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Interview: Mirador's Jake Kiszka + Chris Turpin Discuss Debut LP

Interview: Mirador's Jake Kiszka + Chris Turpin Discuss Debut LP

October 22, 2025

Mirador's Jake Kiszka and Chris Turpin dive into what led them to start a new band together, what it was like writing their debut album and what's next. Continue reading…

Sick New World Announces Lineups for Two 2026 Festivals

Sick New World Announces Lineups for Two 2026 Festivals

October 21, 2025

System of a Down, Slayer and Korn are among the acts playing either the Las Vegas or Fort Worth, Texas Sick New World Festivals in 2026. Continue reading…

Two More Arrests Made in Stabbing Death of Ex-Lostprophets Singer

Two More Arrests Made in Stabbing Death of Ex-Lostprophets Singer

October 21, 2025

The West Yorkshire police have arrested two additional men on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins. Continue reading…

Puscifer Announce New Album and 2026 North American Tour

Puscifer Announce New Album and 2026 North American Tour

October 21, 2025

The Maynard James Keenan-fronted outfit is previewing its new album with lead single "Self Evident." Continue reading…

Slipknot's Sid Wilson Launches New Record Label Vomit Face

Slipknot's Sid Wilson Launches New Record Label Vomit Face

October 21, 2025

Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson just launched a new record label called Vomit Face Records and signed the rapper Lil Bushwick. Continue reading…

Avenged Sevenfold Singer Defends Message to Israeli Hostages

Avenged Sevenfold Singer Defends Message to Israeli Hostages

October 21, 2025

M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold has defended the decision to tape a message for two newly released Israeli hostages, calling it a humanist action rather than a political one. Continue reading…

2026 Rock + Metal Festival + Cruise Guide

2026 Rock + Metal Festival + Cruise Guide

October 21, 2025

What rock and metal festivals will you check out in 2026? Will you set sail on a rock or metal cruise? See what's coming up in 2026. Continue reading…

Interview: Thornhill Wrap Up Tour With Sleep Token

Interview: Thornhill Wrap Up Tour With Sleep Token

October 20, 2025

Thornhill's Ethan McCann and Jacob Charlton open up about their recent tour with Sleep Token, what it's like playing music together since high school and more. Continue reading…

Better 1995 Debut Album - 'Foo Fighters' vs. 'Frogstomp'

Better 1995 Debut Album - 'Foo Fighters' vs. 'Frogstomp'

October 20, 2025

Which was the better 1995 debut album — Foo Fighters' self-titled set or Silverchair's 'Frogstomp'? Vote in Loudwire Nights' Chuck's Fight Club poll. Continue reading…

Slipknot File Lawsuit Against Cybersquatter Using 'Slipknot.com'

Slipknot File Lawsuit Against Cybersquatter Using 'Slipknot.com'

October 20, 2025

Cybersquatters = s--t, or whatever they said. Continue reading…

Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst's First Comments on Sam Rivers Death

Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst's First Comments on Sam Rivers Death

October 20, 2025

Fred Durst delivers an emotional and touching tribute to late Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers. Continue reading…

Rush Add 17 More Dates to 2026 Reunion Tour

Rush Add 17 More Dates to 2026 Reunion Tour

October 20, 2025

Rush have announced a third round of dates for their 2026 reunion tour, featuring new drummer Anika Nilles. Continue reading…

Biohazard's Evan Seinfeld Shares What He Tell His Younger Self

Biohazard's Evan Seinfeld Shares What He Tell His Younger Self

October 20, 2025

Biohazard's Evan Seinfeld reveals that's he's writing an advice book and shares what he'd tell his younger self about the journey he'd face with the band. Continue reading…

Vinnie Vincent Shares Emotional Tribute to Ace Frehley

Vinnie Vincent Shares Emotional Tribute to Ace Frehley

October 19, 2025

Vincent called Frehley's passing "the loss of a loved one" in his social media tribute to rock's signature Spaceman. Continue reading…

Rockers + Fans Mourn Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers

Rockers + Fans Mourn Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers

October 19, 2025

Limp Bizkit's co-founding bassist/backing vocalist, Sam Rivers, passed away on Oct. 18, 2025. Continue reading…

Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies at 48

Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies at 48

October 18, 2025

Limp Bizkit have revealed that longtime bassist Sam Rivers has died at the age of 48. See what they said in their tribute. Continue reading…

