Iron Maiden-Inspired Wrestler Makes WWE Debut
A new wrestler made her in-ring debut on WWE TV on Tuesday, fully committing to her metal-inspired character with a callout that Iron Maiden fans surely recognize. The wrestler known as Lizzy Rain is now part of WWE’s NXT roster…
Rock and Metal Stars: 1986 Compared to Now
Take a walk down memory lane with the following photo gallery of 20 rock and metal stars in 1986 vs. now. The ’80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception. As…
Two Testaments: Chuck Billy’s Memoir Announcement
Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy is the new memoir from the legendary thrash singer that’s coming this fall. Due Nov. 10 through Permuted Press, the book (co-written by Billy and Dave Erickson) explores dual parts of…
Cradle of Filth’s Legacy and Dani Filth’s Upcoming Tour Insights
With a U.S. tour on the horizon, Cradle of Filth’s Dani Filth joined Loudwire Nights on Tuesday (April 28) to dive into what he loves about touring America as well as what it’s been like working on his autobiography. Listen…
Reload by Metallica to Get Massive Box Set Reissue
Key Takeaways Reissue Announcement: Metallica has announced a reissue of their classic album Reload with a comprehensive box set. Content Details: The box set includes nearly 1,700 minutes of audio, featuring unreleased demos and live performances. Release Date: The reissue…
Bring Me the Horizon 2026 North American Fall Tour Announced
Bring Me the Horizon is set to embark on another tour across North America, with a special focus on Canadian cities. The band has announced an 8-date fall tour that will mainly take place in Canada starting in September. Joining…
New Rock Hall Inductee Vote: Choose Your Favorite
This year gave us some great new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, but we’re going to give two of them one more challenge. In our Chuck’s Fight Club battle this week on the Loudwire Nights radio show, we…
Slipknot Classic Featured in Short Film by Iconic Fashion Brand
We did not expect to see Slipknot in a Gucci promotional film on our 2026 bingo card, but here we are. The band’s thunderous drumming from the hard-hitting classic “(sic)” provides the soundtrack for a segment of a new short…
7 Rock and Metal Sets from 2026 Sick New World Las Vegas
The 2026 Las Vegas edition of Sick New World has concluded, showcasing spectacular performances. Headliners included System of a Down and Korn, alongside acts like Ministry, Evanescence, Mastodon, Knocked Loose, and Danny Elfman, all providing a day filled with rocking…
Slam Dunk Festival Director Resigns Following Assault Allegations
Recently, one of the directors of the long-running U.K. festival Slam Dunk was accused of sexual assault, prompting the festival to officially acknowledge the situation while revealing that said director will be stepping down. What Are the Accusations? CONTENT WARNING:…
Rock and Metal Songs Surpassing 1 Billion Spotify Streams
La lista de reproducción Billions Club de Spotify rastrea cada canción que ha superado mil millones de reproducciones en la plataforma, y hemos recopilado todas las canciones de rock y metal que alcanzaron ese hito en 2026. En general, las…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Here are 20 new rock and metal tours that were announced this past week. One of the major announcements of the week came from Slayer, who revealed two special headlining/non-festival shows where they’ll be performing the Reign in Blood album…