Best Metal Songs from Each Year of the 1980s
Here are the top metal songs from each year of the 1980s, along with one runner-up for all ten years! Many will contend that the 1980s was the pinnacle decade for heavy metal. While Black Sabbath and Judas Priest laid…
Smashing Pumpkins and Yungblud Collaborate on ‘Zombie’
British rock singer Yungblud has collaborated with the Smashing Pumpkins for a new version of Yungblud’s song “Zombie.” Both the original song and the album it appears on, 2025’s Idols, have been nominated for Grammy awards. Now, a “heavier” rendition…
Yungblud Collaborates with Smashing Pumpkins on ‘Zombie’ Remix
Yungblud continues to attract top talent from the music industry, having just released a darker version of his Grammy-nominated song “Zombie,” featuring The Smashing Pumpkins. This collaboration highlights a long-standing mutual respect between the artists and adds an exclamation point…
Most Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025
What were the most played songs on rock radio in 2025? According to the Mediabase chart for Active Rock’s year-to-date tracking of radio spins from January 2025 to the present, it has been determined that Papa Roach’s “Even If It…
The Best Prog Rock Songs of 2025: Top 11 Picks
Here are the 11 best prog rock songs of 2025! Elsewhere in recapping the year’s best in prog, Loudwire rummaged through both the best progressive metal albums and best progressive metal songs of 2025, as well as the best progressive…
Pantera Singer Terry Glaze Launches New Supergroup
Original Pantera vocalist Terry Glaze is back in a new supergroup called Axe Dragger, who just released their self-titled debut single. Glaze is joined by Fu Manchu guitarist Bob Balch, Dark Funeral bassist Fredrik Isaksson, and former Pentagram drummer Pete…
Blue Suede Shoes by Carl Perkins: A Classic Record
When it comes to rock ‘n’ roll standards, “Blue Suede Shoes” is undoubtedly a classic. In fact, Paul McCartney’s music publishing company, MPL Communications, has held the rights to this song, along with several other classics by Carl Perkins, since…
Megadeth’s New Song ‘Let There Be Shred’ Lyrics Revealed
Megadeth is now three songs deep into their self-titled final album, and we have the new song and lyrics for “Let There Be Shred.” Dave Mustaine and Teemu Mantysaari are clearly enjoying themselves as they deliver some blistering guitar work…
Rock’s Best Christmas Song: Participate in UCR’s Holiday Bracket
16 of the most beloved holiday songs are vying for your votes in our Best Rock Christmas Songs bracket. The Kinks, the Pretenders, Bruce Springsteen and of course, both Paul McCartney and John Lennon are among the artists paired off…
Best Metal Song of 2025 Revealed
“End of You,” the powerhouse collaboration between Poppy, Amy Lee, and Courtney LaPlante, is Loudwire’s Best Metal Song of the Year. In an internet-breaking fashion, the generation-crossing and genre-spanning trio met the moment with an emphatically nuanced and emotionally riveting…
Best Rock Song of 2025 You Need to Hear
Mammoth’s “The End” is Loudwire’s No. 1 rock song of 2025. It’s the title track from Mammoth’s third album and was also the lead single, released back in May. Wolfgang Van Halen once again took on all the instruments and…
A Sleep Token Song Tops New York Times’ Best Songs of 2025
A Sleep Token song is No. 1 on The New York Times‘ Best Songs of 2025 List. The publication shared the list earlier this week, featuring a total of 50 tracks divided into two categories. The first category, compiled by…