Motley Crue Unveils 2026 North American Tour Dates
Motley Crue have announced their first 2026 North American tour dates. The tour is set to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Crue’s live album Carnival of Sins as well as their 45th anniversary as a band. The 33-date tour will…
’90s Punk Albums You Must Have on Vinyl
Here are 11 essential punk albums from the ’90s that you should definitely own on vinyl. Before diving into these titles and trying to track them down, there are a few important things you should know. First, you’re unlikely to…
Lacey Sturm Reflects on Career and Meaningful Friendships
“When I was 16, I had planned to commit suicide and I had this encounter with God, as an atheist.” At the Louder Than Life festival this year, Flyleaf’s Lacey Sturm caught up with Loudwire’s Kat Mykals for an incredibly…
Lions’ Unexpected Reaction to Man Playing ’90s Rock Hit
A small pride of zoo lions had an unexpected reaction to a man playing a ’90s Guns N’ Roses hit on an acoustic guitar. Loris Assadian, who uses the moniker Plumes, uploaded a video playing the Use Your Illusion I…
Best Gifts for Rock and Metal Fans: Vinyl and Merchandise
Key Takeaways Gift Guide: The 2025 gift guide offers a variety of items for rock and metal fans. Vinyl Subscription: Fans can choose vinyl subscription options tailored to their preferences. Exclusive Bundles: Three different bundles are available for gifting, lasting…
Aerosmith-Yungblud Guitar and ‘One More Time’ Vinyl EP Giveaway
We are excited to announce a special opportunity to win a unique package featuring Aerosmith and Yungblud, courtesy of Loudwire Nights. This package includes their new EP One More Time on vinyl, as well as a specially branded guitar from…
Audioslave Fans Receive Bad News from Tom Morello
Bad news for Audioslave fans – Tom Morello says the surviving members are “no closer” to releasing their unheard material. Made up of Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, along with Rage Against the Machine musicians Morello, Tim Commerford, and Brad Wilk, Audioslave…
Midwest Emo Misconceptions: 5 Common Mistakes Explained
It’s time to dispel some myths about Midwest emo and I want to be the person who does it. If there was ever a “scene” that I was part of, it was the Midwest emo scene of the late 1990s….
’80s Album Ozzy Osbourne Had an Obsession With
It appears that Ozzy Osbourne and Eddie Van Halen share a mutual admiration for a decidedly not heavy album from the 1980s — Peter Gabriel’s 1986 masterpiece So. Ozzy’s fascination with the Peter Gabriel album that produced “Sledgehammer,” “Big Time,”…
9 Rock and Metal Albums Perfect for Horror Movie Adaptations
There are some rock and metal albums that would make fantastic horror movies. Heavy music and horror share many overlapping themes and symbols. Metal bands, in particular, often draw inspiration from horror imagery in their music, live performances, and overall…
Best Prog Songs from 5 Iconic Hair Metal Bands
Commit to keeping an open mind before you read our list of the best prog songs by five hair metal bands. No, we’re serious. We know as well as you do that the ’80s glam metal boom was not necessarily…
Metal Acts Shine on Billboard’s 50 Best Rock Bands List
Billboard has published their list of the 50 Best Rock Bands, and two of the most legendary metal acts have actually made the cut. The selection came from a panel of the publication’s own writers, but as they note in…