Slipknot Dismisses Lawsuit Against Cybersquatter of Slipknot.com
UPDATE Jan. 23, 2026: According to Domainnamewire.com, Slipknot have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the domain name for slipknot.com. Lawyers for the domain name filed a motion to dismiss the suit, stating that the band had not served as the…
19 Active Bands Without an Album Release in Five Years
There are at least 19 major rock and metal bands that haven’t released a new studio album in five or more years. Some artists regularly produce new albums every few years, while others take their time — their sweet, sweet…
Black Parade Tour by My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance will resume their Black Parade tour on Sunday (Jan. 25) — here’s what you need to know about the massive, head-spinning endeavor before it picks back up. Watch the Loudwire video below to learn more about one…
Rush New Music Possibility with Anika Nilles Discussed by Geddy Lee
Geddy Lee hasn’t ruled out the possibility of making new Rush music, provided he, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles “manage to survive” their massive Fifty Something reunion tour. “My intent, before we got into this celebration of…
Poison 40th Anniversary Tour Claims: Bret Michaels Responds
Bret Michaels chose to take the high road in his response to Poison drummer Rikki Rockett’s recent claims that his monetary demands caused Poison’s 40th anniversary tour plans to fall apart. The frontman addressed his bandmates — Rockett, guitarist C.C….
’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…
’80s Rock Albums Every Music Fan Should Own on Vinyl
Here are 11 underrated rock albums from the 1980s that you absolutely need to own on vinyl. Being underrated rock albums is about the only thing these titles have in common. Many of the selections on this list represent rock…
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…
Sexual Assault Suit Refiled Against Tommy Lee in California
A California woman has revived her 2023 sexual abuse lawsuit against Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee citing a new California law that has opened a “two-year lookback window.” If this sounds familiar, earlier this month former Marilyn Manson assistant Ashley…
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…
Jack White Critiques Trump’s Accomplishments in IG Post
Jack White once again lambasted President Donald Trump on Instagram, mocking the president’s Tuesday press conference in which he read from a stack of papers labeled “accomplishments” to summarize the first year of his second term. “Me do accomplishments!” White…
Sugar Launches First World Tour in Over 30 Years
After dipping their toes in on reunion performances last year, ’90s rockers Sugar have now delivered a full-fledged 2026 world tour. The band began teasing the possibility of something new last October followed by the release of a new song…