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      <title>The Surprising Moments Metallica Needed Substitute Musicians</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:17:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From James Hetfield's injuries to Lars Ulrich's unexpected "episode," here the unexpected musicians who stepped up to replace members of Metallica when there was an emergency.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/metallica-emergency-fill-ins/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From James Hetfield&apos;s injuries to Lars Ulrich&apos;s unexpected &quot;episode,&quot; here the unexpected musicians who stepped up to replace members of Metallica when there was an emergency.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/metallica-emergency-fill-ins/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Jason Newsted Opens Up on Painkiller Addiction in '90s + 2000s</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:58:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jason Newsted opened up about his painkiller addiction in the '90s and 2000s during a new interview ahead of his tour with The Chophouse Band. <a href="https://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-painkiller-addiction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jason Newsted opened up about his painkiller addiction in the &apos;90s and 2000s during a new interview ahead of his tour with The Chophouse Band. <a href="https://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-painkiller-addiction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>End It Frontman Posts First Response to 'Banana Man' Controversy</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:59:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[End It vocalist Akil Godsey has spoken out about the 'Banana Man' suit-shredding incident for the first time since the June 5 show in Toronto. <a href="https://loudwire.com/end-it-akil-godsey-banana-man-controversy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[End It vocalist Akil Godsey has spoken out about the &apos;Banana Man&apos; suit-shredding incident for the first time since the June 5 show in Toronto. <a href="https://loudwire.com/end-it-akil-godsey-banana-man-controversy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>First 6 Pages of Dickinson's 'The Mandrake Project: Year Two'</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:53:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The second installment is home to chapters five through eight in the Iron Maiden singer's original storyline. <a href="https://loudwire.com/bruce-dickinson-mandrake-project-year-two-preview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The second installment is home to chapters five through eight in the Iron Maiden singer&apos;s original storyline. <a href="https://loudwire.com/bruce-dickinson-mandrake-project-year-two-preview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The 11 Best Wah Pedal Guitar Solos in Rock + Metal</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:16:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These six-string showcases demonstrate the pedal's full potential. <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-wah-pedal-guitar-solos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These six-string showcases demonstrate the pedal&apos;s full potential. <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-wah-pedal-guitar-solos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Chris Fehn (Ex-Slipknot) Recalls 'Unbelievable' Joey Jordison</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:39:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ex-Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn shares his reflections on what it was like to work with the talent of drummer Joey Jordison. <a href="https://loudwire.com/chris-fehn-slipknot-joey-jordison-drums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ex-Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn shares his reflections on what it was like to work with the talent of drummer Joey Jordison. <a href="https://loudwire.com/chris-fehn-slipknot-joey-jordison-drums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Iron Maiden Issue Statement Following Concert Power Outage</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:38:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Read frontman Bruce Dickinson's message to frustrated fans.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-statement-concert-power-outage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Read frontman Bruce Dickinson&apos;s message to frustrated fans.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-statement-concert-power-outage/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Corey Irwin]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Twisted Sister Expand 2026 Tour With Sebastian Bach</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:13:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They wanna rock — and they're gonna do it this fall. <a href="https://loudwire.com/twisted-sister-expand-tour-sebastian-bach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They wanna rock &#x2014;&#xA0;and they&apos;re gonna do it this fall. <a href="https://loudwire.com/twisted-sister-expand-tour-sebastian-bach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Leaked Deftones 'Eros' Material Sparks Debate Amongst Fans</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:25:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Material from Deftones' long-shelved 'Eros' album briefly leaked online, leaving fans with some internal debate on whether they should listen to the unfinished tracks. <a href="https://loudwire.com/leaked-deftones-eros-material-debate-fans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Material from Deftones&apos; long-shelved &apos;Eros&apos; album briefly leaked online, leaving fans with some internal debate on whether they should listen to the unfinished tracks. <a href="https://loudwire.com/leaked-deftones-eros-material-debate-fans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>FFDP's Zoltan Bathory Interview — New Album, World Tour + More</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Five Finger Death Punch founding member Zoltan Bathory shares details on the band's 10th studio album, plans for 20th anniversary world tour and more. <a href="https://loudwire.com/five-finger-death-punch-zoltan-bathory-new-album-tour-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Five Finger Death Punch founding member Zoltan Bathory shares details on the band&apos;s 10th studio album, plans for 20th anniversary world tour and more. <a href="https://loudwire.com/five-finger-death-punch-zoltan-bathory-new-album-tour-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Better Metallica 'ReLoad' Song - 'Fuel' vs. 'The Memory Remains'</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:38:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Vote to let us know which is the better Metallica 'ReLoad' song — 'Fuel' or 'The Memory Remains.' <a href="https://loudwire.com/better-metallica-reload-song-fuel-vs-the-memory-remains/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Vote to let us know which is the better Metallica &apos;ReLoad&apos; song &#x2014; &apos;Fuel&apos; or &apos;The Memory Remains.