Loudwire Staff
2017 Loudwire Music Awards Adds Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, Sammy Hagar, Zakk Wylde + More
Dave Mustaine has joined the list of 2017 Loudwire Music Awards performers, Sammy Hagar will receive a special award, plus Zakk Wylde and a slew of presenters have been revealed.
Classic Rockers Walter Becker and Dave Hlubek Pass Away
Sad news to report as Steely Dan's Walter Becker and Molly Hatchet's Dave Hlubek both passed away on Sunday, Sept. 3.
Corey Taylor To Fans Who Film Shows: Enjoy the Live Moment, Not Your ‘Little Four-by-Four Screen’
Stone Sour / Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor discusses the rush of performing live and addresses fans who constantly film shows with their smartphones.
Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Found Dead of Apparent Suicide
Reports have surfaced claiming the Linkin Park singer has taken his life.
KISS, Rob Zombie, Megadeth, Anthrax, Meshuggah + More Crush Day 1 of Chicago Open Air [Photos]
See our exclusive photos of the Day 1 lineup at 2017 Chicago Open Air festival.
Wire-to-Wire: Nine Inch Nails Announce First Show Since 2014, Plus News on Green Day + More
In addition to the big stories we covered today, here are some other rock and metal news items from July 13, 2017:
- Nine Inch Nails have announced their first show since 2014. The band will play the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, Calif...
911 Call and Police Documents From Night of Chris Cornell’s Death Released
A 911 call made by a hotel employee on the night of Chris Cornell's death and police records have been revealed.
6 Infamous Times Rock Music Was Blamed for Tragedies
In times of tragedy, the media often links any connection with rock or metal and extends the blame toward the artist for the crimes committed by others.
Best Rock Songs of 2017 (So Far)
2017 is still a work in progress, but the time has come to give some recognition to the best rock songs of the year so far.
Best Metal Songs of 2017 (So Far)
We're keeping a running tab of the best metal songs 2017 has to offer.