Metallica’s Depressed Atmosphere: Newsted Shares His Struggles
When Jason Newsted joined Metallica, he found it challenging to keep his “chin up” while being surrounded by his “collectively depressed” bandmates. The former Metallica bassist recently shed new light on the dispiriting atmosphere surrounding the band following the death…
Best Cover Songs by 11 Iconic Hair Metal Bands
It’s no wonder so many hair metal bands recorded great cover songs in their heyday. Many of the bands that exploded in popularity during the 1980s glam metal zeitgeist cut their teeth playing clubs in the late ’70s and early…
Greta Van Fleet Fan Discovers Hidden Clue on Band’s Website
A fan of Greta Van Fleet has discovered an apparent clue hidden within the band’s website following a recent social media post that sparked breakup concerns. The band shared a cryptic video on social media earlier this week, featuring a…
Izzy Stradlin’s Lyrics on GN’R Hit Inspired by Axl Rose
Axl Rose told a crowd what inspired Izzy Stradlin‘s lyrics on a '90s Guns N' Roses hit during one of the band’s recent concerts. After playing the Use Your Illusion II track “You Could Be Mine” at their show in…
1996 Rock Radio Hits You Might Have Forgotten
Do you remember these forgotten 1996 rock radio hits? You might think that songs that spent time in the Top 20 at radio would leave an imprint, especially if you were listening to a lot of radio at the time…
MGK Dissed Yungblud in New Collaboration with Fred Durst
After recent speculation that Machine Gun Kelly was dissing Yungblud in his song “FIX UR FACE” with Fred Durst, the rapper confirmed during an appearance on The Garza Podcast that a specific line from the song was about his onetime…
Jason Newsted’s Departure from Metallica Explained
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted revealed the true reason for his departure from the band in 2001 — it wasn’t due to a conflict of interest with his other band at the time, Echobrain. “Sometimes you have to make harsh…
Zakk Wylde Joins Lamb of God for 2-Date Berzerkus Festival
Zakk Wylde is bringing back his Berzerkus Festival for a pair of 2026 dates to be headlined by Lamb of God. Both shows will take place on the East Coast with dates booked for Aug. 28 at The Pavilion at…
Recording Studio of Steve Evetts Destroyed in New Jersey Fire
A massive fire in Belleville, New Jersey on Sunday (May 3) tore through a recording studio owned by Steve Evetts, who has worked with the likes of Every Time I Die, Sepultura, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. ‘State of Emergency’…
Greta Van Fleet Fans Speculate on Breakup After Cryptic Video
Greta Van Fleet just shared a cryptic video on social media, leading some fans to speculate about a potential breakup. The group released a montage of clips from various music videos they’ve produced over the years, beginning with their 2017…
Better Upheaval Festival Headliner Vote
This week on Loudwire Nights, we focus on the Upheaval Festival. We have a new contest where you can win a VIP trip to the 2026 Upheaval Festival, and we’re putting two of the weekend’s biggest bands against each other…
New Foo Fighters Album Title Originally Proposed by Dave Grohl
Did you know that the latest album by Foo Fighters, Your Favorite Toy, almost had a different title? According to Dave Grohl, he had an album title he loved for the new album, but decided to scrap it when it…