Loudwire Staff
You Think You Know Motorhead?
You think you know Motorhead? Check out this video and dig a little deeper into the band's history.
You Think You Know Black Sabbath?
You think you know Black Sabbath? Watch as we delve into some of the more obscure facts from their history.
Upcoming 2014 Hard Rock + Metal Releases
Keeping up with all the new hard rock and metal album releases can be a daunting task. We've made it easier for you, collecting all of the releases for 2014 in one place. Current and upcoming releases are at the top of the list, and you can scroll down to check out what has already come out this year.
You Think You Know Metallica?
Metallica's legacy is right up there with any band in heavy metal, but there are some obscure facts about the band that aren't widely known.
Body Count Frontman Ice-T’s Grandson Arrested in Accidental Fatal Shooting of Roommate
Body Count frontman Ice-T's grandson Elyjah Marrow has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting of his roommate.
Guns N’ Roses Deny Axl Rose Retirement Report
Despite a recent report, a source within Guns N' Roses camp has confirmed that Axl Rose has no intent on retiring.
Rob Halford: New Judas Priest Album Is ‘Finished’ and ‘F—ing Heavy’
We caught up with Rob Halford on the red carpet of the 3rd Annual Ronnie James Dio Awards on Monday (March 17) in Los Angeles. The Judas Priest singer was on hand to receive the Man on the Silver Mountain Award for helping to raise awareness of the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.
Vince Neil Rocks Motley Crue Songs With Country Stars Brantley Gilbert + Justin Moore in Nashville
As part of the Country Radio Seminar week in Nashville, there are always surprises for those who make the trip to Music City. One of the biggest surprises of the week comes from Big Machine Records -- home of artists like Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts -- when the label joined the forces of their country roster with the legend that is Vince Neil, frontman for Motley Crue.
Scariest Heavy Metal Album Covers [Watch]
Before the digital age, walking around a record store and curiously browsing through potential gems undiscovered, an effective piece of album art would sometimes provide all incentive needed to bust out your wallet. In the metal section, these moments were very common, especially when an album cover sent a shock through your core or vomit up your esophagus.
Yearbook Photos: Rock Stars [Watch]
Over the years, we've shown yearbook photos and have asked readers to guess which rock stars they turned out to be. Some of these musicians' looks changed dramatically since their school days, while others are more instantly recognizable.