Babymetal Achieves Historic Chart Milestone as First Band
Babymetal has made history as the first all-Japanese band to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. The kawaii metal group’s latest album, Metal Forth, released on August 8, debuted at No. 9 on the chart, marking their…
Who’s Next Gem Live by The Who: First Performance Ever
Key Takeaways Performance: The Who played “Going Mobile” live for the first time during their farewell tour. Vocal Duties: Simon Townshend took over lead vocals for “Going Mobile” from his brother Pete. Set List: The Who’s farewell tour features seven…
’90s Band Featuring Layne Staley and Tom Morello Remembered
Do you remember the Class of ’99, the one-off all-star band featuring Layne Staley and Tom Morello that covered a Pink Floyd classic for a late ’90s sci-fi horror film? Who Were the Class of ’99? The group was formed…
Better Nu-Metal Band: Limp Bizkit or Korn?
Which band is superior from the nu-metal era – Limp Bizkit or Korn? This is the central question in this week’s Chuck’s Fight Club battle on the Loudwire Nights radio show. This week’s contest features two members of nu-metal’s “Big…
Best Prog Metal Songs Over 20 Minutes Ranked
Here are the six best progressive metal songs over 20 minutes long (ranked)! Many metal styles – such as grindcore, metalcore, thrash metal, and death metal – are known for having short song lengths. In contrast, and similar to the…
Hail to the Thief Live LP Announced by Radiohead
Radiohead will release a new live album featuring concert versions of songs from their 2003 album, Hail to the Thief. Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003-2009 is available digitally today, while physical versions will be released on Oct. 31….
Parasomnia Graphic Novel and Colored Vinyl by Dream Theater
To coincide with this year’s Parasomnia comeback album for the reunion of Dream Theater’s longest-running lineup, the prog metal legends have just announced a new “graphic album” in partnership with Z2. The Deluxe Edition of Parasomnia – The Graphic Album comes in…
Joe Perry Project 2025 Tour Launch: Review, Photos, Set List
The Joe Perry Project kicked off their 2025 tour on Wednesday at Tampa, Florida’s Hard Rock Event Center with a vigorous and eclectic 19-song set featuring Perry deep cuts, Aerosmith classics, and a handful of songs from the all-star lineup’s…
MCR’s Gerard Way Allegedly Identified as a Reptilian Demon
There are many things you could call My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way, such as “an iconic singer,” “a generation-defining songwriter” and “a talented comic book artist.” According to one TikTok user, he’s also a “reptilian” demon who revealed his…
Stuntman Set on Fire for ‘Wish You Were Here’ Cover Passes Away at 88
Ronnie Rondell Jr., the stuntman best known to rock fans as the on-fire businessman on the cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here album, has died of unspecified causes at the age of 88. Rondell died at a Missouri…
Aston Villa FC Mural Unveiled to Honor Ozzy Osbourne
Over the past several weeks, many people and organizations have shared fond memories of Ozzy Osbourne following his passing on July 22, 2025. The latest tribute comes from Ozzy’s hometown football (or soccer) team, Aston Villa Football Club, who recently…
Eddie Van Halen’s Ghost Visits David Lee Roth, He Claims
Key Insights David Lee Roth humorously claimed to have been visited by Eddie Van Halen’s ghost. Sammy Hagar stated that Van Halen inspired him to write a new song in a dream. The song “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight,” features prominent…