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In a new interview, former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley reflects on the divisive 1995 album The X Factor and reveals one big “problem” with the record. Bayley guested on The Metal Command podcast, chatting about his new solo album Circle of Stone and, of course, revisited a noteworthy part of his past. Since his dismissal from Maiden in […]

Here is a look at the metal Grammys year by year, revisiting who won while also making some corrections and naming which artist really should’ve won instead. Heavy metal and the Grammys are often mentioned in the same sentence only in contention. The award for Best Metal Performance has been criticized ever since the infamous

In this best-of compilation of Loudwire’s ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?‘ series, members of Slipknot tells us what’s true and what’s false on the internet about the band’s legendary career. Check out some of the best moments from our segments with Corey Taylor, Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan and the late Joey Jordison. And stay tuned for an appearance by Jay

Here are the top 25 metal mascots. For so many, heavy metal provides an escape from reality, replete with dramatic imagery often times serving as extensions of a band’s lyrical themes and imaginative minds. It’s a fun world and we all get sucked into the vortex, pouring over album art, merchandise designs and, often times,

How would you describe a mosh pit to the uninitiated? That was a question posed within the /r/Metalcore thread on Reddit, and the answers provided were a mix of surprisingly insightful and humorous as well. How Would You Explain a Mosh Pit? The author of the thread explained that while they have been going to

In a new interview with Drumeo, drummer Art Cruz discusses what the hardest part about joining Lamb of God was. He performed a couple of the band’s signature songs and showed off some magic tricks as well. In 2018, Cruz, whose previous experience includes stints in Prong and Winds of Plague, joined Lamb of God

New trailers for the animated movie Despicable Me 4 feature hit songs from rock legends Guns N’ Roses and power metal icons DragonForce. To hear a massive GN’R track in a movie trailer — even one intended for a child audience — is not all that surprising. They’re one of the biggest musical acts on the planet

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper are teaming up for a 2024 tour that promises to be one of the more stacked lineups of the year, with Ministry and Filter set to open shows. It’s a powerhouse lineup indeed for two of shock rock’s biggest icons. Cooper’s music and antics have earned him a place in

Guitar legend Zakk Wylde has just announced his first-ever festival, dubbed Berzerkus, and the full 2024 lineup has been unveiled, including a country co-headliner. The single-day festival welcomes five original artists, including Wylde’s own Black Label Society, as well as three well-known tribute acts. Who Is Playing Berzerkus Festival? The Berzerkus Festival will be co-headlined