John Petrucci Reflects on Dream Theater’s Lasting Legacy
Dream Theater released their 16th studio album, Parasomnia, on Feb. 7 and now they’re touring all over the country performing it in full. Guitarist and founding member John Petrucci joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (Sept. 4) to dive into the…
Shadow of Intent’s Ben Duerr Mastering the Art of Screaming
Our guest on this week’s episode of How I Learned to Scream is Ben Duerr from Shadow of Intent. The deathcore vocalist first heard extreme vocals at around eight years old (he was born in 1994) when his dad put…
President’s New Song ‘Destroy Me’ Lyrics and Video Available
The masked mystery band President are back with their latest song “Destroy Me” as we inch closer to their debut EP release, and we’ve got the video and lyrics for the song for you. Back in July, President announced that…
Neil Peart’s 3 Best Rush Albums According to Mike Portnoy
During a recent interview, Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy named Neil Peart’s three “best” Rush albums. Portnoy has openly discussed his admiration for Rush and Peart for years. In a new podcast episode with Eddie Trunk, fans called in to ask…
Cannibal Corpse Introduces Fill-In Guitarist for Upcoming Tour
Cannibal Corpse will be without the services of guitarist Rob Barrett on their upcoming tour, but they’ve found a well-known fill-in to handle their guitar duties on the run. Brandon Ellis, who recently exited The Black Dahlia Murder, has agreed…
Iconic Riffs by Famous Guitarists You Should Know
Znacie riffy, ale może nie kojarzycie tych gitarzystów z nimi. Jednak nie ma wątpliwości, że te ikoniczne riffy zainspirowały całe nowe pokolenie gitarzystów, którzy teraz grają na całego. Podczas festiwalu Sonic Temple na początku tego roku, Loudwire spotkał się z…
Ex-Cradle of Filth Guitarist Responds to Dani Filth Claims
The Cradle of Filth drama continued over the weekend as former guitarist Marek “Ashok” Smerda has issued a response to singer Dani Filth’s lengthy account of the divide that led to Ashok and wife-keyboardist Zoe Marie Federoff’s exits from the…
Molly Rennick of Living Dead Girl Discusses Her Passion for Metal
“My mom said that when I was born, the doctor thought I was dead.” And thus, the name of Molly Rennick’s band, Living Dead Girl, was created. “I started calling my band that when I was 15,” she explained to…
Biggest Rock and Metal Albums Released Daily in September History
Oto największe albumy wszech czasów, które zostały wydane każdego dnia we wrześniu. Miesiąc ten jest absolutnie naładowany niektórymi z najlepszych albumów rockowych i metalowych w historii. Warto również zauważyć, jak wiele klasycznych albumów ukazało się tego samego dnia w tym…
Best Progressive Black Metal Albums: Top 11 Picks
Oto 11 najlepszych albumów progresywnego black metalu wszech czasów! Podobnie jak w przypadku death metalu, black metal to prawdopodobnie nie jest subgatunek, który od razu pomyślisz, że dobrze współpracuje z elementami prog rocka. Jednak, jak pokazała nasza lista 11 najlepszych…
Hurt People Hurt People: Mudvayne’s First New Song in 16 Years
Key Takeaways New Release: Mudvayne has released “Hurt People Hurt People,” their first new song since 2009. Upcoming Tour: The band will embark on a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album. Collaboration: Static-X will join Mudvayne on…
Metallica Play Small N.Y. Show with Celebrity Attendance
Key Takeaways Event Overview: Metallica performed at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York, on August 28, 2025. Setlist Highlights: The band played a 13-song set featuring a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. Attendance Details: The venue’s capacity was doubled to…