Dave Mustaine Explains How He Influenced Every ‘Big 4’ Thrash BandDave Mustaine Explains How He Influenced Every ‘Big 4’ Thrash BandThe Megadeth frontman and guitarist explains the one specific way in which he influenced all four of thrash's 'Big 4' bands.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Gary Holt Prepares For Exodus’ New Album — ‘In Our 60s, We’re Making Some of Our Best Music’Gary Holt Prepares For Exodus’ New Album — ‘In Our 60s, We’re Making Some of Our Best Music’Gary Holt joins Loudwire Nights to help fans get ready for Exodus' new album, 'Goliath,' and says their next record is already nearly wrapped up.Chuck ArmstrongChuck Armstrong
Rocklahoma 2026 20th Anniversary Lineup Announced — Over 40 Bands RevealedRocklahoma 2026 20th Anniversary Lineup Announced — Over 40 Bands RevealedIt's Godsmack, Papa Roach and Slayer headlining the 20th anniversary edition of the Rocklahoma festival in 2026.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Best Cover Song By Big Thrash BandsBest Cover Song By Big Thrash BandsBreaking down the biggest (and sometimes silliest) covers from Metallica, Anthrax, Exodus and other major thrash metal acts.Rob CarrollRob Carroll
Metallica Vs. Megadeth – Slayer’s Kerry King Names His Favorite (And Why)Metallica Vs. Megadeth – Slayer’s Kerry King Names His Favorite (And Why)King used to play in Megadeth — but loyalty isn't everything.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
9 Rock + Metal Albums That Would Make SICK Horror Movies9 Rock + Metal Albums That Would Make SICK Horror MoviesSome rock and metal albums tell stories — these would make absolutely sick horror movies if they were adapted into films.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
How a Thrash Metal Legend Inspired Cypress Hill to Keep GoingHow a Thrash Metal Legend Inspired Cypress Hill to Keep GoingWhen a high school lunch concert leaves a mark, you know it’s something special. Here's how that moment helped shape two music legends.Rob CarrollRob Carroll
October Album History: The Big Releases From Each DayOctober Album History: The Big Releases From Each DaySome of the most beloved albums from Slayer, Deftones and Green Day were all released in October. Here is a look at the best from each day. Rob CarrollRob Carroll
What It Says at 13 Rock Legends' GravesWhat It Says at 13 Rock Legends' GravesThe iconic words left as a remembrance of 13 late rock and metal legends including Ronnie James Dio, Chris Cornell and others. Rob CarrollRob Carroll
10 More Iconic Riffs Played by Rock + Metal Guitarists You Know10 More Iconic Riffs Played by Rock + Metal Guitarists You KnowYou know the riffs, but you may not associate the guitarists with these songs. Still, these classic riffs inspired a new generation of players tearing it up today.Chad ChildersChad Childers