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      <title>Shannon Larkin Says Sully Erna 'Understood' Why He Left Godsmack</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["Godsmack will persevere," Larkin also promised while reflecting on his departure from the band during a recent YouTube livestream. <a href="https://loudwire.com/no-hard-feelings-shannon-larkin-sully-erna-understood-why-he-left-godsmack/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Godsmack will persevere,&quot; Larkin also promised while reflecting on his departure from the band during a recent YouTube livestream. <a href="https://loudwire.com/no-hard-feelings-shannon-larkin-sully-erna-understood-why-he-left-godsmack/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Jason Newsted Celebrates 'Free and Clear' Cancer Update</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:17:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The former Metallica bassist "underwent a procedure for throat cancer" in 2025, and he says that he's now living a more "clear-headed" lifestyle. <a href="https://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-free-and-clear-cancer-clear-headed-lifestyle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The former Metallica bassist &quot;underwent a procedure for throat cancer&quot; in 2025, and he says that he&apos;s now living a more &quot;clear-headed&quot; lifestyle. <a href="https://loudwire.com/jason-newsted-free-and-clear-cancer-clear-headed-lifestyle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ex-Turnstile Guitarist May Face Life in Jail With Upgraded Charge</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:42:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert could potentially get life in prison after his second-degee murder charge was elevated to a first-degree murder charge. <a href="https://loudwire.com/brady-ebert-ex-turnstile-attempted-murder/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert could potentially get life in prison after his second-degee murder charge was elevated to a first-degree murder charge. <a href="https://loudwire.com/brady-ebert-ex-turnstile-attempted-murder/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Tim Mosenfelder</media:description>
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      <title>Dave Grohl Bets You Can't Guess Pat Smear's Favorite Musician</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dave Grohl doesn't think people can guess that his Foo Fighters' bandmate Pat Smear's favorite musical artist is Mariah Carey. <a href="https://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-doesnt-think-people-guess-pat-smear-favorite-musician/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave Grohl doesn&apos;t think people can guess that his Foo Fighters&apos; bandmate Pat Smear&apos;s favorite musical artist is Mariah Carey. <a href="https://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-doesnt-think-people-guess-pat-smear-favorite-musician/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Photos - See Grunge Stars Before + After Getting Famous</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:48:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See a gallery of photos of different rock stars from the Seattle grunge scene before they were famous and after, since many of them started in other bands. <a href="https://loudwire.com/photos-grunge-stars-before-after-famous/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See a gallery of photos of different rock stars from the Seattle grunge scene before they were famous and after, since many of them started in other bands. <a href="https://loudwire.com/photos-grunge-stars-before-after-famous/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Every Big Rock + Metal Album Released Each Day in May History</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:23:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here is a breakdown of the best rock and metal albums of all-time that have been released form each day of May. <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-albums-released-may-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is a breakdown of the best rock and metal albums of all-time that have been released form each day of May. <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-albums-released-may-history/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Getty Images/Fueled By Ramen/Roswell/Roadrunner</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>CKY Postpone May 2026 Tour Due to Injury - See Statement</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:11:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[CKY drummer Jess Margera has been ordered to rest after a rotator cuff injury forced the postponement of their May tour dates. <a href="https://loudwire.com/cky-postpone-may-2026-tour-statement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[CKY drummer Jess Margera has been ordered to rest after a rotator cuff injury forced the postponement of their May tour dates. <a href="https://loudwire.com/cky-postpone-may-2026-tour-statement/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Judge Dismisses Majority of Lawsuit Against Steven Tyler</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/steven-tyler-sexual-abuse-trial/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:20:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A majority of the sexual abuse claims against Steven Tyler were dismissed due to the statute of limitations, but one legal avenue still remains for the plaintiff. <a href="https://loudwire.com/steven-tyler-sexual-abuse-trial/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A majority of the sexual abuse claims against Steven Tyler were dismissed due to the statute of limitations, but one legal avenue still remains for the plaintiff. <a href="https://loudwire.com/steven-tyler-sexual-abuse-trial/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick DeRiso]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rock Stars Celebrating Birthdays in May</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:45:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month. <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-stars-birthdays-may/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month. <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-stars-birthdays-may/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>25 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week </title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-tours-announced-april-24-30-2026/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:09:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[GWAR, Morrissey and Mammoth lead the new tour announcements from the last seven days. <a href="https://loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-tours-announced-april-24-30-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[GWAR, Morrissey and Mammoth lead the new tour announcements from the last seven days. <a href="https://loudwire.com/new-rock-metal-tours-announced-april-24-30-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Nick Hexum Interview: New 311 Music, Tour With Dirty Heads + More</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/311-nick-hexum-new-music-tour-dirty-heads-interview/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[311's Nick Hexum says he's working on new music for the band as he also gets ready for a tour alongside Dirty Heads. <a href="https://loudwire.com/311-nick-hexum-new-music-tour-dirty-heads-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[311&apos;s Nick Hexum says he&apos;s working on new music for the band as he also gets ready for a tour alongside Dirty Heads. <a href="https://loudwire.com/311-nick-hexum-new-music-tour-dirty-heads-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chuck Armstrong]]></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, 01 May 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>
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      <title>10 Times Rock Bands Made the Best Covers of Disney Songs</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:29:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We found 10 times when rock bands covered Disney songs and they were actually worth the effort.

