The 5 Best Ballads in Black Metal
Black metallers too can excel at the art of narrative, sentimental and romantic poetry. Grab a bottle of whiskey and drown in the waves of emotion provided by these 5 Continue Reading
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Rob Halford Got Married Last Year, Shares Wedding Details
The Metal God also shares his advice for a successful relationship. Continue reading…
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Who are The Clerk and Marianne on My Chemical Romance’s Tour?
The identities and backgrounds of the performers behind The Clerk, Marianne and other characters featured during My Chemical Romance’s Long Live The Black Parade tour. Continue reading…
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A Four-Part Rave For Geese’s ‘Getting Killed,’ The Best Indie Album Of 2025
Lewis Evans/Derrick Rossignol I. “I DON’T DESERVE THIS/NOBODY DESERVES THIS” Music critics like to do this thing where they point to an album or a song and declare, “This music Continue Reading
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Jon Schaffer Calls Ex Iced Earth Singer ‘Poser’ Over Jan. 6 Flip
Jon Schaffer may be asking forgiveness for Stu Block amongst his fans, but he does call out the Iced Earth singer for one move after the Jan. 6 riot. Continue Continue Reading
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Foxing Announce They’re Going On An Indefinite Hiatus After 14 Years As A Band
Foxing After releasing five albums and garnering critical acclaim, St. Louis rock/emo band Foxing might just be done for good: The group just announced they’re going on an indefinite hiatus. Continue Reading
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Who Had the Best Hard Rock Song for Each Year of the 1990s?
The 1990s gave us a wide array of rock music and we break down the best rock song of each year in the last decade of the 20th century. Continue Continue Reading
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Better Hard Rock Style – Power Ballads vs. Mosh Pit Anthems
What’s the better hard rock style — the tender-hearted power ballads or the aggressively rocking mosh pit anthems? Here’s your chance to vote in this week’s Loudwire Nights poll. Continue Continue Reading
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The ‘Daft Punk Experience’ In ‘Fortnite’ Will Honor The Electronic Duo’s Enduring Legacy
Fortnite Fortnite goes hard when it comes to getting the music world involved in their goings-on. This year, they’ve teamed up with stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, and Gorillaz. Continue Reading
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The Best + Worst Synth-Era Albums From 5 Classic Prog Rock Bands
Some of them are the bands’ worst albums PERIOD. Continue reading…
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Bad Omens Play Two Songs Live for First Time at Louder Than Life
In general, their set was a highlight of the festival so far! Continue reading…
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Bands Who Reunited Less Than 5 Years After Their Farewell Tour
Looking back at how long it took these acts to return after telling their fans they were done for good. Continue reading…
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My Chemical Romance To Headline These Major Festivals In 2026
After a triumphant North American tour, My Chemical Romance are set for a big return to the festival scene in 2026. Continue reading…
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What Rock + Metal Vocalists Should NEVER Do Before Going Onstage
We asked a bunch of rock and metal singers this question. Here’s what they said! Continue reading…
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Morrissey Cancels Concerts Amid Serious ‘Death Threat’ Concerns
Two Morrissey shows are off after the singer reveals ‘credible death threat’ in recent days. Continue reading…
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Every Sigur Rós Studio Album, Ranked
Chloe Kritharas/Merle Cooper Sigur Rós are a millennial band in the truest sense — not because they are inordinately popular with millennials compared to other demographics, though that might be Continue Reading
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Tour Time: 11 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week
See where you can catch MGK, Sammy Hagar, Heart and Sabaton and get ticketing info for each. Continue reading…
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Sandy Ortega Channels Andalusian Fire in New York Guitar Showcase
Sandy Ortega has spent a lifetime chasing sound, and at 66, the New York-born guitarist and composer is finally sharing the fruits of that pursuit with the public. On October Continue Reading
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Chris Cornell’s ‘Higher Truth’ – 10 Years Later
Revisiting Chris Cornell’s ‘Higher Truth’ through the lens of a decade gone by. Continue reading…
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Interview: Spencer Charnas Reflects On Ice Nine Kills’ Debut
Spencer Charnas discusses Ice Nine Kills’ new song, “The Great Unknown,” his first-ever full-length movie project and the 20th anniversary of his debut album. Continue reading…
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