Chad Gray: Mudvayne and Hellyeah Frontman Insights
Interview: Chuck Armstrong Chad Gray Is Finding His Independence Mudvayne first got together to create music in 1996. Less than a year later, they released their debut EP, Kill, I Oughtta. Since then, the band has become known for their…
Hair Metal Bands with Best Second Albums
The sophomore slump is one of the most dreaded curses in music history – but it didn’t affect these six hair metal bands whose second album is their best. Bands get their whole lives to make their first album. They…
Fred Durst Welcomes Major Rapper for New Musical Gathering
Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit has invited rapper Lil Wayne to help him initiate a new musical “gathering” for artists who are often excluded from mainstream events. Wayne shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend expressing his…
2000s Emo Stars: Where They Are Now
Was it just a phase, or do the stars of the 2000s emo/scene era still resemble their younger selves from a couple of decades ago? This era was defined as much by its look and style as by its music….
Bo Lueders Honored with Touching Tributes at WrestleMania Weekend
Late Harms Way guitarist and HardLore podcast co-host Bo Lueders was honored in multiple ways during WrestleMania in Las Vegas on Sunday (April 19), including his loved ones taking his cremains to the event. Lueders died April 2 at the…
Most Metal Names of Marijuana Strains Revealed
If you are a metalhead looking to celebrate 4/20, look no further than the names of these 20 marijuana strains! As the psychoactive plant continues to be legalized in states across the country, there are more growers than ever before….
Guns N’ Roses Performs Rare Punk Song Live for the First Time
Guns N’ Roses performed a rare Sex Pistols song live for the first time Saturday night during their concert in Fortaleza, Brazil. Midway through their 27-song set, bassist Duff McKagan led the group through “Black Leather,” an outtake from the…
Collab Songs vs. Band Songs: Vote for Better Style
This week on Loudwire Nights, we are asking you which specific type of rock block you want to hear. The Chuck’s Fight Club battle is pitting songs that are collaborations against individual bands with big hits. The winner will be…
System of a Down Drummer Seeks Jail for Actress Over False Quote
The drummer of System of a Down, John Dolmayan, has called for the jailing of actress Charlize Theron over comments regarding gender identity, but the quote attributed to Theron did not actually originate from her. Over the weekend, Dolmayan shared…
The Strokes Close Coachella Weekend with Powerful Political Video
The Strokes have now played both weekends of Coachella 2026. While their April 11th performance featured jokes about Jeff Bezos and a billing second to Justin Bieber, last night’s show (also ahead of Bieber) took on a much more serious…
Charity Cuts Ties With Osbourne Over Anti-Immigration Rally
Last week, Sharon Osbourne confirmed her attendance at far-right U.K. activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” anti-immigration rally next month. This announcement drew significant backlash, including from the U.K. homelessness charity Centrepoint, which has officially cut ties with their former…
Songs for Billy Idol’s Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
Which songs would you like to see represent Billy Idol at his Rock Hall induction in 2026? Idol was recently announced as part of the Class of 2026 for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he will be…