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There have been quite a few rock and metal singers who left their respective bands, and then came back years later for another round (or two). Sometimes the grass seems greener on the other side, but isn’t. These singers were either curious about what would happen if they took another direction in their careers, or […]

Another week, another 18 big new rock and metal tours to reveal! The rock and metal world continues to make sure you’re entertained as big name acts are almost always seemingly adding new shows. This week, you’ll find Godsmack serving up some fall fun, Rise Against returning to the road after a period of inactivity

On Thursday (May 16), Kerry King joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, From Hell I Rise. “There’s been so much hurry up and wait,” King told host Chuck Armstrong about the new album. “This record’s been done almost a year already, so [I’ve been] chomping at the bit for

During a recent episode of Ozzy Osbourne‘s new Madhouse Chronicles podcast with Billy Morrison, the “Prince of Darkness” shared his biggest regret from his time with Black Sabbath. That would be that the band finished their run without original drummer Bill Ward behind the kit. Bill Ward Exits Black Sabbath Reunion In November 2011, the

When Jamey Jasta formed Hatebreed in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1994, he didn’t have a backup plan — and that was by design. “I was a young dad and I was like, I cannot be a deadbeat dad,” Jasta told Chuck Armstrong on Loudwire Nights Wednesday (May 15). “I cannot be a deadbeat dad. I cannot

Kerry King revealed what he thought of Guns N’ Roses‘ debut album Appetite for Destruction when it came out during a new interview. Slayer were already a big name in the heavy metal scene by the time Appetite came out as they had already released three albums, including their 1986 breakthrough Reign in Blood. Guns N’ Roses were part of a different

After releasing their new album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To last week, Knocked Loose have cracked the Top 10 on Spotify’s Viral 50 USA playlist chart. They even beat out a Taylor Swift song… by a lot. No, this doesn’t mean the heaviest band dominating hardcore right now is out-streaming the pop star. It’s

In his new memoir, Down With the System, Serj Tankian shares many intimate details of his personal life and the lives of his family. From the Armenian genocide to his dad dealing with lawsuits in California, Tankian unapologetically brings fans into his world, creating a powerful and unforgettable reading experience. He also spends a good

There were a lot of great rock and metal soundtracks over the years, and in this feature we’re revisiting each year of the 1990s to pay homage to some great soundtracks that perfectly paired some great music with the story onscreen. The ’90s saw a boom in how music could help in marketing a movie,