Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman, Ex-Manowar Guitarist, Dies at 72
Ross “The Boss” Friedman, former guitarist for Manowar and The Dictators, has died at the age of 72. The news was confirmed in a statement shared by the Metal Hall of Fame on Friday (March 27) afternoon. The statement reads…
Best ’70s, ’80s, ’90s + ’00s Bands – Vote in March Madness Rd 3
It’s time to vote in Round 3 of Loudwire’s March Madness: Decades of Destruction tournament! Just eight bands remain in the final matchups within each of the four divisions. It’ll be Black Sabbath Vs. Queen, Ozzy Osbourne Vs. Metallica, Pantera…
Ozzy’s Song by Black Label Society Released
Key Insights Song Release: “Ozzy’s Song” from Black Label Society’s album Engines of Demolition is now available. Emotional Tribute: The song reflects on Zakk Wylde’s final moments with Ozzy Osbourne. Writing Process: Lyrics were penned after Ozzy’s passing, inspired by…
WWE Wrestler Refused to ‘Pop’ Pecs for Ozzy Osbourne
A former WWE wrestler who was once asked to bounce his pectoral muscles — or, pop his pecs — for Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne on live TV is now saying he was against the idea. The scene was part of…
Best ’80s Song Covers by ’90s Rock and Metal Bands
Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a ’90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been…
Summer Slaughter 2026 Tour Dates and Lineup Revealed
The Summer Slaughter 2026 lineup and tour dates have officially been announced, featuring Hatebreed as the headliner. This year promises a brutal experience with slam legends Devourment, alongside San Francisco’s up-and-coming brutal death metal/hardcore unit Snuffed on Sight. The Connecticut…
Parkway Drive Issues Emotional Apology for Associate’s Offense
Following the recent guilty plea of band associate Jed Gordon for a sex offense involving a minor, Parkway Drive’s Winston McCall has issued a heartfelt apology via the band’s Instagram page, expressing the band’s emotions regarding the events and elaborating…
Korn Classic Goes Viral on TikTok with Swedish Pop Star
Korn’s “Freak on a Leash” is gaining popularity again, thanks in part to a Swedish pop star. Zara Larsson has been releasing chart-topping pop hits since 2008, but her 2015 song “Lush Life” has recently surged in popularity due to…
Big 4 of Canadian Thrash Metal Explained
You may be tired of hearing about the “Big 4” of thrash metal — but what about the “Big 4” of Canadian thrash metal? While the Bay Area was producing an explosive crop of young headbangers pushing metal into unprecedentedly…
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…