Metallica Song Actor Elijah Wood Can No Longer Enjoy
There’s a particular Metallica song actor Elijah Wood can no longer listen to. The Lord of the Rings actor confessed to feeling burnt out on the band’s massive hit “Enter Sandman” during a new interview with NME discussing the “soundtrack…
Lacuna Coil Songs Cristina Scabbia Loves to Perform Live
Lacuna Coil co-vocalist Cristina Scabbia isn’t shy about discussing the artists, albums, and songs that have impacted her most (such as her five favorite albums when she was a teenager). In a recent interview with Revolver magazine, however, Scabbia looked…
Arch Enemy Setlist and Video from First Show with Lauren Hart
Arch Enemy played their first show with new lead vocalist Lauren Hart on Friday (March 27), delivering a 19-song set that included a live debut and several tracks not performed in over a decade. The Swedish melodic death metal veterans…
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…