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Who Yungblud Would Want in His Rock Supergroup

Who Yungblud Would Want in His Rock Supergroup

October 17, 2025

Yungblud made some surprising picks when he was asked which artists would join his dream supergroup. Continue reading…

The 11 Biggest Rock + Metal Tours Announced for 2026 (So Far)

The 11 Biggest Rock + Metal Tours Announced for 2026 (So Far)

October 17, 2025

These are the biggest rock and metal tours happening in 2026 so far, including Metallica, Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance and more. Continue reading…

KISS' Guitarists All Reflect on the Life + Legacy of Ace Frehley

KISS' Guitarists All Reflect on the Life + Legacy of Ace Frehley

October 17, 2025

Tommy Thayer, Bruce Kulick and Vinnie Vincent have all issued their initial comments on the death of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

Paul Stanley Shares His Favorite Photo With Ace Frehley

Paul Stanley Shares His Favorite Photo With Ace Frehley

October 17, 2025

Paul Stanley has shared his favorite photo with founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died at the age of 74, as a social media tribute. Continue reading…

14 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

14 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

October 17, 2025

No Doubt, Dropkick Murphys, Nonpoint, Sugar, Eagles and more are among the acts adding new or more shows over the past seven days. Continue reading…

Ghost's Tobias Forge Discusses 2026 Tour, Discusses Ozzy Tribute

Ghost's Tobias Forge Discusses 2026 Tour, Discusses Ozzy Tribute

October 16, 2025

Tobias Forge celebrates the success of Ghost's album, 'Skeleta,' looks ahead to their '26 tour and also opens up about his performance at Back to the Beginning. Continue reading…

Peter Criss Shares First Comments on the Death of Ace Frehley

Peter Criss Shares First Comments on the Death of Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss has shared his initial statement on the death of ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

KISS' Gene Simmons Shares Statement on Death of Ace Frehley

KISS' Gene Simmons Shares Statement on Death of Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025

Gene Simmons has shared a statement on the death of founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Oct. 16 at the age of 74. Continue reading…

Rockers Mourn the Death of Legendary KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley

Rockers Mourn the Death of Legendary KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025

The rock world is mourning the death of legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

Photos of Late Former KISS Member Ace Frehley Over the Years

Photos of Late Former KISS Member Ace Frehley Over the Years

October 16, 2025

Looking back at the life of founding KISS member Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

Original KISS Lead Guitarist Ace Frehley Dead at 74

Original KISS Lead Guitarist Ace Frehley Dead at 74

October 16, 2025

The guitarist's unique self-taught style has been cited as a major influence by many younger stars. Continue reading…

Original Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Reportedly on Life Support

Original Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Reportedly on Life Support

October 16, 2025

The guitarist recently canceled all of his remaining 2025 tour plans after falling in his recording studio. Continue reading…

Yungblud Names His 5 Favorite Albums of All Time

Yungblud Names His 5 Favorite Albums of All Time

October 16, 2025

Yungblud named his five favorite albums of all time during a recent interview and his picks included The Clash, Fleetwood Mac and more. Continue reading…

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Reveals His Favorite Live Album

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Reveals His Favorite Live Album

October 16, 2025

There are several connections between Dickinson's choice and his own band's career. Continue reading…

Enter to Win a Sabaton 'Legends' Vinyl Prize Pack!

Enter to Win a Sabaton 'Legends' Vinyl Prize Pack!

October 16, 2025

Here's your chance to enter to win Sabaton's latest album, 'Legends,' on vinyl with assorted other goodies, all courtesy of the Loudwire Nights radio show. Continue reading…

5 '90s Rock Bands You Might Have Forgotten

5 '90s Rock Bands You Might Have Forgotten

October 16, 2025

Some of these bands are still going today while others ended up finding success outside of music. Continue reading…

Tech N9ne: 'Wherever Music Is Being Played, We Will Be There'

Tech N9ne: 'Wherever Music Is Being Played, We Will Be There'

October 15, 2025

Tech N9ne opens up about everything he's working on at the moment and why he loves playing festivals like Louder Than Life. Continue reading…

Avenged Sevenfold Singer Addresses Released Israeli Hostages

Avenged Sevenfold Singer Addresses Released Israeli Hostages

October 15, 2025

M. Shadows taped a welcome home message for two newly released Israeli hostages who were also Avenged Sevenfold fans. Continue reading…

No Doubt Add Six Dates to First Run of Shows in 14 Years

No Doubt Add Six Dates to First Run of Shows in 14 Years

October 15, 2025

No Doubt have added six more dates for their reunion residency run at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2026. Continue reading…