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We found 10 times when rock bands covered Disney songs and they were actually worth the effort.

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      <title>Daughter of Kanye West + Kim Kardashian Just Dropped a Metal Song</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[North West, daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, just dropped a metal song titled 'N0rth4evr' from her upcoming EP of the same name. <a href="https://loudwire.com/kanye-west-kim-kardashian-north-west-metal-song-lyrics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[North West, daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, just dropped a metal song titled &apos;N0rth4evr&apos; from her upcoming EP of the same name. <a href="https://loudwire.com/kanye-west-kim-kardashian-north-west-metal-song-lyrics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>An Unreleased Type O Negative Song Has Been Unearthed</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:54:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Drummer Johnny Kelly has uncovered a Type O Negative song that hasn't been released and reveals his intentions with it. <a href="https://loudwire.com/unreleased-type-o-negative-song-october-rust/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Drummer Johnny Kelly has uncovered a Type O Negative song that hasn&apos;t been released and reveals his intentions with it. <a href="https://loudwire.com/unreleased-type-o-negative-song-october-rust/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The 11 Best Nu-Metal Albums of All Time (Ranked)</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We narrowed down the top 10 nu-metal albums from our list of 50 to present the strongest releases by Korn, System of a Down, Slipknot and more. <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-nu-metal-albums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We narrowed down the top 10 nu-metal albums from our list of 50 to present the strongest releases by Korn, System of a Down, Slipknot and more. <a href="https://loudwire.com/best-nu-metal-albums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sons of KISS' Stanley and Simmons Reveal Debut Album Details</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/stanley-simmons-album-kiss-sons/</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A third single and the duo&apos;s first-ever live performances will arrive in early May.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/stanley-simmons-album-kiss-sons/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Photos - 20 Rock and Metal Stars in 1986 Vs. Now</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The '80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-stars-1986-now-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The &apos;80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception <a href="https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-stars-1986-now-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Wrestler Inspired By Iron Maiden Makes WWE In-Ring Debut</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:57:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new wrestler made her in-ring debut on WWE TV on Tuesday, and she fully committed to her metal-inspired character. <a href="https://loudwire.com/lizzy-rain-wwe-debut-iron-maiden/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new wrestler made her in-ring debut on WWE TV on Tuesday, and she fully committed to her metal-inspired character. <a href="https://loudwire.com/lizzy-rain-wwe-debut-iron-maiden/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ozzy 30-Year Secret Cologne Is Getting a Special Limited Release</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-cologne-czech-speake-88/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:34:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The fragrance brand Czech & Speake has announced a limited edition batch of the No. 88 cologne in honor of Ozzy Osbourne. <a href="https://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-cologne-czech-speake-88/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The fragrance brand Czech &amp; Speake has announced a limited edition batch of the No. 88 cologne in honor of Ozzy Osbourne. <a href="https://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-cologne-czech-speake-88/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Chuck Billy Announces Memoir With 'Two Testaments' Of His Story</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/chuck-billy-testament-memoir-book/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:58:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA['Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy' is a new memoir coming from the thrash singer this fall. <a href="https://loudwire.com/chuck-billy-testament-memoir-book/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&apos;Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy&apos; is a new memoir coming from the thrash singer this fall. <a href="https://loudwire.com/chuck-billy-testament-memoir-book/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Did Dave Grohl Just Debunk a Huge Myth About Kurt Cobain?</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-kurt-cobain-nirvana-fame/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:22:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dave Grohl recalled a time where Kurt Cobain told a record label executive that Nirvana wanted to 'be the biggest band in the world.' <a href="https://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-kurt-cobain-nirvana-fame/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dave Grohl recalled a time where Kurt Cobain told a record label executive that Nirvana wanted to &apos;be the biggest band in the world.&apos; <a href="https://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-kurt-cobain-nirvana-fame/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Taylor Swift Praises 2 Major 2000s Pop-Punk and Emo Stars</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/taylor-swift-emo-fall-out-boy-dashboard-confessional/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:44:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["They take a common phrase and then they just twist the knife of it," she raved. <a href="https://loudwire.com/taylor-swift-emo-fall-out-boy-dashboard-confessional/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;They take a common phrase and then they just twist the knife of it,&quot; she raved. <a href="https://loudwire.com/taylor-swift-emo-fall-out-boy-dashboard-confessional/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Rolli]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Review - 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' Documentary</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-burning-ambition-documentary-review/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:09:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Read Loudwire's review of the career-spanning documentary 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition.' <a href="https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-burning-ambition-documentary-review/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Read Loudwire&apos;s review of the career-spanning documentary &apos;Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition.