Ozzy Classics Covered by MGK and Jelly Roll at Pre-Grammy Gala
Last night (Jan. 31) saw many artists appear at Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala & Grammy Salute to Industry Icons at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles (ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards, which is happening tonight). Among the…
New Rock and Metal Albums Announced This Week to Anticipate
Here are five new rock and metal albums announced this week that you can look forward to. This past week’s leading announcements are for fans of the underground, covering genres such as deathcore, death-thrash, melodic doom metal, and black metal….
Ozzfest Return Possible? Sharon Osbourne’s Comments Suggest Hope
Is the legendary Ozzfest coming back? Sharon Osbourne shared new details about some plans she’s had in mind. Sharon organized the first Ozzfest in 1996 after her attempts at getting Ozzy booked for Lollapalooza were rejected. The following year, it…
’80s Ozzy Osbourne Influence on Metallica’s Later Tracks
Key Takeaways Inspiration Source: Robert Trujillo revealed that Metallica’s “You Must Burn!” was inspired by Ozzy Osbourne’s 1981 song “Believer.” Creative Process: The band typically collaborates during jam sessions, which enhances the chances of an idea becoming a song. Vocal…
2026 Grammys Honor Ozzy with Special Tribute
The 2026 Grammy ceremony is fast approaching, and organizers have revealed that there will be an Ozzy Osbourne tribute taking place during the live show broadcast on Sunday night (Feb. 1). So who will be onstage to salute the Prince…
Dave Mustaine Shares Insights on Final Talk with James Hetfield
Dave Mustaine has shared the details of his last conversation with James Hetfield — and why it didn’t go well. The Megadeth bandleader told Classic Rock that the last discussion he had with his ex-Metallica bandmate dealt with a publishing…
Tailgunner Bassist Talks New Album and K.K. Downing Collaboration
On Tuesday (Jan. 27), founding member and bassist of Tailgunner, Bones, joined Loudwire Nights to dive into the band’s next album, Midnight Blitz. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article. In addition to…
Minnesota Metal Band Members Exit Over Singer’s ICE Stance
The Minnesota metalcore band Reflections has lost two members, with the controversial topic of ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) reportedly influencing their departures. This issue became more visible on Monday (January 26) when departing bassist Francis Xayana and guitarist…
Super Satanic Ghost Blamed for NBA Loss by Florida Venue Employee
Has Ghost cursed an NBA team? At least one employee at Orlando’s Kia Center seems to think so. In a case of musical “Satanic Panic” crossing over to the world of sports, a Reddit user recently posted a theory about…
Apocalypse Anthems Compared to Party Tunes
In this week’s poll, we want to know …. what is your jam? Do you prefer to hear some apocalypse anthems or rock out to party tunes? You can share your opinion in the weekly Chuck’s Fight Club poll through…
Megadeth Era Favorites Named by Dave Mustaine
Key Takeaways Current Era: Dave Mustaine considers the present day as his favorite time with Megadeth. Countdown Praise: He highlights the Countdown to Extinction era as particularly exciting and fulfilling. Farewell Tour: The decision for a farewell album and tour…
Devil Wears Prada Guitarist: Meet the Band’s Talent
Key Takeaways Festival Impact: Dave Shapiro significantly influenced the metalcore scene and the Summer of Loud festival. Long-Term Friendship: Jeremy DePoyster and Mike Hranica have maintained a brother-like bond throughout their musical journey. Creative Process: DePoyster approaches songwriting with a…