Loudwire

Loudwire is a digital magazine based in the United States that focuses on hard rock and heavy metal genres. It is a part of Townsquare Media, a company involved in media and entertainment. Since its inception in August 2011, Loudwire has conducted exclusive interviews with iconic musicians such as Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Judas Priest, Guns N' Roses, Megadeth, Mötley Crüe, and Suicidal Tendencies, among others. Additionally, Loudwire has had the privilege of exclusively debuting new songs from major rock and metal artists like Judas Priest, Anthrax, Jane's Addiction, Stone Sour, and Phil Anselmo.

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The Best Ballad by 11 Big Prog Metal Bands

2 days ago | loudwire.com | Jordan Blum

Mariano Regidor, Redferns / Iwi Onodera, Redferns / Bryan Rolli, LoudwireSHARETWEETHere are the best ballads from 11 big prog metal bands!We recently looked at the best ballad by 11 big prog rock bands, so it’s only fair that we shine the same spotlight on nearly a dozen progressive metal bands, right? After all, just because they get hectic most of the time doesn’t mean they don’t know how to calm down and bare their souls.
Crossfade Play First Show Since 2012 at Sonic Temple – Setlist + Video

3 days ago | loudwire.com | Jordan Blum

Barry Brecheisen, WireImage/Getty Images / YouTube: Zack's Sweet LifeSHARETWEETLast night (May 10), alternative metal/post-grunge troupe Crossfade – who recently reunited following their decade-long break – played their first show since 2012 at this year’s s Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. For many concertgoers, it was a major highlight of the entire weekend thus far.
Disturbed's David Draiman Proposes to Girlfriend Onstage During Sacramento Show

3 days ago | loudwire.com | Jordan Blum

YouTube: The RSB Show / CanvaSHARETWEETCongrats are in order for Disturbed frontman David Draiman and model Sarah Uli, who got engaged on stage following Draiman’s heartfelt proposal during the band’s show in Sacramento, California this past Friday night. Details of the ProposalThe iconic heavy metal group have spent the majority of 2025 touring in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their debut LP, 2000’s The Sickness.
Dump Truck Slams Into Hollywood's Iconic Whisky a Go Go

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Corey Irwin

Kevin Winter, Getty Images / KCAL / CBS NewsSHARETWEETA dump truck smashed into the side of the famed Whisky a Go Go music club in West Hollywood this afternoon. According to reports, the truck had been left been in park on Clark Street, the hilly residential road that borders one side of the club. Somehow, the vehicle broke free and started rolling down the hill.
Alice in Chains Issue Statement Confirming Tour Cancelation

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Chad Childers

Miikka Skaffari/FilmMagic, Getty ImagesSHARETWEETAfter bowing out of last night's tour kickoff performance citing a "non-life-threatening medical emergency" concerning drummer Sean Kinney, Alice in Chains has now called off the remainder of their scheduled tour. The band had scheduled about a week of performances that surrounded their scheduled appearance at the Sonic Temple festival this Sunday in Columbus, Ohio and included a Welcome to Rockville slot and playing Boardwalk Rock next weekend.
The Early Days of Slayer + Metal Blade

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Joe DiVita

YouTube: Beardo and WeirdoSHARETWEETIn the latest episode of the Beardo and Weirdo podcast with comedian Craig Gass and Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael, the co-hosts were joined by legendary heavy metal figures — Slayer's Kerry King and Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel. Naturally, the talking points are endless with such prominent icons in the metal world and, in the clip below, the focus is on the early days for both King and Slagel.
The Reason You're Not Seeing Jello Biafra Reunite With Dead Kennedys

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Rob Carroll

Getty Images/Southern Californias Best Punk Bands via YouTubeSHARETWEETThose hoping to see Jello Biafra reunite with the rest of the members of Dead Kennedys will have to continue to wait. In a new interview, the iconic punk band's original guitarist revealed why it's not happening anytime soon.
Who Is Nick Johnston, Mastodon's Newest Fill-In Guitarist?

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Bryan Rolli

Montreux International Guitar Show, YouTubeSHARETWEETMastodon kicked off their North American tour on Thursday at the Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri, marking their second show of 2025. The performance also found the metal titans playing with their second fill-in guitarist in two months, following the departure of co-founder Brent Hinds. So, who was holding it down on guitar alongside Troy Sanders, Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor? Who Is Nick Johnston, Mastodon's New Fill-in Guitarist?
'I Was Absolutely Gutted' - Why Judas Priest Won't Be at Ozzy + Black Sabbath's Farewell Show

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Chad Childers

Theo Wargo / Harry How, Getty ImagesSHARETWEETWhile much of the metal world will be playing Ozzy and Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning farewell show in July, Judas Priest have not been among the names listed (outside of former Priest guitarist K.K. Downing). During a recent chat with Metal Hammer, singer Rob Halford explained the band's absence on the bill. Why Aren't Judas Priest on the Ozzy-Black Sabbath Farewell Show?
Does Sleep Token's 'Even in Arcadia' Match the Hype? Fans Weigh In

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Chad Childers

Pedro Becerra/Redferns, Getty Images / RCA / X: @auxidental / X: @Motoagogo13 / X: @missejleeSHARETWEETSleep Token's Even in Arcadia album has finally been released and fans have been weighing in on whether the latest album from one of the buzziest bands in hard rock and metal has lived up to the hype. The mysterious rockers started laying out clues about their new music earlier this year before dropping the first song from the new record, "Emergence," in mid-March.