’90s Rock Big 4 Bands You Need to Know
We have previously shared our selections for the “Big 4” bands of ’90s metal, and now it is time to identify the Big 4 bands of ’90s rock. The 1990s experienced several musical phases. Hair metal began to decline as…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Key Takeaways New Tours: Six new tours were announced this week, including major acts like Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Special Shows: The Acacia Strain will host a holiday show in December featuring multiple support acts. Bowl for Ronnie: The annual Bowl for…
Most-Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025 So Far
Let’s take a look at the 25 most-played songs on rock radio in 2025. Of course, rock has many definitions for fans, and these stats will specifically deal with what’s being played the most on hard rock stations that have…
Korn Concert Incident: Man Ejected for Masturbating
A man at a recent Korn concert was punched by a fan and ejected by security for apparent public masturbation. The incident took place on Aug. 27 at the first of two nights at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.,…
Filter’s Richard Patrick Shares His Singing Journey
Our guest on this episode of How I Learned to Sing is Filter’s Richard Patrick. The frontman takes us back to his childhood and some of his earliest inspirations, including an aggressive rocker from the ’60s and ’70s who helped…
Josh Freese Discusses Foo Fighters Departure
Veteran rock drummer Josh Freese has opened up about his firing from Foo Fighters earlier this year. “I’m coming in as Dave Grohl‘s drummer, and the guy that’s supposed to save the day after the beloved Taylor Hawkins died,” Freese…
Anthony Fantano’s Take on Ronnie Radke Lawsuit Victory
Online music critic Anthony Fantano recently won a defamation lawsuit filed by Falling in Reverse‘s Ronnie Radke, and he has made his first comments about it in a new video that addresses his experiences throughout the legal action. Fantano initially…
Zodiac Signs of 50 Influential Rock and Metal Musicians
Oto znaki zodiaku 50 wielkich muzyków rockowych i metalowych. To niezwykłe, jak wiele z tych rockmanów pasuje do cech swoich znaków. Według Almanac.com, Wodnik postrzegany jest jako asertywny i odważny. Oba te przymioty można przypisać wokalistom takim jak Axl Rose…
Big 4 of East Coast Hair Metal Explained
Who are the “Big 4” of East Coast hair metal bands? It’s not as ridiculous a proposition as you might think. And before you get your hackles up: Yes, we know hair metal originated as a disparaging term retroactively applied…
Maynard James Keenan and Adam Jones Talk Ozzy
On Tuesday (Aug. 26), Tool’s Maynard James Keenan and Adam Jones joined Loudwire Nights and opened up about their experience performing at Back to the Beginning on July 5 in Birmingham, England, as well as their reactions to the news…
20 Iconic Rock Songs from the 1990s and 2000s
What an exciting 20 years it was for rock music between the 1990s and 2000s, filled with plenty of “god-tier” tracks that left their mark on music and culture. You can only hope that enough innovation comes along to make…
1998 Rock Album Showdown: Vote for Your Favorite
Key Takeaways Albums Comparison: The debate centers on which album is superior, Godsmack’s self-titled debut or Rob Zombie’s Hellbilly Deluxe. Godsmack’s Impact: Their second studio album gained significant attention with hits like “Whatever” and “Keep Away.” Rob Zombie’s Transition: Hellbilly…