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Fans React to Iron Maiden’s New Live Drummer Simon DawsonFans React to Iron Maiden’s New Live Drummer Simon DawsonIron Maiden have revealed their new live drummer hours after Nicko McBrain played his final show with the metal legends. See how fans have reacted.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Nicko McBrain Annouces End of Iron Maiden Touring CareerNicko McBrain Annouces End of Iron Maiden Touring CareerThe band's longtime drummer has been battling the effects of a stroke since 2023. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
11 Best Progressive Metal Albums of 202411 Best Progressive Metal Albums of 2024It was a VERY good year for prog metal!Jordan BlumJordan Blum
2024's Best Death Metal Albums2024's Best Death Metal AlbumsGet brutal with us and check out 2024's best death metal albums.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
20 Toys For Kids (And Their Parents) Who Listen to Metal20 Toys For Kids (And Their Parents) Who Listen to MetalSome of the biggest names in metal have partnered with toy companies to make truly unique items from stuffies to baseball bats and even coloring books. Rob CarrollRob Carroll
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My Chemical Romance Issue Statement on Death of Former Drummer Bob BryarMy Chemical Romance Issue Statement on Death of Former Drummer Bob BryarMy Chemical Romance have issued their first statement on the death of former drummer Bob Bryar, who was found dead in late November.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
21 New Tours Announced This Past Week21 New Tours Announced This Past WeekAC/DC, Avril Lavigne, Pearl Jam, Breaking Benjamin and Staind, Spiritbox, Meshuggah, Pierce the Veil and more have announced new tours.Chad ChildersChad Childers
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The Best Metal Album of Each Year Since 1970The Best Metal Album of Each Year Since 1970Over 50 years of metal's best!Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
The 'Big 4' of 3 Generations of Dad RockThe 'Big 4' of 3 Generations of Dad RockSee which bands make up the "Big 4" of dad rock for three generations — Boomer, Gen X and millennial — and why they're our picks.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
The 51 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024The 51 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2024Loudwire recaps the very best rock and metal albums of 2024.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Soundgarden Members Reunite for Benefit, See Who's SingingSoundgarden Members Reunite for Benefit, See Who's SingingSoundgarden will reunite as Nudedragons for a benefit show in Seattle later this month, and Shaina Shepherd will join them on vocals.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Watch Nicko McBrain Play His Last Iron Maiden ShowWatch Nicko McBrain Play His Last Iron Maiden ShowThe 45,000-strong crowd gave the tearful 42-year Iron Maiden veteran a standing ovation. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
See the Spotify Wrapped Reports for Over 30 Rock + Metal BandsSee the Spotify Wrapped Reports for Over 30 Rock + Metal BandsYou can see the 2024 Spotify Wrapped report for a variety of rock and metal bands to see how many listeners they have from around the world.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
2024 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar2024 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release CalendarKeeping track of hundreds of new releases coming your way.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
The ONE Metal Album on Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of 2024 ListThe ONE Metal Album on Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of 2024 ListSee the rock and metal albums on the 'Rolling Stone' list of the 100 Best Albums of 2024.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Top 50 Metal Bands of All TimeTop 50 Metal Bands of All TimeLoudwire counts down the Top 50 Metal Bands of All Time.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
My Dying Bride Announce First-Ever Show Without Aaron StainthorpeMy Dying Bride Announce First-Ever Show Without Aaron StainthorpeDoom metal legends My Dying Bride have announced a new live singer for the first-ever show without Aaron Stainthorpe.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita