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The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today

See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. Continue reading…
Turnstile Get Their Own Promotional Night With Baltimore Orioles

Hardcore music may have reached a new level with the Baltimore Orioles upcoming promotional night. Continue reading…
Looking Back at the 43 Bands Who Played Korn's Family Values Tour

How many of these do you remember from Korn's massive Family Values Tours? Continue reading…
There’s a New Travis Barker Documentary Coming to Hulu

The Blink-182's life-changing journey after his 2008 plane crash is at the center of the new Hulu documentary, 'Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear.' Continue reading…
Hear Korn's Fiery New Song 'Reward the Scars'

The grinding new song was inspired by 'Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred.' Continue reading…
Live Nation Launches Limited $30 Tickets for 2026 Shows

Find out how to see your favorite rock and metal bands this summer as part of Live Nation's 'Summer of Live' $30 ticketing promotion. Continue reading…
Slayer Announce ANOTHER 40th Anniversary 'Reign in Blood' Show

Slayer have five dates in total booked for 2026 now. Continue reading…
KISS Kruise 2026 Las Vegas Lineup - Ace Frehley Tribute + More

The Las Vegas weekend will also include an all-star tribute to Ace Frehley. Continue reading…
Rock + Metal Songs That Passed 1 Billion Spotify Streams in 2026

Who says rock is dead? All these rock and metal songs that reached one billion streams on Spotify say otherwise! Continue reading…
Did mgk Just Diss Yungblud + The Osbournes on New Song?

Did the rapper just diss his former collaborator in song and call out the Osbournes in the process? Fans seem to think so. Continue reading…
Clive Burr's Niece Lizzy Rain to Make WWE Debut Next Week

The "Maiden of Metal" will compete in the NXT developmental division. Continue reading…
Chad Gray, Mudvayne + Hellyeah - Exclusive Interview

In Loudwire's Cover Story interview, Chad Gray chats with Chuck Armstrong about Mudvayne and Hellyeah and what he's doing now, 30 years later. Continue reading…
Fieldy Reveals Reason for Korn Exit, Clarifies Current Status

The founding Korn bassist explains what happened when he decided to take time off from the group and he clarifies his current status with the band. Continue reading…
6 Hair Metal Bands Whose Second Album Is Their Best

Not every band falls prey to the sophomore slump. Continue reading…
Traffic Co-Founder and 'We Just Disagree' Singer Dave Mason Dies

He also sat in with the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney before joining Fleetwood Mac. Continue reading…