Beartooth’s ‘Free’ Backlash: Caleb Shomo Responds
The frontman of Beartooth, Caleb Shomo, remains unfazed by the mixed reactions to the band’s new single “Free.” “To be completely honest, that’s totally up to them and that’s their choice,” Shomo stated during last week’s episode of 95.5 KLOS’…
Gary Holt Addresses ‘3111’ Video Controversy for Exodus
Key Takeaways Song Release: Exodus released “3111” as the lead track from their new album Goliath. YouTube Issues: The band faced challenges with YouTube due to the violent content of their video. Alternative Promotion: They created a separate website to…
Ex-Pantera Singer Highlights ’80s Albums’ Amazing Features
Original Pantera singer Terry Glaze shared what was “amazing” about the band’s ’80s albums during a new interview. Glaze was a member of Pantera from 1981 until 1986, starting as their rhythm guitarist before becoming their frontman. He sang on…
Prog Metal Bands A to Z: The Ultimate Guide
Here is the best prog metal band for each letter of the alphabet! A few weeks ago, Loudwire looked at the best prog rock band for each letter of the alphabet, with our choices ranging from obvious pioneers (Jethro Tull,…
Chris Barnes Will ‘Never’ Rejoin Cannibal Corpse Again
Former Cannibal Corpse vocalist Chris Barnes, who founded and currently leads Six Feet Under, has been distanced from his previous band since his departure in 1995. In a recent interview, he stated that he will almost certainly “never” perform with…
Ex-Parkway Drive Associate Guilty of Underage Sex Offense
According to multiple reports, a former associate of Parkway Drive – Jed Daniel Gordon – appeared in court and pled guilty last Monday (March 16) to an underage sex offense. The band has since issued a statement on social media…
Tattoo of College Band Director Attracts Metallica’s Attention
Metallica recently called out a Virginia college’s marching band director for fulfilling a bet he made with his squad. Now, he is sharing what the entire experience meant to him and the marching band, as well as why he chose…
Pinball Machines Rock + Metal Fans Dream of Owning
We found 19 pinball machines themed after big rock and metal acts that are also heavily reviewed by serious pinball players. More bands have started licensing their intellectual property to be used on pinball machines in the past 10 years….
You Inspired Us in Every Aspect
Key Insights Final Album: At the Gates will release The Ghost of a Future Dead on April 14, marking the end of an era with vocalist Tomas Lindberg. Emotional Journey: The band shared their reflections on completing the album amidst…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Things are starting to pick up just as the warmer weather arrives. This week we’ve got 20 new rock and metal tours announced, plus a wealth of festival reveals and special performance announcements. Leading the way, we have an amazing…
Best Hair Metal Bands A to Z
After intense deliberation, we can confidently present the best hair metal band for each letter of the alphabet — but first, there are some caveats you should know about. Obviously, we can’t control the concentration of bands per letter of…
Neurosis Surprises Fans with Reunion Album Featuring New Vocalist
Neurosis is back with a new album — and a new vocalist. The sludge/post-metal legends have surprise-released their 12th album, An Undying Love for a Burning World. It marks their first release since 2016’s Fires Within Fires and their first…