Megadeth Covers Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’: Fan Reactions
Now that Megadeth’s self-titled final album is out, let’s look at how fans are reacting to the band’s new version of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning.” Dave Mustaine teased that Megadeth’s 17th studio album would include a “cover song” before the…
Megadeth Covers Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’
The final album by Megadeth — titled Megadeth — has been released, which means the band’s version of Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” is also available. This moment has been over 40 years in the making, dating back to when Metallica…
Lorna Shore 2026 North American Tour Announcement
Lorna Shore has just announced a set of 2026 North American tour dates with support from Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm. The newly-announced trek kicks off mid-April in Buffalo, N.Y. and wraps up in late May in New…
’90s Tool Song Maynard James Keenan Now Considers Stupid
Key Takeaways Maynard James Keenan expresses regret over certain Tool songs he considers “stupid” now. Keenan believes he failed to achieve his intended humor in some lyrics. The vocalist acknowledges the musical beauty of Tool‘s work despite lyrical shortcomings. Puscifer’s…
Megadeth’s Final Studio Album Discussed by Dave Mustaine
“We’re gonna go out on a bang and that’s what we’ve always wanted to do.” On Tuesday (Jan. 20), Dave Mustaine joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate Megadeth’s final studio album, Megadeth, as well as their upcoming tour. Listen to the…
Best Technical Thrash Albums Ranked for Enthusiasts
Here are the five best technical thrash metal albums, ranked in order of sheer, unadulterated excellence. To someone unfamiliar with the subgenre, “technical thrash” might sound like an oxymoron. And yes, it’s true that when thrash metal exploded out of…
Sepultura Announces Final North American Tour with Exodus and Biohazard
We knew this day would come, and now Sepultura have announced their final North American tour leg as their farewell tour continues to wind down. The veteran band will continue their “Celebrating Life Through Death” trek, bringing their four-decade-plus career…
Megadeth Seeks Tour Opportunity with Metallica, Says Mustaine
There’s one thing that Dave Mustaine thinks would “make everything right” between himself and his former Metallica bandmates — and that’s for both bands to tour together. Speaking with Revolver ahead of the release of Megadeth‘s eponymous final album this…
Best Debut Albums by Progressive Black Metal Bands Ranked
Here are the 13 best debut albums by progressive black metal bands (ranked)! It might seem like black metal and progressive metal go together like oil and water, but over the past 30 years, artists such as Negură Bunget, Emperor,…
Roger Waters Addresses Ozzy Osbourne Remarks with Piers Morgan
Roger Waters recently defended his controversial comments about Ozzy Osbourne during a heated exchange with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. The founding member of Pink Floyd criticized Osbourne several weeks after his death last summer during an appearance on The Independent…
Dave Mustaine Discusses Relationship with Former Metallica Members
Key Takeaways Relationship Evolution: Dave Mustaine discusses the ongoing evolution of his relationship with former Metallica bandmates. Respectful Tribute: His cover of “Ride the Lightning” is a tribute to James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, not just a cover. Final Album…
Black Label Society Releases 4th Track from New Album with Ozzy Tribute
Key Takeaways New Album: Black Label Society’s 12th album, Engines of Demolition, is set to release on March 27. Tribute Track: The album features a tribute song titled “Ozzy’s Song,” honoring Ozzy Osbourne. Music Video: A music video for the…