Metallica Responds to Marching Band Director’s Tattoo Bet Tribute
A marching band director at a Virginia college is receiving recognition from Metallica fans for his commitment to his squad, which recently achieved second place in a national contest. This dedication is exemplified by a large Metallica tattoo on his…
Best Nu-Metal Song Insights from Papa Roach
What is the best nu-metal song ever? The guys from Papa Roach would like to have a word. In a newly posted video clip to their socials, all four members of the band weigh in on the question of what…
Phil Campbell, Longtime Motorhead Guitarist, Passes Away at 64
Key Takeaways Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist for Motorhead, passed away at 64 years old. He was known for his work with Phil Campbell and the Bastards Sons, alongside his three sons. Campbell’s first album with Motorhead was Orgasmatron, released…
Gary Holt Prepares for New Exodus Album and Upcoming Plans
On Friday, March 20, Exodus will release their 12th studio album, Goliath. Ahead of that, guitarist Gary Holt joined Loudwire Nights (March 12) to dive into everything happening in the world of Exodus. Listen to the full conversation in the…
Rock and Metal Bands That Thrived With Their Third Singer
Several rock and metal bands have achieved at least moderate success with a third singer. While most bands experience lineup changes, the impact is often most noticeable when the singer is replaced, as they are typically the face and voice…
Live Nation Employees Mock Customers in Leaked Comments
Employees of Live Nation referred to ticket buyers as “so stupid” and joked about “robbing them blind” in private messages from the company’s internal Slack account. These exchanges were collected as part of a 2024 antitrust lawsuit filed by the…
Best Metal Albums from Each Year of the 2000s
Oto najlepszy album metalowy każdego roku lat 2000. Po trudnym okresie lat 90., kiedy to ogromna liczba wielkich nazwisk z lat 80. albo się rozpadła, albo przetrwała wystarczająco długo, by nagrać najgorsze płyty. Oprócz dominacji Pantery, która dotarła aż na…
Metalcore Bands That Tried Dad Rock at Least Once
To repurpose Harvey Dent’s most famous line from The Dark Knight: You either die a metalcore band or live long enough to see yourself become a dad rock band — and we’ve got a list of metalcore bands that went…
Warped Tour Unveils 2026 Montreal Lineup with 81 Acts
After the recent reveals of the Washington, D.C. and Long Beach lineups, Warped Tour officials have now rolled out the entire lineup for their lone Canadian stop in Montreal this year. Unlike the other two announcements, there are no bands…
Metallica Fans Confused by Funko Pop Mix-Up on South Park
Fans of Metallica who recently ordered the new Robert Trujillo Funko Pop! received an unexpected surprise upon its arrival. The 3.75-inch vinyl figures are part of Funko’s collection celebrating Metallica’s 72 Seasons album and the subsequent tour. robert trujillo funko…
Metallica Handled Mustaine’s Firing Better, Says David Ellefson
David Ellefson believes that Metallica managed Dave Mustaine’s firing more effectively than Megadeth managed his own. The bassist was let go from Megadeth in 2021 after explicit conversations between him and a woman were leaked online. All of his contributions…
Warped Tour Reveals 2026 Long Beach Fest Lineup with 8 Bands Missing
One day after announcing a majority of the lineup for the Washington, D.C. stop, Vans Warped Tour officials have shared details on a nearly finalized lineup for the 2026 Long Beach, California stop. Festival organizers have been consistently revealing details…