31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 20 in 202531 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 20 in 2025Two decades down. Do these 2005 albums still hold up as some of your favorites from that era?Chad ChildersChad Childers
31 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 10 in 202531 Essential Rock + Metal Albums Turning 10 in 2025Just like that, a decade has gone by in a flash. Do you remember these essential albums of 2015?Chad ChildersChad Childers
12 Wild Stories From Bands That Opened for Iron Maiden12 Wild Stories From Bands That Opened for Iron MaidenScott Ian, Henry Rollins and others sound off on the "brutal" conditions they experienced opening for Maiden. Rob CarrollRob Carroll
How Trivium Protested Iron Maiden Getting Egged at OzzfestHow Trivium Protested Iron Maiden Getting Egged at OzzfestTrivium's Matt Heafy recalls taking a stance after they were initially asked to help egg Iron Maiden during the 2005 Ozzfest.Chad ChildersChad Childers
13 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week13 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past WeekAre Metallica on your concert checklist? Will you be picking up Deftones tickets? Is a Maynard celebration in your future? See the newly announced tours.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Trivium + Bullet For My Valentine Announce Album Anniversary TourTrivium + Bullet For My Valentine Announce Album Anniversary TourThe two metalcore icons will team up to celebrate a pair of classic albums on a 2025 tour.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
33 Most Prolific Rock + Metal Artists of the 21st Century33 Most Prolific Rock + Metal Artists of the 21st CenturyThere's no slowing down for these bands, who have been putting in the work on new music since the 21st Century began.Chad ChildersChad Childers
10 Metal Bands Whose Second Album Is Their Best10 Metal Bands Whose Second Album Is Their BestForget about the “sophomore slump.” How about the complete opposite instead?Jordan BlumJordan Blum
The Three Most Played Songs Live by 55 of Metal's Biggest ActsThe Three Most Played Songs Live by 55 of Metal's Biggest ActsOnly one band here has played a song live more than 2,000 times. Any guesses?Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
The Best Album by 35 Legendary Metal BandsThe Best Album by 35 Legendary Metal BandsLoudwire names the best album by 35 legendary heavy metal bands from across the decades.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita