Ross 'The Boss' Friedman Dies at 72

The legendary guitarist was diagnosed with ALS just last month. Continue reading…
Backstory to My Chemical Romance's 'Phantom' T-Shirt Explained

As with everything My Chemical Romance, there is more to this story than just another T-shirt being for sale on their website. Continue reading…
March Madness Rd 3 - Vote for Best '70s, '80s, '90s + '00s Bands

Vote now in the third round of Loudwire's March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament Continue reading…
Grammy-Winning Metal Song Used in Baseball Team’s 2026 Hype Video

Turnstile's Grammy-winning 'Birds' soundtracks the 2026 Baltimore Orioles hype video. Continue reading…
Setlist + Video - Arch Enemy Play First Show With Lauren Hart

Hart recently replaced lead vocalist Alissa White-Gluz after her 11-year tenure with the band. Continue reading…
The Best + Worst Song off Every Guns N' Roses Album

These are the best and worst songs off every Guns N' Roses album from 'Appetite for Destruction' through 'Chinese Democracy.' Continue reading…
Guns N' Roses Announce Lineup Change for 2026 World Tour

They'll be down one key reunion-era member. Continue reading…
17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

Tours featuring 311 and The Dirty Heads, Coheed and Cambria, Corrosion of Conformity and the Summer Slaughter tour were all announced this past week. Continue reading…
Black Label Society Ballad 'Ozzy's Song' Is Out - Audio + Lyrics

The emotional ballad 'Ozzy's Song' closes out Black Label Society's new album 'Engines of Demolition.' Continue reading…
Interview - The Warning Are Ready For Their New Album This Year

The Warning's Daniela, Paulina and Alejandra Villareal Vélez discuss their latest song, "Kerosene," the new album that's coming this year and more. Continue reading…
The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
How a Rock Band (+ Others) Gamed an Algorithm to Sell Tickets

It seems that the possibility of drama really does draw your attention. Continue reading…
The Record Deal That Changed Rock History

There was a bidding war over Guns N' Roses in 1986 and they ultimately signed with Geffen Records, a move that changed rock history. Continue reading…