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Bret Michaels + More Booked For Freedom 250 Event in D.C.

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, Vanilla Ice and more will be among those performing at the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair this summer. Continue reading…
11 '80s Metal Songs With Socially Conscious Lyrics

The genre was much more than sex, drugs, partying and headbanging. Continue reading…
Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose + Rob Mailhouse - Dogstar Interview

In Loudwire's Cover Story interview, Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose and Rob Mailhouse chat with Chuck Armstrong about Dogstar's career and new album, 'All In Now.' Continue reading…
Sepultura Announce Last Show Ever, Farewell Tour Ending in 2026

Sepultura's long-running farewell tour now has a final date and location and some very special guests. Continue reading…
New Company Launches to Restart the Cramps' Record Label

Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye and several others are involved in a new company that is re-launching the Cramps' record label, Vengeance Records. Continue reading…
Down Announce 2026 North American Tour Dates With Helmet

The Pantera and C.O.C. supergroup are expected to release their first album in nearly 20 years later this year. Continue reading…
A Perfect Circle Debut First New Song in 8 Years, 'Starless'

"Starless," the first new song since A Perfect Circle released 'Eat the Elephant,' is out now. Continue reading…
ENTER NOW: Win a Trip to See the Foo Fighters in Cleveland, Ohio

Win a trip to Cleveland to experience the Foo Fighters LIVE in concert and check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading…
5 Bands Who Started Out As Death Metal But Aren't Anymore

These bands all began playing death metal but all wound up going down very, very different paths. Continue reading…
Ryan Perdz Preps For Debut Album, Discusses His Songwriting

In this exclusive conversation, Ryan Perdz opens up about his songwriting journey, how it feels to be releasing his debut album and more. Continue reading…
Ranking the Follow-Ups of Best-Selling '90s Albums by 20 Bands

How did some of rock's biggest bands do after scoring their biggest-selling albums in the '90s? We take a closer look and rank how each band did in trying to keep the success going. Continue reading…
Alter Bridge Book Late 2026 U.S. Tour With Big Wreck, Tim Montana

Alter Bridge will continue to support their new self-titled record with another U.S. tour. This time, they're bringing out Big Wreck and Tim Montana. Continue reading…
Dragonforce Announce First Headlining Tour With Alissa White-Gluz

DragonForce have announced a 2026 North American headlining tour which will be their first since revealing Alissa White-Gluz as their new vocalist. Continue reading…
The Best Prog Metal Song of Each Year Since 1985

Some of these were nearly impossible to decide! Continue reading…
Better Foo Fighters Album - 'Foo Fighters' vs. 'Your Favorite Toy

Vote for the better Foo Fighters album in this week's Chuck's Fight Club as we pit the band's self-titled debut against their recently released 'Your Favorite Toy.' Continue reading…