Jon Wiederhorn
55 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release Their Debut Album + Invent Heavy Metal
Celebrate the anniversary of Black Sabbath's groundbreaking debut album that introduced a new sound to hard rock.
43 Years Ago: Motorhead Burst Into Metal Mainstream With ‘Ace of Spades’
It came out Nov. 8, 1980.
42 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica
It wasn't an April Fool's joke. Kirk Hammett got the call to come audition for Metallica.
Neil Peart Reflects on Rush + Career in Unpublished 2005 Interview
Farewell to a king.
43 Years Ago: Black Sabbath’s ‘Mob Rules’ Proves Dio Success Was No Fluke
It was the second and last Black Sabbath album with Dio for over a decade.
54 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Release ‘Paranoid’
One of metal's most important albums that helped to launch the heavy music genre.
5 Years Ago: Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington Dies
Loudwire reflects on the tragic passing of the Linkin Park singer on the anniversary of his death.
42 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica
It was a bummer when Metallica fired Dave Mustaine, but then we wound up with two amazing thrash bands.
Gibson Guided Out of Bankruptcy by Former Rocker Turned Businessman
Many blamed longtime Chief Executive Officer Henry Juszkiewicz for the company's financial decline, while Nat Zilkha is receiving credit for its recent turn.
Pearl Jam Raise $11 Million to End Youth Homelessness
In addition to thanking those who have shown interest in The Home Shows, Pearl Jam urged fans to get personally involved in the fight.