&apos; <a href="https://loudwire.com/better-metallica-reload-song-fuel-vs-the-memory-remains/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>7 Big Things That Happened at Hellfest 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:54:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A list of seven big things that happened at Hellfest 2026 in Clisson, France, from Breaking Benjamin's first show in the country to an Ozzy Osbourne statue. <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-things-happened-hellfest-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A list of seven big things that happened at Hellfest 2026 in Clisson, France, from Breaking Benjamin&apos;s first show in the country to an Ozzy Osbourne statue. <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-things-happened-hellfest-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Richie Faulkner Names Band That Influenced Song About 'Rupture'</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:50:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Richie Faulkner reveals the group that got him back playing after his aortic rupture and ended up influencing the sound of his Elegant Weapons' instrumental 'Rupture.' <a href="https://loudwire.com/elegant-weapons-richie-faulkner-tool-influenced-rupture-song-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Richie Faulkner reveals the group that got him back playing after his aortic rupture and ended up influencing the sound of his Elegant Weapons&apos; instrumental &apos;Rupture.&apos; <a href="https://loudwire.com/elegant-weapons-richie-faulkner-tool-influenced-rupture-song-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Full Metal Jackie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Best Song on Every Opeth Album</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:42:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How do you pick just one from 'Blackwater Park'?! <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-song-every-opeth-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How do you pick just one from &apos;Blackwater Park&apos;?! <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-song-every-opeth-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Shinedown’s Brent Smith Explains Why He Prefers Nomad Lifestyle</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:25:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Smith hasn't had an official home since 2016, and that's perfectly fine with him. <a href="https://loudwire.com/shinedown-brent-smith-explains-true-minimalist-nomad-lifestyle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Smith hasn&apos;t had an official home since 2016, and that&apos;s perfectly fine with him. <a href="https://loudwire.com/shinedown-brent-smith-explains-true-minimalist-nomad-lifestyle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Benante 'Sitting Out' Next Few Anthrax Shows Due to Injury</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:33:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;I&#x2019;m already focused on getting healthy and look forward to being back on the road soon,&quot; Benante said while announcing who&apos;ll be filling in through the start of July. <a href="https://loudwire.com/charlie-benante-sitting-out-anthrax-shows-injury-replacement-announced/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jordan Blum]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Biggest Rock + Metal Tours of Summer 2026</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-tours-summer-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These are the biggest rock and metal bands heading out on tour this summer and also the tours with the most stacked lineups. <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-tours-summer-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These are the biggest rock and metal bands heading out on tour this summer and also the tours with the most stacked lineups. <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-tours-summer-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What 11 Hair Metal Legends Have Said About Being a Father</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/hair-metal-legends-on-fatherhood/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These rock stars spent decades on the road, but their most meaningful stories happened at home. <a href="https://loudwire.com/hair-metal-legends-on-fatherhood/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These rock stars spent decades on the road, but their most meaningful stories happened at home. <a href="https://loudwire.com/hair-metal-legends-on-fatherhood/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sydney Taylor]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>5 Death Metal Bands You Can’t Pronounce (But Worth Listening To)</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/death-metal-bands-cant-pronounce/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:39:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These death metal bands have names you can't pronounce and good luck trying to spell some of them. They're worth listening to though! <a href="https://loudwire.com/death-metal-bands-cant-pronounce/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These death metal bands have names you can&apos;t pronounce and good luck trying to spell some of them. They&apos;re worth listening to though! <a href="https://loudwire.com/death-metal-bands-cant-pronounce/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[gregkennelty]]></dc:creator>
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      <title> 5 Best Black Metal Covers of Grunge Songs</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/black-metal-covers-grunge-songs/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Has a more figuratively black metal band than Alice In Chains ever existed? These black on grunge covers will leave you feeling “Down in a Hole.” <a href="https://loudwire.com/black-metal-covers-grunge-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Has a more figuratively black metal band than Alice In Chains ever existed? These black on grunge covers will leave you feeling &#x201C;Down in a Hole.&#x201D; <a href="https://loudwire.com/black-metal-covers-grunge-songs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Records, Sub Pop, Independent</media:description>
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      <title>Win a Metallica 'Reload' Deluxe Remastered Box Set!