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The Six Best Blaze Bayley Era Iron Maiden Songs
What are Iron Maiden's best songs from the Blaze Bayley era?. The era, which yielded The X Factor and Virtual XI, is, well... it's not a fan-favorite. That doesn't mean it should be overlooked, or that Bruce Dickinson's successor should shoulder the blame for the mixed results. Steve Harris is...
Rockers Tell Their Wildest Tattoo Stories
What are some of the wildest stories that rockers have with their tattoos? Loudwire met up with some of rock's biggest names at the InkCarceration Festival to get the stories behind some of their ink, and a few personal details came out in the process. Did you know that several...
Every Rock + Metal Artist That’s Been Name-Checked in Eminem Songs – See Lyrics
Here's a list of every rock and metal artist that's been name-checked in Eminem songs. The rapper just shared his latest album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) last Friday (July 12), and there were a handful of rock stars mentioned throughout the lyrics. This led us to explore the rest of Eminem's discography to see how many other rock and metal artists he's name-dropped in his songs.
The Pop Star Gary Holt Says Is ‘Overrated’ + the One He ‘Loves’
Slayer's Gary Holt shared his affinity for pop music during a recent appearance on the Scandalous podcast, and he definitely has a preference when it comes to two of the genres biggest names - Taylor Swift and Beyonce!. Gary Holt Defends Taylor Swift. You can add the Slayer and Exodus...
20 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (July 12-18, 2024)
The concert industry is alive and well, with 20 new rock and metal tours announced this past week. In addition, you'll also find a number of festivals, residencies and specialty shows for bands booked as well. This week, we saw new tour legs added for such name acts as The...
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Deletes Apology Post About Controversial Trump Comment
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has deleted his post in which he apologized for an "improvised" line onstage the day after the assassination attempt on U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Originally shared on Instagram, the musician's feed (at the time of publication) shows two reel posts since the apology was first...
Interview: Brann Dailor Opens Up About the Longevity of Mastodon’s Band Members
"It's been 25 years and along the way you've sort of sunk every single emotional aspect of your life together with these people — what might turn out to be the biggest relationships in our lives." Brann Dailor joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (July 18) to discuss all things...
The Six Heaviest Breakdowns by Australian Bands (Chosen by Jake Taylor of In Hearts Wake)
Here are the six heaviest breakdowns by Australian bands, chosen by In Hearts Wake vocalist Jake Taylor. The metal scene Down Under is (and has been) alive and thriving, from death metal and goregrind to some of the world's premiere metalcore acts, and so much more. For over a decade, In Hearts Wake have consistently proven themselves to be powerhouse within this wide-ranging continental scene (including neighboring country New Zealand) with their blend of metalcore, nu-metal and hardcore.
The Seven Songs Slipknot Played at Their First-Ever Ozzfest Show
Over 25 years ago, Slipknot, who hadn't even released their debut album yet, played their first-ever Ozzfest show — a seven-song set of absolute fury. The hell-raising event's 1999 excursion launched on May 27, bringing some of metal's most premiere acts, up-and-comers and hopeful unknowns on a long road through the U.S. and Canada, wrapping up at the end of July.
Longtime Brujeria Co-Vocalist Pinche Peach Dies at 57
Longtime Brujeria backing singer and sampler Pinche Peach has died at the age of 57. The news was delivered by the band in a social media post, revealing that the musician had passed away on July 17 after dealing with "serious heart complications." "I never thought I would have to...
Britney Spears Tells Osbournes to ‘F–k Off’ In Long Response to Diss
Pop star Britney Spears is clapping back at Ozzy Osbourne and the Osbourne family after a recent discussion on TikTok videos on The Osbournes podcast resulted in a dig at her social media dance videos. In recent years, Spears has used her social media to share some of her dance...
The Best Nu-Metal Album of Each Year Since 1994
In nu-metal's 30-year run as a subgenre, which albums are the best?. There's no genre of music that elicits as many mixed reactions as nu-metal. Combining metallic heaviness with hip-hop vocals and attitude turned out to be the post-Nirvana rock phenomenon for the world to cling to. When bands such as Korn and Limp Bizkit burst onto the scene, there was an instant reaction from the public, causing legions of new fans to rock JNCOs and chain wallets.
Marty Friedman Plays His Favorite Riffs
We're thrilled to welcome Marty Friedman as a guest on Loudwire's Gear Factor series, with the guitar great sharing the riffs and bands that made him want to pick up the guitar, some valuable (and not so valuable) advice he picked up from his guitar teacher and reflecting on some of his own favorite riffs from his music.
The Scientific Reason You Make a ‘Stank Face’ at Wicked Guitar Riffs
Why, if something as a guitar riff can be so enjoyable, do we make what's known as the "stank face" in response to hearing something so initially impactful and impressive? As it turns out, on top of the many theories about the history of the "stank face," there's also a bit of science behind it.
What Is the ‘Rhino’ Piercing + Why Is It Trending?
What is the "rhino" piercing and why is it trending?. To coincide with the nu-metal revival that's taken place over the last few years, it appears that facial piercings are experiencing an increase in popularity as well. The rhino piercing is the latest that's gone viral — according to Wethrift,...
Setlist + Video – Limp Bizkit Kick Off ‘Loserville’ Summer Tour
Limp Bizkit officially kicked off their Loserville summer tour last night (July 16), treating the Somerset, Wisconsin crowd to a 15-song set loaded with classics and a pair of covers. The trek also features special guests Bones, Eddy Baker & Xavier Wulf, N8NOFACE and Corey Feldman, with Riff Raff serving...
Interview: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Discusses New Book + Why He’s Tired of Talking About Anniversaries
"I'm about out of things to say about a record we did 20 years ago. I have nothing really new to say and a lot of those memories are hazy." Randy Blythe minced no words when he hung out on Loudwire Nights Tuesday (July 16) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lamb of God's album, Ashes of the Wake.
Metallica Album Becomes Fourth Ever to Reach Historic Chart Record
Metallica's 1991 self-titled album has become the fourth studio release ever to reach a historic chart record. The album, affectionately known as The Black Album, has officially spent a total of 750 weeks on the Billboard 200. It's the fourth record in history to spend that amount of time on the chart, following Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), the Bob Marley and The Wailers compilation album Legend (1984) and Journey's Greatest Hits (1988).
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Reportedly Dropped by Talent Agency After Trump Comment
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has reportedly been dropped by his talent agency following his controversial onstage remarks about the attempted assassination of U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Both TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter have independently claimed to have been learned that Michael Greene of Greene & Associates Talent Agency is...
Steel Panther Announce 15th Anniversary ‘Feel the Steel’ Tour + Album Reissue
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of their Feel the Steel debut, Steel Panther have just announced a late run of U.S. tour dates as well as a new edition of the classic record. Feel the Steel, released in 2009, saw Steel Panther rise to the forefront of the modern...
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