23 Rock + Metal Music Videos Inspired by Horror Movies

23 Rock + Metal Music Videos Inspired by Horror Movies

October 18, 2025

Musicians pay tribute to their favorite horror flicks. Continue reading…

Who Yungblud Would Want in His Rock Supergroup

Who Yungblud Would Want in His Rock Supergroup

October 17, 2025

Yungblud made some surprising picks when he was asked which artists would join his dream supergroup. Continue reading…

The 11 Biggest Rock + Metal Tours Announced for 2026 (So Far)

The 11 Biggest Rock + Metal Tours Announced for 2026 (So Far)

October 17, 2025

These are the biggest rock and metal tours happening in 2026 so far, including Metallica, Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance and more. Continue reading…

KISS' Guitarists All Reflect on the Life + Legacy of Ace Frehley

KISS' Guitarists All Reflect on the Life + Legacy of Ace Frehley

October 17, 2025

Tommy Thayer, Bruce Kulick and Vinnie Vincent have all issued their initial comments on the death of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

Paul Stanley Shares His Favorite Photo With Ace Frehley

Paul Stanley Shares His Favorite Photo With Ace Frehley

October 17, 2025

Paul Stanley has shared his favorite photo with founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died at the age of 74, as a social media tribute. Continue reading…

14 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

14 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week

October 17, 2025

No Doubt, Dropkick Murphys, Nonpoint, Sugar, Eagles and more are among the acts adding new or more shows over the past seven days. Continue reading…

Ghost's Tobias Forge Discusses 2026 Tour, Ozzy Tribute + More

Ghost's Tobias Forge Discusses 2026 Tour, Ozzy Tribute + More

October 16, 2025

Tobias Forge celebrates the success of Ghost's album, 'Skeleta,' looks ahead to their '26 tour and also opens up about his performance at Back to the Beginning. Continue reading…

Peter Criss Shares First Comments on the Death of Ace Frehley

Peter Criss Shares First Comments on the Death of Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss has shared his initial statement on the death of ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

KISS' Gene Simmons Shares Statement on Death of Ace Frehley

KISS' Gene Simmons Shares Statement on Death of Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025

Gene Simmons has shared a statement on the death of founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Oct. 16 at the age of 74. Continue reading…

Rockers Mourn the Death of Legendary KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley

Rockers Mourn the Death of Legendary KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley

October 16, 2025

The rock world is mourning the death of legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

Photos of Late Former KISS Member Ace Frehley Over the Years

Photos of Late Former KISS Member Ace Frehley Over the Years

October 16, 2025

Looking back at the life of founding KISS member Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

Original KISS Lead Guitarist Ace Frehley Dead at 74

Original KISS Lead Guitarist Ace Frehley Dead at 74

October 16, 2025

The guitarist's unique self-taught style has been cited as a major influence by many younger stars. Continue reading…

Original Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Reportedly on Life Support

Original Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Reportedly on Life Support

October 16, 2025

The guitarist recently canceled all of his remaining 2025 tour plans after falling in his recording studio. Continue reading…

Yungblud Names His 5 Favorite Albums of All Time

Yungblud Names His 5 Favorite Albums of All Time

October 16, 2025

Yungblud named his five favorite albums of all time during a recent interview and his picks included The Clash, Fleetwood Mac and more. Continue reading…

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Reveals His Favorite Live Album

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Reveals His Favorite Live Album

October 16, 2025

There are several connections between Dickinson's choice and his own band's career. Continue reading…

Enter to Win a Sabaton 'Legends' Vinyl Prize Pack!

Enter to Win a Sabaton 'Legends' Vinyl Prize Pack!

October 16, 2025

Here's your chance to enter to win Sabaton's latest album, 'Legends,' on vinyl with assorted other goodies, all courtesy of the Loudwire Nights radio show. Continue reading…

5 '90s Rock Bands You Might Have Forgotten

5 '90s Rock Bands You Might Have Forgotten

October 16, 2025

Some of these bands are still going today while others ended up finding success outside of music. Continue reading…

Tech N9ne: 'Wherever Music Is Being Played, We Will Be There'

Tech N9ne: 'Wherever Music Is Being Played, We Will Be There'

October 15, 2025

Tech N9ne opens up about everything he's working on at the moment and why he loves playing festivals like Louder Than Life. Continue reading…

Avenged Sevenfold Singer Addresses Released Israeli Hostages

Avenged Sevenfold Singer Addresses Released Israeli Hostages

October 15, 2025

M. Shadows taped a welcome home message for two newly released Israeli hostages who were also Avenged Sevenfold fans. Continue reading…