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On Tuesday’s Loudwire Nights (Jan. 16), Sleep Theory frontman Cullen Moore reflected on the success the band has experienced over the last calendar year. “It goes from posting a TikTok from my apartment and now we’re on a stage with Beartooth a year later,” Moore told host Chuck Armstrong. “It’s absolutely insane. It’s humbling.” The

You’ve heard it, your parents have heard it and even your grandparents have probably heard it. Guns N’ Roses‘ “Paradise City” is undoubtedly one of the most well-known rock songs, but what place is it actually based on? The track is a staple for the rockers. Featured on their 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction, it’s been

Here are 10 rock and metal album covers that had to be changed due to controversy. Album covers may not be as important today as they used to be thanks to the world of streaming, but back when vinyl and CDs were the primary formats of music, the artwork was the first impression. There’ve been some

We at Loudwire Nights are celebrating the birthdate of one Dave Grohl with a full week dedicated to celebrating the rocker. Grohl officially turned 55 years old on Sunday (Jan. 14) and this week we’re asking you which of his two eras was better – the time he spent behind the drumkit with Nirvana or

Here are 30 rock and metal musicians who died before the age of 30. Many musicians have had their lives cut short because of bad luck, addiction or their personal actions. In some cases, they died in tragic accidents, just as they were enjoying their height of fame. Such was the case for Duane Allman,

Papa Roach have been one of the more enduring rock bands of the 21st Century, which is not surprising if you know a bit about how the band actually got their name. The moniker actually predicted their lengthy run of success. But how exactly did Papa Roach land on “Papa Roach” as their moniker? While

Have you ever wondered what a particularly famous late rockstar had for their last meal? Sure, the fascination may seem macabre, but looking at the final things deceased rock stars ingested can often give a fascinating look behind the scenes of their lives or personas. So let’s all grab a set at the table and

This is a list of big, influential and/or important rock and metal albums that turn 20 in 2024. Because there were more than a handful that emerged those two decades ago, back in 2004, and they really ran the gamut — alternative rock, classic rock, grindcore, hard rock, metalcore, sludge metal, thrash metal and more

1994 proved to be a pivotal year for metal music and these are the 11 best albums from that year. Established acts like Megadeth and Pantera continued their dominance, the latter of which notched an album that debuted at number one on the Billboard 2000. Meanwhile, subgenres within metal started to bubble to the surface while

Machine Gun Kelly has partnered with Schecter Guitars for a new signature model, and the internet isn’t having it. People all over are slamming the musician for the instrument’s seemingly controversial design, and he’s responded to the commotion on social media. The guitar is, unsurprisingly, shaped like a rectangular razor blade, and comes in the

What are musician’s favorite ’90s songs? These are the songs that inspired the next generation of rock stars to learn how to play their instruments. From Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Foo Fighters to Pantera, Rage Against The Machine and more, hear the songs from the 1990s rock and metal bands that made modern musicians want to learn how to

When you’re a young band, opening for an artist as massive as Van Halen can feel pretty daunting. Regardless, when Alice In Chains went on tour with the legends in 1991, they still found a way to make it lighthearted, as you can see in newly-surfaced footage from one of their soundchecks. The footage, which

When you’re a young band, opening for an artist as massive as Van Halen can feel pretty daunting. Regardless, when Alice In Chains went on tour with the legends in 1991, they still found a way to make it lighthearted, as you can see in newly-surfaced footage from one of their soundchecks. The footage, which

New year, new feature! Welcome to Chuck’s Fight Club, where Loudwire Nights host Chuck Armstrong will weekly bring you a new voting challenge, trying to answer some of rock and metal’s most difficult questions in the process. In our opening matchup, the longtime avid Metallica fan has decided to ask you, the fans and listeners,

Many of life’s biggest questions remain unanswered: What’s the meaning of life? How are the Giza pyramids so precise in measurement? Why does Tom Morello never cut the strings off the headstocks on his guitars? At long last, we have the answer to that last question, straight from the man himself. The answer came as

Here are 10 times rock and metal musicians were an emergency fill-in. The show must go on, even when an integral member of a band can’t perform. Luckily, the music industry does not have a shortage of professionals that can stand in for artists when this happens, including some famous faces. READ MORE: Rock + Metal

Slipknot singer Corey Taylor has canceled his upcoming North American solo tour, issuing a statement apologizing to fans, explaining that he must take a reprieve for his health. Taylor, who last year released his second solo album, CMF2, was due to tour the U.S. and Canada with support from Des Rocs and Jigsaw Youth throughout February and

Former Night Ranger guitarist Jeff Watson recalled his band’s early tour dates with KISS, and explained why the headline act’s dressing rooms always smelled like burnt toast. As a result of the experience in early 1983 – as one of the openers on KISS’ Creatures of the Night road trip – Watson said he permanently