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Mudvayne Guitarist Launching New Band With His Brother

Mudvayne Guitarist Launching New Band With His Brother

June 05, 2026

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

21 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

June 05, 2026

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 Discusses Major Milestone in the Cramps' Legacy

June 05, 2026

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…

Metallica Set Sixth Big Record on Current 'M72' Tour

Metallica Set Sixth Big Record on Current 'M72' Tour

June 04, 2026

Metallica continue to break attendance records while out on their 'M72' World Tour in Europe. Continue reading…

The Magic Moment Amy Lee Shared With Her Son at Metallica Show

The Magic Moment Amy Lee Shared With Her Son at Metallica Show

June 04, 2026

Metal's biggest band was remarkably cool to their openers. Continue reading…

Bret Michaels' Guitarist Explodes on Freedom 250 Controversy

Bret Michaels' Guitarist Explodes on Freedom 250 Controversy

June 04, 2026

Bret Michaels' guitarist Pete Evick went off over the backlash received by Michaels after he was announced as a performer for the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair. Continue reading…

Black Crowes Frontman Hits Back After Onstage Comments Go Viral

Black Crowes Frontman Hits Back After Onstage Comments Go Viral

June 04, 2026

"I have to speak my mind," Chris Robinson tells UCR in a new conversation. Continue reading…

The Big Secret Tommy Lee Kept From People in School

The Big Secret Tommy Lee Kept From People in School

June 04, 2026

Tommy Lee shared that he took both tap and ballet dance lessons in his youth, finding an interest in the beat-driven experience of it all. Continue reading…

29 Bands We Need to Admit Are 'Dad Rock' Now (And it Hurts)

29 Bands We Need to Admit Are 'Dad Rock' Now (And it Hurts)

June 04, 2026

It's time to admit these bands are "dad rock," no matter how much we don't want to. Continue reading…

The Metal Bands Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Listened to in the ‘80s

The Metal Bands Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Listened to in the ‘80s

June 03, 2026

During a new interview, Soundgarden's Kim Thayil named the metal bands he listened to in the '80s when his band was first starting out. Continue reading…

How Sharon Osbourne Confronted Mötley Crüe's Partying Habits

How Sharon Osbourne Confronted Mötley Crüe's Partying Habits

June 03, 2026

Motley Crue sought revenge after being reprimanded for their hard partying backstage while on tour with Ozzy. Continue reading…

Guitarist Nita Strauss Celebrates Birth Of Son Maxwell James

Guitarist Nita Strauss Celebrates Birth Of Son Maxwell James

June 03, 2026

Strauss already has plans for baby Max when it's time to head back out on tour. Continue reading…

Weezer Drop New Collab, Announce 20th Album With Familiar Title

Weezer Drop New Collab, Announce 20th Album With Familiar Title

June 03, 2026

Weezer release their new collaboration with Wednesday on 'We Might as Well Be Strangers" along with details of their self-titled 20th studio album. Continue reading…

Guitarist William Reid Says Eddie Van Halen ‘Ruined Rock Guitar'

Guitarist William Reid Says Eddie Van Halen ‘Ruined Rock Guitar'

June 03, 2026

The Jesus and Mary Chain guitarist William Reid said Eddie Van Halen 'ruined rock guitar' and named which musician's riffs he thinks are 'better.' Continue reading…

Parkway Drive Bassist Apologizes for Problematic Past Rap Lyrics

Parkway Drive Bassist Apologizes for Problematic Past Rap Lyrics

June 03, 2026

The Parkway Drive bassist apologizes for his role in bringing problematic rap lyrics to light in a pre-Parkway project. Continue reading…

The Best Non-Album Song From 6 Big Hair Metal Bands

The Best Non-Album Song From 6 Big Hair Metal Bands

June 03, 2026

Thankfully they're all readily available now. Continue reading…

Amy Lee — Evanescence Interview

Amy Lee — Evanescence Interview

June 03, 2026

In Loudwire's Cover Story interview, Amy Lee dives deep into Evanescence's new album, 'Sanctuary,' and the power of music, lyrics and more. Continue reading…

Jimmy Chamberlin Interview: Smashing Pumpkins Tour, New Song

Jimmy Chamberlin Interview: Smashing Pumpkins Tour, New Song

June 03, 2026

Smashing Pumpkins' Jimmy Chamberlin discusses the band's next tour celebrating 'Mellon Collie,' and shares some details around a new song produced by Butch Vig. Continue reading…

Balmora Pull Out of Summer Tour, Address Status Following Scandal

Balmora Pull Out of Summer Tour, Address Status Following Scandal

June 02, 2026

Representatives for Balmora tell Loudwire that the band has bowed out of their summer touring while taking the time to determine their future. Continue reading…

Balmora Bassist - Band Is 'Nuked' Following Grooming Claims

Balmora Bassist - Band Is 'Nuked' Following Grooming Claims

June 02, 2026

Balmora bassist Danny Cueno has spoken out after the band's guitarist Jay Torblaa stepped down in the wake of grooming allegations. Continue reading…

Mastodon Announce 2026 Tour With Deafheaven + Alcest

Mastodon Announce 2026 Tour With Deafheaven + Alcest

June 02, 2026

After releasing a new song, Mastodon have announced a headlining tour with post-black metal/blackgaze bands Deafheaven and Alcest. Continue reading…

Castle Rat Announce Fall 2026 North American Headlining Tour

Castle Rat Announce Fall 2026 North American Headlining Tour

June 02, 2026

The medieval doom metal heatseekers beckon fans to help them defend "The Realm." Continue reading…

12 1996 Rock Song Lyrics You Still Sing Along To

12 1996 Rock Song Lyrics You Still Sing Along To

June 02, 2026

Thirty years may have passed, but we bet you still sing these parts when the song plays. Continue reading…

Mastodon Release New Song Honoring Late Guitarist Brent Hinds

Mastodon Release New Song Honoring Late Guitarist Brent Hinds

June 02, 2026

Mastodon have released a new song called "Your Ghost Again," which honors late band member Brent Hinds. Continue reading…

The Black Crowes' Robinson Booed After Mocking Fans’ ‘USA’ Chant

The Black Crowes' Robinson Booed After Mocking Fans’ ‘USA’ Chant

June 01, 2026

'I don't know what you have to be so proud of,' the singer reportedly said in response to the chant. Continue reading…

Better New Song - A Perfect Circle vs. Greta Van Fleet

Better New Song - A Perfect Circle vs. Greta Van Fleet

June 01, 2026

Vote for the better new song between A Perfect Circle's 'Starless' and Greta Van Fleet's 'Play Your Games.' Continue reading…

4 Takeaways From Yungblud's Idols World Tour - Review and Photos

4 Takeaways From Yungblud's Idols World Tour - Review and Photos

June 01, 2026

The sold-out trek has cemented the young Brit as one of rock's brightest current stars. Continue reading…

Sleep Theory's Statement on Fan Who Died After Missouri Festival

Sleep Theory's Statement on Fan Who Died After Missouri Festival

June 01, 2026

Sleep Theory have shared their condolences and donated to help offset medical funds after a fan was kicked in the head at a recent festival and later died. Continue reading…

Kim Thayil Opens Up on Final Moments With Chris Cornell

Kim Thayil Opens Up on Final Moments With Chris Cornell

June 01, 2026

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil opened up on Chris Cornell's shocking death in 2017 in his new memoir 'A Screaming Life.' Continue reading…

Metallica Set Yet Another Record While on 2026 Tour

Metallica Set Yet Another Record While on 2026 Tour

June 01, 2026

Metallica continue to set new attendance marks with their Saturday show at Berlin's Olympiastadion eclipsing 94,000 people. Continue reading…

Every Big Rock + Metal Album Released Each Day in June History

Every Big Rock + Metal Album Released Each Day in June History

June 01, 2026

Here is a breakdown of the best rock and metal albums of all-time that have been released form each day of June. Continue reading…

Armored Saint's Singer on Significance of 'Emotion Factory Reset'

Armored Saint's Singer on Significance of 'Emotion Factory Reset'

June 01, 2026

Armored Saint's John Bush speaks to Full Metal Jackie about the significance of their new 'Emotion Factory Reset' album title. Continue reading…

The 11 Best U.K. Prog Rock Groups of All Time

The 11 Best U.K. Prog Rock Groups of All Time

June 01, 2026

Unsurprisingly, most of them are from England! Continue reading…

Charles Michael Parks Jr. Celebrates New All Them Witches Album

Charles Michael Parks Jr. Celebrates New All Them Witches Album

June 01, 2026

Charles Michael Parks Jr. opens up about the history of All Them Witches and the journey that led to their latest album, 'House of Mirrors.' Continue reading…

Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in June

Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in June

June 01, 2026

June has a lot of birthdays, so see which rockers are blowing out the candles for this month. Continue reading…