Sugar Officially Reunite, Announce First Shows in 31 Years

Sugar Officially Reunite, Announce First Shows in 31 Years

October 15, 2025

The Bob Mould-led Sugar just released a new song and announced their first shows in 31 years taking place in 2026. Continue reading…

Man In Ronald McDonald Costume Allegedly Groped Fest Crowdsurfers

Man In Ronald McDonald Costume Allegedly Groped Fest Crowdsurfers

October 14, 2025

Those who attended the festival and were reportedly attacked by the man are being encouraged to contact the Sacramento Police Department. Continue reading…

Is a Back to the Beginning Concert Coming to the U.S. Next Year?

Is a Back to the Beginning Concert Coming to the U.S. Next Year?

October 14, 2025

An application was submitted to trademark the 'Back to the Beginning' name in the U.S., leading to speculation that it may be turned into an annual event. Continue reading…

Ian Watkins’ Ex-Girlfriend Addresses Singer’s Death in Prison

Ian Watkins’ Ex-Girlfriend Addresses Singer’s Death in Prison

October 14, 2025

Joanne Mjadzelics, the ex-girlfriend who tried to report former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins to police, shares her thoughts upon learning of his death in prison. Continue reading…

11 Essential '70s Rock Albums Everyone Should Own on Vinyl

11 Essential '70s Rock Albums Everyone Should Own on Vinyl

October 14, 2025

If you're just getting started as a vinyl collector, you'll want to make sure you've got these essentials from the 1970s in your collection. Continue reading…

Two Big Metal Weddings in Same Weekend + Gene Simmons Officiated

Two Big Metal Weddings in Same Weekend + Gene Simmons Officiated

October 13, 2025

Both receptions were packed with metal band members and Elvis impersonators. Continue reading…

Better Rush Album - 'Rush' vs. 'Clockwork Angels'

Better Rush Album - 'Rush' vs. 'Clockwork Angels'

October 13, 2025

In this week's Loudwire Nights poll, we ask which is the better Rush album - their self-titled debut or their final 'Clockwork Angels' album. Continue reading…

The Megadeth Album That 'Changed' Dimebag Darrell's Life

The Megadeth Album That 'Changed' Dimebag Darrell's Life

October 13, 2025

The night Dimebag Darrell met David Ellefson, he wanted to make sure he understood how much Megadeth meant to him. Continue reading…

Sammy Hagar Says There's Still Something He Wants to Achieve

Sammy Hagar Says There's Still Something He Wants to Achieve

October 13, 2025

Sammy Hagar celebrates his latest live album, his ongoing Las Vegas residency, what it was like honoring Ozzy Osbourne and more in this new interview. Continue reading…

Korn Announce First 2026 South American Tour Dates

Korn Announce First 2026 South American Tour Dates

October 13, 2025

Korn have announced their first tour date for 2026, a Latin American trek in the spring with Spiritbox and Seven Hours After Violet as support. Continue reading…

Disturbed Address Brussels Concert Cancelation in New Statement

Disturbed Address Brussels Concert Cancelation in New Statement

October 13, 2025

Disturbed discuss the healing power of music while also sharing their sadness over the recent concert cancelation of their show in Brussels, Belgium. Continue reading…

15 Rock + Metal Artists With Native American Heritage

15 Rock + Metal Artists With Native American Heritage

October 13, 2025

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day looking at 15 Native American artists in rock and metal. Continue reading…

Cradle of Filth Share Photos of Huge Rapper Wearing Their Merch

Cradle of Filth Share Photos of Huge Rapper Wearing Their Merch

October 13, 2025

Cradle of Filth shared photos on social media of huge rapper Cardi B wearing a T-shirt dress from their collaboration with the fashion brand Vetements. Continue reading…

Two Arrests Made in Stabbing Death of Ex-Lostprophets Singer

Two Arrests Made in Stabbing Death of Ex-Lostprophets Singer

October 13, 2025

The West Yorkshire police have arrested two men for suspicion of murdering former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins in prison. Continue reading…

Testament Singer Sold on 'Para Bellum' Ballad With One Word

Testament Singer Sold on 'Para Bellum' Ballad With One Word

October 13, 2025

Testament's Chuck Billy speaks about the 'epic' new ballad 'Meant to Be' as well as digging into the new 'Para Bellum' album. Continue reading…

The 11 Best Prog Rock Drummers of All Time

The 11 Best Prog Rock Drummers of All Time

October 13, 2025

Can YOU keep time with these exceptional prog rock drummers?! Continue reading…