’90s Grunge Lyrics That Are Unbearably Painful
Here are five painful lyrics from the ’90s grunge era. The grunge movement of the early-to-mid-1990s produced some of the most emotionally raw and culturally significant music in modern rock history. Emerging primarily from Seattle and the West Coast, bands…
Tool Performs Multiple Songs Live After 20-Year Hiatus
Tool recently kicked off their November/December 2025 tour by playing two consecutive nights at the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. In addition to performing many fan favorite regulars, they surprised audiences by also pulling out a handful of tunes…
Iron Maiden Reveal Support Acts for 2026 Tour Dates
Iron Maiden have announced the support acts for the 2026 European leg of their Run for Your Lives tour. The metal legends will be joined on several dates by Anthrax, who will also provide support on a handful of their…
’90s Rock Radio Hits Identified by Their Opening Lyrics
How well do you know the opening lyrics from these hit rock radio songs of the 1990s? You’ve likely heard these songs in this quiz hundreds of times and probably hummed or sung along subconsciously. But do you REALLY know…
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….