</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/metallica-reload-box-set-contest/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Find out how you can enter to win a deluxe remastered Metallica 'Reload' box set. <a href="https://loudwire.com/metallica-reload-box-set-contest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out how you can enter to win a deluxe remastered Metallica &apos;Reload&apos; box set. <a href="https://loudwire.com/metallica-reload-box-set-contest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">George De Sota, Getty Images, metallica.com</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Waves In April's Dierks Canada Reveals Plans For New Album</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/waves-in-aprils-dierks-canada-interview/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:50:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Waves In April guitarist and screamer Dierks Canada preps for two massive shows at Red Rocks and Rocklahoma and also shares details for the band's debut album. <a href="https://loudwire.com/waves-in-aprils-dierks-canada-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Waves In April guitarist and screamer Dierks Canada preps for two massive shows at Red Rocks and Rocklahoma and also shares details for the band&apos;s debut album. <a href="https://loudwire.com/waves-in-aprils-dierks-canada-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chuck Armstrong]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>15 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week </title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-tours-june-12-18-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Daughtry, Danzig and The Dillinger Escape Club all announced new dates within the past week. <a href="https://loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-tours-june-12-18-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Daughtry, Danzig and The Dillinger Escape Club all announced new dates within the past week. <a href="https://loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-tours-june-12-18-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The New Rock + Metal Albums Out Today</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/2026-hard-rock-metal-album-release-calendar/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:01:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. <a href="https://loudwire.com/2026-hard-rock-metal-album-release-calendar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See all the new releases coming each week of 2026. <a href="https://loudwire.com/2026-hard-rock-metal-album-release-calendar/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">℗ 2026 Prosthetic Records, a division of MNRK Records LP, BLKIIBLK, ℗ 2026 Frontiers Records s.r.l., ℗ 2026 Prophecy Productions, Fearless Records</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Loudwire Staff]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Sleep Announce Tour With New Lineup, Debut Song Without Matt Pike</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/sleep-have-spacesuit-will-travel-2026-tour/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:20:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Co-founding singer and bassist Al Cisneros has recruited some heavy hitters for the band's new lineup. <a href="https://loudwire.com/sleep-have-spacesuit-will-travel-2026-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Co-founding singer and bassist Al Cisneros has recruited some heavy hitters for the band&apos;s new lineup. <a href="https://loudwire.com/sleep-have-spacesuit-will-travel-2026-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Jack Osbourne Reacts to Backlash Over White House UFC Fight</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/jack-osbourne-backlash-white-house-ufc-fight/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:44:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jack Osbourne addresses those critical of his attendance at the recent UFC fight taking place at the White House. <a href="https://loudwire.com/jack-osbourne-backlash-white-house-ufc-fight/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jack Osbourne addresses those critical of his attendance at the recent UFC fight taking place at the White House. <a href="https://loudwire.com/jack-osbourne-backlash-white-house-ufc-fight/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Bruce Dickinson Calls Out ‘Legends’ Who ‘Can’t Sing Anymore'</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-bruce-dickinson-calls-out-legends-cant-sing/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:42:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson called out 'legends' who 'can't sing anymore' during a recent interview when he was asked about retiring. <a href="https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-bruce-dickinson-calls-out-legends-cant-sing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Iron Maiden&apos;s Bruce Dickinson called out &apos;legends&apos; who &apos;can&apos;t sing anymore&apos; during a recent interview when he was asked about retiring. <a href="https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-bruce-dickinson-calls-out-legends-cant-sing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>5-Year-Old Reacts to Her Dad's Picks for Big 4 Bands of Dad Rock</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/big-four-dad-rock-bands-kid-reacts/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:10:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We asked a dad to come up with the big four of dad rock bands, and it did not disappoint. His five-year-old kid also sent along her reviews of the music.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-four-dad-rock-bands-kid-reacts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We asked a dad to come up with the big four of dad rock bands, and it did not disappoint. His five-year-old kid also sent along her reviews of the music.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-four-dad-rock-bands-kid-reacts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Why Mikkey Dee Kept Turning Down Joining Motorhead </title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/mikkey-dee-turn-down-motorhead/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:35:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Drummer Mikkey Dee tells Loudwire about his King Diamond years and why he kept turning down Lemmy Kilmister's invitations to join Motorhead. <a href="https://loudwire.com/mikkey-dee-turn-down-motorhead/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Drummer Mikkey Dee tells Loudwire about his King Diamond years and why he kept turning down Lemmy Kilmister&apos;s invitations to join Motorhead. <a href="https://loudwire.com/mikkey-dee-turn-down-motorhead/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Noel Vasquez, Getty Images, Scott Legato, Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:12:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final Anniversary Tour Dates</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Dillinger Escape Plan's reunion run with singer Dimitri Minikakis appears to be winding down. <a href="https://loudwire.com/dillinger-escape-plan-final-calculating-infinity-reunion-tour-dates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Are Faith No More Teasing a 2027 Comeback Tour?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:06:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They haven't toured in over a decade. <a href="https://loudwire.com/faith-no-more-2027-teaser/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They haven&apos;t toured in over a decade. <a href="https://loudwire.com/faith-no-more-2027-teaser/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>40 Songs That Defined Rock Radio in 2006</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:22:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It was a big year for Muse, Disturbed and Godsmack among others as we flash back on 40 songs that helped define rock radio in 2006. <a href="https://loudwire.com/songs-defined-rock-radio-2006/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was a big year for Muse, Disturbed and Godsmack among others as we flash back on 40 songs that helped define rock radio in 2006. <a href="https://loudwire.com/songs-defined-rock-radio-2006/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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