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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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What Really Happened the Night Ozzy Bit the Bat? (Don’t Ask These People!)

1 day ago | loudwire.com | Joe DiVita

Fin Costello, Getty Images / Loudwire / CreativeNature_nl, iStock/Getty ImagesSHARETWEETThe story of Ozzy Osbourne biting the head off a bat is legendary and infamous... and often distorted. We got some of your favorite rock and metal musicians, as well as some fans, to do their best to recall this historic moment as they've heard it through the years.
My 5 Favorite Albums When I Was a Teen

1 day ago | loudwire.com | Joe DiVita

Steamhammer / Future via Getty Images/Metal Hammer Magazine / Oyster/Polydor / CasablancaSHARETWEETTom Angelripper, longtime leader of German thrash vets Sodom, is here to tell you all about his five favorite albums back when he was a teenager. Born on Feb. 19, 1963, that puts his teenage years between 1976 and 1982. That was a halcyon era where hard rock gradually morphed into heavy metal and when punk eased the barrier to entry for playing abrasive music with loads of attitude.
Shadow of Intent's Chris Wiseman Plays His Favorite Riffs

2 days ago | loudwire.com | Joe DiVita

Mariano Regidor, Redferns/Getty ImagesSHARETWEETIn this episode of Gear Factor, Shadow of Intent guitarist Chris Wiseman plays his favorite riffs. Over the last decade-plus, Shadow of Intent have been climbing the deathcore ranks, carving out their space within the subgenre's symphonic realm. Wiseman has been at the helm the whole time, having co-founded the band with vocalist Ben Duerr. Meanwhile, Wiseman has doubled his efforts, also splitting his time with Currents.
The Best Metal Album of Each Year of the 1990s

4 days ago | loudwire.com | Joe DiVita

Roadrunner / CapitolSHARETWEETWhat's the best metal album of each year of the 1990s? Let's find out!Toward the end of the previous decade, metal was reaching its commercial peak while also blazing new trails in the underground. While many of metal's '80s heroes flailed during the 1990s, a small handful endured, contributing timeless classics of their own amid a new breed of metal's future elite.
Why Shinedown's Zach Myers Defends Using Backing Tracks During Concerts

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Jordan Blum

YouTube: American Musical Supply / Davyd Kopych, iStock/Getty Images PlusSHARETWEETOne of the hottest debates within the modern rock and metal scene(s) is whether it’s okay for bands to use backing tracks throughout live shows. In a new interview with American Musical Supply, Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers defended bands using backing tracks during concerts, citing a specific legendary rock act as proof of why it’s acceptable.
Bonnaroo Organizers Now Offering Full Refunds Amid Backlash, Not Announcing Future Plans

5 days ago | loudwire.com | Jordan Blum

Josh Brasted, WireImage / Douglas Mason, WireImageSHARETWEETThis year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival – which was set to take place from June 12 to June 15 at The Farm in Manchester, TN – was unexpectedly canceled on June 13 due to severe weather conditions (with organizers offering a 75% refund to all 4-day ticket holders). After receiving backlash over that initial response, organizers have now upped the refund to 100% and revealed that they’re not announcing any future plans.
How Badflower's Josh Katz Learned to Sing

1 week ago | loudwire.com | Joe DiVita

Roberto Finizio, Getty ImagesSHARETWEETOur guest in this episode of How I Learned to Sing is Badflower's Josh Katz. It's been a full decade since the alt-rock group released their first single, "Soap," and they've just dropped No Place Like Home, their third album on longtime label home Big Machine. It's been four years since 2021's This Is How the World Ends as Badflower have put in tons of time on the road, playing well over 200 shows since.
U.K. Council Leader Urges Venue to Cancel Marilyn Manson Show

1 week ago | loudwire.com | Lauryn Schaffner

peterspiro, Getty Images / Paul Bergen, Redferns/Getty ImagesSHARETWEETA U.K. council leader has urged a venue to cancel a Marilyn Manson show that's scheduled to take place in Bournemouth on Oct. 31 due to the past allegations that were made against him.
The Best Post-Grunge Album of Each Year From 1993

1 week ago | loudwire.com | Lauryn Schaffner

Ned Dishman, Getty Images / Universal / Ethan Miller, Getty ImagesSHARETWEETBelow are the best post-grunge albums of each year during its peak, from 1993 to 2005. Post-grunge can be broken up into a couple of different waves, with the first taking place in the mid-'90s when grunge was still the most popular subgenre of rock. Candlebox, Bush, Silverchair and Creed were among this "first wave" of bands that drew influence from grunge artists, but created a more polished, radio-friendly sound.
Chained Saint Drop ‘1000 Tons’ of Thrash With Mosh-Ready New Song

1 week ago | loudwire.com | Joe DiVita

provided by Chained SaintSHARETWEETFlorida thrash upstarts Chained Saint are back with the bruising new single "1000 Tons."It's the first dose of new music since the release of last year's debut album Blindside, which enjoys a raw, analog production courtesy of Alice in Chains frontman William DuVall. So far, it's been nothing but upward momentum for the teen group.