Producers Who Defined ‘80s Hard Rock and Metal Sound
Here are 10 producers who defined the sound of metal in the 1980s. The rise of hard rock and heavy metal in the ’80s coincided with major changes in how heavy music was not only recorded and mixed, but presented….
Best Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 2025 Revealed
Najlepsze 15 albumów hard rockowych i metalowych z 2025 roku to połączenie doświadczonych weteranów, którzy wciąż walczą o najwyższe laury, undergroundowych artystów oraz młodych twórców, którzy przyjmują klasyczną etykę rockową. Jeśli czytałeś naszą listę 20 najlepszych albumów rockowych z 2025…
23 Rock and Metal Bands That Disbanded This Year
These 23 rock and metal bands either called things off completely or decided to retire from touring in 2025. Either way, their fans will see a lot less of them moving forward. Not all of these goodbyes were expected, either….
Best Metal Albums of 2025 Ranked for Fans
Here is Loudwire’s ranking of the 13 best metal albums of 2025. We’ve already singled out this year’s 51 best rock and metal albums overall, but now it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty, cut things down even more, and…
Keith Richards Collaborations Beyond the Rolling Stones
Key Takeaways Richards initially focused on his role as the lead guitarist for the Rolling Stones. His first solo album, Talk Is Cheap, was released in 1988, leading to various collaborations. Richards has worked with numerous artists across different genres…
9 Rock and Metal Bands Leaving Spotify in 2025
Key Takeaways Band departures: At least nine rock and metal bands left Spotify in 2025. Reasons for exit: Concerns over artist compensation and ethical issues related to Spotify’s business practices influenced these decisions. Streaming alternatives: Most bands have moved their…
Best Rock Albums of 2025 Ranked for Music Lovers
Jakie były najlepsze albumy rockowe 2025 roku? Ostatnio podzieliliśmy się z Wami 51 Najlepszymi Albumami Rockowymi i Metalowymi 2025 roku, wśród których uznaliśmy Alienation zespołu Three Days Grace za Album Rockowy Roku, ale do tej pory nie przeszliśmy przez proces…
Jewish Rock Stars: 40 Influential Musicians You Should Know
Some of the biggest rock stars in history happen to be Jewish, either by birth or conversion. Given the rich musical tradition of the Jewish people, this should hardly come as a surprise. Songs are used in celebration, in times…
Most Collected Vinyl Rock and Metal Albums of 2025
Nearly half of the most collected albums on Discogs’ 2025 most collected albums list came from the worlds of rock and metal. The music cataloging website is popular among collectors who enjoy keeping track of what they have on their…
’90s Rock Albums Every Music Fan Should Own on Vinyl
Here are 11 underrated albums from the 1990s that you absolutely need in your vinyl collection if you are a rock fan. It can be tough to figure out where to begin if you’re looking to go beyond the grunge-era…
Hair Metal Musicians Who Stayed Sober from Alcohol and Drugs
Here are 5 hair metal musicians who never really drank alcohol or did drugs. This 1980s scene is often most remembered for the excess that included, but wasn’t limited to, wild parties, heavy drinking, and rampant drug use. Although not…
Best Songs of 2020-2025: Top 20 Picks
As 2025 approaches its end, we have officially reached the midpoint of this decade. While it may be hard to believe, it is indeed true, marking six full years of music since January 1, 2020. During this time, we have…