&apos; <a href="https://loudwire.com/iron-maiden-burning-ambition-documentary-review/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe DiVita]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dani Filth Reflects on Cradle of Filth's Legacy + Upcoming Tour</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/dani-filth-cradle-of-filth-autobiography-new-album-interview/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:13:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Cradle of Filth's Dani Filth opens up about writing his autobiography, preparing for a U.S. tour and shares an update on his collaboration with Ed Sheeran.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/dani-filth-cradle-of-filth-autobiography-new-album-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cradle of Filth&apos;s Dani Filth opens up about writing his autobiography, preparing for a U.S. tour and shares an update on his collaboration with Ed Sheeran.  <a href="https://loudwire.com/dani-filth-cradle-of-filth-autobiography-new-album-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Every Band That Played Ozzfest From A to Z</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/every-band-played-ozzfest/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How many of these do you remember from Ozzfest over the years? <a href="https://loudwire.com/every-band-played-ozzfest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How many of these do you remember from Ozzfest over the years? <a href="https://loudwire.com/every-band-played-ozzfest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Metallica to Reissue 'Reload' With 'Massive' Box Set</title>
      <link>https://loudwire.com/metallica-reload-box-set-reissue/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:47:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Metallica have announced a remastered, reissued version of their 1997 album 'Reload' with a 'massive' deluxe box set that'll be out in June. <a href="https://loudwire.com/metallica-reload-box-set-reissue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Metallica have announced a remastered, reissued version of their 1997 album &apos;Reload&apos; with a &apos;massive&apos; deluxe box set that&apos;ll be out in June. <a href="https://loudwire.com/metallica-reload-box-set-reissue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Backlash Over Kid Rock's Army Helicopter Flight With Pete Hegseth</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:40:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kid Rock's recent Army Apache helicopter flight courtesy of Pete Hegseth is generating some social media pushback. <a href="https://loudwire.com/kid-rock-pete-hegseth-army-helicopter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kid Rock&apos;s recent Army Apache helicopter flight courtesy of Pete Hegseth is generating some social media pushback. <a href="https://loudwire.com/kid-rock-pete-hegseth-army-helicopter/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:58:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These 1980s rock albums have stood the test of time, but not every song should stay. <a href="https://loudwire.com/nearly-perfect-1980s-rock-albums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These 1980s rock albums have stood the test of time, but not every song should stay. <a href="https://loudwire.com/nearly-perfect-1980s-rock-albums/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:37:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A classic Slipknot song has received placement in a new short film promoting the Gucci fashion brand. <a href="https://loudwire.com/slipknot-sic-gucci-short-film/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A classic Slipknot song has received placement in a new short film promoting the Gucci fashion brand. <a href="https://loudwire.com/slipknot-sic-gucci-short-film/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>VOTE: Better New Rock Hall Inductee - Billy Idol vs. Iron Maiden</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:36:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Which new Rock Hall inductee do you prefer - Billy Idol or Iron Maiden? Vote in the Loudwire Nights poll. <a href="https://loudwire.com/better-new-rock-hall-inductee-billy-idol-vs-iron-maiden/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Which new Rock Hall inductee do you prefer - Billy Idol or Iron Maiden? Vote in the Loudwire Nights poll. <a href="https://loudwire.com/better-new-rock-hall-inductee-billy-idol-vs-iron-maiden/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>7 Big Rock + Metal Sets From 2026 Sick New World Las Vegas</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:20:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Check out the setlists and see some of the big moments from the 2026 Sick New World festival in Las Vegas. <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-rock-metal-sets-2026-sick-new-world-las-vegas/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the setlists and see some of the big moments from the 2026 Sick New World festival in Las Vegas. <a href="https://loudwire.com/big-rock-metal-sets-2026-sick-new-world-las-vegas/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Bring Me the Horizon Add 8-Date 2026 North American Fall Tour </title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:39:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bring Me the Horizon have booked a short run of shows for fall 2026 with most of the dates taking place in Canada. <a href="https://loudwire.com/bring-me-the-horizon-2026-north-american-fall-tour-motionless-in-white-the-plot-in-you/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bring Me the Horizon have booked a short run of shows for fall 2026 with most of the dates taking place in Canada. <a href="https://loudwire.com/bring-me-the-horizon-2026-north-american-fall-tour-motionless-in-white-the-plot-in-you/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dave Grohl Names Huge '90s Grunge Band as His 'Favorite Band Now'</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:36:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl told Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe that Alice In Chains are like his 'favorite band now' after playing them for his daughters. <a href="https://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-90s-grunge-band-favorite-band-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Foo Fighters&apos; Dave Grohl told Apple Music 1&apos;s Zane Lowe that Alice In Chains are like his &apos;favorite band now&apos; after playing them for his daughters. <a href="https://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-90s-grunge-band-favorite-band-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauryn Schaffner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth Unveils Summer 2026 Tour Dates</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:39:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The shows are in support of their third album, 2025 'The End.' <a href="https://loudwire.com/mammoth-tour-summer-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The shows are in support of their third album, 2025 &apos;The End.&apos; <a href="https://loudwire.com/mammoth-tour-summer-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Gallucci]]></dc:creator>
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