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9 Rock + Metal Bands Who Removed Their Music From Spotify In 2025

9 Rock + Metal Bands Who Removed Their Music From Spotify In 2025

December 20, 2025

At least nine rock and metal bands have removed their music from Spotify. And it's not just about how much they are getting compensated by the company either. Continue reading…

Metallica's James Hetfield Read a Classic Christmas Story

Metallica's James Hetfield Read a Classic Christmas Story

December 19, 2025

James Hetfield of Metallica narrates 'A Visit From St. Nicolas,' better known for its opening line, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.' Continue reading…

Hear Original Pantera Singer Terry Glaze's New Supergroup

Hear Original Pantera Singer Terry Glaze's New Supergroup

December 19, 2025

The supergroup will release its self-titled debut album next spring. Continue reading…

The 13 Best Rock Albums of 2025 (Ranked)

The 13 Best Rock Albums of 2025 (Ranked)

December 19, 2025

It was a great, wide-ranging year for hard rock music and here we rank the best rock albums of 2025. Continue reading…

Yngwie Malmsteen Calls Out Former Singers in New Statement

Yngwie Malmsteen Calls Out Former Singers in New Statement

December 19, 2025

The guitarist has hit out at multiple former singers using their association to him in order to promote their concerts. Continue reading…

17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

17 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

December 19, 2025

GWAR, Marilyn Manson and Lacuna Coil lead the list of acts just announcing new touring runs this past week. Continue reading…

Gary Hoey Interview: New Christmas Album, Health Scare + More

Gary Hoey Interview: New Christmas Album, Health Scare + More

December 19, 2025

Gary Hoey has a new Christmas album out, celebrating 30 years of Ho Ho Hoey, and he dives into it and much more in this new interview. Continue reading…

Here Are the Lyrics to Megadeth's New Song 'Let There Be Shred'

Here Are the Lyrics to Megadeth's New Song 'Let There Be Shred'

December 18, 2025

Megadeth live up to the title of their new single with the blistering 'Let There Be Shred.' Continue reading…

Christmas Tribute - Children's Choir Sings Ozzy's 'Dreamer'

Christmas Tribute - Children's Choir Sings Ozzy's 'Dreamer'

December 18, 2025

The viral video of a children's choir covering Ozzy has captured the attention of Sharon Osbourne. Continue reading…

Did You Know AC/DC's Christmas Song Is About Trump?

Did You Know AC/DC's Christmas Song Is About Trump?

December 18, 2025

“He was big news at the time," Angus Young explained. "So we thought we'd have a bit of fun and humor with it.” Continue reading…

Tom Morello Shares Story Behind New Song With Beartooth

Tom Morello Shares Story Behind New Song With Beartooth

December 18, 2025

Tom Morello celebrates the release of his latest solo track, "Everything Burns," featuring Beartooth and shares memories from Back to the Beginning. Continue reading…

Jane's Addiction Members Share New Statements, But Not Reuniting

Jane's Addiction Members Share New Statements, But Not Reuniting

December 17, 2025

Perry Farrell and the members of Jane's Addiction issued statements with each taking some blame and seemingly resolving some differences. Continue reading…

Why Taylor Momsen Finally Stopped Shunning Her 'Grinch' Past

Why Taylor Momsen Finally Stopped Shunning Her 'Grinch' Past

December 17, 2025

The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen explains why she decided to stop shunning her past as Cindy Lou Who in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas.' Continue reading…

Cheap Trick Address Backlash For Kennedy Center Appearance

Cheap Trick Address Backlash For Kennedy Center Appearance

December 17, 2025

Cheap Trick's recent tribute to KISS at the Kennedy Center Honors sparked controversy. Discover what led to the backlash from fans. Continue reading…

6 Ex-Mushroomhead Members Reuniting for 2 Shows Under New Name

6 Ex-Mushroomhead Members Reuniting for 2 Shows Under New Name

December 17, 2025

The masked nu-metallers have had a tumultuous lineup history. Continue reading…

23 Rock + Metal Bands That Called It Quits This Year (And Why)

23 Rock + Metal Bands That Called It Quits This Year (And Why)

December 17, 2025

From friendly grand farewell tours to arguments among members who couldn't go on any longer, here is a look at the rock and metal bands that broke up or decided to retire from the road in 2025. Continue reading…

Judge Rules on Ex-Assistant's Marilyn Manson Sexual Assault Suit

Judge Rules on Ex-Assistant's Marilyn Manson Sexual Assault Suit

December 17, 2025

The sexual assault lawsuit filed by former Marilyn Manson assistant Ashley Walters has once again been dismissed. Continue reading…

Yungblud Refutes Howard Stern's Claim That 'Rock Is Dead'

