Recording Studio of Steve Evetts Destroyed in New Jersey Fire
A massive fire in Belleville, New Jersey on Sunday (May 3) tore through a recording studio owned by Steve Evetts, who has worked with the likes of Every Time I Die, Sepultura, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. ‘State of Emergency’…
Sully Erna Understood Shannon Larkin’s Departure from Godsmack
Back in 2025 – and following some ambiguity – Loudwire reported on drummer Shannon Larkin (and guitarist Tony Rombola) officially quitting Godsmack because they “didn’t want to tour anymore.” The pair actually left the group in 2024, and during his recent YouTube livestream,…
Rock Bands That Perfectly Covered Disney Songs
There is a glut of Disney cover songs in just about every music genre. Want punk covers of Disney songs? You can get them right here. Is metal more your thing? There are plenty of those covers right here. But…
Iron Maiden-Inspired Wrestler Makes WWE Debut
A new wrestler made her in-ring debut on WWE TV on Tuesday, fully committing to her metal-inspired character with a callout that Iron Maiden fans surely recognize. The wrestler known as Lizzy Rain is now part of WWE’s NXT roster…
Slipknot Classic Featured in Short Film by Iconic Fashion Brand
We did not expect to see Slipknot in a Gucci promotional film on our 2026 bingo card, but here we are. The band’s thunderous drumming from the hard-hitting classic “(sic)” provides the soundtrack for a segment of a new short…
7 Rock and Metal Sets from 2026 Sick New World Las Vegas
The 2026 Las Vegas edition of Sick New World has concluded, showcasing spectacular performances. Headliners included System of a Down and Korn, alongside acts like Ministry, Evanescence, Mastodon, Knocked Loose, and Danny Elfman, all providing a day filled with rocking…
Yungblud Breaks Down During Emotional Ozzy Tribute in Birmingham
An emotional Yungblud paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in the late rocker’s hometown on Thursday, calling him a “dear friend in the sky.” Moments later, he would find himself crying behind his mic. What Happened When Yungblud Performed in Birmingham…
Michael Stipe Performs New Song ‘The Rest of Ever’
Key Takeaways: Album Update: Michael Stipe is finalizing the lyrics for his debut solo album, expected by the end of this year. Unique Sound: One song features a tree hearing itself for the first time, recorded in his backyard. Long…
Metal Bands Cover Disney Songs: 10 Unforgettable Versions
Who knew so many Disney tunes actually make really great metal songs? These 10 metal acts have redefined what a children’s song can be… okay, so maybe not all of these are ideal to stream into your kids’ headphones, but…
Marilyn Manson Stops Concert for Sobriety Confession
Marilyn Manson needed to pause during the first show of his current tour to address his sobriety with the audience, in a moment he referred to as a “confession.” Manson kicked off the 2026 edition of his One Assassination Under…
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…
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…