
Loudwire Staff


Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Names 2025 Nominees – Our Response
We've got questions after seeing the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations list. Do you feel the same?

The Best Hard Rock Album of Each Year Since 1970
The best of the best, year after year. The rock world has evolved quite a bit from 1970.

Every Iron Maiden Song Ranked From Worst to Best
Which Iron Maiden song is the best? Which is the worst? Come find out!

20 Rock and Metal Acts Who Are Always Ready for Halloween
They don't only dress up once a year.

Before They Were Famous – See Over 150 Rock Star Yearbook Photos
Before they became rock and metal legends, they were just regular kids in school.

‘Metalocalypse’ + Dethklok Mastermind Brendon Small’s 10 Favorite Albums When He Was a Teenager
See the albums that shaped Brendon Small!

The Job Steve Vai Wanted If He Never Became a Famous Guitar Player
Read the full interview with the guitar virtuoso.

25 Legendary Rock Albums With No Weak Songs
No skipping allowed!

Photos: Metallica’s James Hetfield Through the Years
Get a look at the frontman's various looks dating back to his thrash glory days to his most modern look.

2022 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar
We keep track of all the rock and metal releases so you don't have to.