Yungblud Refutes Howard Stern's Claim That 'Rock Is Dead'

December 17, 2025

Yungblud refuted Howard Stern's suggestion that 'rock is dead' and named six current bands that prove the genre is actually thriving. Continue reading…

Josh Barber Celebrates Idle Heirs' Debut LP, 'Life Is Violence'

Josh Barber Celebrates Idle Heirs' Debut LP, 'Life Is Violence'

December 17, 2025

Producer Josh Barber celebrates the debut album from Idle Heirs, discusses being on the road with Cold and hints at several projects he's currently working on. Continue reading…

Most Collected Rock + Metal Albums on Vinyl in 2025

Most Collected Rock + Metal Albums on Vinyl in 2025

December 16, 2025

Deftones and Sleep Token among most collected albums in 2025. Continue reading…

Marilyn Manson Announces First 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

Marilyn Manson Announces First 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

December 16, 2025

Only a handful of dates. Continue reading…

Testament Announce 2026 U.S. Tour With Fellow Thrash Veterans

Testament Announce 2026 U.S. Tour With Fellow Thrash Veterans

December 16, 2025

Loudwire's 'Best Metal Album of 2025' winners are gearing up for a busy 2026. Continue reading…

New Evanescence Album to Arrive in 2026, Says Amy Lee

New Evanescence Album to Arrive in 2026, Says Amy Lee

December 16, 2025

Amy Lee shared that Evanescence's album will be out in 2026, most likely in the spring, but she still has 'some lyrics' left to write for it. Continue reading…

'Spinal Tap' Band + Cast Members Pay Tribute to Rob Reiner

'Spinal Tap' Band + Cast Members Pay Tribute to Rob Reiner

December 16, 2025

Two of the three Spinal Tap members have weighed in on the death of Rob Reiner. Continue reading…

20 Rock + Metal Bands Who Reunited in 2025

20 Rock + Metal Bands Who Reunited in 2025

December 16, 2025

What a year it was for rock and metal reunions, with Black Sabbath, Oasis and Rush leading the way. Continue reading…

Best 2025 Rock Album - 'Alienation' vs. 'private music'

Best 2025 Rock Album - 'Alienation' vs. 'private music'

December 15, 2025

Will it be Three Days Grace' s 'Alienation' or Deftones' 'private music'? Join the fan vote to determine the Best Rock Album of 2025 through Loudwire Nights. Continue reading…

Jack White Slams Trump Over Comments About Rob Reiner’s Death

Jack White Slams Trump Over Comments About Rob Reiner’s Death

December 15, 2025

Jack White has hit out at President Trump after the politician shared a statement blaming Reiner's vocal opposition to him for his death. Continue reading…

GWAR Announce First U.S. Tour Dates of 2026

GWAR Announce First U.S. Tour Dates of 2026

December 15, 2025

Be sure to catch GWAR out on tour stateside starting up again in the spring of 2026. Continue reading…

Rob Reiner's Son Arrested Following Death of Hollywood Director

Rob Reiner's Son Arrested Following Death of Hollywood Director

December 15, 2025

Nick Reiner is being held in jail on four million dollar bail in relation to the "apparent homicide." Continue reading…

President Singer Says Band Is Not an Industry Plant

President Singer Says Band Is Not an Industry Plant

December 15, 2025

The singer of the masked mystery band President told Metal Hammer that the band is not an industry plant, but grew organically. Continue reading…

Bret Michaels Reveals New Book + Biopic Coming in 2026

Bret Michaels Reveals New Book + Biopic Coming in 2026

December 15, 2025

The Poison frontman is excited to share his story, not only in book form but through a biopic as well. Continue reading…

The 11 Best Prog Metal Songs of 2025

The 11 Best Prog Metal Songs of 2025

December 15, 2025

How many of these killer prog metal songs have YOU heard this year? Continue reading…

Death Angel's Mark Osegueda Teases the Band's Next Music

Death Angel's Mark Osegueda Teases the Band's Next Music

December 15, 2025

Mark Osegueda teases new Death Angel music with Full Metal Jackie, shares what's next with Kerry King and discusses the evolution of their annual Bay Area holiday shows. Continue reading…

Rob Reiner Found Dead in Homicide, 'Spinal Tap' Director Was 78

Rob Reiner Found Dead in Homicide, 'Spinal Tap' Director Was 78

December 15, 2025

The filmmaker's death is being investigated as a homicide. Continue reading…

Josh Freese Still Doesn't Know Why He Was Fired From Foo Fighters

Josh Freese Still Doesn't Know Why He Was Fired From Foo Fighters

December 14, 2025

"I've got a couple of theories," he recently told rock radio personality Eddie Trunk. Continue reading…